10 tips from experts to help you change your relationship with money in 2025
New York (AP) — With the end of 2024 around the corner, you might be reflecting on financial goals for 2025. Whether you’re saving to …
Palestinian forces are cracking down on Palestinian militants
Palestinian National Security Forces emblem PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA Jenin Refugee Camp, West Bank (AP) — Gunfire has rung out for days from the West …
US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many
The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing as well as …
Senate approves 235th judge of Biden’s term, beating Trump’s tally
PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK Washington (AP) — President Joe Biden secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency Friday, an accomplishment that exceeds his predecessor’s …
Musk helped kill a congressional spending bill. But much of what he spread was misinformation
President-elect Donald Trump’s billionaire ally Elon Musk played a key role this week in killing a bipartisan funding proposal that would have prevented a government …
Starbucks workers strike, action could spread to other US stores
Workers at Starbucks stores began a five-day strike Friday to protest lack of progress in contract negotiations with the company. The strikes by baristas and …
Fentanyl fuels record homeless deaths in Portland, Oregon county
Portlanad, Ore. (AP) — Fentanyl fueled a record number of homeless deaths last year in Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, according to an annual …
California declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation?
California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing …
A beginner’s guide to Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its founding in 1966 and also is celebrated …
Alabama accused of slavery, involuntary servitude
Willie Clayton, left, Bruce Clements, Jake Jones, Shawn Wasden and Richard Jackson were in an Alexander City Work Center transport van while on work release …