National
4 days ago in National
States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt
Officials in Louisiana, Vermont and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown.
4 days ago in National
Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads
President Donald Trump announced he's ending "all trade negotiations" with Canada because of a television ad opposing U.S. tariffs that he said misstated the facts and called "egregious behavior" aimed at influencing U.S. court decisions.
5 days ago in National
Trump backs off planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after talking to the mayor
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's backing off a planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after speaking to the mayor, as protesters gathered outside a U.S. Coast Guard base where they were located.
5 days ago in National
Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists
The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
6 days ago in National
Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed
President Donald Trump 's pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday evening, after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted.
Lifestyle
22 hours ago in Lifestyle
By the Numbers: Why trick-or-treaters may bag more gummy candy than chocolate this Halloween
Trick-or-treaters may find more fruity candy than chocolate among their Halloween handouts this year. That should be fine with younger consumers, who have been gravitating for years toward non-chocolate candies like gummies, freeze-dried treats and other sweets that come in a variety of shapes, colors and flavors.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest
Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies
A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent development of life-threatening allergies, new research finds the change has made a big difference in the real world.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits
Here's a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.
Sports
22 hours ago in Sports
LSU fires coach Brian Kelly in the 4th season of his 10-year, $100 million deal
LSU fired coach Brian Kelly during the fourth season of a 10-year contract worth about $100 million, athletic director Scott Woodward announced Sunday night.
22 hours ago in Sports
Hall and Fields help the Jets edge the Bengals 39-38 for their 1st win of the season
The winless start for the New York Jets took a toll on Justin Fields. At one point in the runup to Sunday's game in Cincinnati, he found himself laying down in his closet and crying.
4 days ago in Sports
Terry Rozier’s arrest leaves the Miami Heat stunned, and trying to figure out what happens next
The reality began setting in for the Miami Heat on Friday when they gathered for a morning shootaround practice and Terry Rozier wasn't with the team. And that almost certainly won't change anytime soon.
4 days ago in Sports
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami complete new contract. He’ll remain with the club at least into 2026
Lionel Messi has finally agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, a deal that required several months to complete and ensures that the sport's biggest icon will be with the Major League Soccer club for its planned move into a new stadium next year.
Trending
22 hours ago in Trending, World
Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane and is forecast to make landfall in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, multiple landslides and extensive infrastructure damage.
Entertainment
16 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Yeah, boyeeee’: Flavor Flav gives bobsled and skeleton a try, joins team as hype man for Olympics
At 66 years old, Flavor Flav went 67 mph. That was all it took to get him hooked on sliding. Meet the newest fan of the U.S. bobsled and skeleton program: a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, a founding member of Public Enemy, a reality show star and now, an aspiring slider.
22 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
For Demi Lovato, ‘It’s Not That Deep.’ Her new pop era, album and tour are reasons to celebrate
On her ninth studio album, Demi Lovato has had a revelation: "It's Not That Deep." It's the title of her energetic dance-pop record, and a celebration of life's joys and messiness — all of which appear across its 11 tracks.
22 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Chainsaw Man’ anime film topples Springsteen biopic and ‘Black Phone 2’ at the box office
A big-screen adaptation of the popular anime "Chainsaw Man" has beaten out a biopic about the Boss and the horror sequel "Black Phone 2" to top the North American box office.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Miguel’s ‘CAOS,’ fueled by anger and angst, is his first studio album in nearly a decade
If you wondered why Miguel didn't release a studio album for nearly a decade, his response is simple: life.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons make the case for the wild ride that is ‘Bugonia’
"Bugonia" arrives in select theaters this weekend on a wave of good buzz and reviews after premiering at the Venice Film Festival. But it's also coming into a theatrical marketplace that has been, at best, tough on art films and awards hopefuls, no matter how starry or well-reviewed.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees
Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads' David Byrne are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class, an eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, folk and rock innovators.
