Many black women feel discouraged and betrayed by the loss of Kamala Harris
The day Joe Biden faced reality, stepped aside and cleared the way for Kamala Harris to replace him on the Democratic ticket, Teja Smith felt a mix of elation and…
A massacre, an alleged hanging and the Syrians' desire for revenge
DAMASCUS, Syria – The crowd pushed forward, thousands cheering, waving and jostling around Al-Ashmar Square in Damascus, all positioning themselves to get the best view of an execution. “Hurry up,”…
Transgender government employees see danger under Trump
WASHINGTON – The Air Force lieutenant colonel left the Pentagon one day and returned the next with a new name and gender identity. Bree Fram remembers the atmosphere in 2020…
What is the FDA's new definition of a “healthy” food?
In an effort to improve the American diet, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a release Thursday a new definition what it means for a food to be considered…
What will happen to bird flu surveillance given the looming government shutdown?
As government agencies prepare for a possible shutdown, questions about the government's response to a potentially escalating H5N1 avian flu pandemic are top of mind for many public health and…
US holds first meeting with rebels responsible for Syria
WASHINGTON – Senior US diplomats traveled to Damascus on Friday and met for the first time ever with the rebels who toppled longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad. Washington officially considers the…
News analysis: Europe feels Musk's political influence. How far will it go?
In the six weeks since Donald Trump won the presidential election, Europe has braced for a U.S. administration that could strain traditional transatlantic alliances. This feeling of uncertainty has just…
With Trump taking office, Florida is winning the political battle with California
WASHINGTON – The California-Florida rivalry reached its peak in November 2023 when Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, took on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, on Fox News and asked…
Calmes: Drain the swamp? More open, uncompromising swamp depictions at Mar-a-Lago
Despite his promises, Donald Trump is not draining the swamp. Like everything else he touches, he just puts his own brand on it and sells it. And he conveys it:…
Trump's deportations on a collision course with California's economy
This country has always had a hypocritical relationship with the undocumented workers who keep America's agricultural, construction and hospitality industries running. On the one hand, we simply cannot function without…