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by Associated Press / 9min
Disruption of Long Island Rail Road continues into second day after workers went on strike as Monday rush hour looms The shutdown of the Long Island Rail Road, North America’s largest commuter rail system, continued into a second day on Sunday after unionized workers went on strike for the first time in three decades a day earlier. The railroad, which serves New York City and its eastern suburbs,
by Jonathan Watts / 38min
China is dominating the energy transition with astonishing result, while fossil fuel fascists in the US try to turn back the clock “Farewell,” the flag-waving Chinese children chanted to Donald Trump as he strolled along the red carpet back to Air Force One at the end of his summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing. The US leader claimed he was leaving with a cluster of “fantastic” trade deals to sell U
Daniel Sikkema is accused of hiring someone to kill his husband, Brent Sikkema, amid a divorce and alleged fights over money In the early morning hours of 14 January 2024, a hitman slipped into the renowned New York City gallerist Brent Sikkema ’s Rio de Janeiro townhouse. The alleged assassin, Alejandro Triana Prevez, grabbed a kitchen knife and traveled to Sikkema’s upstairs bedroom. An alterca
by Ted Barrow in San Francisco / 38min
The Vaillancourt fountain, an enormous sculpture in place since the 1970s, has been equally reviled and revered It was a surreal, fitting end for one of San Francisco’s most divisive public artworks: the Vaillancourt fountain, an enormous concrete sculpture looming over Embarcadero Plaza since the 1970s, had burst into flames. The hulking fountain’s angled arms were being dismantled in early May
James Clyburn could now find his district dismantled after supreme court effectively gutted Voting Rights Act South Carolina has had exactly one Black representative in Congress since 1897: James Clyburn. A proposal to redraw the state’s political map would dismantle the district he represents. The state’s sixth congressional district starts on its southern border with Georgia, in the suburbs of
39-year-old stops 44-year-old with signature armbar Rousey says fight will be the last of her career Ronda Rousey stopped Gina Carano with her signature armbar just 17 seconds into the two fighters’ double comeback bout on Saturday night. After finishing the 44-year-old Carano with a ferocity that evoked her famous heyday, the 39-year-old Rousey reaffirmed that this was the epilogue to her histor
by Courtney Radsch / 2h
The FTC settled its case with Media Matters for America. But it doesn’t have to win in court to achieve its goals Is there something “radically left” about being anti-Nazi? That was the question a judge put to the lawyer for the Federal Trade Commission, which has no good answer. This week, the FTC abruptly settled its case with Media Matters for America, a media watchdog the FTC had been investi
by Melody Schreiber / 2h
Experts say slashed funding and growing misinformation are some of the greatest challenges facing public health The hantavirus outbreak, while unlikely to spark the next big pandemic, is shining a spotlight on the ways public health has deteriorated in the US: its ability to test for rare diseases, its expertise on outbreak prevention and response, its ability to battle misinformation and restore
by Hannah Harris Green / 2h
Pilot program to reimburse patients for hemp-derived products could be undermined by ban passed by Congress The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently started a new pilot to reimburse patients for hemp-derived products – like CBD – but a hemp ban that Congress passed in November could derail the program. The new program will make certain Medicare and Medicaid recipients eligible for
by Daniel A Medina / 2h
Known for his ‘Manitowoc Minute’ skits and midwestern humor, the journalist turned comedian is speaking out against the AI datacenter boom in Wisconsin Last summer, journalist turned comedian Charlie Berens started getting social media messages from concerned Wisconsin residents about plans for a massive datacenter campus in their state. The developer, Vantage Data Centers, claimed the $8 bn proj
Union representative concerned about safety as workers rush to finish repainting DC pool before 250th celebrations Workers renovating one of Washington DC’s most historically symbolic sites in a project ordered by Donald Trump may be risking their safety as they race to finish on time for the US’s 250th anniversary celebrations , a union monitoring the site has warned. Trade union scrutiny has fo
by Jules Boykoff / 3h
The 2022 World Cup failed to deliver on its environmental promises. From air travel emissions to heat-related dangers, the 2026 edition will be even worse Soccer fans are increasingly watching preparations for the 2026 World Cup through their fingers. The most popular sporting event on the planet is awash in controversy, whether it’s the eye-watering ticket prices , the question of Iran’s partici
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by Alex Daniel / 7h
Carmakers aim to expand into UK defence sector, exploiting spending boom by Nato countries Jaguar Land Rover and General Motors are considering an expansion into UK defence via a £900m military contract, as carmakers seek to exploit a spending boom by Nato countries racing to rearm. The manufacturers are among a group of automotive firms vying to make thousands of 4x4s for the armed forces to rep
