Jan 01 A look at some of the worst fires in bars, nightclubs and music venues By Associated Press A fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana in the early hours of New Year's Day has left dozens of people presumed dead and around 100 injured, according to authorities. Here is a look at some… Continue reading
Jan 01 Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year By Associated Press Trump's order signed Wednesday keeps in place a 25% tariff he imposed in September on those goods, but delays for another year a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture and 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and vanities. Continue reading
Jan 01 Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration's ban on gender-affirming care By Associated Press The complaint argues that denying coverage of gender-affirming care is sex-based discrimination and asks the personnel office to rescind the policy. Continue reading
Jan 01 Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes By Ali Swenson, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of… Continue reading
Jan 01 Jan. 6 attack 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress By Eric Tucker, Associated Press In a closed-door interview, Smith characterized the Republican president as the “most culpable and most responsible person” in the criminal conspiracy to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Continue reading
Dec 31 Watch 8:09 News Wrap: Millions ring in new year amid Arctic temperatures and heavy snow In our news wrap Wednesday, millions in the U.S. will ring in the new year in their warmest clothes amid Arctic temperatures and heavy snow, President Trump says he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland and… Continue watching
Dec 31 Watch 2:32 A Brief But Spectacular take on helping children in foster care By Brief But Spectacular Kaitlin Davis is a social worker in Oklahoma who drives close to nine hours round-trip in the flatlands to meet face-to-face with foster children. With a shortage of foster families, especially in rural areas, long-distance placements are stretching a child… Continue watching
Dec 31 Montana's Supreme Court dismisses misconduct case against the state's attorney general By Matthew Brown, Associated Press Montana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a misconduct case against the state’s attorney general after he defied court orders in a dispute over a law that gave the governor more power over the judiciary. Continue reading
Dec 31 Bans on using SNAP funds for soda, candy and other foods take effect in some states Jan. 1 By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia are the first of at least 18 states to enact new waivers prohibiting purchase of certain foods through the SNAP program. Continue reading
Dec 31 What to know about Trump administration freezing federal child care funds By Charlotte Kramon, Associated Press, Sarah Brumfield, Associated Press/Report for America States will have to provide more verification for the child care centers that receive funds from the Child Care and Development Fund, according to a Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson. Continue reading