Tag: politics

Crowds in Mayotte vent frustration with cyclone response as Macron tours devastation

MIRERENI, Mayotte -- Crowds in Mayotte vented their frustration at French President Emmanuel Macron, with some booing, as he toured destruction wrought by...

Government funding difficulties create gloom for federal workers before Christmas

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Johnny Zuagar says he’s tried to hide his worries about a potential government shutdown from his three boys as he...

More student loans canceled in Biden's final round of forgiveness before leaving office

WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers through an existing program known as Public Service Loan...

EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs

BRUSSELS -- European Union leaders insisted on Thursday that no decisions can be taken about the future of war-ravaged Ukraine without its consent...

76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B downtown stadium and leave South Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers won city council approval on Thursday for a $1.3 billion downtown arena despite vocal opposition from nearby Chinatown...

Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal

In the first major flex of his influence since Donald Trump was elected, Elon Musk brought to a sudden halt a bipartisan budget...