Takeaways: Trump touts tenuous deals on tariffs, rare earths and soybeans
WASHINGTON — What started with Democrats warning about “empty promises and illusory wins” grew chaotic as U.S. and ... Read More
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Refugees will be among the first to lose food stamps under federal changes
CLARKSTON, Ga. — After fleeing the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, Antoinette landed in the Atlanta area last November and began to find her footing with federal help.
Separated from her adult children and ...Read more
What makes a rebellion? Trump's troop deployment may hinge on one man's dictionary
At the center of the sprawling legal battle over President Donald Trump's domestic military deployments is a single word: rebellion.
To justify sending the National Guard to Los Angeles and other cities over the outcry of...Read more
Gov. JB Pritzker directs $20 million to Illinois food banks as SNAP benefits set to freeze Saturday amid shutdown
CHICAGO — As nearly 2 million Illinois residents prepare to lose federal food assistance Saturday amid the government shutdown, Gov. Pritzker signed an executive order Thursday directing $20 million toward food banks ...Read more
Beta's electric aircraft lands at Boeing Field, carrying a legacy of 'firsts'
As air taxis creep closer to reality, Beta Technologies is touring its electric aircraft around the country.
The Vermont-based manufacturer is one of several companies working on electric vertical takeoff and landing, or ...Read more
Air Force veteran tied up in Massachusetts guns case released on bail: 'Legalize freedom'
BOSTON — The Air Force veteran imprisoned for over four months for possessing firearms without a Massachusetts license has been released on bail and has a simple message for lawmakers: “Legalize freedom.”
Kyle ...Read more
'Family Matters' star Darius McCrary arrested for failing to pay child support in Michigan
DETROIT — "Family Matters" star Darius McCrary has been booked in the Oakland County Jail for failing to pay nearly $75,000 in past-due child support.
Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Amanda Shelton issued a warrant ...Read more
Immigration judge releases Chicago dad whose daughter is fighting cancer; 'I wish you much luck in the future and I wish your daughter a full recovery'
CHICAGO — Ruben Torres Maldonado is coming home to his wife, sick daughter and four-year old son.
An immigration judge granted the 40-year-old Portage Park man detained by federal immigration agents bond on Thursday ...Read more
Duffer Brothers tease 'Nothing is normal anymore' in Stranger Things
Stranger Things' creators have warned "nothing is normal anymore" in the upcoming series.
The horror drama series has just released a full new trailer for the upcoming season five, depicting Hawkins under military ...Read more
Katherine Schwarzenegger loves being a stepmom
Katherine Schwarzenegger thinks being a stepmother, as well as a mom, is a "blessing".
The 35-year-old author has daughters Lyla, five, and three-year-old Eloise, and son Ford, 11 months, with husband Chris Pratt and ...Read more
Charlie Sheen reflects on 'betrayal' of losing Born on the Fourth July role
Charlie Sheen was upset at losing a role to Tom Cruise because of the "betrayal factor".
The 60-year-old actor had previously worked with director Oliver Stone on Platoon and Wall Street and thought they had an agreement ...Read more
Jon Bon Jovi has 'come to terms' with getting older
Jon Bon Jovi has accepted ageing.
The 63-year-old rocker admits that he has "come to terms" with growing older and doesn't plan to have any treatments to keep himself looking youthful.
Jon told the How to Fail with ...Read more
Petula Clark turned down Elvis Presley's advances
Petula Clark fled Elvis Presley's dressing room because she was convinced he "fancied" both her and Karen Carpenter.
The 92-year-old singer and her friend - who died in 1983 aged 32 - had gone to see The King in action in...Read more
Why prices keep going up for streaming services
LOS ANGELES — Last week, HBO Max announced it raised its standard subscription by $1.50 to $18.49 a month — up 23% from when the streaming service launched five years ago amid the pandemic.
Such announcements have ...Read more
Illinois graduation rates hit all time high, but new test score benchmarks make progress unclear
CHICAGO — Illinois’ high school graduation rate has hit a 15-year high, as students continue to show academic growth above pre-pandemic levels, state officials announced Thursday with the release of the 2025 Illinois ...Read more
What's filming now in Georgia: Jessica Chastain movie, '106 & Sports'
ATLANTA — Georgia has reached what appears to be a new normal of TV and film activity that is far from peak times but steady for the past year.
The Georgia film office lists 25 active TV and film projects as of Oct. 29....Read more
US sinks another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Pacific, killing 4
The U.S. military has destroyed another vessel it claims was smuggling narcotics in the Pacific Ocean, killing four people aboard, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said late Wednesday.
In a post on X, Hegseth said U.S. ...Read more
Police are using AI to write reports in at least 1 Maryland county, as critics raise red flags
BALTIMORE – The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office says its new artificial intelligence (AI) program will boost efficiency, a claim echoed by legal experts who believe it could speed up operations. The ACLU and other ...Read more
Disney Channel alum Dove Cameron engaged to Måneskin singer Damiano David
Disney Channel alum Dove Cameron is heading down the aisle to exchange vows with Italian rocker Damiano David.
TMZ published photos of the “Boyfriend” singer, 29, sporting a diamond on her left ring finger as she and ...Read more
Going to a 'Purple Rain' preview? Here's what to expect
MINNEAPOLIS — “Purple Rain” began preview performances Oct. 16 at Minneapolis’ State Theatre, and ever since, many of those who have thronged to the stage adaptation of Prince’s 1984 film have been blowing up ...Read more
Colin Farrell partied like it was his birthday while filming 'Minority Report.' Tom Cruise wasn't pleased
The hair of the dog is no miracle remedy. Colin Farrell knows this from experience.
The Irish actor learned the limits of the folk remedy many moons ago while filming "Minority Report," the Steven Spielberg-directed tech ...Read more
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