Hundreds of thousands of Syrians are estimated to have been killed since 2011, when Assad’s crackdown on protests against him spiraled into a full-scale war that drew in regional powers. Read more
Trump has said he will keep the tariffs in place until Canada clamps down on drugs and migrants crossing the border. Read more
Daylight saving time — putting the clocks forward one hour during the summer half of the year to make the most of the longer evenings — has been in place in nearly all of the United States since the 1960s, but has been a topic of debate in recent years. Read more
UnitedHealth does not have prior records for either Mangione or his mother, the spokesperson said. Read more
T-Mobile’s latest shareholder return program is in addition to the $19 billion announced in September 2023, running through Dec. 31 this year. Read more
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that Timmerman had been transferred to Jordan and was currently with State Department officials. Read more
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In a statement responding to a question on Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s recent visits to Hawaii and the U.S. territory of Guam, and whether or not China had held drills, China’s defense ministry offered neither confirmation nor denial. Read more
Pelosi, 84, is the first woman to serve as speaker of the House and had also been a longtime leader of the House Democratic Caucus. Read more
Only 29% of respondents in the six-day poll, which closed on Tuesday, agreed with a statement that “it’s a good idea for the U.S. to charge higher tariffs on imported goods even if prices increase,” while 42% disagreed. Read more
Removing the crash-disclosure provision would particularly benefit Tesla, which has reported most of the crashes – more than 1,500 – to federal safety regulators under the program. Read more
The company’s shares, which are up 51% so far this year, rose nearly 1% in extended trading. Read more
President Lai Ching-te returned Friday from a trip to the Pacific, during which he made what are officially transits in Hawaii and the U.S. territory of Guam. Read more
The FBI and DHS in a joint statement said “it appears that many of the reported sightings are actually manned aircraft, operating lawfully. There are no reported or confirmed drone sightings in any restricted air space. ” Read more
Musk is Tesla’s largest shareholder with about a 13% stake in the company. The EV maker’s shares rose to a record high of $424.9 on Wednesday, extending a rally that kicked off following the Nov. 5 election. Read more
A Labor Department report today showed U.S. producer prices rose more than forecast in November, though a moderation in service costs pointed to a continuation of the broader disinflationary trend. Read more
Kennedy, who opposed state and federal COVID-19 restrictions and was accused of spreading misinformation about the virus, has for years sown doubts over the safety and efficacy of vaccines, including asserting a debunked link between vaccines and autism. Read more
In New York, “Wanted” posters with the faces of CEOs have appeared on walls. Websites are selling Mangione merchandise, including hats with “CEO Hunter” printed across a bullseye. And some social media users have swooned over his smile and six-pack abs. Read more
Trump has previously threatened Iran, whose elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have sought to assassinate him, according to the U.S. government. Iran has denied the claim. Read more
It has now declined for three straight weeks. The rate averaged 6.95% during the same period a year ago. Read more
The pardons and clemency come over a week after the president signed an unconditional pardon for his son Hunter. Read more
The news magazine had previously bestowed the “Person of the Year” title to Trump in 2016 after his first presidential election victory. Read more
