The Trump administration will not renew direct federal funding of community-based organizations that work on HIV prevention, according to multiple groups impacted by the freeze. read more
AI was supposed to make our lives better. Instead, it's made many of us scared and angry. read more
As the bombing starts again, it's clear the president has dragged the US into a limitless fiasco -- and the world into an economic quagmire. read more
The Pentagon insists the Strait of Hormuz remains open, but after weeks of renewed Iranian attacks on ships, traffic through the vital waterway has slowed again, pushing up global oil prices. ... President Trump threatened Wednesday to "bomb and destroy" an Iranian bridge or power plant for every new attack by Iran on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. read more
The Trump administration plans to announce Wednesday that it has reached a broad nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that could lead to the country enriching its own fuel for nuclear reactors, U.S. officials said. read more
Dozens of states are going to have to start forking over more money to fund SNAP (or end up cutting food assistance) if they don't get their error rates in check. read more
Trump has signed an executive order that will impose tariffs of 50 per cent on a wide range of Canadian exports, a dramatic ramping up of his trade war against his northern neighbour. read more
A map shows the states with the best and worst public schools ... read more
An unpleasant sensation is sweeping the nation: vomiting and explosive diarrhea that can last for weeks. Caused by Cyclospora, a foodborne parasite, the outbreak has spread to at least 34 states. But public health officials finally appear to be zeroing in on what's causing it. Here's what we know--plus some tips for enjoying a weekend free of gastrointestinal distress.
In a little noticed and stunning court filing, federal officials said that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states "based solely" on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.
