US plans to evacuate American passengers from hantavirus cruise ship and quarantine them in Nebraska
The U.S. government is planning to evacuate American passengers from a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak and transport them to a military base in Nebraska for isolation and health monitoring, federal health officials announced on Friday. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the risk to American citizens remains very low […]
Inspire Brands moves forward with IPO plans despite increasing costs affecting consumers
Inspire Brands, the parent company of popular fast-food chains like Dunkin’, Arby’s, and Jimmy John’s, announced on Friday that it has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S. This move comes as the consumer IPO market begins to pick up after a sluggish year in 2025. Based in Atlanta, Inspire Brands […]
A different city in Southern California plans to prohibit self-checkout lanes.
Shoppers in California might soon find that a quick trip to the grocery store isn’t as easy as it used to be. Significant changes could be on the horizon for self-checkout options in Santa Ana, with tighter regulations aiming to address theft and maintain jobs. Supporters believe these measures will enhance security, while some critics […]
Government plans to take away passports from Americans who owe up to $100K in child support.
State Department to Revoke Passports for Parents with Overdue Child Support The U.S. State Department is set to revoke the passports of thousands of Americans who have significant unpaid child support, officials announced. This initiative will kick off on Friday, focusing initially on parents who owe more than $100,000 in child support that has gone […]
Rubio meets with Pope Leo XIV and plans to talk with Italian Prime Minister Meloni
Secretary of State Marco Rubio Meets with Pope Leo XIV On May 7, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio continued diplomatic efforts by meeting with Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City. This meeting is part of a three-day visit to Italy and the Vatican, amidst growing tensions between the Pope and President Donald Trump […]
Disneyland plans to phase out gas-powered cars on the Autopia ride.
Disneyland to Replace Gas-Powered Autopia with Electric Vehicles Disneyland is set to retire one of its long-time gas guzzlers. The park in Anaheim will replace the gas-operated vehicles at the Autopia attraction with fully electric options. This change marks the end of nearly 70 years of emissions at Tomorrowland, following California’s tightening regulations on emissions […]
Metals Royalty plans to purchase a share in the Mesabi Metallics iron ore project in Minnesota.
Metals Royalty Company Expands into U.S. Steel Supply Chain Metals Royalty Company is making a significant move to support America’s steel supply chain revitalization. They’ve recently finalized a $132.5 million deal to acquire a 1% production royalty related to the Mesabi Metallics iron ore project in Nashwauk, Minnesota. Company executives believe this endeavor could be […]
Webcast: DOL Suggests Safe Harbor for Alternative Investments in 401(k) Plans
Webcast | May 5, 2026 Join our legal team for a 30-minute recorded session where we’ll explore the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed rules aimed at simplifying how fiduciaries can offer alternative investments in 401(k) plans, along with some practical insights for both fiduciaries and alternative asset managers. We’ll cover: The rarity of alternatives in […]
Suspect in firebomb murder from Boulder pro-Israel rally plans to plead guilty
Boulder Rally Attack: Suspect Set to Plead Guilty Mohamed Sabri Soliman, accused of detonating explosives during a pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado, in June 2025, is expected to plead guilty to murder and several other state charges, as per court documents reviewed by the Associated Press. The incident unfolded on June 1, 2025, during a […]
Trump plans to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test Award in public schools.
President Trump to Reinstate Presidential Physical Fitness Test President Donald Trump is set to sign a memorandum on Tuesday to revive the Presidential Physical Fitness Test Award, a competitive fitness program for schools that was discontinued during the Obama presidency, according to the White House. The event will include members from the President’s Council on […]