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Jimmy Carter is setting a new record for American presidents. It’s important for everyone

Jimmy Carter sets a new record on October 1, his birthday, when he will become the first American president to reach triple digits.

It’s a milestone more and more Americans will reach in the years to come – and something the American social safety net is no…[Read more]

California governor signs bill making insurance companies pay for IVF treatment

California’s governor signed into law Sunday legislation requiring certain insurance providers to cover costs for infertility treatment and in vitro fertilization, his office announced.

“California is a proud reproductive freedom state – and that includes inc…[Read more]

What Israel’s ground operation into Lebanon drives home about America

Israel’s expected ground incursion into Lebanon will drive home a new strategic reality of a year of war — the once-mighty US is powerless to rein in its ally or to influence other major belligerents in a fast-worsening regional crisis.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netan…[Read more]

US election polls: Who is ahead – Harris or Trump?

Voters in the US go to the polls on 5 November to elect their next president.

The election was initially a rematch of 2020 but it was upended in July when President Joe Biden ended his campaign and endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris.

The big question now is – will America get its first woman…[Read more]

Trump warned by US intelligence of Iran assassination threats – campaign

Donald Trump has been briefed by US intelligence on threats from Iran to assassinate him, his campaign said.

The Republican presidential candidate was briefed “regarding real and specific threats from Iran to assassinate him in an effort to destabilize and sow chaos in the…[Read more]

Storm Helene strengthens as it heads to Mexico and Florida

Tropical Storm Helene is strengthening in the Caribbean as it heads towards Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula.

Meteorologists warn Helene could turn into a category-three hurricane before hitting the US Gulf Coast in the coming days.

The US-based National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that…[Read more]

At a ‘fighting antisemitism’ event, Trump says Jewish voters will bear ‘a lot’ of blame if he loses

Trump has for years criticized Jewish Democratic voters and has repeatedly referred to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as “like a Palestinian.”

In remarks ostensibly focused on combating antisemitism, former President Donald Trump q…[Read more]

North Carolina Republican denies calling himself Black Nazi, vows to stay in governor’s race

North Carolina’s Republican candidate for governor promised to stay in the race on Thursday after CNN reported that he once called himself a “black NAZI!” and proposed bringing back slavery in comments posted on a pornography website.
Mark Robinson, an…[Read more]

A Missouri death row inmate set to be executed in less than a week asks the US Supreme Court to halt his execution

A death row inmate in Missouri who has long claimed his innocence and is scheduled to be executed in less than one week asked the US Supreme Court on Wednesday for a stay of execution, arguing his due process rights were denied…[Read more]

Even before election, Trump, allies sue over claims that non-citizens might vote

Donald Trump and his Republican allies are ratcheting up baseless claims that the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election could be skewed by widespread voting by non-citizens in a series of lawsuits that democracy advocates say are meant to sow distrust.
At least eight…[Read more]

CIA and MI6 heads discuss Gaza ceasefire efforts, Russian threat in unprecedented joint public appearance in London

CIA chief Bill Burns said Saturday he hoped to have a “more detailed” hostage and ceasefire proposal to put before Israel and Hamas negotiators in the coming days, but stressed that its success would come down to “political will”…[Read more]

Donald Trump’s debate plan is simple, but its execution is uncertain

Former President Donald Trump has a very basic plan for debating Vice President Kamala Harris – attack, attack, attack – but says he has no idea how it will play out in prime time on Tuesday.

Describing debates as spur-of-the-moment events, Trump braced supporters for the…[Read more]

US and Chinese commanders hold rare talks to dial down risk of ‘miscalculation’

American and Chinese military commanders spoke in a long-anticipated call Tuesday as the two powers seek to manage their intensifying rivalry in a contentious Asia-Pacific region – and repair lines of military communication severed more than two years ago.

US Indo-…[Read more]

California lawmakers pass just one part of reparations legislation

California lawmakers passed just one part of a three-bill package addressing reparations for slavery and racism in the waning days of their state house session, amid reports the governor had raised concerns.
Dozens of demonstrators arrived to support the measures proposed by…[Read more]

Trump says he had ‘every right’ to interfere in 2020 election

Republican former U.S. President Donald Trump, who faces federal and state charges accusing him of trying to overturn his 2020 election loss to Democratic President Joe Biden, insists he had “every right” to interfere in that election.
“Whoever heard you get indicted for interfering…[Read more]

US Seizes Venezuelan President’s Plane in Dominican Republic

he United States has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and flown it from the Dominican Republic to Florida after determining that its purchase violated U.S. sanctions, the U.S. Justice Department said on Monday.

The seizure of the aircraft came amid continuing…[Read more]

Their loved ones died after receiving pig organ transplants. The families have no regrets.

David Bennett Jr. knelt by his bedside, phone in hand, anxiously awaiting a call that no one had ever received: The hospital was due to update him on whether his father was still alive after getting a new heart — from a pig.

It was the first time any l…[Read more]

Harris defends her policy changes in first interview: ‘My values have not changed’

Vice President Kamala Harris was pressed about her policy evolutions Thursday in her first interview since she became the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, sitting alongside her running mate, Tim Walz.

The highly anticipated interview, with CNN’s Dana Bas…[Read more]

When the US left Kabul, these Americans tried to help Afghans left behind. It still haunts them

The United States’ longest war is over. But not for everyone.

Outside of San Francisco, surgeon Doug Chin has helped provide medical assistance to people in Afghanistan via video calls. He has helped Afghan families with their day-to-day living e…[Read more]