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Mike Johnson downplays Musk's influence and says Republicans will pass Trump's tax and budget bill
Read full article: Mike Johnson downplays Musk's influence and says Republicans will pass Trump's tax and budget billSpeaker Mike Johnson took clear sides Sunday in President Donald Trump’s breakup with mega-billionaire Elon Musk.
Turkey rallies for 2-1 win in friendly against US, which loses 3rd straight under Pochettino
Read full article: Turkey rallies for 2-1 win in friendly against US, which loses 3rd straight under PochettinoTurkey took advantage of a sloppy defense to beat the United States 2-1 in a rainy friendly, dealing the Americans their third straight loss as Arda Güler and Kerem Aktürkoğlu scored in a 2-minute, 20-second span midway through the first half.
A year from World Cup, US tries to right itself after Copa America and CONCACAF Nations League flops
Read full article: A year from World Cup, US tries to right itself after Copa America and CONCACAF Nations League flopsOne year from hosting the World Cup for the first time since 1994, the U.S. team is struggling to right itself on the field and regain the confidence of a distressed fan base.
Points of Light, founded by the Bush family, aims to double American volunteerism by 2035
Read full article: Points of Light, founded by the Bush family, aims to double American volunteerism by 2035The Bush family’s nonprofit Points of Light will lead an effort to double the number of people who volunteer with U.S. charitable organizations from 75 million annually to 150 million in 10 years.
Sergiño Dest to miss CONCACAF Gold Cup, further weakening US in last tournament before World Cup
Read full article: Sergiño Dest to miss CONCACAF Gold Cup, further weakening US in last tournament before World CupSergiño Dest has been dropped from the U.S. roster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup over fitness concerns, leaving the Americans heading to the tournament with just four players who started in the team’s final match of the 2022 World Cup.
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week rises to highest level in eight months
Read full article: The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week rises to highest level in eight monthsFilings for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to their highest level in eight months last week but remain historically low despite growing uncertainty about how tariffs could impact the broader economy.
Dollar General posts record sales as bargain stores attract more people anxious about the economy
Read full article: Dollar General posts record sales as bargain stores attract more people anxious about the economyDollar General set a quarterly sales record of $10.44 billion and it upgraded its annual profit and sales outlook as Americans tighten their budgets and spend more at dollar stores and off-price retailers amid economic uncertainty.
All international travelers should get measles vaccinations, CDC says
Read full article: All international travelers should get measles vaccinations, CDC saysU.S. health officials have changed their advice to international travelers about measles, saying Americans should be vaccinated against the disease no matter where they travel in the world.
Campbell's Co. says sales rise as more Americans cook meals at home
Read full article: Campbell's Co. says sales rise as more Americans cook meals at homeThe Campbell’s Co. said Monday it saw stronger sales of broth and condensed soup in its latest quarter as more Americans cooked their meals at home.
US inflation gauge cools with little sign of tariff impact, so far
Read full article: US inflation gauge cools with little sign of tariff impact, so farA key U.S. inflation gauge slowed last month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices, while American incomes jumped.
More Americans file for jobless aid but layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty over tariffs
Read full article: More Americans file for jobless aid but layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty over tariffsFilings for U.S. jobless aid jumped last week but American workers broadly remain secure in their jobs despite economic uncertainty over global trade.
US consumer confidence rebounds after five straight months of declines amid tariff anxiety
Read full article: US consumer confidence rebounds after five straight months of declines amid tariff anxietyAmericans’ views of the economy improved in May after five straight months of declines sent consumer confidence to the lowest level since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, largely driven by anxiety over the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
US wins 1st world hockey title since 1933 with 1-0 OT victory over Switzerland
Read full article: US wins 1st world hockey title since 1933 with 1-0 OT victory over SwitzerlandTage Thompson scored at 2:02 of overtime to the give the United States a 1-0 victory over Switzerland on Sunday for its second world hockey championship and first since 1933.
Can Pope Leo remain a U.S. citizen now that he's a foreign head of state?
