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Calm Returns to Wall Street, US Indexes Make Modest Moves
Photo Courtesy of AP NEW YORK — Wall Street showed signs of stability Tuesday, with U.S. stock indexes making only modest moves in early trading, following a stronger performance in Europe and Asia earlier in the day. As of 9:35 a.m. Eastern time, the S&P 500 was up by 0.1%, recovering from a sharp drop…… MORE
Amid Trump’s Threats Over Greenland, Denmark’s Leader Seeks Support From EU Partners
Photo Courtesy of AP BRUSSELS — Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly stated on Monday that Greenland is not for sale, urging a strong response from the European Union if U.S. President Donald Trump moves forward with his threat to assert control over the island. “I will never support the idea of fighting our allies.…… MORE
USAID Staffers Told to Get Out of Washington Headquarters After Musk Said Trump Agreed to Close It
WASHINGTON — Staff at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) were instructed to stay out of the agency’s Washington headquarters on Monday, according to an internal notice, following billionaire Elon Musk’s announcement that President Donald Trump had agreed to shut down the agency. USAID employees reported that over 600 staffers were locked out of…… MORE
Washington AG Protects Costco While Republican Attorneys General Threaten DEI
We don’t believe in punishing private companies for making decisions that protect and enhance their workforce,’ Washington AG Nick Brown said Washington State’s Attorney General Stands Firmly with Costco Amid DEI Policy Controversy Washington state’s attorney general is championing Costco’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices while pushing back against conservative political pressure…… MORE
‘You’re going home,’ police tell Ahmaud Arbery’s killer in video shown to jury
Photo Courtesy of AP BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — On Wednesday, a jury watched video footage of a police investigator telling Travis McMichael, the man who shot and killed Ahmaud Arbery, that he wasn’t being arrested shortly after the incident. McMichael, along with his father, Greg McMichael, and a neighbor, William “Roddie” Bryan, chased and shot…… MORE
The Kansas TB Outbreak is Alarming. It’s Not The Largest in US History, CDC says
The Kansas City Area is facing a yearlong TB Outbreak KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A yearlong tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in the Kansas City, Kansas area has raised alarms among local health experts, although it may not be the largest outbreak in U.S. history, despite claims from state officials last week. “We typically expect just a…… MORE
North Texas Student found with Lego Plastic Gun at School Arrested
The incident happened at Murphy Middle School, according the Murphy Police Department. MURPHY, Texas — A middle school student in North Texas was arrested after being found with a plastic Lego gun, authorities said. The incident took place at Murphy Middle School, according to a news release from the Murphy Police Department on Tuesday. Officers…… MORE
Trump Orders a Funding Freeze on Federal Loans and Grants
Photo Courtesy of AP WASHINGTON — The White House is halting federal grants and loans starting Tuesday as part of a broader ideological review of federal spending led by President Donald Trump’s administration. The freeze, which could impact trillions of dollars in funding, is expected to disrupt a wide range of programs, including health care…… MORE
Google to Change Map Names For Gulf of Mexico and Denali Because of Trump Executive Order
Photo Courtesy of AP Google announced it will follow the lead of the U.S. government if it needs to update the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its maps. The company stated on Monday that any changes will only be made once the government officially revises its listings for both the Gulf…… MORE
