President Biden thanked his Mexican counterpart, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, after the arrest of suspected cartel security chief Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas. In a Thursday statement, Biden said Salas, who was one of the most wanted criminals in both countries, was indicted by the U.S. for his “roles in perpetrating violence and illicit fentanyl trafficking”...
Millions of Americans are gathering today with assorted family and friends — each with their own unique, and potentially problematic, political opinions. Which means it’s also time for the slew of articles telling people that it’s okay to skip Thanksgiving dinner if you think someone at the table might strongly disagree with your politics —...
More than two dozen pro-Palestinian protesters briefly disrupted the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas. New York ABC affiliate WABC reported that the protest happened at Sixth Avenue at West 45th Street at about 10 a.m Thursday morning. Protesters reportedly jumped over the barricades, ran...
As leading experts on climate change, we often get asked if there’s hope for the planet — but it may surprise people that we find more cause for optimism than despair.
A viral video showing baggage handlers at Miami International Airport sending a wheelchair tumbling down to the tarmac prompted a promise from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg that his department will investigate the incident. The clip, initially posted to TikTok and reuploaded elsewhere, shows a baggage handler for American Airlines pushing the wheelchair down a baggage...
A former Obama administration adviser has been arrested after videos shared on social media showed him using Islamophobic language against a New York City food cart worker. Stuart Seldowitz, 64, was arrested Wednesday on preliminary charges of hate crime, stalking, second-degree aggravated harassment, stalking causing fear and stalking at employment. Seldowitz is a former State...
A CSX train derailed near Livingston, Ky., on Thursday, causing people to evacuate their homes Wednesday afternoon. The railroad company promised hotel rooms and Thanksgiving meals for people asked to evacuate after the train derailed, spilled chemicals and caught fire, The Associated Press reported. The train derailed around 2:30 p.m. near the remote town that...
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) has denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a colleague in 1993. According to a legal summons filed Wednesday, the plaintiff alleges Adams sexually assaulted her when they were employees for the City of New York. The three-page filing, first reported by The Messenger, also named the New York...
As we gather around dinner tables this week it's fitting to reflect on the treasures that extend far beyond our homes and cities — America's public lands and waters. As the president of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, I’m grateful for the wealth of natural splendor that spans our nation and for the support Congress has...
A temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas will begin on Friday morning at 7 a.m. local time, Qatar said. Majed al-Ansari, a spokesperson for Qatar’s foreign ministry made the announcement in a news conference Thursday morning and said humanitarian aid will be delivered to civilians in Gaza “as soon as possible.” According to al-Ansari, the...
As we gather around our holiday tables this year, we will be lucky if Grandma and Grandpa can join the festivities.
Former President Trump wished his supporters a happy Thanksgiving in a Truth Social post early Thursday while slamming New York state's attorney general, the judge overseeing his civil fraud case, President Biden and the “Radical Left Lunatics.” “Happy Thanksgiving to ALL, including the Racist & Incompetent Attorney General of New York State, Letitia 'Peekaboo' James,...
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A record number of holiday travelers is expected to board flights on Sunday, according to experts. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said that it screened 2.6 million passengers Tuesday and another 2.7 million were expected to pass through checkpoints on Wednesday. TSA expects to screen 2.9 million passengers, a record-high number on Sunday. The previous record...
The implementation of an agreement for a four-day cease-fire in Gaza and hostage exchange between Israel and the militant group Hamas has been delayed until at least Friday after hitting a last-minute snag, Israeli officials said. The temporary pause in fighting will not take effect until Friday, one day later than originally planned, Israel’s national...
Republicans need to identify a subset of abortions that everyone can agree should be prevented. And that’s easy to do.
Between dog boarding, play dates and trips to the dog park, Thanksgiving presents additional risk for pets this year as a mystery canine illness continues to spread in multiple states.
The growing divide within the Democratic Party over President Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war is becoming a serious political problem for the 81-year-old president, who has trouble appealing to young voters and energizing his party’s base. Democratic strategists and progressive activists say growing disenchantment among liberals, especially younger Democrats and minority voters, over the...
Former President Trump is facing 91 felony counts in four separate criminal cases. He was impeached twice, and left office under ignominious circumstances after his supporters violently stormed the Capitol, egged on by his claims of a stolen election. Many of his former top advisers have turned into ardent critics. And yet, several polls released...
OpenAI’s ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) tool skyrocketed in success in the year since it was released to the public. Its explosive success kicked off a race among tech companies to stay on the cutting edge and left lawmakers and regulators scrambling to regulate the quickly evolving industry. ChatGPT launched to the public at the...
House conservatives are ramping up calls for the party to pass the remaining annual government funding bills as Republicans look to strengthen their hand ahead of spending talks with the Democratic-led Senate. The House has passed seven of the dozen full-year funding bills, clearing partisan fiscal 2024 spending plans for the Pentagon, departments of...
It is time for the annual tradition of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, with shoppers frantically competing to snag the best deals ahead of the busy holiday shopping season. However, the major sales events also provide prime opportunities for cybercriminals, warned Michael Dinich, the founder of the personal finance site Wealth of Geeks. “Fraudsters...
More than 20 Michigan state lawmakers sent a letter to President Biden Wednesday, urging him to “advance a lasting ceasefire” between Israel and militant group Hamas. In the letter, the state lawmakers noted that international organizations — including the United Nations, World Health Organization, and UNICEF —, faith leaders, elected officials, and community leaders have...
The Israeli military shared video of tunnels under the al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza on Wednesday, claiming that the footage proves Hamas has used the hospital complex as a “command and control center.” Videos shared by the IDF show soldiers walking through small, concrete-lined tunnels with sparse electric lights. Another video shows a tiled bathroom attached...
A group of nonfiction authors has filed a lawsuit against U.S.-based tech giant Microsoft and Artificial Intelligence (AI) company OpenAI, alleging that the two companies trained its AI Chatbot GTP tool to copy their work without their consent. In a complaint filed in the Manhattan federal court on Tuesday, author Julian Sancton, the lead plaintiff in...
