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‘Cruel chaos’: State school superintendent issues statement after Trump orders Education Department dismantled

President Trump has signed an executive order to do away with the U.S. Department of Education.
2 years ago

In latest blow to Tesla, regulators recall nearly all Cybertrucks

U.S. regulators recall nearly all Cybertrucks, marking Tesla's eighth recall. Discover the implications for the electric vehicle market.
2 years ago

‘Not on my watch’: Sen. Murray reacts to Trump order to shut down the US Education Department

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the U.S. Education Department, according to a White House official, advancing a campaign promise to eliminate an agency that’s been a longtime target of conservatives.
2 years ago

Violent attacks on Tesla dealerships spike as Musk takes prominent role in Trump White House

Cybertrucks set ablaze. Bullets and Molotov cocktails aimed at showrooms. Attacks against Tesla and Elon Musk are cropping up across the U.S. and overseas.
2 years ago

Another raw pet food recall is tied to illness and death in cats

A California company recalls raw chicken products after bird flu linked to illnesses in three cats. Stay informed and protect your pets.
2 years ago

More than 400 Palestinians killed in surprise Israeli airstrikes across Gaza

Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing hundreds of Palestinians, including women and children, according to the territory’s Health Ministry.
2 years ago

NASA’s stuck astronauts are finally on their way back to Earth after 9 months in space

NASA’s two stuck astronauts headed back to Earth with SpaceX on Tuesday to close out a dramatic marathon mission that began with a bungled Boeing test flight more than nine months ago.
2 years ago

Forever no more. Operator of mall staple Forever 21 files for bankruptcy protection

Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy protection for a second time and plans to close down its U.S. business as traffic in U.S. shopping malls fades and competition from online retailers like Amazon, Temu and Shein intensifies.
2 years ago

At least 39 dead after tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms wreak havoc across multiple US states

Unusually vicious and damaging weather across multiple U.S. states spawned violent tornadoes, blinding dust storms and fast-moving wildfires over the weekend, leaving at least 39 people dead.
2 years ago

American Airlines Boeing 737 catches fire at Denver airport

Twelve people were taken to hospitals after an American Airlines plane landed at Denver International Airport on Thursday and caught fire, prompting slides to be deployed so passengers could evacuate quickly.
2 years ago

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to partly allow birthright citizenship restrictions

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on birthright citizenship to partly take effect while legal fights play out.
2 years ago

Egg prices continue to hit records as Easter and Passover approach, but some relief may be coming

Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach.
2 years ago

SpaceX delays flight to replace NASA’s stuck astronauts after launch pad problem

A launch pad problem prompted SpaceX to delay a flight to the International Space Station on Wednesday to replace NASA's two stuck astronauts.
2 years ago

House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September. How did Washington reps vote?

The House passed legislation Tuesday to avert a partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies through September, providing critical momentum as the measure now moves to the Senate, where bipartisan support will be needed to get it over the finish line. Republicans needed overwhelming support from their members to pass the funding measure, and they […]
2 years ago

Investigation advances into Gene Hackman’s mysterious death, with update by New Mexico authorities

Authorities are set to reveal more information about an investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa, whose partially mummified bodies were discovered last month at their home in New Mexico.
2 years ago

Surviving roommate in house where Idaho college students were slain was ‘freaking out,’ texts show

Two surviving roommates in the home where four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death texted each other that morning about a masked man in the house, according to court documents released Thursday.
2 years ago

SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion

Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down and broke apart.
2 years ago

Gee and Ursula: Trump’s tariffs could shake up local home prices, tourism

President Donald Trump said Monday that 25% taxes on imports from Mexico and Canada would start Tuesday, sparking renewed fears of a North American trade war that already showed signs of pushing up inflation and hindering growth.
2 years ago

Strip club Cinderella story ‘Anora’ wins best picture at 97th Academy Awards

Explore how 'Anora,' a strip club Cinderella story, captivated the Oscars and redefined cinematic storytelling.
2 years ago

From ‘The Brutalist’ to ‘Wicked,’ where to watch this year’s Oscar-nominated movies

Discover where to stream or watch this year's Oscar contenders in theaters and online. Don't miss out on the best films!
2 years ago

Federal judge in Seattle extends preliminary injunction on Trump executive order banning funding of gender-affirming care for minors

President Donald Trump’s plan to pull federal funding from institutions that provide gender-affirming care for transgender youth will remain blocked.
2 years ago

Economic Blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference?

A grassroots organization is encouraging U.S. residents not to spend any money Friday through an "economic blackout" to protest what the group’s founder sees as the malign influence of billionaires, big corporations and both major political parties.
2 years ago

Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were dead for some time, warrant shows

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home, authorities said Thursday.
2 years ago

Judge finds mass firings of federal probationary workers to likely be unlawful

A federal judge in San Francisco on Thursday found that the mass firings of probationary employees were likely unlawful, granting some temporary relief to a coalition of labor unions and organizations that has sued to stop the Trump administration’s massive trimming of the federal workforce.
2 years ago