MIAMI — Donald Trump distanced himself Friday from Project 2025, a massive proposed overhaul of the federal government drafted by longtime allies and former officials in his administration, days after the head of the think tank responsible for the program suggested there would be a second American Revolution. Trump Posted About Project 2025...
The Best Plant-Based BBQ Ideas to Transform Your Summer Cookouts
Cookouts and backyard parties are a highlight of summer. Whether you are vegetarian, looking to explore healthier options or want to have foods for all your guests, these plant-based dishes are a great addition to your next summer cookout. A plant-based diet focuses on vegetables, fruits, legumes and whole grains...
Kids Spend a Lot of Time Outside in the Summer. Here’s How to Deal with Their Common Injuries
For kids, summer can revolve around playgrounds, pools, bikes and just being outside. For parents, it can mean a litany of ouchies to take care of — including scrapes, sunburns and dehydration, pediatricians say. "Kids should play and have every opportunity to use their imagination, but we need to take...
Biden Says ‘No Indication of Any Serious Condition’ in ABC Interview as He Fights to Stay in Race
MADISON, Wis. — President Joe Biden, fighting to save his endangered reelection effort Friday, said his disastrous debate performance last week was a "bad episode" and there were "no indications of any serious condition" in a highly anticipated ABC interview that was seen as a significant test of his fitness...
Two Killed and Three Injured in California Beach City Attack
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Two people were killed and three others injured in Independence Day violence in a Southern California beach city, police said Friday. A suspect was arrested after authorities responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon Thursday night in Huntington Beach, police said. The attack...
New UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Vows to Heal Wounds of Distrust After Labour Landslide
LONDON — Britain's new prime minister, Keir Starmer, vowed Friday to reverse the hopelessness that grew over 14 years of Conservative rule and said he would lead an urgent mission of national renewal after his Labour Party's landslide victory. Challenges Ahead for the New Government It will be a tall...
Kansas’ Top Court Bolsters a State Right to Abortion and Strikes Down 2 Anti-Abortion Laws
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas' highest court strongly reaffirmed Friday that the state constitution protects abortion access, striking down a ban on a common second-trimester procedure and laws regulating abortion providers more strictly than other health care providers. The pair of 5-1 decisions suggests that other restrictions — even ones decades...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Changes Course, Will Allow Expanded Use of Ballot Drop Boxes This Fall
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that officials can place ballot drop boxes around their communities in this fall's elections, overturning its own ruling two years ago limiting their use in the presidential swing state. The court limited the use of drop boxes in July 2022, ruling...
Hungary’s Orbán Meets Putin for Talks in Moscow in a Rare Visit by a European Leader
MOSCOW — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán visited Moscow on Friday for a rare meeting by a European leader with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed peace proposals for Ukraine, which triggered condemnation from Kyiv and some European leaders and officials. Orbán's visit comes only days after he made a...
Buddy Hield Joins Warriors From 76ers, Busy Offseason Continues
PHILADELPHIA — Buddy Hield played in 632 regular-season games and established himself as one of the top 3-point shooters in the NBA before he finally played a postseason game. He can thank the Philadelphia 76ers for ending his dubious distinction of most NBA games without a playoff appearance by an...