‘We must meet’: Trump calls for meet with Putin hours after Ukraine peace talks conclude in Turkey

Following the recent Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul, which ended without significant progress, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to advance…

Consumer Sentiment Steady but Worries Emerge Over Personal Finances

In May 2025, U.S. consumer sentiment continued its downward trajectory, with the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index falling to 50.8 from 52.2 in April. This marks the fifth consecutive…

Daily Briefing: Citizenship on in one state, off in another?

The phrase “Citizenship on in one state, off in another?” encapsulates the complexities and potential inconsistencies arising from recent legal challenges to birthright citizenship in the United States. ⚖️ Supreme…

Suspected FSU shooter indicted on murder charges: ‘Our community’s worst nightmare’

A grand jury has indicted a Florida State University student on murder charges in the mass shooting on campus last month that left two people dead and six others injured.  20, was…

US stock futures rise after economic data aid comeback

U.S. stock futures rose on Friday, May 16, 2025, buoyed by encouraging economic data and ongoing optimism from the recent U.S.-China trade truce.  

PGA Championship Day 1 doesn’t feel like a major. It feels bleak.

The opening round of the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow has been characterized by challenging conditions and player frustrations, leading to a subdued atmosphere that contrasts with the typical…

New Jersey Transit engineers strike, impacting 350,000 passengers

On May 16, 2025, New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) engineers initiated their first strike in over four decades, halting all commuter rail services and impacting approximately 350,000 daily passengers across…

From free planes to crypto meme coins, Democrats seize on Trump’s deals to raise corruption concerns

Democrats are intensifying their scrutiny of former President Donald Trump’s financial dealings, focusing on his acceptance of a $400 million private jet from Qatar and his family’s extensive cryptocurrency ventures.…

Why are woodpeckers attacking cars and ruffling feathers of US homeowners

Woodpeckers, particularly the pileated species, have been causing a stir in U.S. neighborhoods by aggressively pecking at cars and homes. This behavior is especially noticeable during their mating season, which…

Thumbprint on cigarette carton leads to arrest in 1977 death of young woman

Nearly 48 years after the 1977 murder of 24-year-old Jeanette Ralston in San Jose, California, a breakthrough in forensic technology has led to the arrest of 69-year-old Willie Eugene Sims…