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A familiar refrain as China and Japan, uneasy neighbors in East Asia, begin 2026 at odds again
23+ min ago (689+ words) BEIJING -- They're at it again. From insinuations that Chinese citizens face dangers in Japan to outright accusations of resurgent Japanese imperialism, this first week of the year in China has been marked by the communist government scorning Tokyo on multiple…...
Hochul and Mamdani to unveil free child care plan in New York City
28+ min ago (274+ words) NEW YORK -- New York City parents may soon have access to free child care for their 2-year-olds, under a plan set to be unveiled Thursday by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The two Democrats are expected to detail…...
WATCH: Dogs enjoying the game of tetherball
47+ min ago (160+ words) Two dogs are charming the internet with their backyard game. Dogs enjoying the game of tetherball Two dogs are charming the internet with their backyard game. Protests in Minneapolis after woman killed by ICE agent Tracking the first severe storm…...
Trump’s 'beautiful' new law means states have big decisions this year on Medicaid, SNAP and taxes
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (942+ words) State lawmakers and governors will have decisions to make in 2026 about the budgets for their biggest social safety net programs States have major decisions to make in 2026 about the social safety net and taxes in the aftermath of a sweeping…...
Volcano guides at Mount Etna are protesting over new safety rules
3+ hour, 37+ min ago (515+ words) MOUNT ETNA, Italy -- Guides who take tourists to enjoy the striking views of Sicily's Mount Etna are up in arms over tougher restrictions imposed by local authorities after a round of eruptions at the giant volcano in recent weeks. Authorities…...
French farmers force their way through Paris with tractors to protest free trade deal
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (325+ words) Farmers have driven about a hundred tractors into Paris to protest European negotiations over a free trade deal with South American nations, according to the French Interior Ministry PARIS -- Farmers drove about a hundred tractors into Paris on Thursday morning…...
Manhattan DA opposes Trump's attempt to move hush money appeal to federal court
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (315+ words) The judge was ordered to take a second look after previously blocking the move. The Manhattan district attorney's office says a federal judge should once again reject President Donald Trump's attempt to move his criminal hush money case into federal…...
Former Democratic House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer to announce retirement after more than 40 years in Congress
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (202+ words) Hoyer is set to formally announce his decision on the House floor. Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., the former No. 2 Democrat in the chamber who has served for decades, is set to announce his retirement from Congress, his office confirmed'to ABC…...
Siena hosts Merrimack following Kennedy's 20-point game
4+ hour, 8+ min ago (291+ words) Merrimack visits the Siena Saints after Kevair Kennedy scored 20 points in the Warriors' 73-66 victory against the Manhattan Jaspers Merrimack Warriors (9-7, 5-0 MAAC) at Siena Saints (10-5, 3-1 MAAC) Albany, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Merrimack takes on Siena after Kevair Kennedy scored…...
Minneapolis on edge after fatal shooting of woman by ICE officer
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (748+ words) Minneapolis is on edge following the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer taking part in the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown MINNEAPOLIS -- Minneapolis was on edge Thursday following the fatal shooting of a woman…...