Incidents

Trump escalates pressure on Iran with expletive-filled threat on social media
President Donald Trump has renewed his warnings to Iran, threatening sweeping attacks on the country’s infrastructure if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by a newly set deadline Tuesday evening. In a series of posts

Pope Leo XIV’s first Easter address calls for peace, warns against growing indifference to violence
In his first Easter address as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful message from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, urging the world to reject war and rediscover a commitment to peace. Speaking before tens of

Darius Rucker to launch 2026 Songs of Summer Tour
Darius Rucker is gearing up for a busy summer in 2026, unveiling a 20-date U.S. run dubbed the “Songs of Summer Tour.” The outing begins June 4 in Toledo and travels through major stops including Bethel, Atlantic

Tenille Townes sets April release date for third album ‘The Acrobat’
Tenille Townes has revealed plans for her third studio album, The Acrobat, arriving April 10, 2026. To preview the album, Townes has shared the deeply personal title track, “The Acrobat,” a duet with acclaimed songwriter Lori McKenna.

U.S. stock market swings sharply as Iran conflict fuels oil spike, inflation fears
The U.S. stock market was volatile on Thursday, sliding steeply at the start before trimming most of those losses by midday, though they remained slightly in the red. The S&P 500 dipped roughly 0.2% to near 6,560,

President Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi
President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, bringing an abrupt end to her contentious time leading the Justice Department as dissatisfaction with her performance intensified. In a Truth Social announcement, Trump confirmed the move, stating:

Ella Langley brings star power to cinematic ‘Choosin’ Texas’ video
Ella Langley’s chart-dominating hit “Choosin’ Texas” gets a vivid on-screen treatment in a newly released official video, blending a heartfelt story with a lineup of notable faces. Directed by Langley alongside Wales Toney and Caylee Robillard, the

Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, Chris Stapleton to lead star-studded 2026 Bourbon & Beyond
The 2026 edition of Bourbon & Beyond is shaping up to be its biggest yet, with more than 100 performers scheduled across five stages at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville from Sept. 24–27. Headlining the four-day

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Supreme Court signals doubt as Trump pushes to restrict birthright citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared unconvinced by President Trump’s effort to restrict automatic citizenship at birth, raising serious questions during oral arguments over a case that could redefine who qualifies as an American. President Trump attended roughly
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County Clerk, Staff Exposed To Coronavirus
The Greene County Clerk says some members of his office — along with four volunteers — have been exposed to someone with the coronavirus. Clerk Shane Schoeller tells KY3 they’ve been asked to quarantine for two weeks.