By CHRIS MEGERIAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk is criticizing the centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda, a significant fracture in a partnership that was forged during last year’s campaign and was poised to reshape American politics and the federal government. The billionaire entrepreneur, who supported Trump’s candidacy with at least $250 […]
What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it?
NEW YORK (AP) — Twice a year, New Yorkers and visitors are treated to a phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers. The event is a favorite of photographers and often brings people out onto sidewalks on […]
Trump Media says investors will fund a company ‘bitcoin reserve’ through share purchases
Associated Press President Donald Trump’s media company said Tuesday that institutional investors will buy $2.5 billion in the company’s stock with the proceeds going to build up a bitcoin reserve. About 50 institutional investors will put up $1.5 billion in the private placement for common shares in the company and another $1 billion for convertible […]
The Supreme Court rejects a plea to block a copper mine on land in Arizona that’s sacred to Apaches
By MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from Apaches who are fighting to halt a massive copper mining project on federal land in Arizona that they hold sacred. The justices left in place lower court decisions allowing the transfer of the Tonto National Forest land, known […]
Today in History: May 27, the Golden Gate Bridge opens
Today is Tuesday, May 27, the 147th day of 2025. There are 218 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 27, 1937, the newly completed Golden Gate Bridge connecting San Francisco and Marin County, California, was opened to pedestrian traffic (vehicles began crossing the next day). Also on this date: In 1896, […]
President Donald Trump hints at an announcement in the ‘next two days’ on Iran nuclear talks
By SEUNG MIN KIM, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday indicated there was progress with Iran on its nuclear program and hinted that an announcement could come in the “next two days.” He was notably more upbeat than the Omani mediator of the talks between the United States and Iran, who […]
Today in History: May 24, Brooklyn Bridge opens to traffic
Today is Saturday, May 24, the 144th day of 2025. There are 221 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 24,1883, New York’s Brooklyn Bridge, at the time the world’s longest suspension bridge, opened to traffic. Also on this date: In 1844, Samuel F.B. Morse transmitted the message “What hath God wrought” […]
Suspect in shooting of Israeli Embassy staffers railed against Gaza war in online posts
By MICHAEL BIESECKER and JIM MUSTIAN WASHINGTON (AP) — In the years before he was accused of killing two Israeli Embassy employees, the suspect in the fatal shootings was an active participant in Chicago’s left-wing protest scene, speaking out against police violence and a proposed Amazon headquarters. Then the war in Gaza ignited his fury […]
A Paris court will deliver the verdict in Kim Kardashian jewelry heist trial
By THOMAS ADAMSON, Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The robbery was over in minutes, the fallout long: Nearly a decade after robbers stormed Kim Kardashian’s luxury residence and tied her up at gunpoint, a Paris court will decide the verdict Friday in one of the most audacious celebrity heists in modern French history. Nine men […]
Today in History: May 23, outlaws Bonnie and Clyde killed in police ambush
Today is Friday, May 23, the 143rd day of 2025. There are 222 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 23, 1934, bank robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were shot to death during a police ambush in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. Also on this date: In 1915, Italy declared war on Austria-Hungary, […]