The mother of a U.S. sailor was extracted from the war-ravaged enclave through a quiet, extraordinary collaboration of the U.S., Israeli and Jordanian governments. Go to Source Author: Hope Hodge …
‘Enough.’ Israel marks 2 years since Oct. 7, with sounds of war from Gaza
Israelis commemorated the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel as fighting continued. Ceasefire negotiations are ongoing in Egypt. Go to Source Author: Heidi Levine, Lior Soroka, Kareem …
South American leftists struggle with Trump pressure, voter shift
The second Trump presidency’s focus on immigration and crime is mirroring a shift to the right among voters in South America. Go to Source Author: Karen DeYoung, Samantha Schmidt
Trump’s use of Guard may have lasting impact on cities and troops
Historians and experts say the Trump administration’s efforts to deploy National Guard troops across the country could affect troop readiness, training and morale. Read full story Author: Holly Bailey, Molly …
Trump’s use of Guard may have lasting impact on cities and troops
Historians and experts say the Trump administration’s efforts to deploy National Guard troops across the country could affect troop readiness, training and morale. Read full story Author: Holly Bailey, Molly …
Here’s where Trump has deployed National Guard troops – or is trying to
Some Republican mayors and governors have embraced the deployments. Some Democratic mayors have as well. But the effort is finding blowback in the courts, and the pushback from a number …
Ivan Klíma, acclaimed writer who took on totalitarianism, dies at 94
The Czech author and dissident survived the Holocaust and challenged Czechoslovakia’s communist regime. His books were translated into dozens of languages. Go to Source Author: Kate Brady
Israel marks two years since Oct. 7, accompanied by sounds of war
Israelis commemorated the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel as fighting continued. Ceasefire negotiations are ongoing in Egypt. Go to Source Author: Heidi Levine, Lior Soroka, Kareem …
Germans meet up to eat pudding with forks — and the trend goes global
The trend, called “Pudding mit Gabel,” has taken off on German social media, and now has crossed the Atlantic. Go to Source Author: Aaron Wiener
Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Egypt, as Israel strikes enclave
Israel and Hamas gathered in Egypt for indirect talks over a U.S.-backed plan to end the Gaza war after months of deadlock. Go to Source Author: Claire Parker, Abbie Cheeseman, Heba …
Snowstorm traps hundreds on Mount Everest
Some 350 hikers were rescued and 200 remain stranded, Chinese state media reported Monday, as rescue efforts continued in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. Go to Source Author: Sammy Westfall
Prime minister of France resigns hours after naming new government
Sébastien Lecornu, a former defense minister, was in the job less than a month. He was appointed after a no-confidence vote toppled his predecessor. Go to Source Author: Ellen Francis
How some veterans exploit $193 billion VA program, due to lax controls
The Department of Veterans Affairs spends billions on dubious and even fraudulent disabilities benefits. Meanwhile, some deserving cases wait. Read full story Author: Craig Whitlock, Lisa Rein, Caitlin Gilbert
Judge deals Trump new setback in plans to deploy troops to Portland
U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut temporarily blocked the administration from sending any state’s National Guard troops under federal control to Portland. Read full story Author: Holly Bailey, Praveena Somasundaram, …
Europe’s high quality of life is getting hard to afford. Just ask France.
The cost of Europe’s way of life — health care, affordable education and a dignified retirement for all, through high social spending — is becoming unbearably high. Go to Source …
Gaza ceasefire talks to begin in Egypt, as Israel strikes enclave
Israel and Hamas are set to gather in Egypt for indirect talks over a U.S.-backed plan to end the Gaza war after months of deadlock. Go to Source Author: Claire Parker, …
Trump authorizes National Guard in Chicago as ICE, protesters clash
A woman was shot, sparking protests Saturday. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker warned that 300 National Guard troops are being activated against his wishes. Read full story Author: Kim Bellware, Tim …
Indigenous people bear the worst of Canada’s historic wildfire season
Indigenous people make up 5 percent of Canada’s population but have made up more than half its wildfire evacuees this year. Go to Source Author: Amanda Coletta
A Utah teen fell to his death. Strangers at the cliff keep his memory alive.
Jonathan Fielding’s fall at a Utah cliff sparked an outpouring of grief from hikers who share their stories in journals left at the site. Read full story Author: Kyle Melnick
Russian air attack across Ukraine damages energy networks, kills five
The drone and missile assault hit nine regions and left tens of thousands without electricity as Russia ramps up its energy war ahead of winter in Ukraine. Go to Source …