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Airlines scramble after Trump’s tariffs force Cuba into fuel crisis

Cuba is running out of jet fuel as President Trump wields tariff threats to pressure other nations into cutting off the communist island's energy supplies.

February 9, 2026

How AI-powered apps help European shoppers boycott American products

Danish apps designed to help consumers identify and boycott American products experienced a dramatic surge in downloads following tensions over President Trump's expressed interest in acquiring Greenland.

February 9, 2026

Trump administration settles lawsuit blocking Biden migrant parole programs for 15 years

The Trump administration has reached a legal settlement with Florida that ends one of President Biden's mass migrant parole programs and could prevent future administrations from reviving similar policies for the next 15 years.

February 8, 2026

3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold dies at 47 after cancer battle

Brad Arnold, the founding member and lead singer of the rock band 3 Doors Down, died Saturday following a monthslong battle with kidney cancer. He was 47.

February 7, 2026

DOJ limits congressional review of Epstein records to publicly released files

Lawmakers set to review unredacted Jeffrey Epstein records at the Justice Department beginning Monday will be allowed to examine only documents that have already been released to the public, not the full universe of Epstein-related materials the department has identified, according to Justice Department correspondence and congressional aides.

February 7, 2026

Minnesota immigration operation generates over 700 legal challenges, strains federal courts

The 700-plus habeas corpus petitions mentioned in Friday's 5th Circuit detention ruling represent only a portion of the legal challenges stemming from Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, where federal courts are dealing with an unprecedented volume of immigration detention cases.

February 7, 2026

Poisoning cases surge as more Death Cap mushrooms grow in California after rainy winter season

At least three people have died and three others required liver transplants in California after eating Death Cap mushrooms, prompting health officials to warn against foraging as cases surge to three dozen since November -- far exceeding the typical five annual poisonings.

February 7, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: What’s happening this weekend and how to watch

The Olympic Winter Games are officially here, and Milano Cortina's opening weekend delivers instant drama: spectacular ceremony, early mountain medals, and marquee names hitting the ice and snow across northern Italy.

February 6, 2026

High levels of disease-causing bacteria found in Potomac River after major sewage spill

University of Maryland researchers have detected extremely high levels of disease-causing bacteria in the Potomac River following a massive sewage spill last month, raising what scientists describe as urgent public health concerns about risks from the nation's aging infrastructure.

February 6, 2026

For seniors seeking health boost, high-intensity workouts may ‘HIIT’ the spot

High-intensity interval training appears more effective at preserving lean muscle mass while reducing body fat in older adults compared to moderate-intensity exercise, according to new research.

February 6, 2026

More than 4,500 criminal migrants freed in California since Trump inauguration

California has released more than 4,500 migrants with criminal records back into communities since President Trump took office, ignoring federal requests to turn them over for deportation, the Department of Homeland Security said Friday.

February 6, 2026

5 questions about Virginia’s tax debate

Democratic lawmakers in Virginia have introduced bills to raise taxes on millionaires (creating new brackets with rates up to 10% for those earning over $1 million), impose a 3.8% tax on investment income, add an 11% excise tax on firearms and ammunition manufacturers and expand sales taxes to services like gym memberships, nail care, tattoos, dog grooming, dry cleaning and landscaping.

February 6, 2026

Tim Scott’s rare Trump rebuke over Obama ape video exposes GOP loyalty limits

Sen. Tim Scott faced a difficult decision Friday: condemn the president he enthusiastically endorsed, or stay silent on a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.

February 6, 2026

Bitcoin’s $38,000 warning: What Wall Street’s dire prediction would mean for crypto

Bitcoin's drop below $70,000 this week has unsettled investors, and at least one Wall Street firm believes the downturn could deepen.

February 6, 2026

Sonny Jurgensen, the golden arm of Washington football, dies at 91

Christian Adolph "Sonny" Jurgensen III, one of the greatest pure passers in NFL history and a beloved figure in Washington for more than five decades, died Friday at age 91, according to his family.

February 6, 2026

What to know about TrumpRx: The White House’s new prescription drug platform

President Trump on Thursday unveiled TrumpRx.gov, a government-backed website aimed at offering Americans discounted prices on prescription medications.

February 6, 2026

New brain implant can shine light, record signals and deliver drugs all at once

An international team of researchers has built a brain implant thinner than a sewing needle that can deliver light, record electrical activity and inject medication into different layers of the brain, all through a single device.

February 5, 2026

Harris’ ‘Kamala HQ’ relaunch fuels 2028 speculation

Former Vice President Kamala Harris relaunched her social media platform Thursday, transforming her 2024 campaign's "Kamala HQ" into "Headquarters," a digital organizing hub aimed at mobilizing younger voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

February 5, 2026

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher death risk in cancer survivors, study finds

Cancer survivors who eat the most ultra-processed foods have 48% higher death risk and 57% higher cancer death risk, 15-year Italian study finds.

February 5, 2026

Baltimore health officials under fire for ‘White caucus’ meetings funded by taxpayers

The Justice Department opened an investigation into Baltimore City Health Department for allegedly segregating employees into racial groups during taxpayer-funded equity training.

February 5, 2026