WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has charged a man with the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina commuter train. The charge means he could face the death penalty. Decarlos Brown Jr. has a lengthy arrest record with 14 prior criminal cases. He allegedly killed 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska last month on…… MORE
RFK Jr.’s Latest ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Report Calls for More Scrutiny of Vaccines and Autism
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is urging public health agencies to prioritize investigations of vaccine injuries, prescription drug use and autism’s causes. The call is part of a new “Make America Healthy Again” report released Tuesday. Overseen by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the report aims to end childhood diseases in the U.S.…… MORE
Court Rules Lisa Cook Can Remain a Fed Governor for Now While Fighting Trump’s Attempt to Fire Her
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal court has ruled that embattled Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook can remain in her position while she fights President Donald Trump’s efforts to fire her. The ruling, which will almost certainly be appealed, is a blow to the Trump administration’s efforts to assert more control over the traditionally independent Fed.…… MORE
Supreme Court to Quickly Consider if President Donald Trump Has Power to Impose Sweeping Tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is granting an unusually quick hearing on whether President Donald Trump has the power under federal law to impose sweeping tariffs. The justices agreed Tuesday to hear the case in November, lightning-fast by the usual standards of the nation’s highest court. The tariffs will stay in place in the…… MORE
Apple’s iphone 17 Line-up Includes a New Ultra-Thin Model and $100 Price Hike for Pro Model
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple has rolled out its next generation of iPhones that includes a new ultra-thin model and a slight price hike for one of its high-end models, while the company feels the squeeze of a global trade war. The iPhone 17 line-up includes a new slimmed-down model that will adopt the “Air”…… MORE