It goes without saying that President Donald Trump is known for his unmistakable quirks — from his trademark red ties and sharp sense of humor to his distinctive cadence on words like “China” and his now-iconic dance moves. But one of Trump’s lesser-known habits is his ongoing, good-natured handshake rivalry with French President Emmanuel Macron … Read more
Monday marked a historic and emotional milestone — the long-awaited ceasefire in the Middle East after two years of devastating conflict. The truce brought an end to the fighting between Israel and Hamas, a war that claimed thousands of innocent lives — and not a few who fought under the banner of the terror organization … Read more
It started with a simple act of kindness I didn’t know about — my 10-year-old son, Eli, had been secretly sharing his lunch with a stray dog behind an old hardware store every afternoon. I thought it was just a sweet story of a boy and a lonely dog, until one day, a shiny red … Read more
I only meant to stop by the hospital for a few minutes—to pick up my late mother’s medical paperwork and leave. But as I walked past the oncology ward, I saw something that made me freeze in my tracks. A small boy, no older than eight, sat alone on the floor, clutching his backpack like … Read more
On Sunday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 495, a measure allowing a wide range of relatives to act as temporary caregivers for children if their parents are deported. The bill also prohibits daycare providers from collecting immigration information about children or their parents, and allows parents to designate a temporary legal guardian through … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — After calling for President Trump to send the National Guard into San Francisco earlier this week, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff seems to now be taking a softer approach. It all comes as the tech billionaire’s highly anticipated Dreamforce convention is set to kick off in the city on Tuesday. In a … Read more
Sure! Here’s a rephrased version that keeps the meaning intact but changes the wording a bit: The cease-fire in Gaza has taken effect, and hostages and prisoners have been exchanged. Yet, after two years of devastating conflict, a deep sense of gloom remains. On Monday, Palestinians in Gaza expressed relief that Israel had ended its … Read more
On October 12, former President Donald Trump repeated false claims about the deadly January 6 attack, suggesting in a social media post that President Joe Biden placed FBI agents within the crowd. The January 6, 2021 insurrection, when a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block the peaceful transfer of power … Read more
Taylor Swift is thanking fans for “the lovely bouquet” after breaking another record. This time with “The Life of a Showgirl.” The album is officially her 15th time snagging a No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart, Billboard reported on Monday, Oct. 13. Swift’s latest album, which was released Oct. 3, debuted with … Read more
Sure! Here’s the revised text with the “USA TODAY” mentions removed: WASHINGTON – Families and educators across the country were plunged into a state of uncertainty over the weekend after the federal Education Department laid off practically every staffer in the government’s special education division. Nearly the entire Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, … Read more