Russia says fuel situation in Cuba critical, accuses US of ‘suffocating’ island

Russia says fuel situation in Cuba critical, accuses US of ‘suffocating’ island

MOSCOW, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Russia said on Monday the fuel situation in Cuba was critical and US attempts to “focus” the island’s economy were causing many difficulties, vowing to act against any kind of military intervention and expressing Moscow’s solidarity with Cuba and Venezuela. Cuba detailed its plans to navigate the growing crisis on … Read more

‘Our farmers and villagers… cannot compete with the world’

‘Our farmers and villagers… cannot compete with the world’

Photo credit: iStock Major players in the agricultural industry are sounding economic alarm in a joint letter, according to The New York Times. A bipartisan group of agriculture industry leaders has called on the Trump administration and Congress to reverse course on tariffs and other economically restrictive measures. The letter said many of these increased … Read more

State House panel approves bill to prevent jail for inability to pay sobriety program fees

State House panel approves bill to prevent jail for inability to pay sobriety program fees

Rep. Peri Pourier, R-Rapid City, speaks on the floor of the South Dakota House during the 2025 legislative session at the Capitol in Pierre. (Photo by John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight) A bill that would stop the practice of jailing people who can’t afford to pay sobriety program fees sailed through a South Dakota House of … Read more

Judge blocks California ban on federal agents wearing masks but requires badges to be clearly visible

Judge blocks California ban on federal agents wearing masks but requires badges to be clearly visible

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge on Monday blocked a California law from taking effect that would ban federal immigration agents from covering their faces, but will still require them to wear clear identification showing their agency number and badge. California became the first state to ban most law enforcement officers from wearing face … Read more

Talks about the Bears moving to the suburbs are progressing, Pritzker says, amid attempts to lure a team to Indiana

Talks about the Bears moving to the suburbs are progressing, Pritzker says, amid attempts to lure a team to Indiana

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker suggested on Monday that the state is making progress in talks with the Chicago Bears. It comes as pressure is mounting for the state to act soon to fight attempts to lure the team to northwest Indiana. An advertisement ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to view In just … Read more

Four Massachusetts State Police officers charged in connection with the death of a recruit during training

Four Massachusetts State Police officers charged in connection with the death of a recruit during training

BOSTON (AP) — A supervisor and three instructors with a Massachusetts State Police tactical unit have been charged in connection with the death of a recruit following a boxing match during training, the official who led an independent investigation into the case said Monday. Enrique Delgado-Garcia, 25, died in a hospital on September 13, 2024, … Read more

EX-FBI Assistant Director Questions if Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Was ‘Really’ Kidnapped in Chilling Remarks

EX-FBI Assistant Director Questions if Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Was ‘Really’ Kidnapped in Chilling Remarks

Former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker commented on the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie‘s 84 year old mother, Nancy Guthrie. He highlighted key aspects of the case, including the handling of ransom demands and the lack of verified proof of life. Chris Swecker’s remarks came as the family issued public appeals for … Read more

The Trump administration’s changes to the CFPB cost Americans $19B, a new report says

The Trump administration’s changes to the CFPB cost Americans B, a new report says

NEW YORK (AP) — A year after the Trump administration took control of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the consumer watchdog has largely withdrawn from enforcement and regulatory work, changes that consumer advocates and Democrats now estimate have cost Americans at least $19 billion in financial relief. In a report provided to The Associated Press … Read more

Palace ready to help UK police in any inquiry into King Andrew’s brother

Palace ready to help UK police in any inquiry into King Andrew’s brother

By Michael Holden LONDON, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Buckingham Palace said on Monday it was ready to support any police investigation into King Charles’ younger brother after emails suggested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may have shared confidential British business documents with Jeffrey Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor, already expelled from the royal inner circle because of his close relationship with … Read more

5 Budget Apple Products Reportedly Coming This Spring

5 Budget Apple Products Reportedly Coming This Spring

We may receive a commission on purchases made through links. There are more than 20 products Apple allegedly launches in 2026. With the second-generation AirTag now available, it looks like the company will continue to focus on budget-friendly devices in the first half of the year, as it addresses its ability to grow in emerging … Read more