Passengers who unbuckle before the plane stops could face fines
Flyers in a certain popular tourist destination could face fines if they unbuckle and stand up too soon at the end of a flight.
Why Japan is cracking down on baby names like ‘Pikachu’ and ‘Kitty'
Parents will need to inform local authorities of the phonetic reading of their child's name.
State Department briefing with Tammy Bruce
State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce spoke to members of the media and answered questions during the press briefing. Several topics were discussed including Russia, Ukraine war and Chevron's oil license with Venezuela.
DHS Sec. Kristi Noem speaks at CPAC in Poland
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem delivered remarks at the first-ever CPAC meeting in Poland. In just five days Poland will hold a presidential election between a liberal mayor and a conservative candidate backed by the Trump administration.
Driver plows into crowd at Liverpool Premier League celebration; 53-year-old arrested
A driver was arrested after a vehicle rammed into fans celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title. Witnesses say the car struck several pedestrians in what appeared to be a deliberate act.
Cargo ship operator allegedly fell asleep and ran aground, nearly hitting a home in Norway
A man whose house was nearly hit by the ship said he slept through the entire incident.
Trump delaying 50% tariff on European Union
The president said Sunday he’s agreed to delay a 50% tariff on the EU that he threatened last week, after saying negotiations with the commission were “going nowhere.”
Trump agrees to delay tariffs on EU until July 9
President Donald Trump has announced a delay on proposed tariffs on the European Union until July 9, 2025. This decision followed a request from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Speaking to reporters in Morristown, New Jersey, President Trump says that he had agreed to the extension as a privilege and noted that rapid trade talks would commence.
Giant rat species captured on video for 1st time in Papua New Guinea
A newly released video shows the first-ever footage of the subalpine woolly rat, one of the world’s largest rodents, captured in Papua New Guinea.
Man wakes up to find grounded cargo ship just missed his home
The man apparently slept through the whole ordeal, and only woke up after a neighbor rang his doorbell.
Israel says it will eventually control all of Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this week that Israel will ultimately control the entirety of the Gaza Strip. According to Netanyahu, the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) ongoing offensive will eventually result in the seizure of the entire enclave. Israel has consistently maintained that its primary objectives in Gaza are the return of hostages and the elimination of Hamas. This announcement follows reports from a month prior suggesting that Israel already controlled approximately 70 percent of Gaza. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discussed these developments with Ben Cohen, a Senior Analyst at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies.
US accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Trump, will ensure security measures
The Defense Department has agreed to accept a $400 million Boeing 747 from Qatar for use by President Donald Trump.