Cellphone bans are changing classrooms in more than 33 states
Jamel Bishop is seeing a big change in his classrooms as he begins his senior year at Doss…
New Zealand will buy US helicopters in a $1.6B military aircraft spending package
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand ‘s government announced new military spending Thursday…
Cheetah cubs rescued from suspected traders in Somaliland
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ten cheetah cubs held in captivity since birth and destined for international wildlife trade…
Microsoft employee protests lead to 18 arrests as company reviews its work with Israel’s military
Police officers arrested 18 people at worker-led protests at Microsoft headquarters Wednesday as the tech company promises an…
Trump calls on Fed governor Cook to resign
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after…
South African breeder is accused of $14 million rhino horn smuggling ring
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African prosecutors have accused a well-known rhino breeder of operating a global rhino horn…
Texas school districts can’t put Ten Commandments in classrooms, judge says
Texas cannot require public schools in Houston, Austin and other select districts to display the Ten Commandments in…
Texas legislature set to pass new congressional map in redistricting battle
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The first domino in a growing national redistricting battle is likely to fall Wednesday…
Julio César Chávez Jr. deported to Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been deported to Mexico, where he’s wanted for…
Air Force’s top uniformed officer is retiring early in latest Trump military shake-up
WASHINGTON — The Air Force’s top uniformed officer is set to retire early in the most recent shake-up…
Aubrey Plaza likens grief over husband’s death to ‘ocean of awfulness’
Aubrey Plaza has described her grief over husband Jeff Baena’s death, likening it to “a giant ocean of…
Global shares are mixed, while Labubu maker Pop Mart soars 12.5% in Hong Kong
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly lower on Wednesday, tracking a decline on Wall Street led by…