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Workers install a fence in front of the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, one day after rioters stormed the building.

Army Secretary Says A 'Non-Scalable' 7-Foot Fence Is Going Up Around U.S. Capitol

Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said the fence will be in place for at least the next 30 days. He added that 6,200 members of the National Guard will be in the region by this weekend.

A man passes the scene where a rocket fired from Gaza strip hit a building on Oct. 7, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Israeli officials revised down the estimated number of people killed in the Oct. 7 attacks to 1,200 from 1,400 on Friday.

Israel revises down its death toll from the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks to about 1,200

In a text message to journalists, a spokesperson from Israel's Foreign Ministry said "around 1,200" is now what he called "the official number of people" killed by Hamas militants on Oct. 7.

A comprehensive testing of sewers in Fort Myers will be conducted May 20-24.

Sewer line smoke testing set for Sanibel neighborhoods island-wide from March 3 through 7

From March 3 through 7, inspection crews from the City of Sanibel Public Works Utility Division and a city contractor will be conducting a smoke test of sewer lines in neighborhoods throughout the island. This will include a physical survey of the City of Sanibel wastewater collection system, which will involve the opening of manholes in the streets and easements.

Lee Commissioners accept $22.7 million state grant for water management project at Larry Kiker Preserve

Lee Commissioners accept $22.7 million state grant for water management project at Larry Kiker Preserve. The Lee Board of County Commissioners acquired the 3,921 acres in 2017 and property was renamed the Larry Kiker Preserve in 2019 shortly after the death of Lee County Commissioner Larry Kiker, who was an advocate of preserving the land.

Three SWFL districts among 28 sharing $2.7M earmarked for career, technical education programs

Three SWFL districts getting a portion of $2.7 million earmarked for career and technical education programs.

Cat Power's <em>Wanderer </em>is on our shortlist of essential releases for Oct. 5.

New Music Friday For Oct. 5: Cat Power And 7 Other Albums You Should Hear Now

Explore the versatile country of Eric Church, the spiky pop-rock of Swearin', the rugged metal of High on Fire and other albums due out this week.

Pictured are the mini versions of Zuru Toys' Baby Shark-branded toys that sing or swim when placed in water. The company recalled mini and full-size versions of the toys after a dozen children were injured from sitting or falling onto the toys.

7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys have been recalled after causing puncture wounds

The company recalled mini and full-size versions of the toys after a dozen children were injured after sitting or falling onto them.

After 6 months in space and a fiery return over the U.S., NASA's Crew-7 is back home

The four crewmembers spent a half-year on the International Space Station conducting dozens of experiments and science research. NASA's Crew-8 mission relieved them on the orbital outpost last week.

Fed cuts were supposed to lower mortgage rates, but they're back above 7%. Here's why

It's the first time since May 2024 that 30-year mortgage rates have hit that mark. High rates are adding to the affordability challenges many Americans are facing.

A sculpture created out of electronic waste in the likeness of Mount Rushmore and the G-7 leaders sits on a hill in Cornwall, England, near where the leaders of the world's wealthiest nations will meet.

2 Artists Want G-7 Leaders To End E-Waste. So They Sculpted Them Out Of Trash

Made of circuit boards and smartphones, a giant sculpture of the leaders of the world's wealthiest nations is greeting them at a summit in England. The creators want to raise awareness about e-waste.

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