Celebrating fact-checking around the globe
It’s International Fact-Checking Day, an event to highlight the work of fact-checkers around the world. In a message marking ...
Supreme Court sides with the FDA in its dispute over sweet-flavored vaping products
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled for the Food and Drug Administration in its crackdown on sweet-flavored vaping products ...
Abortion, unions and redistricting cases await the Wisconsin Supreme Court after a liberal’s win
Susan Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election victory over a conservative candidate backed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk cemented a liberal majority ...
President Trump’s tariffs expected to go into effect immediately
President Donald Trump is set to announce and immediately enact sweeping global tariffs Wednesday afternoon, a move that ...
Turkey’s protests over the arrest of an Erdogan rival take a new angle: Boycott shopping
Protests that erupted across Turkey following the arrest of Istanbul’s opposition mayor — the main challenger to President ...
2 killed as Sudan’s paramilitary intensifies attacks on displacement camp in North Darfur
At least two people were killed in attacks by Sudan’s paramilitary forces on a famine-stricken camp in North Darfur for people displaced by the war in the country, officials and ...
How do Metairie kids warm up the neighborhood?
“You’re really giving them all the hard work and warmth. Knowing there is somebody there for them. When they look at that ...
Judge dismisses corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
A federal judge dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case on Wednesday, acquiescing to the Justice Department ...
Why Tesla may avoid the blow of Trump’s auto tariffs
Elon Musk’s focus on American-made products at Tesla could shield his company from the brunt of President Donald Trump’s new ...
April Fool’s prank renames French Quarter to American Quarter in New Orleans
Fool’s prank left many New Orleans residents and visitors stunned after a fake website announced that the historic French Quarter had been renamed the “American Quarter” by executive ...
NFL to use camera technology to measure first downs next season, approves more rule changes
The NFL announced a multitude of rule changes on Tuesday, including a new way to measure first downs for the 2025 season.
Biden’s top health official, Xavier Becerra, enters the race to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom
Former Biden administration Health Secretary Xavier Becerra on Wednesday became the latest Democrat to join the crowded field ...