WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is sending about 3,000 more active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border as President Donald Trump seeks to clamp down on illegal immigration and fulfill a central promise of his campaign, U.S. officials said Saturday. His defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has ordered elements of a Stryker brigade...
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo Launches Political Comeback, Enters NYC Mayor Race
NEW YORK — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that he is running for mayor of New York City, relaunching his political career following a yearslong exile over a barrage of sexual harassment accusations. In a video announcing his campaign, Cuomo pitched his return as a way to...
Traveling Solo: Airlines and Tech Make It Easier Than Ever
March 1st is National Plan a Solo Vacation Day, but travelers need no dedicated day to inspire what is quickly becoming one of the most industry-impacting trends in travel. Data compiled by Kayak.com shows that a whopping 50% of American travelers plan to take a solo trip this year, with...
Trump’s Moves Test the Limits of Presidential Power and the Resilience of US Democracy
During his first six weeks in office, President Donald Trump has embarked on a dizzying teardown of the federal government and attacks on long-standing institutions in an attempt to increase his own authority. He has pardoned those who attacked the U.S. Capitol to overturn his 2020 election loss, placed loyalists...
US Auto Industry Could Be Collateral Damage in Trump’s Trade Wars
DETROIT — President Donald Trump's trade wars threaten to claim a casualty on the home front: the American auto industry. If the president goes ahead with 25% taxes on imports from Canada and Mexico on Tuesday, he will disrupt more than $300 billion in annual U.S. automotive trade with its...
The Latest: Zelenskyy Moves On After Oval Office Blowout With Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the American people and leadership and voiced hope for “strong relations,” a day after an astonishing Oval Office blowout with U.S. President Donald Trump that left many uncertain where the once staunch allies stood. Zelenskyy on Saturday arrived in London ahead of a summit on...
Worried About Your Blood Sugar? 10 Easy Ways to Keep It in Check
Thirty-seven million Americans have Type 2 diabetes, and another 97 million are at risk. High blood sugar is an early warning sign to watch for. Thankfully, small and sustainable lifestyle changes can make the difference between a diabetes diagnosis with daily insulin injections - or not. Understanding A1C and Glucose...
These Little-Known Bank Accounts Allow Americans With Disabilities to Save and Invest
NEW YORK — Paul Safarik, 32, of Lincoln, Nebraska, has worked in the food industry since he was 21, delivering for quick service restaurants like Raising Cane's and stocking groceries at stores like Trader Joe's. With his earnings, Safarik, who has Down syndrome, recently bought a treadmill to stay active...
Mindy Casto Sworn in as 24th Fresno Police Chief
Mindy Casto was sworn in as Fresno's 24th police chief and its first female chief on Friday. Casto, a Fresno native who joined the police department in 1997, aims to prioritize life preservation, improved service, and professionalism. Casto replaces Paco Balderrama, who resigned following allegations of misconduct.
Costa Says Trump Laid Trap for Zelenskyy, Calls Conference a ‘Setup’
What was supposed to be the next steps in a peace agreement between Ukraine and the U.S. quickly devolved Friday into a shouting match between the two countries' leaders. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ultimately backed away from a lucrative minerals deal after Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump...