A 3-year-old boy’s death in Honolulu fireworks explosion raises toll to 4
A three-year-old boy on Monday became the fourth person to die of injuries stemming from a massive explosion of fireworks a ...
McDonald’s is the latest company to roll back diversity goals
McDonald’s is ending some of its diversity practices, citing the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision outlawing affirmative action in college admissions. McDonald’s is the latest to shift its ...
Indonesia is admitted to the BRICS bloc of developing nations, Brazil announces
Indonesia has been admitted as a full member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, the group’s presiding country Brazil announced Monday. Indonesia’s candidacy was ...
Judge finds Rudy Giuliani in contempt for failed responses in $148 million defamation judgment case
A federal judge in New York City on Monday said that Rudy Giuliani was in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to requests for information as he turned over assets to ...
U.S. eases restrictions on Syria while keeping sanctions in place
The U.S. on Monday eased some restrictions on Syria’s transitional government to allow the entry of humanitarian aid after Islamist insurgents ousted Syrian leader Bashar ...
Trump promises to replace national archivist after the agency’s role in documents case against him
President-elect Donald Trump is promising to replace the head of the National Archives, thrusting the agency back into the ...
A far-right leader could soon take the helm in EU member country Austria. Here’s why it matters
A party that advocates an end to economic sanctions against Russia and has called for the “re-migration of uninvited ...
California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, a welcome change after two years of ...
Former Columbus Mayor and Police Chief Jim Wetherington dies in Columbus home
Former Columbus Mayor and Police Chief Jim Wetherington died Monday in his Columbus home, family has confirmed. In recent ...
Hurdles remain as Israel and Hamas once again inch toward a ceasefire deal
Israel and Hamas once again appear to be inching toward a ceasefire that could wind down the 15-month war in Gaza and bring ...
FDA limits toxic lead in some baby foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday set maximum levels for lead in baby foods like jarred fruits and vegetables, ...
Doctors worry that iodine deficiency — a dietary problem from the past — is coming back
The 13-year-old boy came to the clinic with a rapidly ballooning neck. Doctors were puzzled. Testing ruled out their first ...