President Donald Trump on Monday threatened Russia with steep tariffs and announced a rejuvenated pipeline for American weapons to reach Ukraine, hardening his stance toward Moscow after months of frustration about unsuccessful negotiations for ending the war. Read More. |
Flames roared through an assisted-living facility in Massachusetts, killing nine people and trapping residents inside, including some who leaned out of windows and screamed for help, authorities said Monday. At least 30 people were hurt. Read More. |
Clashes in Syria between Bedouin tribes, government forces, and the Druze minority have left dozens dead, raising fears of escalating violence. The fighting began Monday in Sweida province after a Druze man was attacked at a Bedouin checkpoint, sparking tit-for-tat violence. Read More. |
A retired Army officer who worked as a civilian for the Air Force has pleaded guilty to conspiring to transmit classified information about Russia's war with Ukraine on a foreign online dating platform. Read More. |
India's government is seeking to limit temperature settings on new air conditioners to save electricity in the country that is considered the fastest-growing market for them. Read More. |
Most American teenagers say it is important to them to graduate from college, with girls especially describing it as a key step for accomplishing their life goals, according to a new poll. Read More. |
A wildfire raging along the Grand Canyon's North Rim that leveled a historic lodge erupted over the weekend after burning for more than a week, raising scrutiny over the National Park Service's decision not to aggressively attack the fire right away. The fire was sparked by lightning on July 4 and grew rapidly due to high winds and dry conditions. Read More. |
Sesame Workshop was trying to regain full control over its Elmo account on the X platform Monday after a hacker gained access and posted a string of racist and antisemitic messages. Read More. |
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new 4K restoration and a theatrical re-release. Michael Douglas, who produced the film, and Danny DeVito, who played Martini in his first major film role, spoke to The Associated Press about the landmark anniversary and their memories of the production. Read More. |
Fast fashion relies heavily on synthetic fibers that are made from oil and gas, fossil fuels that cause climate change. Once discarded, many of those materials end up in landfills. Some designers are working to cut those products out completely and instead use biomaterials. Read More. |