by Simon Tisdall / 8h
Plummeting approval ratings for these three poisonous comrades-in-arms show voters are demoralised and tiring of forever wars – the west could soon breathe again Feeling depressed about the state of the world? Worried about the future? You’re not alone. Pessimism about politics is the new normal among the peoples of the west. Major conflicts in Europe and the Middle East and the harms caused by r
Proposal to fund $1bn in security additions for White House campus and president’s new ballroom fails to meet procedural rules A US Senate official on Saturday removed security funding that could be used for Donald Trump’s planned $400m White House ballroom from a massive spending package, Democratic lawmakers said, imperiling Republican efforts to devote taxpayer money to the contentious project
Cassidy’s bid to win nomination for third term was imperiled by his vote to convict Trump after January 6 insurrection The Republican senator Bill Cassidy lost his primary on Saturday, as voters in Louisiana opted instead to advance two challengers to a runoff election after an extraordinary intervention by Donald Trump to oust the incumbent. Cassidy’s bid to win the Republican party’s nomination
Kentucky winner Golden Tempo does not compete Race staged at Laurel Park amid Pimlico renovation Napoleon Solo held off Iron Honor down the stretch to win the 151st Preakness Stakes on Saturday, rebounding from a pair of fifth-place showings for his first victory of the year. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo was held out of the race, leaving a wide-open field of 14 horses to contest the middle
If case is settled for full amount Trump is requesting, a $10bn payment would more than double his family’s net worth – key US politics stories from Saturday, 16 May at a glance Donald Trump may agree to drop his massive $10bn lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service in exchange for the launch of a $1.7bn fund to compensate people he says were wrongfully targeted by the Biden administration,
Four-time MVP led Pittsburgh to division title in 2025 Rodgers reunites with ex-Packers coach McCarthy Aaron Rodgers is running it back with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Two people with knowledge of the decision told the Associated Press that the four-time NFL MVP agreed to a one-year deal to return to Pittsburgh on Saturday, ending a protracted decision-making process. The people spoke to the AP on
Parents had sued to halt law, saying they had the right to make decisions regarding the health of their children A Kansas judge has temporarily blocked a law banning gender-transition treatments for minors in the state. The state district judge Carl Folsom III granted an injunction requested by the parents of two teenagers who want to continue gender-transition treatment with medicines. Folsom’s
Home hope surges to six under thanks to round of 68 Rahm among five on four under; McIlroy is three under The leaderboard was spinning like a tombola at Aronimink on Saturday, where at one point or another just about every player in the field had a birdie putt to take a share of the lead and then a bogey putt to let go of it again. When the drum finally stopped turning, Alex Smalley, a 29-year-ol
People came to Montgomery by bus, car and plane to march on the state capitol with local and national leaders Thousands of people from across the country descended on Montgomery, the capital of Alabama, on Saturday. They arrived by bus, by car and by plane to gather for the All Roads Lead to the South rally, following the supreme court’s Louisiana v Callais decision last month, which essentially
Donald Do allegedly sought to export 292 loggerhead musk turtles under the false claim they had been captive-bred A California man, who received a federal permit to export turtles under the false claim that they had been captive-bred, has been arrested on wildlife-trafficking charges, authorities said on Friday. Donald Do and an unidentified accomplice allegedly sought to export 292 loggerhead mu
by Owen Lewis / 17h
The Wolves probably won’t win a title without big roster changes, but their postseason run made their case as one of the league’s most entertaining teams The Minnesota Timberwolves are out of the NBA playoffs . It’s a miracle it took this long. In their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets, they saw two starters and another key reserve suffer significant injuries . The Nuggets entered th
️ Updates from the third round at Aronimink Golf Club ️ Official live scoreboard | Follow on Bluesky | Mail Scott Xander Schauffele fancies reclaiming the crown he won in 2024. He turned in 32, and now he’s just made his fifth birdie of the day at 11. He joins Rory as the only currently active member of the group at -3. Justin Rose has rolled in two big putts on 18 already this week. Par savers b
In unprecedented self-dealing maneuver, billions of taxpayer dollars could be paid to US president and his allies There is growing concern Donald Trump ’s massive $10bn lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service may soon be settled by his own administration – an unprecedented, self-dealing maneuver for a US president, in which billions of taxpayer dollars could be transferred to the president o
