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By Hadas Gold, CNN New York (CNN) — Elon Musk is wading into more than just American politics, throwing his support behind a far-right German political party. Musk, the billionaire Trump ally who is playing a public role in the incoming administration, posted in support Friday of Alternative for Germany, or AfD, after the German
Continue ReadingAP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — The government’s highway safety agency is proposing voluntary safety guidelines for self-driving vehicles. But a rule from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration putting the plan in place won’t be approved before the end of President Biden’s term in January and likely will be left to whoever runs the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes was named as the chief of police in Seattle on Friday, five days after he was thrust into the national spotlight because of a shooting at a religious school in Wisconsin that killed a teacher and student. Barnes’ departure comes as Madison police are
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday added the 27 countries that make up the European Union to the list of trade partners he’s threatening with tariffs — unless the group takes steps to import more U.S. goods. “I told the European Union that they must make up their
Continue ReadingBy Michael Martin Click here for updates on this story HOLLAND, Michigan (WXMI) — A book written by the late Emerson Hoogendoorn, a West Michigan girl who fought a rare form of pediatric brain cancer, has been released to the public. My Cancer Journey from A to Z offers an emotionally insightful look into Emerson’s
Continue ReadingAssociated Press The Philadelphia school district failed to show it protected Jewish students from harassment despite “repeated, extensive notice” that students, teachers and administrators were engaging in antisemitic behavior, the U.S. Department of Education has concluded after a federal civil rights investigation. Philadelphia school administrators did not adequately address allegations that students were performing Nazi
Continue ReadingAssociated Press The Philadelphia school district failed to show it protected Jewish students from harassment despite “repeated, extensive notice” that students, teachers and administrators were engaging in antisemitic behavior, the U.S. Department of Education has concluded after a federal civil rights investigation. Philadelphia school administrators did not adequately address allegations that students were performing Nazi
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The chance to rub shoulders with quarterback Josh Allen and broaden the Buffalo Bills’ reach into Toronto wasn’t the only thing on the minds of former NBA stars Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady and soccer’s Jozy Altidore in purchasing a minority share of the franchise. More importantly,
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CNN Español El presidente de Argentina, Javier Milei, se reunió este jueves con la familia del gendarme Nahuel Gallo, detenido en Venezuela desde el 8 de diciembre, informaron el gobernador de la provincia argentina de Catamarca, Raúl Jalil, y el hermano del suboficial. “El presidente manifestó su apoyo en este angustiante momento y remarcó que
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Volkswagen’s employee representatives say they have reached a wage deal. The deal will ward off management proposals for plant closings in Germany and bars involuntary layoffs through 2030. The company said the deal includes provisions to shed more than 35,000 jobs in “socially responsible” ways by 2030. The
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles left about $2.1 million unspent from their 2024 international signing bonus pool allotment and the Los Angeles Dodgers around $1.9 million in a year there was speculation Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki would be available. Major League Baseball’s international amateur signing period runs from Jan. 15 to Dec. 15,
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The next two editions of the FIFA Women’s World Cup will air in the United States exclusively on Netflix in 2027 and 2031, according to a joint statement Friday from FIFA and Netflix. “This is a landmark moment for sports media rights,” said FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Brazil will
Continue ReadingAssociated Press The U.S. Department of Education said Friday it has reached an agreement with the University of California system resolving complaints from Jewish and Muslim students of discrimination and harassment during protests last spring over the war in Gaza. The department’s Office for Civil Rights said it investigated nine complaints against University of California
Continue ReadingAssociated Press The U.S. Department of Education said Friday it has reached an agreement with the University of California system resolving complaints from Jewish and Muslim students of discrimination and harassment during protests last spring over the war in Gaza. The department’s Office for Civil Rights said it investigated nine complaints against University of California
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When Art Avaness hired a handyman to work on his home in Rancho Mirage, he never thought the project would turn into an active investigation. That’s because Avaness says the handy man he hired took over $3,000 in construction tools from his home over the course of several months. “Tools were going missing. I was
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida agriculture suffered more than $190 million in losses from Hurricane Milton, making it the costliest for farmers and ranchers of three cyclones that struck the state in 2024, according to University of Florida researchers. When all the data is in, the university’s Institute of Food and Agricultural
Continue ReadingBy FOX 17 News Click here for updates on this story GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (WXMI) — “I was in and out the streets, not making the best decisions in life. I just wanted to try something different, more positive.” For Darion Boyd that different started here at Next Step of West Michigan. The non-profit, which
Continue ReadingAssociated Press The Christmas tradition has become nearly global in scope: Children from around the world track Santa Claus as he sweeps across the earth, delivering presents and defying time. Each year, at least 100,000 kids call into the North American Aerospace Defense Command to inquire about Santa’s location. Millions more follow online in nine
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — We see what you did there, Kelly Clarkson. The singer and daytime-talk show host released a fireside video to accompany her 2021 holiday album, “When Christmas Comes Around” that she dubbed, “When Christmas Comes Around…Again.” The music video kicks off with Clarkson’s cover of The Ronettes hit single
Continue ReadingAP Golf Writer Derek Sprague is the new CEO of the PGA of America. Sprague is the first CEO to previously be PGA president. It’s the first time in nearly 20 years the PGA of America has chosen a club professional to be its business leader. Sprague takes over for former Deutsche Bank Americas CEO
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