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LONDON — American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, was released on Monday after successful negotiations between the U.S. and the terrorist organization. The handover is not yet complete. Alexander is on his way with Red Cross officials to Israel Defense Forces members in Gaza, … Read more
ATLANTA — Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King on Monday became the second major Republican to enter the 2026 race to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen Jon Ossoff, saying “President Trump needs reinforcements and Georgia needs a new senator.” King jumped in after U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Friday that she would not seek the Republican … Read more
U.S. stocks soared at the open of trading on Monday, just hours after the U.S. and China announced an agreement to slash tariffs for 90 days as the world’s two largest economies negotiate a wider trade deal. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1,005 points, or 2.4%, while the S&P 500 jumped 2.7%. The tech-heavy … Read more
Clemson’s president, Jim Clements, got the hug of a lifetime from his daughter, Grace, while presenting her with her degree. Source link
ABC News’ Will Reeve shares what is at stake as the Eastern Conference semifinal series continues in Madison Square Garden on Monday night. Source link
Dow futures climbed on Monday as the Trump administration and China jointly announced a pause in reciprocal tariffs for 90 days. Dow futures traded about up about 2.2% ahead of Wall Street’s open on Monday. S&P futures climbed about 2.9% and NASDAQ futures were up about 3.8%. Trader Thomas McCauley works on the floor of … Read more
When President Donald Trump arrives in the Persian Gulf Tuesday for his first overseas visit since regaining the White House, he’ll touch down in a region that’s rich in opportunity. On the diplomatic front, he’s expected to focus on trade agreements and economic ties. But for Trump and his family, there are also opportunities in … Read more
ANKARA, Turkey — A Kurdish militant group announced a historic decision Monday to disband and disarm as part of a new peace initiative with Turkey, after four decades of armed conflict. The decision by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, was announced by the Firat News Agency, a media outlet close to the group. It … Read more
The U.S. and China issued a joint statement on Monday announcing an agreement to cut reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, with both sides “recognizing the importance of a sustainable, long-term, and mutually beneficial economic and trade relationship.” The Monday announcement followed two days of talks in Geneva, Switzerland, that both sides described as successful. In … Read more
WASHINGTON — House Republicans unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s “ big, beautiful bill ” late Sunday, at least $880 billion in cuts largely to Medicaid to help cover the cost of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks. Tallying hundreds of pages, the legislation is touching off the biggest political fight over health care … Read more
