President Donald Trump on Saturday ripped into Walmart, saying on social media that the retail giant should eat the additional costs created by his tariffs. As Trump has jacked up import taxes, he has tried to assure a skeptical public that foreign producers would pay for those taxes and that...
Biden Audio Release Pressures Democrats Who Would Rather Talk About Trump
Joe Biden's time in public office is now behind him, but his age and mental acuity have become a litmus test for the next leaders in his party. Audio was published Friday from portions of interviews Biden gave to federal prosecutors in 2023, the latest in a stream of reports...
Musician Charged With Chris Brown in Alleged London Nightclub Assault
LONDON — A fellow musician and friend of Chris Brown has been charged alongside the Grammy-winning singer on allegations they beat and seriously injured a music producer at a London nightclub in 2023, police said Saturday. Omololu Akinlolu, 38, who performs under the name "Hoody Baby," was due to appear...
Student Loans Have Been Confusing Lately. Here’s a Guide to Know Where You Stand
NEW YORK — Between collections resuming, courts blocking student loan programs and layoffs at the Education Department, borrowers might be confused about the status of their student loans. Recently, the Education Department announced it would start involuntary collections on defaulted loans, meaning the roughly 5.3 million borrowers who are in...
Trump Admin Lifts Ban on Controversial Rapid-Fire Gun Triggers
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration will allow the sale of forced-reset triggers, which make semiautomatic rifles fire more rapidly, with the federal government ending a long-standing ban as part of a settlement that also requires it to return seized devices. The agreement announced Friday by the Justice Department resolves a...
PGA Championship Gets Storms and a Late Start
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The PGA Championship had another weather interruption Saturday morning, leading to tee times being delayed by more than three hours and a split start off both tees at Quail Hollow. Jhonattan Vegas has a two-shot lead, with Scottie Scheffler three behind. The PGA of America said the...
Easily Distracted? How to Improve Your Attention Span
MILWAUKEE — Feel like you can't focus? Like you'll never finish a book again? Like the only way to keep your mind and hands busy is to scroll on social media for hours? You're far from alone. One body of decades-long research found the average person's attention span for a...
Bernie Sanders and AOC are Popular With Democrats. Here’s a Timeline of Their Alliance
Among Democrats on Capitol Hill, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wields far more power than New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. But the progressive champions have the hearts of Democratic voters across the country. About three-quarters of Democrats have a "somewhat" or "very" favorable view of...
Rescue Saves Fearful Terrier Mix From Euthanasia at Local Shelter
A small terrier mix named Tuesday is getting a second chance at life after narrowly avoiding euthanasia at a local shelter. The 14-pound pup, believed to be about a year and a half old and possibly part Chihuahua, was found as a stray and brought to the shelter visibly terrified....
9 National Parks With Scenic Bike Trails Perfect for Kids and Parents
More than 330 million visitors explored national parks last year - a new record number. Parking is often at a premium in many of the most popular parks, and bikes are a smart way to skip the traffic, slow down and enjoy the scenery. May is National Bike Month, and...