Read full article: Can Pope Leo remain a U.S. citizen now that he's a foreign head of state?Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first American to lead the Catholic Church elevated him to the rare position of being a U.S. citizen who is also a foreign head of state.
At commemoration of Dayton Peace Accords, Balkan and US officials say NATO helps maintain peace
Read full article: At commemoration of Dayton Peace Accords, Balkan and US officials say NATO helps maintain peaceRepresentatives of Balkan nations and Americans of both political parties agree on NATO's value in maintaining peace around the world.
US filings for jobless aid, a proxy for layoffs, inch down modestly last week as uncertainty lingers
Read full article: US filings for jobless aid, a proxy for layoffs, inch down modestly last week as uncertainty lingersThe number of Americans filing unemployment claims last week fell slightly as businesses continue to retain employees despite growing economic uncertainty over U.S. trade policy.
Budget cuts at Trump EPA become flashpoint at a heated hearing — and, Democrats say, may kill people
Read full article: Budget cuts at Trump EPA become flashpoint at a heated hearing — and, Democrats say, may kill peopleThe head of the Environmental Protection Agency clashed angrily with Democratic senators Wednesday, accusing one of being an “aspiring fiction writer” and saying another does not “care about wasting money.
Volunteers needed Thursday to place flags on gravesites for Memorial Day at Jacksonville National Cemetery
Read full article: Volunteers needed Thursday to place flags on gravesites for Memorial Day at Jacksonville National CemeteryStaff at Jacksonville National Cemetery are asking for volunteers of all ages to come out Thursday to help with the traditional placing of U.S. flags on gravesites in recognition of Memorial Day.
US applications for jobless benefits hold firm as layoffs remain low despite tariff uncertainty
Read full article: US applications for jobless benefits hold firm as layoffs remain low despite tariff uncertaintyU.S. applications for jobless benefits held steady last week as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty over how President Donald Trump’s tariffs will impact the economy.
Judge refuses to block IRS from sharing tax data to identify and deport people illegally in U.S.
Read full article: Judge refuses to block IRS from sharing tax data to identify and deport people illegally in U.S.A federal judge is refusing to block the Internal Revenue Service from sharing immigrants’ tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the purpose of identifying and deporting people illegally in the U.S. In a win for the Trump administration, U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich denied a preliminary injunction Monday in a lawsuit filed by nonprofit groups.
Trump signs executive order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costs
Read full article: Trump signs executive order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costsPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order setting a 30-day deadline for drugmakers to electively lower the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. or face new limits down the road over what the government will pay.
More older Americans worry Social Security won't be there for them, an AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: More older Americans worry Social Security won't be there for them, an AP-NORC poll findsA poll finds that as the Social Security Administration undergoes massive changes and staffing cuts ushered in by the Trump administration, an increasing share of older Americans, particularly Democrats, aren’t confident the benefit will be available to them.
Fleet farming: How a flagship program is converting lawns to produce-producing gardens
Read full article: Fleet farming: How a flagship program is converting lawns to produce-producing gardensMore than 17 million Americans live in food deserts where it’s difficult for families to find fresh, affordable produce. But fleet farming is not only feeding families but growing resilience and hope.
Pam Bondi announces historic bust of 3 million fentanyl pills linked to Sinaloa Cartel
Read full article: Pam Bondi announces historic bust of 3 million fentanyl pills linked to Sinaloa CartelAttorney General Pam Bondi traveled to a Drug Enforcement Administration lab to meet with chemists who are tasked with identifying the ever-evolving tactics employed by cartels to manufacture drugs flowing across the southern border.
Sun, sand and scams: How to spot the red flags of fake vacation schemes
Read full article: Sun, sand and scams: How to spot the red flags of fake vacation schemesMore than a third of Americans are planning to take a vacation. As the prices of hotels and flights surge during this time, scammers are hoping to take advantage of travelers’ desperation for a cheap deal.
