Zohran Mamdani and the Louvre make the list of most mispronounced words of 2025
Read full article: Zohran Mamdani and the Louvre make the list of most mispronounced words of 2025From the election of Zohran Mamdani to the intrigue surrounding the jewel heist at the Louvre, keeping up with this year’s news also left some Americans struggling with pronunciations.
Affordable Care Act premiums are set to spike. A new poll shows enrollees are already struggling
Read full article: Affordable Care Act premiums are set to spike. A new poll shows enrollees are already strugglingA new survey of Affordable Care Act health insurance enrollees finds that many are already struggling with the high cost of health care.
Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine
Read full article: Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin says some proposals in a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable to the Kremlin.
Americans gave $4B on GivingTuesday 2025 as donations and volunteering gain big over last year
Read full article: Americans gave $4B on GivingTuesday 2025 as donations and volunteering gain big over last yearAmericans gave $4 billion to nonprofits on GivingTuesday in 2025, an increase from the $3.6 billion they gave in 2024.
Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says
Read full article: Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source saysFederal authorities are preparing an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, focusing on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S. The operation, which could begin soon, targets people in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area with final deportation orders.
Federal prosecutors say Afghan national made bomb threat on TikTok video in Texas
Read full article: Federal prosecutors say Afghan national made bomb threat on TikTok video in TexasAuthorities have charged a Texas man with making threats online after they say a video showing him threatening to build a bomb and conduct a suicide attack was posted to TikTok and other social media sites.
Federal prosecutors say Afghan national made bomb threat on TikTok video in Texas
Read full article: Federal prosecutors say Afghan national made bomb threat on TikTok video in TexasAuthorities have charged a Texas man with making threats online after they say a video showing him threatening to build a bomb and conduct a suicide attack was posted to TikTok and other social media sites.
Land and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump's peace proposal
Read full article: Land and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump's peace proposalUkrainian officials met with U.S. President Donald Trump's representatives Sunday, and Washington officials are expected in Moscow for more peace talks this week.
Trump says one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by Afghan national has died
Read full article: Trump says one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by Afghan national has diedPresident Donald Trump said that one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by an Afghan national near the White House had died, calling the shooter who had worked with the CIA in his native country a “savage monster.”.
What's open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest -- or prepare -- ahead of Black Friday
Read full article: What's open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest -- or prepare -- ahead of Black FridayWith Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again take to the road for holiday gatherings before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as job cuts stay low
Read full article: Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as job cuts stay lowThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week in a sign that layoffs remain low, even as several high-profile companies have announced job cuts.
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain low
Read full article: Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain lowThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week in a sign that layoffs remain low, even as several high-profile companies have announced job cuts.
US retail sales rose slightly in September, adding to months of big gains
Read full article: US retail sales rose slightly in September, adding to months of big gainsSales at U.S. retailers and restaurants rose slightly in September as resilient consumers moderated their spending after splurging over the summer.
White House circulates a plan to extend Obamacare subsidies as Trump pledges health care fix
Read full article: White House circulates a plan to extend Obamacare subsidies as Trump pledges health care fixThe White House is circulating a proposal to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies for two more years.
Clark to make USA Basketball national team camp debut joined by other first timers Reese, Bueckers
Read full article: Clark to make USA Basketball national team camp debut joined by other first timers Reese, BueckersCaitlin Clark will make her USA Basketball national team camp debut when the Americans get together at Duke next month.
MAHA idealism meets political reality as RFK Jr. attempts to wrangle a growing movement
Read full article: MAHA idealism meets political reality as RFK Jr. attempts to wrangle a growing movementHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is fending off criticism from his own base as some of the environmental and anti-vaccine activists who propelled him into politics have said they want stronger action against vaccines and pharmaceutical companies.
Walmart raises profit expectations as more Americans hunt deals in sluggish economy
Read full article: Walmart raises profit expectations as more Americans hunt deals in sluggish economyWalmart delivered another standout quarter, posting strong sales and profits that blew past Wall Street expectations as it wins over more cash-strapped Americans who have grown increasing anxious about the economy.
At 'Make America Healthy Again' summit, Vance praises RFK Jr. for defying convention
Read full article: At 'Make America Healthy Again' summit, Vance praises RFK Jr. for defying conventionVice President JD Vance has praised Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for questioning established science and embracing nontraditional voices in health care.
More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll shows
Read full article: More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll showsA new AP-NORC poll finds U.S. adults’ opinions of how President Donald Trump is managing the federal government have dropped sharply since early in his second term, highlighting the risks posed by the government shutdown and his efforts to reshape the federal workforce.
Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump
Read full article: Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with TrumpTop diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies are converging on southern Ontario as tensions rise between the U.S. and traditional allies like Canada over defense spending and trade.
Household debt rises again, driven by mortgages and credit cards
Read full article: Household debt rises again, driven by mortgages and credit cardsU.S. household debt climbed to a record $18.59 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, with higher balances across mortgages, credit cards, and student loans.
While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends
Read full article: While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown endsAir travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends.
US airlines' daily cancellations exceed 2,700 as shutdown impact extends
Read full article: US airlines' daily cancellations exceed 2,700 as shutdown impact extendsU.S. airlines canceled more than 2,700 flights Sunday mostly because of the government shutdown and the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce air traffic.
Democrats seize on Trump administration's efforts to fight food stamp payments
Read full article: Democrats seize on Trump administration's efforts to fight food stamp paymentsThe Trump administration’s legal efforts to fight having to fully fund food stamps for millions of vulnerable Americans is creating an opening for Democrats eager to use the longest government shutdown in U.S. history to paint the president as callous and out of touch.
Consumer sentiment tumbles close to record lows in latest U Michigan survey
Read full article: Consumer sentiment tumbles close to record lows in latest U Michigan surveyConsumer sentiment dropped to a three-year low in November, a month into the government shutdown, led by pessimism in both personal finances and anticipated business conditions.
The Latest: Hundreds of flights canceled nationwide due to government shutdown
Read full article: The Latest: Hundreds of flights canceled nationwide due to government shutdownThe Federal Aviation Administration’s unprecedented order to scale back flights nationwide because of the record-long government shutdown has taken effect, with some passengers trying to figure out backup travel plans.
Senate Republicans vote down legislation to limit Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela
Read full article: Senate Republicans vote down legislation to limit Trump’s ability to attack VenezuelaSenate Republicans have rejected legislation that would have put a check on President Donald Trump’s ability to launch an attack against Venezuela.
National Retail Federation predicts first $1 trillion holiday shopping season
Read full article: National Retail Federation predicts first $1 trillion holiday shopping seasonAmerican shoppers are expected to spend more during the holiday shopping season this year, compared with a year ago, despite shoppers’ downbeat attitude amid all the economic uncertainty and rising prices from President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
President Donald Trump, in Miami, brags about the economy despite an election-night rebuke
Read full article: President Donald Trump, in Miami, brags about the economy despite an election-night rebukePresident Donald Trump celebrated his economic achievements on the anniversary of his election victory.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine sales tumble after government guidance on the shots narrows
Read full article: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine sales tumble after government guidance on the shots narrowsThe fall COVID-19 vaccine season is starting slowly for Pfizer, with U.S. sales of its Comirnaty shots sinking 25% after federal regulators narrowed recommendations on who should get them.
Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats
Read full article: Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by DemocratsThe Trump administration is indicating in court that it will only partially fund the federal food assistance program as the government shutdown reaches into a second month.
Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November
Read full article: Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in NovemberPresident Donald Trump’s administration says it will partially fund the SNAP food aid program in November after two federal judges required the payments to continue.
Shutdown stalemate set to drag into sixth week as Trump pushes Republicans to change Senate rules
Read full article: Shutdown stalemate set to drag into sixth week as Trump pushes Republicans to change Senate rulesRepublicans and Democrats remained at a stalemate on the government shutdown over the weekend as it headed into its sixth week, with millions of Americans starting to lose food aid benefits and President Donald Trump pushing GOP leaders to change Senate rules to end it.
Federal judge rules Trump can’t require citizenship proof on the federal voting form
Read full article: Federal judge rules Trump can’t require citizenship proof on the federal voting formPresident Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced.
Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month mark
Read full article: Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month markContinued staffing shortages in air traffic control facilities are causing delays at airports as the government shutdown nears the one-month mark.
Texas Democrats urge Gov. Greg Abbott to direct emergency funds to address the looming food crisis
Read full article: Texas Democrats urge Gov. Greg Abbott to direct emergency funds to address the looming food crisisDemocrats say Abbott has used his authority during COVID-19, the Uvalde shooting and border operations to free up emergency funds.
New Trump administration rule bars student loan relief for public workers tied to 'illegal' activity
Read full article: New Trump administration rule bars student loan relief for public workers tied to 'illegal' activityThe Trump administration is forging ahead with plans to eject some nonprofits from a popular student loan forgiveness program if their work is deemed to have an “illegal purpose."
Federal health officials push effort to spur cheaper biotech drugs
Read full article: Federal health officials push effort to spur cheaper biotech drugsFederal regulators are trying to make it easier to develop cheaper alternatives to powerful drugs that many Americans depend on to treat autoimmune diseases or cancers.
