Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is envisioning a “NATO 3.0” after what he said was a “shameful” reaction by European member nations to America’s war in Iran.  During a NATO conference on Thursday, Hegseth said the Pentagon would conduct a six-month review of American forces in Europe — shocking European leaders, who have historically had a […]

“Alright, alright, alright.”  This Matthew McConaughey line, delivered in the actor’s silky smooth Southern drawl in the 1993 film “Dazed and Confused,” has lived on for decades. Now, that signature phrase is protected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.  It took two years, but the actor and his legal team managed to do something […]

The Obama Presidential Center opens Thursday on Chicago’s South Side, giving former President Barack Obama a permanent institution in the city that launched his political career. The $850 million project arrives after years of construction delays, legal fights and escalating costs, with Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama returning home for a dedication ceremony […]

President Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Oklahoma congressional candidate Jackson Lahmeyer on Wednesday, and minutes later the Tulsa pastor suspended his campaign after a texting scandal upended the Republican primary. The move leaves state Rep. Mark Tedford as the clear favorite to become the Republican nominee in the state’s heavily Republican 1st Congressional District. […]

Hurricane season is officially underway and while the first named storm, Tropical Storm Arthur, has weakened since moving onshore along the Gulf Coast, forecasters say the flood threat is far from over. Arthur is now a low-pressure system, but still potent. It dumped up to 20 inches of rain in parts of Texas and triggered flooding there. Now, the […]

The U.S. and Iran sign a deal sooner than expected, but the biggest issue is still unresolved. The fighting stops while negotiators turn to Iran’s nuclear program. Plus, the Fed leaves rates unchanged, and the new chairman lays out his first roadmap on inflation. And Tropical Storm Arthur is weakening, but the flood threat is […]

The United States and Iran formally signed a peace agreement Wednesday, launching a 60-day effort to negotiate a broader deal centered on Iran’s nuclear program. President Trump, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani officials, who helped broker the agreement, signed the document, with Trump acknowledging that “this was not easy.” Dan Scavino @Scavino47 via X, […]

The New York Knicks will celebrate their first NBA championship in 53 years on Thursday with a parade from Battery Park to City Hall in New York City. The parade could be the biggest the city has ever seen, with millions expected to attend the celebration.    And things won’t stop there. The team has also […]

First, it was Molly Malone. Then it was the gravesite of Dobby, the house elf from “Harry Potter.” And now a tree integral to the story of Robin Hood — the latest iconic site that’s been damaged or permanently altered by tourists. Whether intentional or not, human beings’ interest in visiting these sites could be […]