Hegseth dreams of a NATO 3.0. Here’s what that might look like

Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth ordered a 6-month review of U.S. forces in Europe, slamming allies over Iran and demanding an independent “NATO 3.0.”

Why the US just signed a nuclear deal with the Dominican Republic

Final Iran peace talks start Friday, but critics question concessions in new deal

Trump, Iran sign peace deal early; Arthur raises flood threat along Gulf Coast

Supreme Court narrows drug-and-gun law that almost sent Hunter Biden to prison

The court narrowed the statute under which Hunter Biden was prosecuted, which banned everyone who uses illegal drugs from owning or possessing a gun.

Ukraine hits Moscow refinery, warns Russia: ‘Moscow will burn’

The novel legal strategy that Taylor Swift, Matthew McConaughey are using to fight AI

Luigi Mangione to mount psychiatric defense at state murder trial

Markets bounce back despite Fed’s signals on possible rate hikes

The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged, but policymakers delivered a clear warning: Rate hikes are back on the table.  The markets got the message.   After Wednesday’s Fed announcement and a press conference by the new chair, Kevin Warsh, markets experienced a sell-off. Stocks fell in the afternoon, while Treasury yields rose. The…

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but officials signal possible rate hike in 2026

Could Social Security’s retirement age go up? Senators demand answers

Who protects your wallet when a federal watchdog steps back? 

Obama’s $850M center is finally opening. One name isn’t on the guest list

The Obama Presidential Center opens Thursday on Chicago’s South Side, giving former President Barack Obama a permanent institution.

Mississippi volunteers for Vance’s fraud task force in face of SNAP penalties

Native nation says border wall disturbs sacred sites. A court will decide what happens next

Missouri targets baby monitor company over China ties

Clashes continue as Newark seeks to inspect ICE detention center

Newark says it may expand its lawsuit against Delaney Hall’s operators if city officials are denied access to inspect an immigration detention center.

Clashes erupt, curfew imposed at NJ ICE detention center, governor says ‘We’re making progress’

Delaney Hall ICE protests escalate amid New Jersey public safety concerns

Most seeking green card now need to apply at consulate outside US

How much tech do schools need? Parents seek new limits

After decades of pushing to bring technology into schools, parents are now leading the charge to take tech out again. Student learning outcomes have shifted, and not in a positive way.

Homeschoolers call a truancy bill in Rhode Island a public school power grab

America’s shrinking birth rate is becoming higher education’s problem

Los Angeles teachers reach deal for a raise but could still strike

Illinois balances budget with new $200 million social media tax that tracks in-state users

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a first-in-the-nation statewide tax levy against social media platforms. Its impact stretches beyond Meta and TikTok.

Robin Hood’s tree is the latest iconic site to fall victim to tourists

Knicks celebrate championship with NY parade and a visit to the White House

Arthur weakens but still threatens flooding from Louisiana to Alabama

Study says newborn girls are less likely to get vitamin K shots. Why is that?

A new study suggests that newborn girls are less likely to get vitamin K injections at a time when more parents are opting out of it.

Woman exposed to hantavirus wants to go home. RFK Jr. ordered her quarantined against her will

Influencers say peptides are miracle drugs that keep you young, fit and healthy. But are they safe?

FDA issues emergency approval for drug to treat screwworms in pets

All eyes on the Strait of Hormuz after Iran and US agree to 60-day ceasefire

With the possibility of peace at hand, oil prices fell to their lowest point since the war with Iran ramped up at the start of March.

White House buys out more offshore wind leases, bringing total cost to $2.5 billion

Federal data center rules expire in September and the US has no alternative

The Iran war is complicating the global scramble for gas power turbines

Peter Thiel’s ‘Dialog’ network was super-secret. A data leak changed that

A data leak has exposed private data on billionaire Peter Thiel’s “Dialog,” an invitation-only network of high-profile figures.

Meta tests smart glasses with defense contractor’s facial recognition software

How a facial recognition match led to a Florida man’s wrongful arrest

Apple says Siri is getting smarter. It needs to convince investors, too

A flesh-eating maggot is spreading. The beef industry is watching closely

A flesh-eating screwworm has now reached New Mexico, raising concerns about cattle losses and higher beef prices if the outbreak expands.

Memorial Day cookouts can dish out food poisoning, and it’s no picnic

Is nothing sacred? Rising beef prices end a beloved Texas tradition

The hidden cost of dwindling agricultural research

Why some say the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger creates a monopoly

Would a merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. form a monopoly — and who would win?

Comedian’s alleged ‘fishy’ $25k job offer illuminates sponsored information industry

‘This is CNN’ could take on a new meaning after Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

Why newsrooms are banning journalists from betting in prediction markets