FBI director reportedly took a snorkel excursion at site containing remains of more than 1,000 navy sailors and marines The FBI director, Kash Patel, is facing new scrutiny following reports that he participated in a snorkeling excursion around the USS Arizona during a trip to Hawaii last summer. The outing was first reported this week by the Associated Press, which obtained government emails des
Republican said she hoped recent commutation of Tina Peters by governor would free up federal funding for clean drinking water Republican congresswoman Lauren Boebert suggested that Donald Trump blocked funds for a clean drinking water project in her state over the prosecution of election denier Tina Peters. Colorado’s governor, Jared Polis, commuted Peters’ nearly nine-year prison sentence on Fr
Third straight season-ending blowout for Minnesota San Antonio to face Oklahoma City in conference finals Pistons hold off Cavaliers to force Game 7 The San Antonio Spurs were well on their way to the Western Conference finals in the fourth quarter when Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards went down to their bench to briefly offer his congratulations. The young Spurs left no doubt they’re
Workers at the Long Island Rail Road, serving the eastern New York metropolitan area, walked off the job on Saturday North America’s largest commuter rail system was shut down on Saturday after unionized workers in the New York City area went on strike . The Long Island Rail Road that serves the city’s eastern suburbs ceased operations on early Saturday morning after five unions representing abou
by Arwa Mahdawi / 1d
The centers are diverting much-needed resources from regular people. Local resistance has the industry playing defense Back in 2016, Marco Gutiérrez, the Mexican-born founder of Latinos for Trump, issued an ominous warning to the US. “My culture is a very dominant culture,” he said on MSNBC . “It is imposing and it’s causing problems. If you don’t do something about it, you’re going to have taco
No swift end to the Iran war, uncertainty over Taiwan and only vague outlines of commercial deals … but the US president did get to bask in the company of Xi Jinping It was historic, to be sure, but not as anyone had predicted . First there was Donald Trump , a self-declared teetotaler, apparently drinking champagne after Xi Jinping assured him that China’s “great rejuvenation” could go hand in h
by Dave Schilling / 1d
I cannot think of one thing that a cruise offers that isn’t available in the safe bosom of dry land I don’t swim . This is a fairly crucial element of my backstory, something that defines me even if I don’t want it to and have begged people to stop asking me about it. Water and I simply have nothing in common. I’m a 41-year-old writer, and water is, well … wet. My son swims like a fish, and as so
by Dani Anguiano / 1d
The Hills’ antagonist has made the city’s response to the 2025 wildfires the central tenet of his campaign Los Angeles is no stranger to drama. But the rapid ascension of a former reality TV bad boy turned political candidate taking on an incumbent mayor is a plot twist that has broken through far beyond the hills of Hollywood. Spencer Pratt, best known for his role on the 2006 reality TV hit The
Bill Cassidy raised ire of US president for voting to impeach after January 6 – so Trump is backing Julia Letlow The power of Donald Trump ’s endorsement will be put to its latest test on Saturday, when Louisiana holds primary elections in which the US senator Bill Cassidy, who voted to impeach the president following the January 6 insurrection, then tried to make amends by casting the pivotal vo
by John Semley / 1d
Some activists believe protesting against ICE is ineffective, instead appealing to agents’ morality through both guilt and compassion. But are ICE agents capable of remorse? In November 2025, a TV ad began running in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Palm Beach, Florida. In it, a little girl with blond hair in a ponytail lies on her belly, working on a coloring book. A nearby TV blares with images o
by Tyler Hicks in Texas / 1d
Officials warn of potentially fatal coming months after six people were found dead inside a railway car in Texas As questions still swirl about the six people found dead inside a baking-hot railway car in Texas, immigration advocates warn that the US is about to enter the most dangerous season of the year for immigrants making the perilous journey over the southern border. Early results shared by
by David Smith in Covington, Kentucky / 1d
Congressman Thomas Massie, chastized by the US president as a ‘lowlife’, will soon face the ballot box – setting up a crucial test of Trump’s political strength At Pee Wee’s Place , a bar and restaurant in Crescent Springs, northern Kentucky, biscuits and gravy go for $6 and liver and onions for $14.75. The walls are adorned with US flags, sports memorabilia, amusement machines, a TV showing Fox
Move follows upsetting viral video of ray being manhandled into unmarked boat in Florida waters last year Wildlife officials in Florida will continue to allow threatened giant manta rays to be taken from the ocean, but have tightened their policies after a viral video showed a captured ray in severe distress, and a bipartisan group of politicians called for an end to the controversial practice. M
by Ramon Antonio Vargas / 1d
Ryan Nichols is the latest such person to face charges after he allegedly brandished a gun during an argument The number of president’s supporters accused of committing new crimes after
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