EU leaders ponder the ‘cruel paradox’ of a US ally threatening tariffs and a possible land grab

Published   Feb 03, 2025 08:06PM
"We have to do everything to avoid this totally unnecessary and stupid tariff war or trade war," Tusk told reporters in Brussels, where EU leaders were meeting for talks on boosting and improving military spending, and ramping up Europe's defense industry. ... Read more

Northwest Kansas Newspapers Sold to Mullen Newspapers

OBERLIN, Kan. (AP) — Six northwestern Kansas newspapers and a shopper have been sold to brothers from Washington and Montana, The Oberlin Herald reported.

Jesse and Lloyd Mullen of Mullen Newspapers purchased The Herald, Colby Free Pre ... Read more

Syria’s interim president lands in Saudi Arabia on first t

He met with a smiling Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom's de facto ruler, at al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh. ... Read more

Africa knew Trump’s ‘America First’ pledge meant it mi

"We had to stop everything, no warning, no time to adjust," Madhuku said. "I appreciate that Trump might have some justification in trying to account for American taxpayers' money … but it has caused disaster here." ... Read more

American bald eagles are having a moment, ecologically and culturally

Published   Feb 03, 2025 08:02PM
"They're one of the few conservation success stories of animals that almost went extinct on our continent. And so I think now it's really important to make sure people know that story and learn from it," said Maia Edwards, the science director at the American Bald Eagle Foundation in Alaska. ... Read more

Trump says Americans could feel ‘some pain’ from his new

"BUT WE WILL MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, AND IT WILL ALL BE WORTH THE PRICE THAT MUST BE PAID." ... Read more

What to stream: Amy Schumer expecting, Kevin Costner celebra

Amy Schumer leading the R-rated comedy "Kinda Pregnant" and "Yellowstone" star Kevin Costner narrating a docuseries about Yosemite National Park are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. ... Read more

At least 19 killed mostly women in a car bomb explosion in n

"There are efforts from the people of Manbij to focus on protecting some neighborhoods as well as setting up surveillance cameras in the main neighborhoods of the city," Jameel al-Sayyed, a Manbij activist and journalist said. ... Read more