Trump administration moves to overrule state laws protecting credit reports from medical debt
Read full article: Trump administration moves to overrule state laws protecting credit reports from medical debtThe Trump administration is moving to overrule state laws that protect consumers’ credit reports from medical debt.
Consumer confidence dips modestly in October with Americans concerned about the future
Read full article: Consumer confidence dips modestly in October with Americans concerned about the futureConsumer confidence weakened slightly in October as Americans remain anxious about their future financial prospects.
US warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago, putting more pressure on Venezuela
Read full article: US warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago, putting more pressure on VenezuelaA U.S. warship has docked in Trinidad and Tobago's capital as the Trump administration increases military pressure on Venezuela and its President Nicolás Maduro.
Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1
Read full article: Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1 as the government shutdown drags on.
By the Numbers: Why trick-or-treaters may bag more gummy candy than chocolate this Halloween
Read full article: By the Numbers: Why trick-or-treaters may bag more gummy candy than chocolate this HalloweenTrick-or-treaters may find more fruity candy than chocolate among their Halloween handouts this year.
Matagorda County leaders say they can’t expand food assistance without federal help amid SNAP shutdown threat
Read full article: Matagorda County leaders say they can’t expand food assistance without federal help amid SNAP shutdown threatThe Matagorda County Judge said the county’s budget doesn’t allow for “large-scale assistance” efforts
Pump prices could rise after US, EU hit Russian oil companies with new sanctions and oil spikes
Read full article: Pump prices could rise after US, EU hit Russian oil companies with new sanctions and oil spikesOil prices spiked Thursday after the U.S. announced massive new sanctions on Russia’s oil industry in an attempt to get Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and end Moscow’s brutal war on Ukraine.
What Americans think about legal sports betting, according to recent polls
Read full article: What Americans think about legal sports betting, according to recent pollsAs sports betting expands, polling suggests Americans have become increasingly critical of its role in U.S. society and sports — although they’re more tolerant of legal betting for professional sports.
What Americans think about the environmental impact of AI, according to a new poll
Read full article: What Americans think about the environmental impact of AI, according to a new pollA new poll finds that as the United States rapidly builds massive data centers for the development of artificial intelligence, many Americans are concerned about the environmental impact.
Houston and surrounding areas respond as SNAP benefits possibly come to an end amid government shutdown
Read full article: Houston and surrounding areas respond as SNAP benefits possibly come to an end amid government shutdownThe State of Texas Health and Human Services tell KPRC, SNAP benefits may not come in November if the government shutdown doesn’t end by Monday.
Appellate judges question moves to keep Alina Habba in place as top New Jersey prosecutor
Read full article: Appellate judges question moves to keep Alina Habba in place as top New Jersey prosecutorFederal appeals court judges questioned the Trump administration’s maneuvers to keep the president’s former lawyer, Alina Habba, in place as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor.
How Trump's approval shifted after the ceasefire in Gaza, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Read full article: How Trump's approval shifted after the ceasefire in Gaza, according to a new AP-NORC pollA new AP-NORC poll finds that more U.S. adults support President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict in Israel after he brokered a ceasefire deal in Gaza, but his approval ratings on domestic issues remain weak.
Federal government orders Texas to delay November SNAP benefits amid shutdown
Read full article: Federal government orders Texas to delay November SNAP benefits amid shutdownMillions of Texans who rely on SNAP benefits could face delays next month after the federal government instructed states to hold off on sending November payments.
As the shutdown drags on, these people will lose if health care subsidies expire
Read full article: As the shutdown drags on, these people will lose if health care subsidies expireMillions of Americans with Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance will face higher costs next year if Congress doesn't extend enhanced premium tax credits that have made the plans more affordable.
Trump's approval on immigration drops among AAPI adults, new AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Trump's approval on immigration drops among AAPI adults, new AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll findsA new AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll finds that after months of aggressive immigration enforcement measures from the Trump administration, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults are more likely to disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of immigration than they were in March.
Pentagon will build a training facility for Qatari pilots in Idaho
Read full article: Pentagon will build a training facility for Qatari pilots in IdahoDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military is moving forward with plans to build a dedicated facility in Idaho to train pilots from Qatar, an important U.S. ally in the Middle East.
The Latest: Budget office says ‘substantial’ firings of federal workers have started
Read full article: The Latest: Budget office says ‘substantial’ firings of federal workers have startedThe White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.
