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By DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is not the president, but that doesn’t stop many of his most loyal supporters and even his lawyers from calling him the commander-in-chief. New research published Tuesday by Syracuse University finds the phenomenon is apparent in online advertisements too. An analysis of thousands of ad
Continue ReadingBy Adam Rife Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — The pro-Palestinian protest on the UW-Milwaukee campus entered its second week Monday, May 6, as dozens of students and community members expanded the encampment. Earlier Monday afternoon, four student protesters met with three UWM administrators to discuss their demands, but no agreement
Continue ReadingBy STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are holding relatively steady Tuesday as trading on Wall Street calms following some sharp recent swings. The major stock indexes are essentially flat in afternoon trading after drifting between tiny gains and losses. The S&P 500 was up less than 0.1%. It’s coming
Continue ReadingWARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Polish official said bugging devices were found in a room where the Polish Cabinet was scheduled to meet, but another official later said the equipment was part of an old sound system in the building. Some government opponents and analysts criticized the Polish secret services for apparently failing to properly
Continue ReadingBy Ed DiOrio Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — When shots rang out on Sunday in Hendersonville, it resulted in the arrest of Phillip Hill. Hendersonville shooting witness recalls events from his porch, home left damaged The Hendersonville Police Department confirmed that Hill was arrested and charged with assault
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Two WNBA players were among a dozen Americans that opted to play in Russia this past offseason, a decision New York Liberty forward Kayla Thornton said raised a few eyebrows following Brittney Griner’s incarceration in 2022. “I had a lot of people trying to question
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Two WNBA players were among a dozen Americans that opted to play in Russia this past offseason, a decision New York Liberty forward Kayla Thornton said raised a few eyebrows following Brittney Griner’s incarceration in 2022. “I had a lot of people trying to question
Continue ReadingBEIRUT (AP) — The United States has repatriated 11 of its citizens from sprawling camps in northeastern Syria that house tens of thousands of family members of suspected Islamic State militants. The U.S. State Department said Tuesday that the repatriation was the largest Washington has carried out from the camps to date. Although the pace
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL R. SISAK, JENNIFER PELTZ, ERIC TUCKER and JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump returned to his hush money trial Tuesday facing a threat of jail time for additional gag order violations as prosecutors geared up to summon big-name witnesses including porn actor Stormy Daniels. An attorney for Daniels, Clark
Continue ReadingBy Paul Drewes Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — A Michigan family filed a lawsuit against the Hawaii’s Tourism Authority, and other visitor groups, because they don’t warn tourists about potential dangers of snorkeling soon after flying. Every year thousands come to Hawaii, and many take time to snorkel while they
Continue ReadingBy Phil Tsekouras Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Toronto police are investigating a shooting that took place outside of Drake’s Bridle Path mansion early Tuesday morning, a source tells CP24. One man was seriously injured in the gunfire and rushed to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Police tape
Continue ReadingBy TARA COPP and FREIDA FRISARO Associated Press FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. Air Force said an airman based at the Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Florida, was shot and killed Friday during an incident involving a sheriff’s deputy. Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, died at his off-base residence, the U.S.
Continue ReadingBy Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — Elections do have consequences. But if the past century is any guide, the long-term consequences of US presidential election years on investor portfolios, including 401(k)s, is minimal at best. A recent analysis by retirement planning firm TIAA considered how a moderate-risk portfolio with 60% stocks and 40%
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a Maine woman who accused school officials of encouraging her teen’s gender expression without consulting her. The mother says a school counselor gave her 13-year-old a chest binder and officials were calling her by a new name. U.S. District Judge Jon Levy acknowledged
Continue ReadingBy ERICK KAGLAN Associated Press LOME, Togo (AP) — Togo’s president has signed a new constitution eliminating presidential elections, a move that opponents say will allow him to extend his family’s six-decade rule. Civil society groups in the West African nation have called for protests. Parliament will now choose the president. The new constitution also
Continue ReadingBy GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA Associated Press Long before his son Lin-Manuel’s Tony Award-winning musical “Hamilton” brought his family international recognition and unexpected fortune, Luis A. Miranda Jr. had dedicated his life to expanding opportunity and representation for Latinos in the United States. He recounts his decades of work as a community organizer, political strategist and
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Temps climb a bit today, back into the lower 90s, which is seasonally average for the date. A deep low pressure system to our Northeast is still impacting the forecast, bringing the potential for gusty winds for the region late this evening into tomorrow. Windspeeds increase overnight, particularly in the San Gorgonio pass. Wind Advisories
Continue ReadingBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Authorities in Spain’s Catalonia region say they will ease restrictions on water use for a wide area including Barcelona after recent rainfall palliated a prolonged drought. Catalonia declared a drought emergency in February when its reservoirs fell under 16% capacity. But steady rain in recent weeks has boosted reserves to nearly
Continue ReadingBy Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — At the Met Gala on Monday night, in and amongst the flower-covered gowns (Gigi Hadid, Jordan Roth), naked dresses (Emily Ratajkowski, JLo) and wet T-shirts (Doja Cat), a quiet champion was rising up through the ranks. The humble suit — often underestimated and overlooked — was this year reimagined
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It’s Teacher Appreciation Day! While teachers always deserve thanks, the Palm Springs Unified School District is showing gratitude to all school staff members. They have days to celebrate school lunch heroes, workers, principals, teachers, school nurses, counselors, bus drivers, and school communicators. There are many ways to thank school staff members. You can bring handwritten
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