More Americans are using ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ loans to pay for groceries, survey finds
Read full article: More Americans are using ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ loans to pay for groceries, survey findsAs grocery prices continue to squeeze household budgets, a growing number of Americans are turning to “buy now, pay later” loans to cover the cost of food, raising fresh concerns about consumer debt and financial vulnerability, according to a new survey.
Homeownership further out of reach as rising prices, high mortgage rates widen affordability gap
Read full article: Homeownership further out of reach as rising prices, high mortgage rates widen affordability gapHomeownership is receding further out of reach for most Americans as elevated mortgage rates and rising prices stretch the limits of what buyers can afford.
Employers added a surprising 177,000 jobs as job market shows resilience. Unemployment stays at 4.2%
Read full article: Employers added a surprising 177,000 jobs as job market shows resilience. Unemployment stays at 4.2%American employers added a better-than-expected 177,000 jobs in April as the job market showed resilience in the face of President Donald Trump’s trade wars.
A dose of hope: Doctors turning to psychedelic medications to help those with mental health struggles
Read full article: A dose of hope: Doctors turning to psychedelic medications to help those with mental health strugglesMental health struggles impact more than 60 million Americans every year. Now, doctors are exploring psychedelics — powerful compounds that could transform mental health treatment by delivering rapid, life-changing results.
Harris accuses Trump of 'wholesale abandonment' of American ideals in major post-election speech
Read full article: Harris accuses Trump of 'wholesale abandonment' of American ideals in major post-election speechFormer Vice President Kamala Harris has used a high-profile speech in San Francisco to criticize President Donald Trump, accusing him of abandoning American ideals.
US consumer confidence plummets to Covid-era low as trade war stokes anxiety
Read full article: US consumer confidence plummets to Covid-era low as trade war stokes anxietyAmericans’ confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month to the lowest level since the onset of COIVD-19 as worries about the impact of tariffs take a heavy toll on consumer expectations for future growth.
Asian American veterans share emotional stories 50 years after Vietnam War
Read full article: Asian American veterans share emotional stories 50 years after Vietnam WarFive decades after the end of the U.S.-led war in Vietnam, Asian American and Pacific Islander veterans are reflecting on the life-changing ordeal that was at time made more complicated by their race.
In first 100 days, Trump struggles to make good on promises to quickly end Ukraine and Gaza wars
Read full article: In first 100 days, Trump struggles to make good on promises to quickly end Ukraine and Gaza warsAhead of his second go-around in the White House, President Donald Trump spoke with certainty about ending Russia’s war in Ukraine in the first 24 hours of his new administration and finding lasting peace in the devastating 18-month conflict in Gaza.
Market turmoil has many afraid to check retirement savings
Read full article: Market turmoil has many afraid to check retirement savingsAs President Donald Trump's trade war has injected turmoil in financial markets, many retired and near-retired Americans are anxiously looking on, worried about outliving their savings or having to put off entries on their bucket lists.
US filings for jobless benefits inch up as labor market remains strong despite fears of downturn
Read full article: US filings for jobless benefits inch up as labor market remains strong despite fears of downturnU.S. applications for jobless benefits rose modestly last week as business continue to retain workers despite fears of a possible economic downturn.
Classic encounter on ice as United States wins women's hockey worlds 4-3 in OT against Canada
Read full article: Classic encounter on ice as United States wins women's hockey worlds 4-3 in OT against CanadaTessa Janecke scored the winner as the United States prevailed in overtime against defending champion Canada 4-3 to win the women’s ice hockey world championship.
Anti-Trump protesters rally in New York, Washington and elsewhere across the country
Read full article: Anti-Trump protesters rally in New York, Washington and elsewhere across the countryProtests against President Donald Trump’s administration are once again taking place in communities across the U.S. Organizers of Saturday’s events say they’re protesting against what they view as the Republican administration’s constitutional and civil rights violations.
U.S. small manufacturers hope to benefit from tariffs, but some worry about uncertainty
Read full article: U.S. small manufacturers hope to benefit from tariffs, but some worry about uncertaintyThe Trump administration has called U.S. manufacturing an “economic and national security” priority and says tariffs will force companies to have more products made in the U.S. to avoid steep price increases on their imports, leading to “better-paying American jobs,” for people making cars, appliances and other goods.
