Trump says US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States has seized an oil tanker off…
‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’ author Sophie Kinsella dies at 55
LONDON (AP) — Writer Sophie Kinsella, whose effervescent rom-com “Confessions of a Shopaholic” sparked a millions-selling series, died…
Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate by a quarter-point for the third time…
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s 2025 gifts broken down
The billionaire and author MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits Tuesday, bringing her overall giving…
Trump administration expands militarized zone at California border
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border…
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein halts Medicaid rate cuts amid litigation and GOP pushback
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein is canceling Medicaid reimbursement rate reductions he initiated…
Companies offer $279 million for Gulf of Mexico drilling rights in first of 30 planned oil sales
WASHINGTON — Oil companies offered $279 million for drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday in…
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander launches US House bid
Brad Lander, the chief fiscal officer of New York City, announced Wednesday that he is challenging U.S. Rep…
Elon Musk tells Katie Miller DOGE was only ‘somewhat successful’ and he wouldn’t do it again
Mega billionaire Elon Musk, in a friendly interview with his aide and conservative influencer Katie Miller, said his…
Judge orders end to California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles
The Trump administration must stop deploying the California National Guard in Los Angeles and return control of the…
Texas Senate race shows Democrats split on Trump in midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Dallas congresswoman opened her Senate campaign by telling voters that she “has gone toe…
IMF urges China to rebalance its economy
HONG KONG (AP) — The head of the International Monetary Fund has urged China to fix its economic…