Republican House leaders accused progressive groups behind the “No Kings” protests of hating America and pressed Democrats for keeping the government shut to appease them. Steve Scalise called the events a “Hate America” rally, while Tom Emmer likened organizers to a “terrorist wing.” Speaker Mike Johnson said Democrats fear an...
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was ruled out Friday, missing a second straight game with a hamstring injury. Baltimore is 4-11 without him since he became the starter. Offseason signee Cooper Rush will make his second start. With an off week next week, Jackson could return in Week 8 against the...
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1, alongside export controls on “critical software.” The announcement came after China introduced licensing requirements for rare earth–linked exports, and as Trump threatened to cancel a meeting with Xi Jinping at the APEC...
Amid a federal shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned air traffic controllers who call in sick while unpaid could be fired, saying the small share skipping shifts is causing outsized flight delays. He told Fox Business more than 90% are reporting to work, yet no-shows account for over half of...
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 79, a sweeping law to boost housing density near transit, after months of debate. Taking effect July 1, 2026, it overrides local zoning to allow up to nine stories at subway stops and five to eight near light rail and bus lanes, with deferrals and...
Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) has surged in brightness ahead of perihelion, raising hopes it may be visible to the naked eye by mid to late October. Observers report it has climbed from magnitude +21.5 in January to about +5.7, though glare from the waning gibbous moon could hinder views in...
Amazon Echo Show owners say ads are increasingly crowding their smart displays’ home screens, with some considering ditching or returning devices. Reports on Reddit and from The Verge describe promotional cards — including full-screen pushes for the subscription Alexa+ service, still in Early Access — appearing even over personal photo...
Federal authorities charged 69-year-old George Russell Isbell Jr. of San Diego with mailing a violent threat to conservative influencer Benny Johnson, who appeared beside Attorney General Pam Bondi as the charges were announced. The letter called Johnson a “prostrating Trump boot licker,” wished for his death and harm, and referenced...
As the U.S. government shutdown hit day ten Friday, an uptick in sick calls among essential aviation staff deepened staffing strains just as 52,000 flights are slated for the Columbus Day weekend. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave called the national picture "a little messy," with sporadic delays and cancellations....
MIT President Sally Kornbluth told the White House she "cannot support" a proposed compact that would grant favorable access to federal funding if MIT and eight peers adopt President Donald Trump's political agenda. She warned it would curb free speech, undermine university independence, and depart from merit-based research funding, though...
