Republicans are reshaping their midterm game plan. They want to use President Trump’s name as a rallying point, yet avoid turning every race into a vote for him. The idea is to lean on his ability to bring voters out while keeping campaigns centered on everyday concerns like taxes and inflation.
A group of nine Republican members of the U. S. House sent a letter to officials in Washington after President Trump tried to stop five large offshore wind farms that were being built along the East Coast. The letter argued that America’s energy choices should be based on facts, money sense, and nat
The former U. S. president is inviting the top holders of his $TRUMP meme coin to a celebration at Mar‑a‑Lago on Saturday. The event, billed as the world’s most exclusive crypto conference, will let 297 elite investors hear his keynote and give 29 of them a special VIP reception with champagne. Th
A mother in Florida can’t afford the $525 monthly fee for her daughters’ KidCare plan, so she bought a cheaper ACA family policy that lacks dental and has higher out‑of‑pocket costs. KidCare, the state’s CHIP program, is meant to give children free or low‑cost health care with no deductible and mode
The interim chief of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities stepped down after a complaint surfaced about policy violations. The allegation was discovered on April 20, and by April 23 the official was put on leave while an inquiry began. The specifics of the claim remain undisclosed. Follo
Jonathan Greenard arrived in Philadelphia quickly, ready to feel the city’s vibe. He spent time at the Eagles’ training center and also walked around town to get a sense of the local culture. The player came from Minnesota after a trade and just signed a four‑year, $100 million contract. He had n
A new puzzle called Connections Sports Edition has appeared online. It is not part of the New York Times Games app, but it can be played for free on The Athletic website. The puzzle gives four groups of words that share a theme. Each group is labelled with a colour: yellow, green, blue and
In a surprising turn, the mixed‑martial‑arts fighter Arman Tsarukyan stepped away from his usual fight scene to accept a special award in Los Angeles. The city council presented him with the “Person of the Year” certificate during an Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day ceremony at City Hall. Tsa
The city’s health office warns that a new, very strong synthetic opioid has appeared in counterfeit pills. The drug, called cychlorphine, is thought to be stronger than fentanyl and caused a fatal overdose earlier this month. Police said it first showed up in 2024 in Florida, then traveled to San Fr
Japan has sent a large force of 1, 400 firefighters and 100 Self‑Defense Force members to fight blazes that have been raging for five days on the northern coast. The flames now cover 1, 373 hectares and are spreading because of dry conditions and strong winds. The fire threatens the town of Otsuchi
