WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he has postponed 25% tariffs on most goods from Mexico for a month amid widespread fears of the impact of a broader trade war. Trump's announcement comes after his Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, said earlier Thursday that tariffs on both Canada and...
Reports of Shots Being Fired at Florida Naval Station but No Victims or Shooter Found
A Florida sheriff says there are “no signs of an active shooter” and no injuries after police responded to a report of gunshots at the Corry Station, a Navy installation in Pensacola. Sheriff Chip Simmons says someone reported hearing multiple gunshots on Thursday, but officers have conducted a search and...
Raiders Give Pass Rusher Maxx Crosby Record-Breaking Extension
HENDERSON, Nev. — The Raiders not only extended the contract of star defensive end Maxx Crosby, they made him the highest-paid non quarterback in NFL history. Crosby received a three-year extension worth $106.5 million, with $91.5 million guaranteed, to keep him in Las Vegas through the 2029 season, a person...
Chargers Release Linebacker Joey Bosa After 9 Seasons With the Franchise
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers released Joey Bosa on Wednesday night, ending the linebacker's nine-season tenure with the franchise. The move, which came less than a week before the start of the new league year, was expected due to Bosa's large salary cap number and injury history....
Facing Trump’s Threats, Columbia Investigates Students Critical of Israel
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...