Despite alternatives, Tuberville steadfast in hold against Pentagon nominations
Months into his hold on military nominees, Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is still not relenting despite efforts by some of his own Republican colleagues to try and give him alternatives to back off his blockade.
2023-06-16 04:17
DHS reassigns top official at Customs and Border Protection following death of 8-year-old
The Department of Homeland Security has removed the chief medical officer at US Customs and Border Protection following the death of an 8-year-old girl held in US custody last month, according to a Homeland Security official.
2023-06-16 03:30
A city in Michigan votes to permanently ban Pride flags from display on public property during Pride Month
As communities across the United States celebrate June as Pride Month, a city near Detroit, Michigan, has voted to permanently ban the display of Pride flags on public property.
2023-06-16 03:24
A historic youth climate trial is happening in Montana. Here's what to know
A landmark youth climate trial is playing out in Montana, as more than a dozen young plaintiffs aged 5 to 22 said they are already being hurt by climate change-fueled wildfires, drought, reduced snowpack and impacts to wildlife.
2023-06-16 02:58
US State Department identifies 'rapidly growing and troubling trend' of forced labor linked to cyber scams
The US State Department identified a "rapidly growing and troubling trend" of "forced labor as a result of cyber scam operations," as it launched its annual human trafficking report, US Ambassador at Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Cindy Dyer said Thursday.
2023-06-16 02:57
Why the New York Mets should regret their lengthy commitment to Lindor
With a big smile and infectious personality, New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is arguably one of the most marketable players in MLB. But should the Mets ultimately regret their long-term commitment to him?Back in January of 2021, the New York Mets acquired 'superstar' shortstop...
2023-06-16 02:22
LinkedIn to test ad product for video streaming services
Microsoft Corp-owned LinkedIn said on Thursday it was working on a video advertising product that would allow marketers
2023-06-16 01:54
Man Utd takeover: Sheikh Jassim increasingly confident Qatar bid will succeed
The Qatar-based bid to take control of Manchester United, led by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani, is growing in confidence that they will seal a deal for the club.
2023-06-16 01:51
Messi mania grips crowd at China’s Workers’ Stadium
Fans paid between $400 and $680 to see the world's greatest player line out in Beijing.
2023-06-16 01:26
NBA Draft rumors: Thompson twins drafted together, Lillard watches workout, Raptors target
With less than a week to go, NBA draft rumors are flying — Damian Lillard is watching workouts, the Thompson twins have a chance of ending up together and more.NBA draft rumors: Damian Lillard attends workouts for playerAccording to Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden, Damian Lillard was in at...
2023-06-16 01:23
Head of Venezuela's electoral council resigns ahead of 2024 election
CARACAS (Reuters) -The president of Venezuela's National Electoral Council Pedro Calzadilla on Thursday announced he would resign along with seven
2023-06-16 00:47
Exclusive: US government agencies hit in global cyberattack
"Several" US federal government agencies have been hit in a global cyberattack that exploits a vulnerability in widely used software.
2023-06-16 00:29