Capital One $35 billion purchase of Discover Financial gets regulatory approvals
Read full article: Capital One $35 billion purchase of Discover Financial gets regulatory approvalsThe pending merger between Capital One and Discover Financial services received approval from several regulators Friday, bringing the $35 billion tie-up closer to completion.
US jobless benefit claims fall last week as labor market remains strong despite recession fears
Read full article: US jobless benefit claims fall last week as labor market remains strong despite recession fearsU.S. applications for jobless benefits fell again last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite fears of a tariff-induced recession.
Japan reports a $63 billion trade surplus with the US as it talks with Trump on tariffs
Read full article: Japan reports a $63 billion trade surplus with the US as it talks with Trump on tariffsJapan recorded a trade deficit for the fiscal year that just ended but racked up a $63 billion surplus with the United States.
Experts recommendations on RSV and meningitis vaccines will go to ex-prosecutor now at CDC
Read full article: Experts recommendations on RSV and meningitis vaccines will go to ex-prosecutor now at CDCA federal panel of experts on Wednesday recommended an expansion of RSV vaccinations for adults and a new combination shot as another option to protect teens against meningitis.
How war, money and the quest for discovery entwined the US government and universities
Read full article: How war, money and the quest for discovery entwined the US government and universitiesThe showdown between the Trump administration and Harvard University is spotlighting bare-knuckled politics and big dollar figures.
Potential impact of Trump's trade war on jobs and inflation sends US consumer sentiment plunging
Read full article: Potential impact of Trump's trade war on jobs and inflation sends US consumer sentiment plungingConsumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war has fueled worries about the health of the job market and inflation.
The Latest: Trump administration offers no details on mistakenly deported man after court ruling
Read full article: The Latest: Trump administration offers no details on mistakenly deported man after court rulingA federal judge lambasted a government lawyer who couldn’t explain what, if anything, President Donald Trump’s administration has done to arrange for the return of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported last month to a notorious prison in El Salvador.
Stuck in the middle: How to navigate Your sandwich era
Read full article: Stuck in the middle: How to navigate Your sandwich eraTaking care of your kids is already challenging, but when mom and dad come in the picture, welcome to your sandwich era! More than 11 million Americans are taking care of their kids and aging parents.
US jobless benefit applications rise modestly as labor market remains largely unfazed by trade war
Read full article: US jobless benefit applications rise modestly as labor market remains largely unfazed by trade warSlightly more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but the labor market remains broadly healthy despite an ongoing trade war.
Republican bill requiring proof of citizenship for voting passes US House
Read full article: Republican bill requiring proof of citizenship for voting passes US HouseVermont's Democratic secretary of state says Republican legislation passed by the U.S. House that would require proof of citizenship when registering to vote for federal elections is part of a strategy to make voting harder.
The week that Trump pushed the global economy to the brink with tariffs — and then pulled back
Read full article: The week that Trump pushed the global economy to the brink with tariffs — and then pulled backIt was one week after President Donald Trump’s big tariff announcement when he pulled back from the import taxes he'd imposed on many U.S. trading partners.
House votes to overturn Biden-era rule limiting bank overdraft fees to $5, sends to Trump to sign
Read full article: House votes to overturn Biden-era rule limiting bank overdraft fees to $5, sends to Trump to signThe House has voted to overturn a rule that would have limited bank overdraft fees to $5, following the Senate in moving to dismantle the Biden-era regulation that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau had estimated would save consumers billions of dollars.
IRS acting commissioner is resigning over deal to send immigrants' tax data to ICE, AP sources say
Read full article: IRS acting commissioner is resigning over deal to send immigrants' tax data to ICE, AP sources sayThe Internal Revenue Service’s acting commissioner is resigning over a deal to share immigrants’ tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the purpose of identifying and deporting people illegally in the U.S. Two people familiar with Melanie Krause’s decision confirmed the intended resignation to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about it.
