United States and U.K. sanction Russian oligarch’s financial enablers
The U.K. on Wednesday sanctioned a Cypriot national for crafting offshore network for Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich (pictured in 2022). File Photo by Gokhan Mert/UPI…
U.S. awards drought-stricken states $585M to repair aging water infrastructure
The Colorado River Basin's Imperial Dam in Arizona is one of 83 projects in 11 states selected to receive $585 million in funding as part…
Tornadoes, thunderstorms could hit 9 states
DETROIT – Ground stops were briefly in place Wednesday at three major Midwestern airports as a front of dangerous thunderstorms that fueled multiple tornadoes rolled through the…
Assassin for Sinaloa drug cartel extradited to United States
The Justice Department said Tuesday that a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa drug cartel was extradited to the United States. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI…
Florida lawmakers vote to expand the state’s horrific ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
Florida lawmakers have voted to expand the state’s archaic ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill. Back in March, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the horrific bill into law after it…
Deadly tornadoes leave trail of devastation across US states | Weather News
More than half a million homes and businesses were without power as of midday on Saturday after storms and tornadoes swept across the US South…
China, Russia face sanctions from US states now. That’s dangerous | Politics
Sanctions have become all the rage in international politics. The United States and its allies are imposing them on rivals with increasing frequency and severity. And…
Two more Republican states abruptly depart from interstate voter list program
The exodus of GOP officials from the once-uncontroversial group comes as some prominent Republicans — most notably former President Donald Trump — have publicly attacked…
Paris Olympics 2024: Clarification of Russian ‘neutrality’ needed – United States
Russian athletes were permitted to compete at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics under a neutral flagThe United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) says it…
Thunderstorms roll into Gulf Coast states, snow dumps on Michigan
It'll be a relatively drama-free St. Patrick's Day for most of the country when it comes to weather on Friday. Strong thunderstorms will roll across states…
Australia to buy as many as five nuclear subs from United States | Military News
Submarines are part of the AUKUS pact with the UK, which may also jointly develop a vessel with Australia. Australia is expected to buy as…
Which states tax social security benefits?
Just because you paid a payroll tax during your working years to fund Social Security doesn’t mean you’re done once you retire. Retirees may know that they will…
Editorial: Walgreens is despicable for bowing to pressure not to sell abortion pills in some states
When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced earlier this year that it would allow drugstore chains to sell mifepristone, the highly regulated first drug…
Higher interest rates aren’t just affecting home owners — fewer cheap rentals are available
We've officially hit double digits on interest rate rises, with the Reserve Bank lifting rates for the 10th time.This means home owners with variable interest rate…
Several GOP states pulling out of effort to thwart voter fraud
ATLANTA — Election officials in Florida, Missouri and West Virginia said Monday they are withdrawing from a bipartisan, multistate effort aimed at ensuring the accuracy of…
‘Historic’ deal to protect high seas agreed by UN member states | Environment News
Only about 1 percent of the high seas are currently protected. UN member states have finally agreed to a text on the first international treaty…
Storms threaten north-east United States after tearing through south, leaving 10 dead
A large storm system in the United States took aim at the country's north-east on Friday, threatening heavy snow and coastal flooding after heavy winds…
US pharmacy chain won’t dispense abortion pills in some states | Women’s Rights News
Access to abortion medication has emerged as a major battleground in the legal struggle over the procedure in the US. Calls were growing across Twitter…
Tornadoes sweep through central United States, knocking out power | Weather News
Authorities urge caution as a series of winter storms continue to bring extreme weather across the US. A series of tornadoes has lashed the central…
United States Navy will christen USNS Cody on Saturday
The United States Navy will christen a Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship, similar to the one shown here, on Saturday. The ships will be named…