news2shortsBoston Mayor Michelle Wu raised eyebrows over the weekend after she expressed condolences to the family of a knife-wielding suspect who was shot and killed by an off-duty officer after he allegedly tried to stab two people on Saturday night. The suspect, whose identity was not released by police, brandished a knife near a Chick-fil-A … Read more
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, talking to reporters after a summit with European leaders in London, sought to move the conversation forward from his difficult meeting with Donald Trump and signalled Ukraine’s readiness to sign a minerals deal. Zelenskyy said he did not think the US would stop its assistance to Ukraine, because as ‘leaders … Read more
The White House is facing growing backlash to the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal workforce, including demonstrations at national parks, along with a legal setback that could eventually move to the Supreme Court. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor has the latest.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth directed the Department of Defense (DOD)’s civilian workforce to comply with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) productivity email, listing five things they accomplished after initially telling them not to reply. On Sunday, Hegseth released a video message explaining the shift. “Our civilian patriots who dedicate themselves to defending … Read more
Portions of sell-out crowd did chant despite warnings Head coach calls actions ‘unacceptable’ San Diego FC coach Mikey Varas and sporting director Tyler Heaps expressed disappointment and anger after their club’s inaugural home match was marred in the second half by three occurrences of the homophobic chant frequently heard at the Mexican national team’s soccer … Read more
Soldiers who return home from combat zones have veterans’ support groups, a plethora of charities and an entire government agency intended to see to their needs for illness and injuries. But contractors who take jobs in those same areas have had no such institutional support – until now. These workers face the same mental traumas … Read more
Senator responds to Republicans’ pro-resignation remarks after Ukrainian president’s heated meeting with Trump Independent US senator Bernie Sanders has dismissed as “horrific” claims that Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy may have to resign after a diplomatic meltdown in the Oval Office with Donald Trump. Sanders’ comments, in an interview with NBC’s Meet The Press on Sunday … Read more
Norway made clear that it will continue supplying fuel for U.S. Navy ships after a private marine fuel supplier threatened to boycott the U.S. in response to deteriorating U.S.-Ukraine relations. “We have seen reports raising concerns about support for U.S. Navy vessels in Norway. This is not in line with the Norwegian government’s policy,” Norway’s … Read more
Donald Trump’s threats to global tax reform have backfired, leaving the US isolated as nations push ahead with a new UN tax convention Donald Trump’s Oval Office tirade on Friday laid bare his instinct to harangue and bully those – even supposed allies such as Ukraine, fighting for its survival – who dare to disagree. Countries … Read more
Sanjeev Kumar accused of abusing four women, medical fraud and reusing unsanitary devices arrested in Memphis A gynecologist who is accused of sexually abusing four women in Memphis, Tennessee, and reused unsanitary medical devices in unnecessary procedures was arrested on Friday. Sanjeev Kumar, 44, was charged with sexual abuse, medical fraud and illicitly reusing unsanitary … Read more
