NEW YORK — Columbia University senior Maryam Alwan was visiting family in Jordan over winter break when she received an email from the school accusing her of discriminatory harassment. Her supposed top offense: writing an op-ed in the student newspaper calling for divestment from Israel. The probe is part of...
European Central Bank Cuts Rates Again as Threat of Trade War Weighs on Economy
FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank has cut interest rates by another quarter percentage point to boost growth, lowering credit costs for consumers and businesses to support an economy that is struggling to grow - and could soon face even stronger headwinds from threatened U.S. tariffs. The rate decision...
Angry Birds, Frogger and Others Are Finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — This year's finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame include trailblazers in esports, electronic pets and portable gaming, as well as the arcade favorite brought to life in a 1998 episode of "Seinfeld." The Hall of Fame revealed the 12 finalists up for induction on...
Kings County Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Wanted Felon With Ghost Gun, Stolen Vehicle
A Kings County sheriff’s deputy arrested a convicted felon Tuesday night after discovering a loaded "ghost gun" and learning the suspect had an active felony warrant, authorities said. The deputy stopped an older model Ford Focus around 11:42 p.m. near 13th Avenue and Houston for expired registration, the Kings County...
Macy’s Q4 Is Mixed and Its 2025 Outlook Is Tempered by Tariffs and Leery Shoppers
NEW YORK — Macy's swung to a profit in the fourth quarter, though sales dipped with shoppers remaining cautious about spending. The strength of the quarterly profit surprised Wall Street, but sales were just below expectations and uncertainty about both the American consumer and new tariffs seeped into the company's...
Donald Trump’s Job Approval Rating Hits Lowest of 2nd Term
President Donald Trump has hit the ground running in his second term, but his latest Gallup poll numbers show his lowest job approval rating to date. During Trump’s first term, Gallup reported his highest job approval rating at 49%. His highest approval rating so far in his second term was...
House Censures Democratic Rep. Al Green for Disrupting Trump’s Joint Address to Congress
WASHINGTON — The House on Thursday voted to censure an unrepentant Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, for disrupting President Donald Trump's address to Congress. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., had Green removed from the chamber during the early moments of Trump's speech Tuesday night. Green stood and shouted at Trump after...
Newsom Breaks From Democratic Stance on Transgender Sports
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken a surprising stance on transgender athletes in sports, breaking with his party's traditional position, reported by Politico. In a 75-minute interview with conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, Newsom expressed concerns about fairness in youth sports competitions involving transgender athletes. "It's easy to call out," Newsom...
Trump Is Said to Be Preparing Order That Aims to Eliminate Education Department
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an order that would instruct Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling her agency, setting the stage for a potential power struggle with Congress and another round of legal challenges from opponents. An administration official said the order could be signed...
Trudeau Expects a Trade War Between Canada and the US for the ‘Foreseeable Future’
TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday he expects Canada and the U.S. to be in a trade war for the foreseeable future after having what he called a colorful but constructive call with U.S. President Donald Trump this week. Trudeau said the two sides discussed tariffs, and...