JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli protesters demanding a deal to free hostages in Gaza have attempted to shut down the country in one of the largest and fiercest protests in 22 months of war. Organizers asserted that hundreds of thousands of people took part. Frustration is growing in Israel over plans for a new military offensive…… MORE
Hurricane Erin Weakens to Category 3 as Forecasters Wait for Northward Turn
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Erin has been downgraded to a Category 3 hurricane. A tropical storm warning is in effect for the Turks and Caicos Islands as winds and heavy rains continue to lash the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, reached Category 5 before weakening.…… MORE
Shooting in a Crowded New York Club Leaves 3 Dead Despite Record Low Gun Violence
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities in New York City are investigating a shooting in a crowded club that left three people dead and nine others wounded. Law enforcement officials say a shooter or shooters opened fire with multiple weapons at Taste of the City Lounge in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Crown Heights just before 3:30…… MORE
Republicans Look to Make a U-Turn on Federal Commitment to Electric Vehicles for the Postal Service
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service is facing congressional attempts to strip billions in federal EV funding. The effort comes a year after the agency was honored for its plan to replace thousands of aging, gas-powered mail trucks with a mostly electric fleet. In June, the Senate parliamentarian in June blocked a Republican proposal…… MORE
US Seeks Shipbuilding Expertise From South Korea and Japan to Counter China
WASHINGTON (AP) — American lawmakers are using a trip to South Korea and Japan to explore how the United States can tap those allies’ shipbuilding expertise and capacity to help boost its own capabilities. The U.S. commercial shipbuilding accounted for 0.1% of global capacity in 2024, while China produced 53%, followed by South Korea and…… MORE