Flying tree limbs, collapsed buildings as major typhoon in Pacific bears down on remote US islands
A major typhoon was approaching several remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, with people seeking shelter from flying tree limbs and collapsed buildings amid a combination of heavy rain, wind and flooding. “It’s hitting
US wholesale prices surged 4% last month as the Iran war sent energy prices soaring
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale prices surged last month as the Iran war drove up the cost of energy. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that its producer price index — which measures inflation before it hits consumers
US forces to join combat drills in Philippines to show commitment to Asia while fighting Iran
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than 17,000 American and Filipino military personnel will participate in one of their largest annual combat exercises in the Philippines that underscore the United States’ staunch commitment to Asia despite its preoccupation
Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they’re overpaying
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans still think their taxes are too high, according to recent polls, even after last year’s tax law fulfilled several of President Donald Trump’s tax-related campaign promises. In fact, a new Fox News
Los Angeles schools avoid a strike as a last-minute deal is reached with staff
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles schools avoided a strike that would have impacted nearly 400,000 students in Southern California as the school district and the union representing support staff reached a tentative deal early Tuesday. Local
Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 04.14.26
Eric Swalwell: Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced he would resign his congressional seat on Monday. Swalwell announces resignation from Congress after sexual misconduct allegations torpedoed gubernatorial bid (Fox News) Tony Gonzales: Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) confirmed that
US truckers’ diesel spend hits record high on Middle East conflict
By Nicole Jao and Lisa Baertlein NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES, April 14 (Reuters) – The more than 3 million U.S. truckers who move goods for everything from grocery stores to factories to construction sites are grappling with the
See Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton in trailer for Netflix’s ‘Apex’
Netflix has unveiled a first look at its upcoming survival thriller Apex, led by Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton, directed by Baltasar Kormákur and written by Jeremy Robbins. The film centers on Sasha, a grieving rock climber
Britney Spears voluntarily enters rehab after DUI arrest
Britney Spears has voluntarily entered a treatment facility, following a recent arrest tied to suspected impaired driving. A representative confirmed that the 44-year-old Spears “has voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility,” marking what her team hopes
Efforts underway for second round of US-Iran talks as Strait of Hormuz showdown endures
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The standoff between the United States and Iran deepened Tuesday as the U.S. declared it had blockaded Iran’s ports, Tehran threatened to strike targets across the region, and Pakistan said it was racing to