More than a third of states sue HHS over move that could cut gender-affirming youth care

More than a third of states sue HHS over move that could cut gender-affirming youth care

NEW YORK (AP) — A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and its inspector general over a statement that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people. The statement issued last Thursday called treatments … Read more

Man, Dayton officer wounded after gunfire exchanges during standoff in Washington Twp.

Man, Dayton officer wounded after gunfire exchanges during standoff in Washington Twp.

Dec. 23—A 34-year-old man and a Dayton police officer were taken to the hospital after being wounded during an exchange of gunfire at a stop in Washington Twp. on Tuesday. Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck said the man appears to be in life-threatening condition and the officer is in non-life-threatening condition. The officer was alert … Read more

Researchers uncover surge in cargo crossing US borders: ‘In plain sight’

Researchers uncover surge in cargo crossing US borders: ‘In plain sight’

New research exposes the staggering scale of the global wildlife trade entering the United States, and paints a disturbing picture of a system operating in the dark. A study published in Current Biology compiled two decades of data and found that the volume of wild animals being sent across borders is much greater – and … Read more

Trump’s newly appointed envoy to Greenland says the US is not looking to “grab” the Danish territory

Trump’s newly appointed envoy to Greenland says the US is not looking to “grab” the Danish territory

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s newly appointed envoy to Greenland said Tuesday that the Republican administration is looking to start a conversation with residents of the semi-autonomous Danish territory about the best way forward for the strategically important island. In his first extended comments since being appointed to the role this … Read more

Melodee Buzzard’s mother arrested in connection with the murder of a 9-year-old boy after her body was found

Melodee Buzzard’s mother arrested in connection with the murder of a 9-year-old boy after her body was found

The mother of a missing 9-year-old California girl has been arrested on a charge of first-degree murder after her daughter’s remains were found in a rural area in southern Utah, Santa Barbara County Sheriff-Coroner Bill Brown said Tuesday. Members of the sheriff’s office and the FBI arrested Ashlee Buzzard, 40, Tuesday morning, Brown said. Authorities … Read more

US bans five Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American views online

US bans five Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American views online

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department announced Tuesday it was banning five Europeans it accused of leading efforts to pressure U.S. technology firms to censor or suppress American views. Secretary of State Marco Rubio did not name those he said were not behind a new visa policy announced in May to restrict the entry of … Read more

Arabian-owned 1970 Shelby GT500 with 30,000 Miles remains unsold after one year on the market

Arabian-owned 1970 Shelby GT500 with 30,000 Miles remains unsold after one year on the market

A rare 1970 Shelby Mustang GT500 with a documented history of ownership in the Middle East and just over 30,000 miles has now spent an entire year on the market without finding a buyer, despite multiple price cuts. The car traces its origins to the final chapter of the Shelby Mustang program, which began in … Read more

27 Photos Of Donald Trump In 2025 He Probably Reaaaaally Doesn’t Want To See

27 Photos Of Donald Trump In 2025 He Probably Reaaaaally Doesn’t Want To See

Welp, it was almost a full year that President Trump was in office for his second term. It has been…interestingto say the least! From the 9/11 memorial event to Trump’s bruised hand to some unflattering angles, here’s a look back at 27 pictures from this year I don’t think we’ll see hanging in the White … Read more

Home Depot copies Walmart with a decision consumers won’t like

Home Depot copies Walmart with a decision consumers won’t like

Home Depot has always made something of itself as a large retailer. While other retailers may hire any senior person to stock shelves or do shopping, Home Depot tends to hire knowledgeable sales associates who are trained in specific trades. If you need help finding the right bedroom paint, for example, there’s a person for … Read more

Target makes big changes to checkout, customer pain points

Target makes big changes to checkout, customer pain points

Target saw its same-store business struggle, although it returned to positive same-store sales in its most recent quarter. This represents a comeback after several quarters of same-store sales decline. Those numbers pale in comparison to rivals Walmart and Costco. Target CEO Michael Fiddelke believes his chain needs to make significant efforts to improve its in-store … Read more