news2shortsThe man accused of squirting Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., with a syringe of apple cider vinegar during a town hall in Minneapolis last month will remain in custody until he stands trial, according to court documents. Magistrate Judge David Schultz ordered Anthony Kazmierczak, 56, to remain in custody pending trial, citing “exceedingly serious and dangerous circumstances” … Read more
MLS coaches’ reputation abroad won’t get any better after two disastrous appointments by desperate clubs The shipment of Eric Ramsay’s possessions must have hardly made it to the West Midlands in time. After leaving Minnesota United this MLS offseason, his era in charge of West Bromwich Albion lasted just 44 days, during which time the … Read more
It took Ellen Baum about 16 hours to finish clearing one section of hair ties, condoms and tissues woven into the fencing On a blisteringly cold day earlier this month, Ellen Baum was not in the best mood as she walked across the Brooklyn Bridge to meet some friends in Manhattan. “I had read particularly … Read more
Democratic lawmakers reacting to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address gave a wide range of responses on Tuesday night on what had drawn their attention the most. “I think he was able to maintain energy through it. I mean he’s 80 years old. I thought it was very powerful to honor a lot … Read more
While some who have lived their entire lives under democracy seem willing to forsake it, many who have experienced life under autocracy want out There is plenty to worry about in the global contest between democracy and autocracy. Iran’s violent repression of antigovernment protests in January crushed the latest effort to challenge a ruthless regime. … Read more
Before arrest at US House chamber Tuesday, Aliya Rahman had only a month earlier been dragged from her car by ICE When Aliya Rahman accepted Minnesota representative Ilhan Omar’s invitation to attend the State of the Union address, she said she had no intention of disrupting Donald Trump’s high-profile speech. “It is a locus of … Read more
Cindy McCain announced she is stepping down as head of the World Food Programme, citing health issues and calling the work “the honor of a lifetime.”
Oman’s foreign minister met Thursday in Geneva with President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner, as efforts intensify to reach a new agreement over Iran’s nuclear program. The minister, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, said the talks focused on Tehran’s proposals and perspectives, as well as questions and responses from the … Read more
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held back his judgment when addressing the shootout between Cuba’s coast guard and a U.S.-registered speedboat. The secretary called the situation “highly unusual” and emphasized the need for the U.S. to evaluate the facts of the incident before giving its response. While speaking with reporters in Saint Kitt on Wednesday, … Read more
Vice President JD Vance and Dr. Mehmet Oz announced on Wednesday that the Trump administration will “temporarily halt” some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns. The move will keep Minnesota from receiving $259 million in Medicaid reimbursements this month. Gov. Tim Walz says the move has nothing to do with fraud … Read more
