Why are US flags being flown at half-staff on Inauguration Day?
President-elect Donald Trump has expressed frustration that flags will be flying at half-staff when he takes office later this month. It’s an action put in …
The California wildfires leave deeper inequality in their wake
Palisades Fire PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA Altadena, Calif. (AP) — The sight of celebrity mansions and movie landmarks reduced to ashes can make it seem …
Fed will cut rates more slowly in 2025. What this means for mortgages, debt
STOCK PHOTO NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s third interest rate cut of the year will likely have consequences for debt, savings, auto loans, …
Ohio state Sen. Ben Espy, 81, ‘remarkable leader, advocate’
BEN ESPY: Remembered for breaking barriers. "He was the community’s person," his daughter said. "We’re hearing countless stories of people whose lives were changed because …
BOHICA: What to expect when expecting a new president
Well, here we are: After a long presidential campaign full of warnings from each "major" party campaign about the horrible things the other "major" party’s …
US Secretary says Sudanese rebel force has committed genocide
Secretary of State Antony Blinken PHOTO COURTESY OF USEMBASSY.GOV Washington (AP) — The Biden administration said Tuesday that a Sudanese paramilitary group and its proxies …
Here’s what you need to know about credit card defaults
STOCK PHOTO New York (AP) — Credit card defaults are on the rise for Americans, reaching the highest level in 14 years. U.S. credit card …
Some US lawmakers want more Christianity in the classroom. Trump could embolden their plans
Washington (AP) — Conservative lawmakers across the U.S. are pushing to introduce more Christianity to public school classrooms, testing the separation of church and state …
Our country ‘ignored Africa,’ Jimmy Carter said. He didn’t
Jimmy Carter PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA Nairobi, Kenya (AP) — Jimmy Carter was the first U.S. president to make a state visit to sub-Saharan Africa. …
FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn’t work
Washington (AP) — Changes are coming to the cold and cough aisle of your local pharmacy: U.S. officials are moving to phase out the leading …