“Our City is home to a diverse and vibrant community, and we want our public spaces to be welcoming to all,” Salisbury Mayor Randy Taylor said in announcing the decision. …
What we know about the National Guard shooting in D.C.
One victim has died and one remains hospitalized. Authorities are still examining the motives of the suspect, a 29-year-old Afghan national who helped the CIA. Read full story Author: Mariana …
In war-weary Lebanon, many look to Pope Leo for peace
Leo XIV is in Lebanon, the final leg of his foreign papal debut. Many weary from war with Israel see him as a beacon of hope as he offers himself …
How China is using AI to extend censorship and surveillance
China is expanding the use of AI throughout its criminal justice system and developing tools to deepen its monitoring of ethnic minorities, a new report finds. Go to Source Author: …
As more speak Irish in Northern Ireland, some Brits bite their tongues
In Belfast, even in Unionist neighborhoods, Gaeilge, the once-outlawed Irish language, is enjoying a remarkable resurgence with new schools and bilingual signs. Go to Source Author: Steve Hendrix, Amanda Ferguson
Many Fighting Climate Change Worry They Are Losing the Information War
Shifting politics, intensive lobbying and surging disinformation online have undermined international efforts to respond to the threat. Go to Source Author: Lisa Friedman and Steven Lee Myers https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Despite Supreme Court Wins, Elite D.O.J. Unit Has Seen Mass Turnover
Even with an exodus of lawyers, the Office of the Solicitor General has had remarkable success. But fiery rhetoric and close White House ties have raised concerns. Go to Source …
4 dead, including 3 children, in shooting at family event in Stockton
Four people are dead and 11 are injured after a shooting in a banquet hall in Stockton on Saturday night. Read full story Author: Jessica Garrison, Jack Flemming, Caroline Petrow-Cohen, …
More than 1,000 flights canceled and delayed nationwide on ‘one of the busiest travel days in TSA history’
A winter storm in the Midwest and Great Lakes prompted cancellation of more than 1,000 flights nationwide on one of the year’s busiest travel days. Read full story Author: Lisa …
Trump says Hegseth told him he didn’t order killing of boat crew
The president also said he would not have wanted a second strike on a boat allegedly carrying drugs, which occurred after U.S. forces realized the initial attack left two survivors, …
Lawmakers Suggest Follow-Up Boat Strike Could Be a War Crime
Top Republicans have joined Democrats in demanding answers about the escalating military campaign the Trump administration says is aimed at targeting drug traffickers. Go to Source Author: Michael Gold https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
What to Know About Honduras’s Elections
President Trump has put a spotlight on Honduras as voters head to the polls. Their choices include the left-wing party in power and a candidate endorsed by Mr. Trump. Go …
Robert Garcia leads Democrats’ strategy on Epstein probe, to GOP’s dismay
Rep. Robert Garcia, of Long Beach, has helped lead the House Democrats’ push to secure release of the Epstein files, thrusting the second-term congressman into the national spotlight. Read full …
Four dead after shooting at family event in Stockton
Four are dead and at least 10 are injured after a shooting in a banquet hall in Stockton on Saturday night. Read full story Author: Caroline Petrow-Cohen
Hard lives in California’s fields: ‘The American dream eats us alive’
Immigrant farmworkers toil, season after season, in jobs that most Americans wouldn’t endure for a week. It’s a rough life that takes a heavy toll. Read full story Author: Brittny …
Reeves denies she misled public over UK’s finances in run-up to Budget
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she’s not satisfied with the chancellor’s denial of lying and called on her to resign. Read full story Author:
Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon from Israel’s president
He denies any wrongdoing in three ongoing trials over allegations of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. Read full story Author:
Indonesia searches for hundreds missing in deadly floods
The death toll on the island of Sumatra has risen to more than 440, the government says. Read full story Author:
Deepfake of North Carolina lawmaker used in award-winning Whirlpool video
North Carolina state Sen. DeAndrea Salvador discovered her 2018 TED Talk had been altered by an ad agency working for Whirlpool in Brazil, leading to a lawsuit. Read full story …
Why you may not want lower prices as much as you think you do
Though Americans might be clamoring for relief on groceries, housing and energy costs, economists say there’s a bigger downside to falling prices. Read full story Author: Julie Weil