Politics
Upstate NY trial begins for radical accused of stabbing ‘Satanic Verses’ author Salman Rushdie
The attempted murder trial of the radical who allegedly repeatedly stabbed writer Salman Rushdie at an upstate New York event two years ago is finally set to start Tuesday....
Trump and Netanyahu set for pivotal talks on Middle East agenda
When Benjamin Netanyahu meets US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, the Israeli prime minister is expected to try to turn the page on sometimes tense relations with the Biden...
Russian attacks near Ukrainian nuclear infrastructure heighten scrutiny of Kyiv’s preparedness
Moscow’s renewed attacks on Ukraine’s electricity infrastructure this winter have heightened scrutiny over the Ukrainian Energy Ministry’s failure to protect the country’s most critical energy facilities near nuclear power sites. Despite...
Dear Abby: My son beat addiction and now behaves like a pompous jerk
DEAR ABBY: I received a Facebook message from my first cousin. In it, she apologized for not communicating for the past 10 months. It ended with, “Send me your...
Knicks’ Precious Achiuwa fills in valiantly for injured OG Anunoby
No, Precious Achiuwa is not OG Anunoby. Nobody expects him to replicate what Anunoby contributes to the team. But he filled in valiantly, replacing Anunoby in the starting lineup...
Chiefs’ Harrison Butker stands by controversial commencement speech: ‘Nothing to apologize for’
NEW ORLEANS — Harrison Butker knows that you might not agree with his core beliefs, because some of his own teammates don’t. A season that will end with Butker...
Travis Kelce doesn’t sound ready to retire after Super Bowl 2025: ‘Love doing this’
NEW ORLEANS — Travis Kelce sounds like he is not planning on leaving football anytime soon. The 35-year-old Chiefs tight end had a down year for him with only...
Saquon Barkley takes playful jab at Giants’ QB situation after Jameis Winston’s free agency question
A funny interaction between Saquon Barkley and Jameis Winston at Super Bowl Opening Night led to the Giants catching a stray. Barkley was speaking to reporters from all walks...
Ayesha Curry’s Oakland shop, Sweet July, closes over safety concerns in crime-ridden Calif. city
Ayesha Curry’s boutique shop and café in Oakland, Calif. is closing “in order to prioritize the safety” of customers and workers, the business announced over the weekend. Sweet July’s...
Patrick Mahomes can close GOAT gap on Tom Brady in significant way with Super Bowl 2025 win
NEW ORLEANS — Patrick Mahomes has been chasing greatness from the moment Andy Reid tapped him on the shoulder and handed him the keys to the Chiefs kingdom, and...
