US slaps new sanctions on Cuban companies key to island’s crumbling economy
The U.S. sanctioned five Cuban entities tied to GAESA, a move expected to deter foreign investors and worsen the nation’s severe economic crisis.
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Police search for suspects in Ohio shooting that wounded 12 people near a street festival
Toledo’s police chief said it appeared that at least two people fired weapons.
Lawsuit claims US civil rights agency has halted all federal-sector class complaints
The women, correctional officers at a Louisiana federal prison, have a pending complaint against the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
After long waits at the Social Security Administration, its chief says things are getting better
After complaints about staffing cuts and long waits at the Social Security Administration, its commissioner says things are getting better.
New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA’s ticket practices as World Cup prices soar
Some seats for the July 19 final are going for nearly $33,000.
To air or not to air? Nation’s TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech
TV networks and news operations spent the hours leading up to President Donald Trump’s address Thursday night debating how to cover it.
Pediatrics group issues new guidance on recess for the first time in 13 years
The American Academy of Pediatrics said recess is crucial for good health and grades and should be part of the school day for all students.
The Trump administration expands its use of AI in the hunt for healthcare fraud
The new initiative will use AI to analyze audits from HHS-funded programs, including state Medicaid programs and federal grantees.
Judge throws out author Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against Melania Trump
Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil in federal court in Manhattan chided both sides for “inappropriate level of tactical gamesmanship” and said she “will not be conscripted to oversee an abusively presented spat.”
Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon’s legal dispute with AI company Anthropic
A panel of appellate judges appears to be divided over a legal dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic. The AI technology company claims Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unlawfully and falsely branded it as a national security risk.