DOGE caused government to pay $9.5B to federal workers not to work
‘Trump spent billions to push out experienced and badly needed experts across government,’ a top Democrat said
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Trump’s Truth Social MAGA crowd aren’t buying his spin on AI
President Donald Trump’s usually loyal social media followers responded negatively to his defense of artificial intelligence and data centers this week
Historic first or symbolic gesture? What Canada’s associate membership with the European Union could look like
Canada is looking for closer ties with the European Union amid a deepening trade war with the United States and clashes with Donald Trump. James C. Reynolds looks at what we know so far
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Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen formally charged in alleged drunken driving incident
Indianapolis Colts receiver Keenan Allen will face two misdemeanor charges in his alleged drunken driving incident, according to court records
Alaskan boy stranded at sea for days held brother and cousins’ bodies after they drowned: family
Through chattering teeth, Derek Parker Aghnaanga reportedly told rescuers that his brother was still under the boat while his cousin had slipped away the night before
War between Russia and Europe would be ‘very short’, Putin’s foreign minister warns
Veteran Putin ally Sergei Lavrov suggested a fight with Europe would not prove difficult for Moscow
12 Toy Hall of Fame finalists announced including Tickle Me Elmo and Polly Pocket
Some entries have been knocking on the Hall door for years, including Tickle Me Elmo, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and Mahjong
Morning Joe hosts in disbelief that Trump has traded more stocks than all of Congress combined: ‘Draining the swamp?’
‘It works out to nearly 60 stock trades a day — every day — since he’s taken office,’ one panellist noted
What to know about Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was cut and artists dropped out
Ed Sheeran's tour has been thrown into turmoil by all of his supporting acts quitting after the rapper Macklemore was dropped as an opener due to pro-Palestinian comments he made onstage
Second judge exits explosive Steven Tyler lawsuit without saying why
A minute order issued by Young’s clerk did not explain her decision
Mystery after Cal State Fullerton student, 18, dies following frat gathering
Investigators do not suspect that hazing was a contributing factor in the death of Blas
Texas police department disbanded after arresting mom who criticized local drinking water on social media
Jennifer Combs was arrested for felony false alarm in May and spent a day in jail
Boy mauled by rabid beaver while swimming in Maryland state park
Dominick Cebula, 13, was looking for fish at Cunningham Falls State Park when he was set upon, his family said
The Latest: House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on
The U.S. House has voted again to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval
US House to vote on ‘Ratepayer Protection Act’ as data center fury grows
Government officials nationwide are under pressure to take steps to prevent the soaring cost of data center power needs from being passed on to average households
‘Unhinged’ Trump threw a ‘tantrum’ during Kennedy Center board meeting, congresswoman says
President was ‘screaming and hollering’ for nearly 10 minutes after a judge blocked attempts to rename the venue after himself, Beatty says
Cowboys help cops chase down loose horse running through city
Cowboys teamed up with police officers to chase down a runaway horse that had escaped from a parade in Santa Fe , New Mexico, on Sunday (13 September).
The day I found out when I’m going to die
When Holly Baxter signed up for a health questionnaire and some bloodwork with new AI startup DeathClock, she wasn’t prepared for what happened next
Belarus frees 25 prisoners in exchange for US lifting some sanctions
Since Trump returned to the White House for his second term, Lukashenko has released hundreds of political prisoners in a series of U.S.-mediated deals that also lifted some U.S. sanctions
Bari Weiss’ overhaul of 60 Minutes sees season premiere hit 25-year ratings low
Among adults aged 25-54 ratings plunged by 33 percent, according to a report