PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is sending out the latest round of refunds to consumers it says were “tricked” into purchases they didn’t want from Fortnite maker Epic […]

Oil field disposal plant in eastern Montana explodes, no injuries
SIDNEY, Mont. — Authorities say an explosion at a storage and disposal plant in the oil fields of eastern Montana Wednesday night was felt by people 10 miles (16 kilometers) […]

Young leaders advancing potential climate solutions could win $1 million grants
NEW YORK — Youth-led climate groups are getting a $25 million injection from a philanthropic collaborative that hopes other funders will follow their lead in supporting solutions created by younger […]

As the United Nations turns 80, some key moments in its history
UNITED NATIONS — There have been many memorable moments in the 80-year history of the United Nations, both at its headquarters in New York and at its far-flung global operations. […]

Families and businesses are concerned about the effect of tariffs on youth sports
CHICAGO — Youth sports are a big part of Karli Casamento’s life. Her son, Jax, 15, golfs and plays on three baseball teams. Her youngest son, Colt, 6, plays baseball […]

US pulls funding from global vaccines group, saying it has ‘ignored the science’
LONDON — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the country is pulling its support from the vaccines alliance Gavi, saying the organization has “ignored the science” and “lost […]

Trump administration sues all 15 Maryland federal judges over order blocking removal of immigrants
The Trump administration on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against all 15 federal judges in Maryland over an order blocking the immediate deportation of migrants challenging their removals, ratcheting up a […]

Mississippi executes the longest-serving man on the state's death row for a woman's murder in 1976
Mississippi executes the longest-serving man on the state’s death row for a woman’s murder in 1976 Source link

The US and Iran have had bitter relations for decades. After the bombs, a new chapter begins
WASHINGTON — Now comes a new chapter in U.S.-Iran relations, whether for the better or the even worse. For nearly a half century, the world has witnessed an enmity for […]

Trump’s budget bill could complicate 2026 tax filing season after IRS cuts, watchdog warns
WASHINGTON — The budget bill championed by President Donald Trump could complicate next year’s tax filing season after the IRS lost one-quarter of its employees through staffing cuts, an independent […]