ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine, both Republicans, secured victories in Florida’s special congressional elections on Tuesday. Their campaigns were boosted by endorsements from President Donald Trump, allowing them to maintain Republican control in these reliably conservative districts. Patronis, currently the state’s chief financial officer, successfully defended his position against Democrat Gay […]
` tags. “ A prominent travel forecasting firm announced Tuesday that international tourism to the United States is projected to decline more sharply than previously anticipated due to disapproval of the Trump Administration’s tariffs and statements. Tourism Economics now projects a 9.4% decrease in international arrivals to the U.S. This is nearly double their prior […]
This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up to get stories like this sent to your inbox. That’s how it’s done. Senator Cory Booker, a New Jersey Democrat who has long advocated for his party to stand and fight, delivered a historic speech on the Senate floor, speaking for over […]
` tags. March 31 will be remembered as a significant day for Marine Le Pen, and a positive one for French democracy. On Monday, a French court ruled that Le Pen, along with over 20 officials from the far-right National Rally (RN) party, were guilty in a widespread embezzlement scheme. Prosecutors alleged that they had […]
Although dementia is a growing global issue, advancements in combating the disease offer hope. Despite projections estimating over 6 million Americans living with dementia, with numbers expected to double in 25 years, recent research suggests a need to reassess these predictions. Research from Duke University offers a revised outlook on dementia’s future, marking a shift […]
A recent effort by conservative politicians to target Planned Parenthood could potentially deprive the organization of the ability to provide healthcare to low-income Americans. The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on April 2 regarding South Carolina’s attempt to block Medicaid funding for healthcare services provided by Planned Parenthood. The case, , arose […]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) initiated layoffs on Tuesday, potentially affecting up to 10,000 employees. These actions follow a recent move to curtail collective bargaining rights for workers at HHS and other government entities. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a prominent health and medical research agency, experienced layoffs coinciding with […]
WASHINGTON — A recent poll indicates that while most Americans disapprove of Donald Trump’s approach to , his public image isn’t as negatively impacted as President ‘s was. This is attributed to Trump’s strong support within his base on this issue. According to the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey of U.S. adults, approximately […]
` tags. “`xml In November of 2024, I attended a performance by a jazz pianist at the Village Vanguard in New York City. This forward-thinking artist from the hip-hop generation, playing the music of a notable figure, created an enchanting performance. He incorporated fragments of various elements, reinterpreting songs by the jazz icon Ellington into […]
The 25th anniversary of the dotcom bust this March offers both a warning and inspiration as we navigate the current AI boom. AI, similar to the internet in the 1990s, is seen as revolutionary, with significant investment and high valuations fueling excitement and speculation. However, history suggests that AI may take longer to reach its […]
TAIPEI, Taiwan — On Tuesday, the Chinese military declared the commencement of extensive drills in the sea and airspace surrounding Taiwan. These exercises involve a carrier battle group and serve as a renewed warning to the self-governed island against pursuing official independence. According to Shi Yi, a spokesperson for the People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theater […]
JERUSALEM — Officials report that a 17-year-old from the West Bank, held in an Israeli prison for half a year without charges, died after collapsing under circumstances that remain unclear. This marks the first instance of a Palestinian teenager dying in Israeli detention. According to his family, Walid Ahmad was a healthy high school student […]
Hooters, the American restaurant chain famous for its chicken wings and waitresses known as “Hooters Girls” in revealing outfits, has declared bankruptcy. HOA Restaurant Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday in the North Texas Bankruptcy Court located in Dallas. The company’s mounting debt led to its financial difficulties. However, it intends to […]
In the past month, President Donald Trump has taken aim at several prominent law firms through executive orders and investigations into their HR practices. Some critics have been quick to blame the targeted firms for yielding to the President’s demands, but the focus should be on Trump himself, the instigator of these retaliatory actions. Three […]
With the recent approval of two for Alzheimer’s disease, hope is growing for those at risk. However, diagnostic tests still need improvement. Earlier diagnosis would allow individuals to benefit from the drugs sooner, when they are most effective. Current detection methods are challenging. Brain scans like PET scans can detect amyloid plaques, protein clumps indicative […]
Rex Heuermann, an architect accused of murdering several women near Gilgo Beach on Long Island, is awaiting trial, and a new documentary about the case is set to premiere on Netflix on March 31. The three-part series, Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer, directed by Liz Garbus, includes interviews with friends and family of […]
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistan intends to deport 3 million Afghan nationals this year, following the expiration of a deadline for voluntary departure from Islamabad and surrounding areas on Monday. This marks the continuation of a campaign initiated in October 2023 targeting the expulsion of foreigners residing illegally in Pakistan, predominantly Afghans. The initiative has faced […]
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran has responded to a letter from , addressed to its supreme leader, aiming to initiate discussions about Tehran’s rapidly developing nuclear program, declining the option of direct negotiations. Tehran’s decision leaves open the chance for indirect discussions with Washington. However, these discussions have been stalled since Trump unilaterally withdrew […]
PARIS — Marine Le Pen, the prominent figure of the French far-right, was found guilty of embezzlement by a French court on Monday. The court has not yet announced her sentence or how it might affect her political future. Le Pen, who was present in the Paris courtroom, displayed no immediate reaction as the verdict […]
After much fan speculation, Episode 7 of confirms that Valentin, along with his Russian associates Aleksei and Vlad, were the perpetrators of the hotel robbery. Earlier episodes hinted at this: In Episode 2, Valentin’s suspicious parking of his motorcycle near the security barrier, while distracting , coincided with the robbers’ van entering the property. This […]