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Report: Military Sex Assaults Fell, Led by Army Drop
The number of sexual assaults reported across the U.S. military dipped by nearly 4% last year, fueled by a significant drop in the Army, The Associated Press has learned. It was the second year in a row with a decrease, reversing a troubling trend that has plagued the...
Thu, 01 May 2025 08:17:23 EDTFlorida Leads as State and Local Governments Sign on for Trump's Mass Deportations
The roster of local police departments and state agencies that have joined President Donald Trump's drive for mass deportations has soared to more than 500, with nearly half from Florida.
Thu, 01 May 2025 08:22:54 EDTAbu Dhabi's MGX Invests in Binance With Trump Coin
A stablecoin launched by Donald Trump's World Liberty Financial venture is being used by Abu Dhabi-backed investment firm MGX for its $2 billion investment in cryptocurrency exchange Binance, one of the project's founders said Thursday.
Thu, 01 May 2025 07:58:43 EDTActivists to Rally Worldwide on May Day, US Protests Target Trump Policies
From worker rights rallies to marches for social justice, activists around the globe will kick off May Day demonstrations on Thursday.
Thu, 01 May 2025 08:10:05 EDTHarris Praises Trump Opponents' Courage
Former Vice President Kamala Harris called on Wednesday for Americans to stand up together against President Donald Trump and what she called "the greatest man-made economic crisis in modern presidential history." Harris made the remarks in her biggest speech since leaving...
Thu, 01 May 2025 07:59:54 EDTAmazon to Invest $4B to Expand US Rural Delivery
Amazon.com said it would spend more than $4 billion to expand its U.S. rural delivery network by the end of 2026, doubling down on faster shipments to drive up demand from shoppers in small towns and the countryside.
Thu, 01 May 2025 07:42:46 EDTTesla Chair Denies Plans to Look for New CEO to Replace Musk
Tesla chair Robyn Denholm on Thursday denied a Wall Street Journal report that said board members had reached out to executive search firms to find a new replacement for CEO Elon Musk.
Thu, 01 May 2025 07:47:06 EDTWHO to Back Weight-Loss Drugs for Adults Globally
The World Health Organization plans to officially back the use of weight-loss drugs to treat obesity in adults for the first time, a memo reviewed by Reuters on Thursday shows, marking a shift in its approach to treating the global health problem. The UN agency also called...
Thu, 01 May 2025 07:43:00 EDTWhite House Launches Drudge-Like Website Touting Trump
The White House has launched a new website, White House Wire, to promote pro-Trump news stories, drawing fire from The Drudge Report for its similar appearance to the long-running website that has provided a bulletin board page of daily news links for years.
Thu, 01 May 2025 07:33:27 EDTUS Has Reached Out to China to Talk Tariffs, State Media Says
The United States has approached China seeking talks over President Donald Trump's 145% tariffs, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state media said on Thursday, the latest report of possible moves towards negotiations on the levies.
Thu, 01 May 2025 07:25:38 EDTWSJ: US Bets $500 Million on Universal Vaccines
The United States is investing $500 million in a vaccine project, with the goal of making "universal" vaccines that protect against multiple strains of a virus at once, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing emails. The project involves producing vaccines from...
Thu, 01 May 2025 07:07:21 EDTUS Stock Index Futures Bounce as Microsoft, Meta Jump
U.S. stock index futures jumped Thursday as shares of Microsoft and Meta Platforms surged after strong quarterly results from both the Magnificent Seven heavyweights pointed to a still-strong outlook for the technology sector.
Thu, 01 May 2025 06:43:22 EDTRussia's Medvedev: Ukraine Pays US Aid With Minerals
Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday that the signing of a minerals deal between Ukraine and the United States meant President Donald Trump had forced Kyiv to pay for future U.S. military aid. The deal, signed in Washington on Wednesday, will...
Thu, 01 May 2025 06:50:27 EDTMusk Defends DOGE Work While Leaving Uncertain Future
Elon Musk, preparing to step back from his work leading the Department of Government Efficiency, had a request of the reporters gathered at the White House to interview him: Before he would answer any questions, he wanted someone to tell him a joke. The tech billionaire's...
Thu, 01 May 2025 06:36:00 EDTMusk: DOGE Should Examine Federal Reserve Costs
Billionaire Elon Musk is considering sending his government efficiency team to the Federal Reserve, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing a costly renovation of the central bank's Washington D.C. headquarters...
Thu, 01 May 2025 06:41:26 EDTUS Tasked L3Harris to Ready Interim Presidential Plane by Year-End
The U.S. government has commissioned defense contractor L3Harris Technologies to overhaul a Boeing 747 formerly used by the Qatari government to use as an interim Air Force One.
Thu, 01 May 2025 06:11:25 EDTTrump Video Boasts 'America First Is Back'
President Donald Trump released a new video Wednesday night touting the accomplishments of the first 100 days of his second term, featuring highlights of the "America First" economic gains made since Inauguration Day.
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 22:43:56 EDTSen. Graham Looks to Impose New Sanctions on Russia
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., is pushing to impose new sanctions on Russia, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 22:24:49 EDTEd Dept Investigates Washington State Over Trans Athletes
The Trump administration has opened an investigation into alleged Title IX violations in Washington state following reports of biological males participating in female sports and using girls' locker rooms, the Department of Education announced on Wednesday.
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 22:20:00 EDTTesla Board Opened Search for Musk Successor, WSJ Reports
Tesla board members about a month ago reached out to several executive search firms to find a successor for CEO Elon Musk, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the discussions.The current status of the succession planning could not be...
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