Staffing shortages cause more US flight delays as government shutdown reaches 7th day
Read full article: Staffing shortages cause more US flight delays as government shutdown reaches 7th dayStaffing shortages led to more flight delays at airports across the U.S. as the federal government shutdown stretched into a seventh day.
Fishermen in Trinidad and Tobago fear for their lives and jobs after US strikes in the Caribbean
Read full article: Fishermen in Trinidad and Tobago fear for their lives and jobs after US strikes in the CaribbeanFishermen in Trinidad and Tobago are fearing that a U.S. military strike in the Caribbean could kill them and their livelihoods.
Just before shutdown, most Americans wanted health insurance tax credits extended, KFF poll finds
Read full article: Just before shutdown, most Americans wanted health insurance tax credits extended, KFF poll findsA new poll conducted just prior to the current government shutdown showed most Americans wanted Congress to extend tax credits that could expire at the end of the year.
It's déjà vu for Muslim Americans as anti-Muslim playbook follows Zohran Mamdani's success
Read full article: It's déjà vu for Muslim Americans as anti-Muslim playbook follows Zohran Mamdani's successZohran Mamdani’s rise in New York City’s mayoral race has brought him national prominence and a surge of anti-Muslim vitriol, including from elected officials and prominent conservatives.
The blame game is on at federal agencies, where political messages fault Democrats for the shutdown
Read full article: The blame game is on at federal agencies, where political messages fault Democrats for the shutdownAmericans' routine interactions with the federal government this week are increasingly being met with partisan messaging.
Bondi and Hegseth rally federal agents and troops in Memphis as part of crime task force
Read full article: Bondi and Hegseth rally federal agents and troops in Memphis as part of crime task forceU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller have converged on Memphis, Tennessee, to meet with federal agents forming a crime fighting task force there.
Justice Department sues New Jersey synagogue protesters using law meant to protect abortion clinics
Read full article: Justice Department sues New Jersey synagogue protesters using law meant to protect abortion clinicsFederal officials have sued pro-Palestinian demonstrators involved in a heated protest last year outside a New Jersey synagogue.
US consumer confidence declines again as Americans fret over prices, job market
Read full article: US consumer confidence declines again as Americans fret over prices, job marketU.S. consumer confidence declined again in September as Americans’ pessimism over inflation and the weakening job market grew again.
Trump administration opens more land for coal mining, offers $625M to boost coal-fired power plants
Read full article: Trump administration opens more land for coal mining, offers $625M to boost coal-fired power plantsThe Trump administration said it will open 13 million acres of federal lands for coal mining and provide $625 million to recommission or modernize coal-fired power plants.
In rematch vs. 'Fleetwood Mac,' US Ryder Cup pairing of English and Morikawa gets the same result
Read full article: In rematch vs. 'Fleetwood Mac,' US Ryder Cup pairing of English and Morikawa gets the same resultIt was reasonable to think nobody was going to beat a Ryder Cup duo on a roll — one that’s so good, it has its own nickname, “Fleetwood Mac.”.
Scottie Scheffler goes 0-2, the worst first day at the Ryder Cup for a world No. 1 since Tiger Woods
Read full article: Scottie Scheffler goes 0-2, the worst first day at the Ryder Cup for a world No. 1 since Tiger WoodsNo. 1 in the world is 0-2 at this Ryder Cup, and Scottie Scheffler had the worst first day by a top-ranked player since Tiger Woods.
Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week despite signs of a slowing labor market
Read full article: Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week despite signs of a slowing labor marketU.S. jobless claim applications fell to their lowest level in two months last week as layoffs remain low despite mounting evidence of a softening labor market.
Streaming is overtaking theaters for movie watchers, an AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Streaming is overtaking theaters for movie watchers, an AP-NORC poll findsA new poll finds Americans are more likely to watch recently released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading out to a theater.
Hillary Clinton slams RFK Jr. and the spread of 'crackpot ideas,' saying they are costing lives
Read full article: Hillary Clinton slams RFK Jr. and the spread of 'crackpot ideas,' saying they are costing livesHillary Clinton has slammed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and accused the Trump administration of turning “the clock back” on public health.
Trump's economic promises to Black voters fall short after a modest shift in support for him in 2024
Read full article: Trump's economic promises to Black voters fall short after a modest shift in support for him in 2024Donald Trump warned during the campaign that Black Americans were losing jobs in large numbers and things would only worsen without his leadership.
US jobless aid applications retreat to 231,000 after surging to nearly 4-year high a week earlier
Read full article: US jobless aid applications retreat to 231,000 after surging to nearly 4-year high a week earlierThe number of Americans applying for jobless aid last week retreated significantly after surging to a nearly four-year high a week earlier.