October 22, 2025

Trump seeks $230 million DOJ payout over past investigation: Report

President Donald Trump is demanding approximately $230 million in compensation from the Justice Department, according to The New York Times. Trump claims the government owes him the money for what he calls years of unfair investigations into him. The claims — filed before he returned to the White House — cover both the Russia investigation […]

October 22, 2025

Louvre reopens doors as police claim stolen jewels worth more than $102M

The Louvre opened its doors again Wednesday morning after a robbery over the weekend. However, some of its most prized treasures are still missing. The thieves stole eight imperial pieces, including a sapphire diadem, an emerald necklace and a corsage brooch belonging to Empress Eugenie, the wife of Napoleon III. Police reported the jewels, which thieves stole […]

October 22, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery ponders sale, rejects Paramount’s offer

Warner Bros. Discovery announced Tuesday that it’s open to a sale. The move follows the company’s announcement that it’s being split into two parts — one for entertainment and streaming, and the other for news and sports. The split comes as the Warner Bros streaming and movie production business grows, while its cable network unit struggles. The […]

October 22, 2025

Car crashes into White House security gate, driver arrested

A person was arrested late Tuesday after driving a vehicle into a Secret Service security checkpoint outside the White House. Officials have not identified the suspect, disclosed a motive or indicated whether the collision was intentional.  The Secret Service says the vehicle drove into the gate at about 10:37 p.m. ET Tuesday.  Photos show a […]

October 22, 2025

Democratic Senate candidate covers Nazi-linked tattoo

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he has covered his tattoo linked to the Nazi Schutzstaffel, or SS. Graham said he got the body art nearly two decades ago and was unaware at the time of any association the symbol had with Nazis or other white supremacist groups.  Platner’s response During an appearance on […]

October 22, 2025

ACA shoppers see steep 2026 hikes as enhanced subsidies risk expiring

Consumers previewing Affordable Care Act plans in most of the 22 state-run marketplaces are seeing sharp 2026 price increases, and Healthcare.gov is slated to post its offerings next week ahead of open enrollment, according to The New York Times. KFF’s analysis shows the newly published insurance rates reflect two key factors: an average premium increase […]

October 22, 2025

Drone strike hits Ukrainian school hours after Trump-Putin meeting called off

A Russian strike on a Ukrainian kindergarten in the country’s second-biggest city killed seven people, including two children. The strike happened just hours after the White House announced a meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine had been called off.  Officials say Russia targeted civilians in […]

October 22, 2025

Amid demolition backlash, White House says it will seek approval for ballroom

A day after beginning demolition on the East Wing of the White House, the Trump administration announced Tuesday it will submit blueprints for President Donald Trump’s $250 million White House ballroom to the agency that oversees federal building construction in Washington. The announcement followed criticism by Democrats and historians who argued a review process should […]

October 22, 2025

As Thanksgiving approaches, bird flu outbreak helps push up turkey prices

A resurgence of bird flu has helped drive wholesale turkey prices about 40% higher than in 2024 as Thanksgiving approaches. The outbreak has affected almost 6.5 million turkeys in the past month, and the U.S. flock has fallen to its smallest size in 40 years.  Turkey is expected to average about $1.32 per pound, according […]