Outrage after Meta suspends No Kings Instagram account during protests | 2026 US midterm elections
Coalition leaders behind the nationwide pro-democracy protests that have drawn millions of Americans to the streets in recent years were left frustrated when their Instagram account was temporarily shut down during their latest demonstration Saturday.…
US threatens Europe over Starlink restrictions
Stay informed with free updates Simply register at European business regulations myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox. European companies risk “devastating” retaliation from Washington if Brussels continues with plans to restrict…
Everyone except the top 1% is paying more because of Trump’s policies: report
Updated October 18, 2026, 12:54 p.m. ET The Trump administration’s economic policies have raised taxes and costs for all but the richest 1 percent of Americans, according to a new analysis from an economic think tank. A typical U.S. consumer, with…
Ukraine and the United States are at odds over Starshield. Here’s what you need to know: NPR
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a press conference during the EU summit in Brussels, Friday October 16, 2026. Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP hide caption toggle caption I Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky…
Trump aides defend Russia diesel deal amid Republican backlash
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 bipartisan Graham Act he signed last month. It came just days after the administration lifted…
Tejano Democrats star sings to rock South Texas
EDINBURG, Texas — A man walks into a packed arena filled with fervent fans. Nostalgic music blares from the speakers as the show’s audience sways and sings along. Fiery red campaign hats litter the heads of worshipers crowded together to see the…
Man killed in downtown Lawrence shooting, police say – The Lawrence Times
Share this post or save it for later Post updated at 12:37 p.m. Sunday October 18: A man was shot and killed early Sunday in the 700 block of New Hampshire Street in downtown Lawrence, according to police. Officers were dispatched to the parking lot on…
‘DWTS’ Val Chmerkovskiy Speaks Out on Suspension as Jenna Dewan’s New Partner Revealed
What you need to know Valentin Chmerkovskiy was suspended from Dancing With the Stars for a week after posting an inappropriate message on social media referencing the Will Smith Oscars incident while defending his wife, Jenna Johnson, following…
Treasury secretary refuses to say whether U.S. considers Ukraine an ally
Amid escalating tensions between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday dodged three times when asked whether Ukraine was an ally of the United States. “We provide three…
Trump’s ‘border czar’ says Ilhan Omar could ‘of course’ be denaturalized and deported | Trump administration
Tom Homan, Donald Trump’s “border czar,” said the Republican presidential administration could “of course” strip Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of her citizenship and deport her. Homan’s comments during a Saturday…