By JOSEPH KRAUSS, Associated Press Israel is bombing targets across many parts of Lebanon, striking senior militants in Beirut and apparently hiding bombs in pagers and walkie-talkies. Hezbollah is firing rockets and drones deep into northern Israel, setting buildings and … Continued
More states are considering legislation to make the largest fossil fuel companies pay for the impacts of climate change, and activists hope a national effort will pressure Gov. Hochul to sign New York’s own superfund bill, which passed both houses … Continued
David Lightman | (TNS) McClatchy Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — Donald Trump and Kamala Harris agree on this much: Groceries cost too much. But despite promises from each presidential candidate that they’ll take bold steps to stop the price madness, experts … Continued
By PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press The co-founder of the company that owned the experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic told a Coast Guard panel Monday that he hoped that the silver lining of the … Continued
By HILLEL ITALIE NEW YORK (AP) — Two reports released Monday provide a mixed but compelling outlook on the wave of book removals and challenges as the annual Banned Books Week begins for schools, stores and libraries nationwide. The American … Continued
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Violent crime in the U.S. dropped in 2023, according to FBI statistics that show a continued trend downward after a coronavirus pandemic-era crime spike. Overall violent crime declined an estimated 3% … Continued