World Food Program cuts aid to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza, citing lack of funding
The United Nations World Food Program said a lack of funding was forcing a sharp reduction in its aid to Gaza, leaving around 500,000 people without monthly food aid in a territory where two-thirds of the population struggles to have enough to eat. The…
Ultra-endurance athlete swims 900 miles along entire California coast | California
A 33-year-old ultra-endurance athlete completed an unprecedented swim along the entire California coast, completing the 900-mile journey in less than four months. Catherine Breed will celebrate the end of her swim at San Diego’s Coronado Beach on…
Why violent protests are spreading across Europe over the cost of living
Protesters march through central Paris amid fires, smoke, police deployments and clashes during nationwide protests against the high cost of living, October 17, 2026 in Paris, France. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Anger over the cost of living and…
In Kansas, Trump attacks Democrat Adam Hamilton, saying he’s ‘making fun of Jesus’
PARK CITY, Kan. — President Donald Trump called Democrats anti-Christian extremists, comparing them at a rally Monday night to the “jihadists” and “radicals” he blamed for the destructive protests in France and saying the…
Faith Hedgepeth case: Miguel Salguero-Olivares murder trial following death of UNC student
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — Fourteen years after UNC student Faith Hedgepeth was found murdered in her Chapel Hill apartment and five years after he was charged with the crime, Miguel Salguero-Olivares is on trial. Hedgepeth’s roommate and another…
How has the cost of living evolved in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal? | Interactive news
Student protests in France are in their second month and are turning into demonstrations across Europe. What began in September in France with student protests against overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages has morphed into broader anger over the…
The consequences of Trump’s energy measures in Russia
Exports of oil, gas and petroleum products help finance Russia’s war against Ukraine. Catch up quickly: On Friday evening, Trump lifted new sanctions on Russia and tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy that would have taken effect under the…
Supreme Court May Overturn School Policies That Limit Asian Students
WASHINGTON- The Supreme Court agreed Monday to consider banning school diversity policies that limit Asian American students to magnet programs and selective high schools. Three years ago, the court ruled that Harvard and other universities could not…
California billionaires tax falls short of majority support, poll finds
Billionaires tax plan still lacks majority support as Californians begin voting according to a new Citrin-POLITICO poll. Likely voters are essentially where they were a month ago, according to the poll, with 46% in favor of Proposition 40 and 43% against…
What Austin voters should know about Prop I
There are eight propositions on the Nov. 3 ballot that would amend Austin’s city charter. The city charter is like its constitution. It defines the structure, responsibilities and powers of local government, limiting what it can and cannot do.…