Chris Dreja, a founding member of the Yardbirds who played rhythm guitar and bass behind the band's three legendary lead guitarists Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page, died on Sept. 25 at a nursing home in London. He was 78 years old. His daughter, Jacqueline Dreja Zamboni, said complications from multiple strokes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease caused his death.
The Yardbirds never matched the worldwide success of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, but the band achieved five Top 10 singles in Britain with their blues-rock sound. The group also scored two American hits when For Your Love reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965, and Heart Full of Soul climbed to No. 9 that same year.
Paul Samwell-Smith, the...
Luxury treehouse accommodations have transformed childhood fantasies into upscale vacation experiences across the globe. The global treehouse glamping market reached $332.4 million in 2024, and analysts project growth to $473.2 million by 2030.
Six properties blend rustic charm with modern amenities. Nayara Bocas del Toro in Panama features solar-powered bamboo structures starting at $1,400 nightly. The Baobab Treehouse at Xigera Safari Lodge in Botswana offers open-air sleeping platforms without electricity or Wi-Fi from $2,500 per person.
Treehouse Grove near Great Smoky Mountains National Park provides 16 accommodations from $200 to $300 nightly. Sweden's Treehotel showcases nine architecturally distinctive units ranging from $800...
Air traffic controller shortages forced flight delays on Monday night at airports serving New York, Denver, and Los Angeles, just hours after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that the government shutdown could disrupt air travel. Incoming flights faced delays of nearly one hour at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey and about 40 minutes at Denver International Airport. Hollywood Burbank Airport near Los Angeles reported average incoming delays of approximately two and a half hours.
The Federal Aviation Administration noted that staffing shortages were the cause of the disruptions. Controllers must work through the shutdown, but will receive payment only after it ends. Duffy warned officials would close airspace...
President Trump briefly suggested negotiations with Democrats on Monday before reversing course hours later and demanding they end the government shutdown first. Trump posted on social media that he would work with Democrats on healthcare or other issues only after they allow the government to reopen.
The president had earlier told reporters in the Oval Office that he was willing to make the right deal. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer denied any talks were underway but expressed readiness to negotiate if healthcare subsidies could be renewed.
Senate Republicans maintain they will discuss extending healthcare subsidies only after Democrats vote to reopen the government. The Senate voted for a fifth time to block competing...
President Trump stated on Monday that he might invoke the Insurrection Act to circumvent court orders blocking the deployment of the National Guard in major cities. The 1807 law grants emergency powers to deploy military forces on domestic soil. Trump told Newsmax he views the act as a method to overcome opposition, but would prefer not to use it if unnecessary.
Two weekend court rulings prevented the deployment of out-of-state National Guard troops to Oregon. Judge Karin Immergut blocked the military deployment on Saturday and expanded her restraining order on Sunday after Trump attempted to bypass it. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker accused the president of manufacturing chaos to justify invoking emergency powers.
The act has not been...
Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, and the announcement has sparked political controversy. The Puerto Rican singer stated he avoided touring the continental United States this year because he feared immigration agents would target his performances. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed on Friday that agents would be present at the event, while special assistant Corey Lewandowski warned attendees about potential detention and deportation.
The artist addressed the situation on Saturday Night Live, telling Latino audiences in Spanish that his performance represents their contributions to America. Newsmax host Greg Kelly called for an NFL boycott, criticizing the singer for his political views. The...
President Trump terminated diplomatic negotiations with Venezuela on Thursday, clearing a path for potential military action against the Maduro government or drug trafficking operations. Richard Grenell had been conducting talks with Venezuelan officials, but Trump ordered him to cease all diplomatic outreach after growing frustrated with President Nicolás Maduro's refusal to relinquish power voluntarily. The administration has prepared multiple military plans that could target drug operations or force regime change.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has labeled Maduro an illegitimate leader, and the United States raised the reward for his capture to $50 million. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday that military forces...
Federal immigration enforcement has transformed Chicago into a city gripped by widespread anxiety as residents establish warning networks and protective measures. Signs reading ICE NO ES BIENVENIDO AQUI appear across storefronts, and residents stream live alerts when spotting Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Parents guard school dismissals on the West Side, and construction warehouses keep doors open to watch for agents, while business owners handle deliveries to shield Latino workers from street exposure.
Tensions escalated on Saturday when federal agents deployed pepper balls and tear gas after a car crash on the Southwest Side involving two motorists. Restaurants have reduced operating hours or suspended deliveries...
The Trump administration has intensified military actions against Venezuela, attacking boats in the Caribbean Sea under claims of drug trafficking. Top advisers, such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, advocate for removing President Nicolás Maduro from power. The U.S. has deployed eight warships, surveillance aircraft, and an attack submarine to the region, amassing more than 6,500 personnel.
Four strikes have killed 21 people since September, but experts question the legal basis for these operations. The administration asserts it is engaged in armed conflict with drug cartels it has designated as terrorist organizations, yet Congress has not authorized military action. Intelligence officials dispute...
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