Iran's foreign minister says he will have indirect talks with US envoy over Tehran's nuclear program
Read full article: Iran's foreign minister says he will have indirect talks with US envoy over Tehran's nuclear programIran’s foreign minister says he’ll meet with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Oman for the first negotiations under the Trump administration seeking to halt Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Stuck in the middle: How to navigate your sandwich era
Read full article: Stuck in the middle: How to navigate your sandwich eraFood, health, money, jobs, and bills, taking care of your children is already challenging, but when mom and dad come into the picture, welcome to your sandwich era! More than 11 million Americans are taking care of their children and aging parents at the same time.
Ex-member of former Gambia dictator's military unit is on trial in the US for torture
Read full article: Ex-member of former Gambia dictator's military unit is on trial in the US for tortureA lawyer for a man accused of torturing people suspected in a planned coup against Gambia’s longtime president says the defendant was a mere private in the West African country’s military who risked torture and death himself if he disobeyed superiors.
Federal grants to fight child labor worldwide are axed in DOGE cuts
Read full article: Federal grants to fight child labor worldwide are axed in DOGE cutsThe Trump administrated has canceled millions of dollars in international grants that a Department of Labor division administered to combat child labor and slave labor around the world.
Economist analyzes how tariffs could affect your wallet, impact world markets
Read full article: Economist analyzes how tariffs could affect your wallet, impact world marketsJustin Begley, an economist with Moody Analytics, joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show to discuss just how ugly things might get and the impact on world markets from the new tariffs.
Signs of a more buyer-friendly housing market emerge for the spring homebuying season
Read full article: Signs of a more buyer-friendly housing market emerge for the spring homebuying seasonThis spring homebuying season is shaping up to be more favorable for home shoppers than it’s been in recent years — as long as they can afford to buy.
Trinity Rodman scores early in her return from 8-month injury absence, and US women beat Brazil 2-0
Read full article: Trinity Rodman scores early in her return from 8-month injury absence, and US women beat Brazil 2-0Trinity Rodman scored in the fifth minute of her return from a lengthy injury absence, and the U.S. women’s national team beat Brazil 2-0 in a friendly rematch of the Paris Olympics gold-medal match.
Washington and Oregon sue over Trump elections order, saying mail voters could be disenfranchised
Read full article: Washington and Oregon sue over Trump elections order, saying mail voters could be disenfranchisedWashington and Oregon have become the latest states to ask a court to reject President Donald Trump’s efforts to overhaul elections in the U.S., a day after Democratic officials in 19 others filed a similar lawsuit.
China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs, AP source says
Read full article: China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs, AP source saysPresident Donald Trump says he is signing an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 75 days.
Faced with Trump's new tariff, French wine producers expect rough times ahead
Read full article: Faced with Trump's new tariff, French wine producers expect rough times aheadFrance’s wine producers are deeply concerned that the 20% tariff slapped by President Donald Trump will deal a severe blow to the sector that relies on the U.S. as its top market.
Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as labor market continues to show strength
Read full article: Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as labor market continues to show strengthThe number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell modestly last week, remaining within the same range of recent years.
Mass layoffs are underway at the nation's public health agencies
Read full article: Mass layoffs are underway at the nation's public health agenciesEmployees across the massive U.S. Health and Human Services Department received notices Tuesday that their jobs were being eliminated, part of a sweeping overhaul designed to vastly shrink the agencies responsible for protecting and promoting Americans’ health.
A Senate vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada tests Republican support
Read full article: A Senate vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada tests Republican supportWith President Donald Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” of tariff implementation fast approaching, Senate Democrats are putting Republican support for some of those plans to the test by forcing a vote to nullify the emergency declaration that underpins the tariffs on Canada.
Justice Department instructed to dismiss legal challenge to Georgia election law
Read full article: Justice Department instructed to dismiss legal challenge to Georgia election lawU.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has instructed the Justice Department to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a sweeping 2021 election law in Georgia.