Hamas open to Trump Gaza plan, seeks more time: Reports
Hamas has told intermediaries from Qatar, Egypt and Turkey that it is considering President Donald Trump’s proposal for ending the war in Gaza. Still, it needs additional time to review specific terms, according to The Wall Street Journal. Mediators said Hamas raised reservations about disarming and about returning all 48 hostages within 72 hours. What […]
Walmart pledges to phase out artificial food dyes in products by 2027
Walmart announced on Wednesday that it intends to phase out artificial food dyes and 30 other ingredients, including certain preservatives, artificial sweeteners and fat substitutes, from its company brands sold in the U.S. by January 2027. The plan by America’s largest retailer involves roughly 1,000 products, including snacks, bakery items, soft drinks, dressings and dessert […]
Venezuela doesn’t like US Marines training in Caribbean
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said he is ready to declare a state of emergency if the United States launches an attack against his country. In a televised address Monday, Maduro warned Caracas was preparing to activate constitutional provisions allowing the mobilization of the armed forces, nationalizing key industries, and closing borders if Washington escalates militarily. […]
New rules for NFL kicking balls lead to more points on the scoreboard
Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has the answer to why fans are seeing so many long field goals in the 2025 NFL season. New rules allowing kickers more time to prepare the balls they use during games are leading to more points on the scoreboard. Copy URL Save image Email Facebook Twitter / X […]
Breath in a bottle? 5 Gum brings fans way closer to KATSEYE girl group
Most fans dream of getting up close and personal with their favorite celebrity. With its new “Senses Collection,” 5 Gum is taking that fantasy to a whole new level by using the breath of KATSEYE members as inspiration. The gum brand wants people to experience “how it feels to chew 5 Gum.” Each item in […]
Louisiana Planned Parenthood clinics close, leaving patients searching
Planned Parenthood has closed its last clinics in Louisiana, leaving patients to turn to other providers for reproductive care. After serving New Orleans, Baton Rouge and other major cities for more than 40 years, the organization has shut the doors on two remaining facilities, according to its website. Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast President and CEO […]
Here are the lawmakers who are giving up their paychecks during the government shutdown
The government shut down at midnight Wednesday after lawmakers couldn’t agree on a continuing funding resolution. As many as 750,000 federal employees may be furloughed, and even those deemed too essential to send home will not be paid until the budget standoff is resolved. In the hours after the shutdown began, many members of Congress […]
Senate rejects a proposal to end government shutdowns forever
The Senate rejected a plan to forever put an end to government shutdowns and automatically fund the government whenever Congress fails to pass a budget. The vote on the Eliminate Government Shutdowns Act was introduced by a Republican but voted down on a bipartisan basis, 37-61. Government shutdowns can cost billions of dollars; they can […]
LDS member raises over $200K for family of Michigan church shooter
After a gunman killed four people and injured eight more at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, on Sunday, a member of the church has raised money for the shooter’s family. So far, the fundraiser has brought in more than $200,000 in donations. According to the fundraiser, the […]
