Trump supports higher taxes for the rich, but says GOP ‘should probably not do it’ in bill

President Donald Trump offered some mixed messaging as Republicans put the final touches on their tax proposal, saying Friday that he would support raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans to help pay for his sweeping legislative agenda while adding in the same breath his belief that Republicans “should probably not do it.” “The problem with … Read more

An earthquake of 4.1 preliminary magnitude has been reported in Tennessee

An earthquake of 4.1 preliminary magnitude has been reported in Tennessee and was felt in Atlanta, Georgia, and western North Carolina ATLANTA — An earthquake of 4.1 preliminary magnitude was reported Saturday morning in Tennessee and was felt in Atlanta, western North Carolina and elsewhere, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and local news reports. … Read more

Timberwolves investigate after fans accused of ‘racially charged comments’ toward Warriors’ Draymond Green

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced in a press release on Friday that the team has launched an investigation after some of their fans violated the NBA’s Fan Code of Conduct by allegedly making “racially charged” comments towards Warriors power forward Draymond Green during the team’s second game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night at … Read more

Ukraine and allies ready for ‘full unconditional’ 30-day ceasefire starting Monday, foreign minister says

LONDON — Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced in a post on X on Saturday that Ukraine and its allies “are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire” with Russia “for at least 30 days” beginning on Monday. “Ukraine and all allies are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire on land, air, and at sea for … Read more

Columbia suspends over 65 students following pro-Palestinian protest in library

NEW YORK — Columbia University has suspended dozens of students and barred alums and others who participated in a pro-Palestinian demonstration inside the school’s main library earlier this week, a school spokesperson said Friday. The Ivy League institution in Manhattan placed more than 65 students on interim suspension and barred 33 others, including those from … Read more

Who is Dr. Casey Means? A look at Trump’s pick for US surgeon general

Earlier this week, President Donald Trump announced he will be nominating Dr. Casey Means for U.S. surgeon general, replacing his former pick, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, after questions emerged about her credentials. Means has been prominent in the “Make America Healthy Again” movement championed by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In a … Read more

India claims Pakistan is moving troops ‘into forward areas’

LONDON — Indian officials said during a press briefing Saturday that Pakistan had attacked 26 locations across India and the Pakistani military had begun moving its troops “into forward areas.” “I have said on numerous earlier occasions, it is Pakistani actions that have constituted provocations and escalations,” Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said. “In response, … Read more

Denmark PM says ‘you cannot spy against an ally’ following reports of US spying on Greenland

Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Friday that “you cannot spy against an ally” in response to reports that the U.S. was gathering intelligence on Greenland, as U.S. President Donald Trump has continued to suggest purchasing the Arctic island. “Cooperation about defense and deterrence and security in the northern part of Europe is getting more … Read more