HONOLULU — A fifth person has died from injuries suffered during a massive explosion of illegal fireworks at a Honolulu home over New Year’s that prompted Hawaii authorities to reevaluate […]
A US shutdown on foreign aid is hitting worldwide. Rubio adds more exemptions
WASHINGTON — U.S.-funded aid programs around the world were firing staff and shutting down or preparing to stop operations, as the Trump administration’s unprecedented freeze on almost all foreign assistance […]
Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Mega Millions
The winning numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the “Mega Millions” game were: 10-19-31-47-56, Mega Ball: 6, Megaplier: 5 The winning numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the “Mega Millions” […]
A $4B settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims is in legal limbo
HONOLULU — When Hawaii Gov. Josh Green announced a $4 billion settlement about a year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century devastated Lahaina in 2023, he touted the […]
Weeks after fire ravaged LA’s Pacific Palisades, residents return to dig for mementos
LOS ANGELES — Scores of Los Angeles residents returned Tuesday to wildfire-ravaged Pacific Palisades after officials began letting people drive back into the scorched community, the first opportunity most have […]
Trump looks to boot transgender troops from the military. Here’s why it’s complicated
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has launched his second bid to oust all transgender troops from the military, and once again it will be headed to the courts to sort […]
Trump offering federal workers buyouts with about 8 months’ pay in effort to shrink government
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is offering buyouts to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by next week — an unprecedented move to […]
Flawed emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during Los Angeles wildfires
LOS ANGELES — When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby dangers and instructions to help them stay safe. As the […]
US children fall further behind in reading, make little improvement in math on national exam
US children fall further behind in reading, make little improvement in math on national exam Source link
Florida lawmakers pass sweeping immigration bill to help with Trump crackdown
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers passed a sweeping immigration bill Tuesday, setting aside half a billion dollars in public funds to help carry out President Donald Trump ‘s crackdown on […]