Walmart is rolling out a major expansion of its drone delivery program, now reaching customers in Houston, Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta, and Charlotte. This new phase brings the service to 100 additional stores, allowing customers to receive essential items like medication, snacks, and baby products by drone in 30 minutes or less. Operated by Wing, a drone company owned by Google’s parent Alphabet, this expansion aims to compete directly with Amazon Prime Air

A last-minute veto from Governor Greg Abbott has spared Texas’ growing hemp industry from a sweeping ban on THC products, prompting celebration from businesses across the state including in Cedar Park. At J Heart CBD, store manager Lizzie Taylor said the team was in disbelief on Sunday night as the news broke. “My coworker and I started screaming,” said Taylor. “We thought we were going to los

A Fort Worth family is counting their blessings after a suspected drunk driver plowed through their home Saturday night, narrowly missing their sleeping 2-year-old’s bedroom. Though no injuries were reported, the crash caused major structural damage and forced the family to temporarily relocate. The incident occurred around 8:04 p.m. on Steinburg Lane in South Fort Worth. A red Toyota sedan, allegedly driven by

Lionel Messi is set for a blockbuster reunion with his former club Paris Saint-Germain after guiding Inter Miami into the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup. The MLS side secured qualification with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Palmeiras at a packed Hard Rock Stadium on Monday. Inter Miami raced to a two-goal lead thanks to Tadeo Allende and a vintage strike from Luis Suarez, but the Brazilian side mounted a late come

Atletico Madrid bowed out of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on Monday, despite securing a 1-0 win over Brazilian side Botafogo in their final Group B match at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Antoine Griezmann scored the only goal in the 87th minute, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Diego Simeone’s side from an early exit as Botafogo advanced to the last 16 on goal difference. The Spanish giants entered the must-w

The Oklahoma City Thunder captured the 2025 NBA Championship on Sunday, defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in a dramatic Game 7 finale at the Paycom Center. With the win, Oklahoma City secured its first NBA title since the franchise's move from Seattle in 2008, marking a storybook end to their league-leading 68-win season. Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a brilliant all-around performance, scoring 2

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw has officially ended his association with the Mumbai Ranji team after being granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). The decision comes as Shaw seeks to rejuvenate his career with another state team ahead of the upcoming domestic cricket season. Shaw, who made his first-class debut for Mumbai in 2017, expressed his gratitude to the MCA for their s

  A fragile and tense ceasefire may be emerging in the Middle East after days of intense military escalation between Iran, Israel, and the United States. Hours after Iran launched missiles targeting the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, President Donald Trump announced on social media that both Iran and Israel had agreed to a total ceasefire. However, neither Iran nor Israel officially confirmed the agreement through diplomatic channels. Iranian state media claimed that the Islami

Canadian rapper and model Tommy Genesis, of Indian origin, has found herself at the center of controversy following the release of her latest music video titled True Blue. The video, which features her dressed as the Hindu goddess Kali, has sparked outrage among viewers who believe it disrespects religious sentiments and misuses sacred symbols for artistic expression. Genesis, whose full name is Genesis Yasmine Mohanraj, has connections to Malayali, Tamil, and Swedish ancestry and is known for h

A serious accident involving a fuel tanker truck on Interstate 270 at state Route 161 in northeast Columbus has triggered a major emergency response, led to multiple road closures, and raised health concerns due to heavy smoke from the resulting fire. The incident occurred around 1:40 p.m., when emergency services were dispatched following several 911 calls reporting that a fuel tanker had overturned after being cut off by another vehicle. The truck, which was carrying approximately 8,500 gal

Julie Camarillo, a 50-year-old woman from St. Clair Shores, Michigan, has a renewed lease on life after a courageous journey that led her to a life-saving surgery in suburban Chicago. Diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of abdominal cancer known as liposarcoma, Julie was told by doctors in Michigan that her tumor was too complex to remove. But after seeking a second opinion 300 miles away, her story took a remarkable turn. Julie had been suffering f

The United Nations Security Council convened on Sunday for an emergency session to address the United States’ recent airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The meeting, called at Iran’s request, quickly turned into a tense diplomatic confrontation, with many member states voicing strong disapproval of the military action and warning of its potential consequences for regional and global stability. The strikes, carried out jointly by the United States and Isra

A high-profile project to create a new public art landmark in downtown San Jose has officially been canceled as the nonprofit behind the initiative repositions its focus toward a broader and more community-centric redesign of Plaza de Cesar Chavez. After several years of planning and fundraising, the once-anticipated “Breeze of Innovation” sculpture will no longer be pursued. The nonprofit, which raised over $3.3 million in its quest to realize the ambitious project, n

Years after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, San Francisco is facing a significant and distressing challenge. Its animal shelters are overwhelmed with a growing number of abandoned, surrendered, and stray pets. The daily influx of dogs and cats has exceeded available shelter space, leading to heartbreaking consequences, including a rise in euthanasia. The origins of the crisis lie in the early pandemic period when people, confined to their homes, sought companionship by adopting

Pre-filled Income Tax Return (ITR) forms, introduced by the Income Tax Department, are designed to make tax filing simpler for individuals by auto-filling key financial details. These forms collect data from reliable sources such as your PAN, Aadhaar, Form 16 issued by employers, Form 26AS, and the Annual Information Statement (AIS) to pre-load income, tax paid, deductions claimed, and bank account information. However, despite the convenience, these pre-fille

Weeks after Japan’s ispace Mission 2 suffered a crash landing on the Moon, nasa’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has captured detailed images of the impact site, shedding light on the final moments of the ambitious Japanese lunar mission. The spacecraft was attempting a soft landing in the northern hemisphere of the Moon, specifically targeting an area within Mare Frigoris, also known as the Sea of Cold. However, the lander experienced a loss of communication with mission cont

A massive coronal hole in the Sun’s atmosphere is facing Earth and is expected to bring a stream of high-speed solar wind, potentially triggering geomagnetic storms. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the leading edge of this solar phenomenon is projected to reach Earth late on June 25, possibly resulting in G1-class geomagnetic activity. Coronal holes are cooler, darker re

The counting of votes for the 2025 assembly bypolls in five key constituencies across four Indian states began on Monday, June 23. The bypolls were conducted on June 19 in Gujarat’s Visavadar and Kadi seats, Punjab’s Ludhiana West, Kerala’s Nilambur, and West Bengal’s Kaliganj. Early trends show the BJP leading in both Gujarat seats, while the AAP is ahead in Punjab’s Ludhiana West and the Congress leads in Kerala’s Nilambur

Popular Indian comedian Samay Raina’s show India’s Got Latent has quietly made a comeback on YouTube, four months after it was pulled down due to controversy. The show, known for its mix of comedic talent and unscripted moments, had faced major backlash earlier this year after a controversial remark by guest Ranveer Allahbadia led to legal trouble and intense public criticism. Following the uproa

Oil prices jumped to their highest levels in five months while Asian markets tumbled on Monday, following coordinated airstrikes by the United States and Israel on Iran's key nuclear facilities. The escalation has sparked fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East, with particular concern over the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz a strategic waterway that handles nearly 25 percent of global oil trade and 20 percent of liquefied natural gas mov