DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian witnesses and hospitals say Israeli forces and drones have opened fire toward hundreds of people waiting for aid in southern and central Gaza, killing at least 44 people. Gaza’s health authorities said Tuesday the number of Palestinians killed in the war has risen above 56,000. They say the…… MORE
Zohran Mamdani Leads NYC’s Democratic Mayoral Primary As Cuomo Concedes
NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani has built a significant lead against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the rest of the candidates in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary. Cuomo conceded the contest on Tuesday less than two hours after the polls closed. The the race’s ultimate outcome will be decided by a ranked choice…… MORE
NATO Chief Praises Trump For Making Europe ‘Pay In A BIG Way’ On Defense Ahead Of Summit
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is praising U.S. President Donald Trump for making Europe “pay in a BIG way” on defense. Trump shared Rutte’s message as leaders in the security alliance gathered Tuesday in the Netherlands for a two-day summit. The allies are expected to endorse a goal of spending 5%…… MORE
Powell Says Fed Rate Cut Is On Hold Even As Trump Demands Cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will continue to wait and see how the economy evolves before deciding whether to reduce its key interest rate, Chair Jerome Powell says, a stance directly at odds with President Donald Trump’s calls for immediate cuts. Powell said Tuesday that the economy is in a good position and that…… MORE
Musk’s ‘Robotaxis’ Draw Regulatory Scrutiny After Video Shows One Driving In An Opposing Lane
Federal traffic safety regulators are looking into suspected problems with Elon Musk’s test run of self-driving “robotaxis” in Texas after videos on social media show a few of them braking suddenly or going straight through an intersection from a turning lane and driving down the wrong side of the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety…… MORE