Top senator criticizes Pentagon ‘mid-level’ leaders on troop level plan in Europe

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee criticized Pentagon “mid-level” leadership for what he said Thursday was a misguided plan to reduce the number of U.S. troops based in Europe. The Defense Department,
Detroit-area house explodes, blasting man to the front lawn

SOUTHGATE, Mich. (AP) — An explosion destroyed a house before dawn Thursday in suburban Detroit and severely injured two people, including a man who was blown outside to the lawn. “Both had extensive burns and internal injuries,”
Prosecutors want Young Thug in prison over a viral post that sparked backlash

ATLANTA (AP) — Prosecutors in Atlanta are asking a judge to revoke Young Thug ‘s probation and send him to prison because of his viral post that sparked an online backlash against the district attorney’s office. The
A behind-the-scenes look at Nintendo Switch 2

NEW YORK (AP) — Nintendo’s Switch 2 is bigger and better than its predecessor of eight years past as the video game developer pushes to bring its brand into “a new era” where social experiences are at
Trump administration is ‘months away’ from direct payments to farmers, Rollins says

By Leah Douglas (Reuters) – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Fox News on Thursday that the administration is “months away” from making a decision about whether to make payments to farmers to offset any impact
Creating and sharing deceptive AI-generated media is now a crime in New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Creating and sharing deceptive media made with artificial intelligence is now a crime in New Jersey and open to lawsuits under a new state law. Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Wednesday making
Community, mentors and skill-building: Experts weigh the role of employee resource groups

NEW YORK (AP) — After moving to the United States from South Korea at age 6, Jenny Jang found it challenging to navigate through school and her first jobs. “In all of the environments I was in,
US senators seek to rein in Trump tariff authority

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two senior lawmakers on the Senate Finance Committee are introducing legislation seeking to rein in President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs and would require congressional approval for new levies within 60 days. Republican
Factbox-US farm, food groups largely critical of Trump tariffs

By Leah Douglas (Reuters) – Groups representing U.S. farmers and food processors were mostly critical of President Donald Trump’s announcement on Wednesday of sweeping tariffs on imports, which have sparked threats of retaliation and which analysts say
New Hampshire Congressman Chris Pappas announces bid to succeed fellow Democrat in US Senate

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Four-term Congressman Chris Pappas of New Hampshire announced his bid Thursday to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a fellow Democrat, next year. “I’m running for Senate because our economy, our democracy, and