Judge blocks Pentagon chief Hegseth’s censure of Sen. Kelly over troops video, for now

Judge blocks Pentagon chief Hegseth’s censure of Sen. Kelly over troops video, for now

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., at left, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Reuters A federal judge on Thursday temporarily enjoined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from officially censuring Sen. Mark Kelly over that Arizona Democrat’s participation in a video reminding American military service members they have a right to refuse illegal orders. Judge Rich Leon’s order in … Read more

What’s Booming RVA: Love and Heroes | BOOMER Magazine

What’s Booming RVA: Love and Heroes | BOOMER Magazine

Whether for romance or honor, Boomer’s top five picks hit the high notes: with veterans’ stories, romantic ballet and baritone bliss, illuminating art, and Fat Tuesday music. In What’s Booming RVA: Love and Heroes. “Heroes Among Us: Veterans Voices with Greg McQuade” A retrospective look at video segments about Virginia military veterans produced by reporter-anchor … Read more

Spirit Airlines sells more planes, calls back 500 flight attendants from furlough ahead of spring break

Spirit Airlines sells more planes, calls back 500 flight attendants from furlough ahead of spring break

A Spirit Airlines plane is at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, on Dec. 29, 2025. Reginald Mathalone | Nurphoto | Getty Images Spirit Airlines, trying to emerge from its second bankruptcy in less than a year, has sold another 20 of its Airbus planes and is bringing flight attendants back from furlough. … Read more

Special Devices Allowed Crowds at the Deaflympics to Feel the Power of a Judo Slam as Never Before

Special Devices Allowed Crowds at the Deaflympics to Feel the Power of a Judo Slam as Never Before

Getty Images for Unsplash+ While all eyes and ears are on the Winter Olympic games in Milano-Cortina, last summer’s games drew only eyes. At the 2025 Summer Deaflympics, Tokyo event organizers splashed on some cutting-edge technology to help the crowds get closer than ever to the action. Special eyeglasses project holograms featuring athlete bios, previous … Read more

S&P 500 slides for a third day as investors rotate out of tech and into economic growth plays: Live updates

S&P 500 slides for a third day as investors rotate out of tech and into economic growth plays: Live updates

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 11, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters The S&P 500 fell on Thursday as investors continued to shift away from technology names toward those more poised to benefit from a growing U.S. economy. The broad market index dropped … Read more

Virginia Spirits in Paris, France | BOOMER Magazine

Virginia Spirits in Paris, France | BOOMER Magazine

Five Virginia distilleries presented their products as part of the VinExposium, one of the world’s largest wine and spirits gatherings, held in Paris, France, from Feb. 9 to 11, 2026. In connection with the expo, Virginia Spirits Board hosted the Virginia Cocktail Games, an international version of a previously statewide event. The Virginia distilleries presented … Read more

Highly Fatal Virus May Finally Be Treatable with First Vaccine–Clinical Trials Starting

Highly Fatal Virus May Finally Be Treatable with First Vaccine–Clinical Trials Starting

The Nipah virus pictured in red – credit, US NIH In January, India recorded a mini-outbreak of the Nipah virus, an often lethal disease spread by contact between humans and animals. There was little that could be done for the victims, as no specialized treatment for Nipah virus exists other than normal supportive care procedures … Read more

Russia shrugs off Trump’s tariff threats on those who provide oil to Cuba

Russia shrugs off Trump’s tariff threats on those who provide oil to Cuba

A vehicle fills up with fuel at a gas station in Havana on January 28, 2026. Yamil Lage | Afp | Getty Images The Kremlin on Thursday said it is actively discussing what help it can provide to fuel-starved Cuba, dismissing U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threat to sanction countries that send oil to the … Read more

Adyen plummets as much as 20% after earnings report

Adyen plummets as much as 20% after earnings report

Dutch payments giant Adyen‘s stock is down as much as 20% after the Dutch payments giant posted net revenue guidance that was slightly weaker than expected. The company forecast net revenue growth of 20% to 22% for 2026, while analysts expected year-on-year growth at 22.8%, according to LSEG estimates. “This outlook is underpinned by a … Read more

After weeks of tension, Trump is still talking tough on Iran. Here’s what could happen next

After weeks of tension, Trump is still talking tough on Iran. Here’s what could happen next

The prospect of a U.S. attack on Iran has roiled oil prices this year, but analysts tell CNBC a strike would require more military commitment and be more complicated, than the U.S. is prepared for. Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Brent crude April futures Tensions are high, and despite talks last week in Oman, both … Read more