WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump abruptly fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday, sidelining a history-making fighter pilot and respected officer as part of a campaign led by his defense secretary to rid the military of leaders who support diversity...
Less Is More: 5 Ingredient Dinners Are Easier Than You Think
From TikTok trends to Jamie Oliver's newest cookbook, minimalist cooking is extremely popular. The internet agrees: five-ingredient dinners are not only easier to cook but can be just as delicious and satisfying as more elaborate meals. Whether you're short on groceries or looking to simplify your way of cooking, mastering...
Trump-Putin Summit Preparations Are Underway, Russia Says
Preparations are underway for a face-to-face meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia's deputy foreign minister said Saturday, marking a clear departure from Western efforts to isolate Moscow over its war in Ukraine. Speaking to Russian state media, Sergei Ryabkov said a possible Putin-Trump summit...
Warren Buffett Offers Trump Some Advice While Celebrating Berkshire’s Success
OMAHA, Neb. — In his annual letter to shareholders Saturday, Warren Buffett celebrated the successes of Berkshire Hathaway's companies last year and in the 60 years since he took over a struggling New England textile company and began converting it into a massive conglomerate while offering some advice to President...
Hungarians Will Decide Whether Ukraine Can Join the European Union, Orbán Says
KYIV, Ukraine — Hungary will be the one to decide whether Ukraine is able to achieve its hopes of joining the European Union in the future, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Saturday in an escalation of his adversarial posture toward Hungary's war-ravaged neighbor. Speaking at an annual State of...
Wolfie the Handsome Pup Seeks Loving Home After Life in the Wild
Wolfie, a 2- to 3-year-old mix of Standard Poodle and Labrador, is looking for a new home after spending over a month living in an open field. The sweet and playful dog was discovered by workers at a nearby water treatment facility, who took pity on him and shared their...
National Park Service Restores Some Jobs of Those Fired, Will Hire 7,700 Seasonal Workers
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is restoring jobs for dozens of National Park Service employees fired amid government-wide reductions and hiring nearly 3,000 additional seasonal workers, following an uproar over an aggressive plan to downsize the agency. At least 50 jobs are being restored to help maintain and clean parks,...
Is That Legal? A Guide to Trump’s Big Moves So Far.
(The Upshot) In his first month in office, President Donald Trump has ordered a radical set of changes to the federal government. Some are within the traditionally understood scope of a president's power, but many appear to purposely violate statutes, setting up tests of whether limits imposed by Congress on...
Hotels Are So Last Year – Why Everyone’s Sleeping in Castles, Caves and Cranes
Travelers spent an estimated $200 billion staying in non-traditional tourist housing last year, and Precedence Research estimates desire for alternate accommodations will send that figure skyrocketing to $924.47 billion by 2034. Consumers are looking for more authentic and unique experiences beyond standard hotels. From a royal stay at historic castles...
With Trump’s Prostration to Putin, Expect a More Dangerous World
I'm not sure most Americans appreciate the monumental damage President Donald Trump is doing to the post-World War II order that is the wellspring of American global leadership and affluence. He's shattering it. He's making the world more dangerous. He's siding with an alleged war criminal, President Vladimir Putin of...