US gets first $500 million Venezuelan oil deal, holding some proceeds in Qatar
The Trump administration’s first sale of Venezuelan oil is valued at $500 million, an administration official told Semafor.…
‘People will die’: Trump administration cancels up to $1.9bn for substance use and mental health | Trump administration
The Trump administration on Tuesday evening unexpectedly canceled up to $1.9bn in funding for substance use and mental…
There’s an intensifying kind of threat to academic freedom – watchful students serving as informants
Texas A&M University told philosophy professor Martin Peterson in early January 2026 that he could not teach some…
Chicago-area weather forecast: Snow storm blows through Chicago; Winter Storm Warning in effect for parts of NW Indiana
CHICAGO (WLS) — A band of snow moved into the Chicago area Wednesday morning, creating slick conditions for…
MLK Day concert held annually at the Kennedy Center is relocating this year : NPR
Natalie Cole and music producer Nolan Williams, Jr. with the Let Freedom Ring Celebration Choir at the Kennedy…
The EPA is changing how it considers the costs and benefits of air pollution rules — to favor polluters
The Environmental Protection Agency is taking a major step toward changing its math to favor polluters over people:…
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Frequently cited by journalists, public officials and researchers, the independent Quinnipiac University Poll regularly surveys residents nationwide and…
U.S. attack on alleged drug boat from Venezuela used aircraft painted like civilian plane, sources say
The U.S. used an aircraft painted like a civilian plane in the attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat…
Legislation aims to stop countertop cutters with silicosis from suing : NPR
A stone countertop fabricator wears a mask to help protect against airborne particles which can contribute to silicosis…
The fourth warmest year in U.S. history was full of deadly weather extremes » Yale Climate Connections
The sizzling temperature pace set nationally in recent years continued in 2025, as the contiguous 48 United States…
Woman describes “desperate crying” at facility after she was detained while following ICE agents in Minnesota
Tensions have flared between residents and masked federal officers in Minnesota after an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Good…
Trump told Iranian protesters “help is on its way,” so what options does the U.S. have to respond?
President Trump has warned of “very strong action” against Iran if it hangs accused anti-government protesters, and he…