The Latest: Attorneys general sue Trump administration over freeze of public benefit programs
Attorneys general in five Democratic-led states have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s administration after it said it would freeze money for several public benefit programs. The Trump administration has cited concerns about fraud in the
Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 01.09.26
Local News: Around 100 people gathered in downtown Springfield on Thursday evening to protest the ICE shooting death of 37-year-old Renee Goode in Minneapolis. Protesters gather in Springfield after Minneapolis ICE shooting of Renee Goode (KOLR10) Springfield
US will provide $45 million in aid to Thailand and Cambodia in a bid to ensure regional stability
BANGKOK (AP) — The United States, which played a major role in ending border clashes last year between Thailand and Cambodia, will be providing $45 million in aid packages to the two Southeast Asian countries in an
Hiring was likely modest in December to end a year of weak job growth
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hiring likely remained subdued last month as many companies have sought to avoid expanding their workforces, though the job gains may be enough to bring down the unemployment rate. December’s jobs report, to be
Defense firms seek legal advice over Trump’s clampdown on payouts
By Mike Stone and Aishwarya Jain Jan 9 (Reuters) – Defense contractors are seeking legal advice after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to tie share buybacks, dividends and executive pay to weapons delivery schedules,
Mangione, suspect in health insurance CEO murder, fights death penalty charge in court
By Jack Queen NEW YORK, Jan 9 (Reuters) – Luigi Mangione, accused of gunning down a health insurance executive, will appear in federal court on Friday in a hearing over whether he should face the possibility of
Factbox-White House gathers oil majors, traders, drillers on Venezuela
By Jarrett Renshaw Jan 9 (Reuters) – The White House is convening a meeting on Friday with major U.S. and international oil companies to discuss potential investment in Venezuela’s energy sector, as the administration weighs ways to
‘Stranger Things’ star Finn Wolfhard to host, A$AP Rocky to perform on first ‘SNL’ of 2026
‘Stranger Things’ star Finn Wolfhard is set to guest host the first episode of Saturday Night Live in 2026, with A$AP Rocky serving as musical guest for the episode, set to resume on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Adele making acting debut in Tom Ford’s film adaptation of Anne Rice’s ‘Cry to Heaven’
Director Tom Ford will helm an adaptation of Anne Rice’s 1982 novel Cry to Heaven, starring Adele in her debut film role (per Deadline.). The film is currently in pre-production in London and Rome with principal photography set
Photos show protests over the shooting of 2 people by federal immigration agents in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Federal immigration officers shot and wounded two people in a vehicle outside a hospital in Portland on Thursday, a day after an agent fatally shot a woman in Minnesota. The latest shooting prompted