In a year of weather extremes, four nations with more than 42% of all the world’s population – China, the U.S., India and Indonesia – do not have heads of state present.
Erica Nitschke
Columnist
Posted inBusiness
U.S. regulators investigating whether engines on 1.4 million Hondas might fail
Honda recalled about 250,000 vehicles in November of 2023 to fix the same problem.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump names former adviser Stephen Miller as deputy chief of policy
Miller was a senior adviser in Trump’s first term and has been a central figure in many of his policy decisions, particularly on immigration.
Posted inNation & World
Trump chooses New York Rep. Elise Stefanik as United Nations ambassador
Stefanik has long been one of Trump’s most loyal allies in the House and was among those discussed as a potential vice presidential choice.
Posted inBusiness
Trump has vowed to kill U.S. offshore wind projects. Will he succeed?
In campaign appearances, Trump railed against offshore wind and promised to sign an executive order to block such projects.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World
Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Trump
The plot reflects what federal officials have described as ongoing efforts by Iran to target U.S. government officials on U.S. soil.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Beyoncé leads 2025 Grammy noms, becoming most nominated artist in show’s history
If Beyoncé wins album of the year, she’ll become the first Black woman to do so in the 21st century.
Posted inNation & World, News
Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power grid
Some 50,000 people took shelter in Havana, with thousands more doing the same in regions south and just west of the capital.
Posted inElection 2024, Politics
Harris allies blaming Biden for resounding loss to Trump
The president is set to deliver a Rose Garden address at 11 a.m. Thursday about the election.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Trump’s return to White House sets stage for far-reaching immigration crackdown
An APVoteCast survey shows the president-elect’s supporters largely focused on immigration and inflation – issues the Republican has hammered throughout his campaign.