NORWICH, Conn. (AP) — The U.S. State Department has ordered some public libraries across the country to stop processing passport applications, disrupting a longstanding service that librarians say their communities have come to rely on and that has run smoothly for years. The agency, which regulates U.S. passports, began issuing cease-and-desist orders to nonprofit libraries … Read more
As Valentine’s Day approaches at Stanford, some students may be preparing for their first dates — not with people they met on Tinder or Hinge, but with matches from a service called Date Drop, created by Stanford graduate student Henry Weng. Date Drop matches students with potential dates once a week based on their answers … Read more
Claim: Construction on US President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom has been halted by a federal judge in mid-February 2026. Rating: Rating: False Context: As of this writing, a federal judge has yet to rule on the legal status of the construction project. In a social media post, Trump said the project is moving “ahead … Read more
Grant Cardone doesn’t trade paper for paper—and if you handed him $50,000, he says he wouldn’t need to spend it. In a recent appearance on “VladTV,” the real estate entrepreneur and business coach was asked what he would do if that was all the money he had left in the world. The host, Vlad, broke … Read more
U.S. stock futures wobbled on Friday after a broad market sell-off as Wall Street digested a cooler-than-expected inflation reading to steer the interest rate path. S&P 500 (ES=F) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) futures were both near the flat line. Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) futures were also little changed on the day after intense selling … Read more
While President Donald Trump’s deportation agenda separates families and federal agents detain 5-year-olds and kill unarmed civilians, American athletes are winning medals on behalf of the nation at the Olympics right now. This whiplash between the pride of United States competitors and the national shame of the federal government is common. Even the U.S. Olympians … Read more
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones on Ukrainian cities in overnight attacks, officials reported Thursday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow was “hesitant” about a new round of U.S.-brokered talks on ending the fighting. Washington has proposed new negotiations next week between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations, … Read more
Many people remember furnishing their first apartment, an exciting milestone often challenged by a tight budget, entry-level fresh out of college. Some looked for bargains on Facebook Marketplace or graciously accepted decorations from friends and family. Others turned to a trusted retailer that seemed to fulfill any decorating need without draining their bank accounts. For … Read more
HE NEEDS TO KNOW In 2021, Santa Barbara City College received a $20 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the largest donation in the school’s history Just weeks ago, the school’s Board of Trustees issued a statement saying they were “disappointed to learn” that a portion of that gift was “used without express authorization.” In … Read more
By Rachel More, Sarah Marsh and Andreas Rinke STUTTGART, Germany, Feb 13 (Reuters) – On a dark February morning at the massive Mercedes-Benz Untertuerkheim plant, workers arriving for an early shift are greeted by activists from Zentrum, a self-proclaimed trade union affiliated with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. “A game changer,” reads the … Read more