WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to address a joint meeting of Congress on July 24, setting the stage for what is expected to be a contentious speech at a crucial moment for the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Congressional leaders confirmed the date of the address late Thursday after...
Israel Bombs Another UN-Run School in Gaza, a Day After Strike on School Killed 33
An Israeli airstrike hit a U.N.-run school compound in northern Gaza on Friday, killing three people according to Palestinian emergency officials, a day after a similar strike on a school in Gaza's center killed at least 33 people. In both airstrikes, the Israeli army said Hamas militants were operating from within the...
More People Make ‘No-Buy Year’ Pledges as Overspending or Climate Worries Catch Up With Them
NEW YORK — A 35-year-old Brooklyn resident gave up buying new clothes. A 22-year old in San Diego swore off retail therapy. A 26-year old in England banned carbonated drinks from her shopping list. These three women, who don’t know each other, all started the year resolving to spend money...
Ditch Store-Bought Staples and Make Your Own From Scratch
Tired of overpaying for low-quality ingredients at the grocery store? It's time to embrace your self-sufficient era and make your own kitchen staples from scratch - don't worry, it's a lot simpler than it sounds. Discover how to make homemade staples from spice blends to low-carb breadcrumbs and even nut...
From Smart Glasses to a Rainbow Rodeo, Some Father’s Day Gift Ideas for All Kinds of Dads
NEW YORK — Whether you go big, small or DIY, there are lots of ways to please dad on Father's Day. Homemade cards and drawings, and things made of clay or popsicle sticks, are evergreen options from little hands. So is gathering your top family photos for framing, or knitting...
Danish Prime Minister Assaulted on a Copenhagen Square
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was assaulted by a man on a square in the capital of Copenhagen, the state news agency Ritzau reported Friday. Copenhagen police confirmed on the X platform that one person was arrested in the case and an investigation was underway. There was no immediate word...
Records Tumble in Southwest US as Temperatures Soar Well Into Triple Digits and 122 in Death Valley
RENO, Nev. — Records tumbled across the Southwest United States on Thursday as temperatures soared past 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) from southeast California to Arizona, where the region’s first heat wave of the year was expected to maintain its grip for at least another day. Although the official...
YouTuber Charged for Having a Helicopter Blast a Lamborghini with Fireworks, Authorities Say
A YouTuber who specializes in “car shenanigans” is facing federal charges after authorities said he directed a video in which two people in a helicopter blasted fireworks at a speeding Lamborghini from above. Alex Choi Faces Federal Charges Alex Choi, 24, is charged with causing the placement of an explosive...
Defense Begins Calling Witnesses in Hunter Biden’s Federal Gun Trial After Prosecution Rests Case
WILMINGTON, Del. — Federal prosecutors wrapped up their gun case against Hunter Biden on Friday with two final witnesses in their effort to prove that the president's son lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form when he said he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs. Prosecutors called an FBI...
Lakers Conduct a Public Coaching Search, Considering Hurley and Redick, in Hopes of Pleasing LeBron
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers' coaching search has been very public, seemingly chaotic and dominated by famous names. Totally Hollywood, in other words. The Lakers' reported plan to offer a massive contract to UConn coach Dan Hurley is the latest twist in the monthlong race to replace Darvin...