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A dose of hope: Doctors turning to psychedelic medications to help those with mental health struggles
Read full article: A dose of hope: Doctors turning to psychedelic medications to help those with mental health strugglesMental health struggles impact more than 60 million Americans every year. Now, doctors are exploring psychedelics — powerful compounds that could transform mental health treatment by delivering rapid, life-changing results.
Harris accuses Trump of 'wholesale abandonment' of American ideals in major post-election speech
Read full article: Harris accuses Trump of 'wholesale abandonment' of American ideals in major post-election speechFormer Vice President Kamala Harris has used a high-profile speech in San Francisco to criticize President Donald Trump, accusing him of abandoning American ideals.
US consumer confidence plummets to Covid-era low as trade war stokes anxiety
Read full article: US consumer confidence plummets to Covid-era low as trade war stokes anxietyAmericans’ confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month to the lowest level since the onset of COIVD-19 as worries about the impact of tariffs take a heavy toll on consumer expectations for future growth.
Asian American veterans share emotional stories 50 years after Vietnam War
Read full article: Asian American veterans share emotional stories 50 years after Vietnam WarFive decades after the end of the U.S.-led war in Vietnam, Asian American and Pacific Islander veterans are reflecting on the life-changing ordeal that was at time made more complicated by their race.
In first 100 days, Trump struggles to make good on promises to quickly end Ukraine and Gaza wars
Read full article: In first 100 days, Trump struggles to make good on promises to quickly end Ukraine and Gaza warsAhead of his second go-around in the White House, President Donald Trump spoke with certainty about ending Russia’s war in Ukraine in the first 24 hours of his new administration and finding lasting peace in the devastating 18-month conflict in Gaza.
Market turmoil has many afraid to check retirement savings
Read full article: Market turmoil has many afraid to check retirement savingsAs President Donald Trump's trade war has injected turmoil in financial markets, many retired and near-retired Americans are anxiously looking on, worried about outliving their savings or having to put off entries on their bucket lists.
US filings for jobless benefits inch up as labor market remains strong despite fears of downturn
Read full article: US filings for jobless benefits inch up as labor market remains strong despite fears of downturnU.S. applications for jobless benefits rose modestly last week as business continue to retain workers despite fears of a possible economic downturn.
Classic encounter on ice as United States wins women's hockey worlds 4-3 in OT against Canada
Read full article: Classic encounter on ice as United States wins women's hockey worlds 4-3 in OT against CanadaTessa Janecke scored the winner as the United States prevailed in overtime against defending champion Canada 4-3 to win the women’s ice hockey world championship.
Anti-Trump protesters rally in New York, Washington and elsewhere across the country
Read full article: Anti-Trump protesters rally in New York, Washington and elsewhere across the countryProtests against President Donald Trump’s administration are once again taking place in communities across the U.S. Organizers of Saturday’s events say they’re protesting against what they view as the Republican administration’s constitutional and civil rights violations.
U.S. small manufacturers hope to benefit from tariffs, but some worry about uncertainty
Read full article: U.S. small manufacturers hope to benefit from tariffs, but some worry about uncertaintyThe Trump administration has called U.S. manufacturing an “economic and national security” priority and says tariffs will force companies to have more products made in the U.S. to avoid steep price increases on their imports, leading to “better-paying American jobs,” for people making cars, appliances and other goods.
Capital One $35 billion purchase of Discover Financial gets regulatory approvals
Read full article: Capital One $35 billion purchase of Discover Financial gets regulatory approvalsThe pending merger between Capital One and Discover Financial services received approval from several regulators Friday, bringing the $35 billion tie-up closer to completion.
US jobless benefit claims fall last week as labor market remains strong despite recession fears
Read full article: US jobless benefit claims fall last week as labor market remains strong despite recession fearsU.S. applications for jobless benefits fell again last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite fears of a tariff-induced recession.
Japan reports a $63 billion trade surplus with the US as it talks with Trump on tariffs
Read full article: Japan reports a $63 billion trade surplus with the US as it talks with Trump on tariffsJapan recorded a trade deficit for the fiscal year that just ended but racked up a $63 billion surplus with the United States.
Experts recommendations on RSV and meningitis vaccines will go to ex-prosecutor now at CDC
Read full article: Experts recommendations on RSV and meningitis vaccines will go to ex-prosecutor now at CDCA federal panel of experts on Wednesday recommended an expansion of RSV vaccinations for adults and a new combination shot as another option to protect teens against meningitis.
How war, money and the quest for discovery entwined the US government and universities
Read full article: How war, money and the quest for discovery entwined the US government and universitiesThe showdown between the Trump administration and Harvard University is spotlighting bare-knuckled politics and big dollar figures.
Potential impact of Trump's trade war on jobs and inflation sends US consumer sentiment plunging
Read full article: Potential impact of Trump's trade war on jobs and inflation sends US consumer sentiment plungingConsumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war has fueled worries about the health of the job market and inflation.
The Latest: Trump administration offers no details on mistakenly deported man after court ruling
Read full article: The Latest: Trump administration offers no details on mistakenly deported man after court rulingA federal judge lambasted a government lawyer who couldn’t explain what, if anything, President Donald Trump’s administration has done to arrange for the return of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported last month to a notorious prison in El Salvador.
Stuck in the middle: How to navigate Your sandwich era
Read full article: Stuck in the middle: How to navigate Your sandwich eraTaking care of your kids is already challenging, but when mom and dad come in the picture, welcome to your sandwich era! More than 11 million Americans are taking care of their kids and aging parents.
US jobless benefit applications rise modestly as labor market remains largely unfazed by trade war
Read full article: US jobless benefit applications rise modestly as labor market remains largely unfazed by trade warSlightly more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but the labor market remains broadly healthy despite an ongoing trade war.
Republican bill requiring proof of citizenship for voting passes US House
Read full article: Republican bill requiring proof of citizenship for voting passes US HouseVermont's Democratic secretary of state says Republican legislation passed by the U.S. House that would require proof of citizenship when registering to vote for federal elections is part of a strategy to make voting harder.
The week that Trump pushed the global economy to the brink with tariffs — and then pulled back
Read full article: The week that Trump pushed the global economy to the brink with tariffs — and then pulled backIt was one week after President Donald Trump’s big tariff announcement when he pulled back from the import taxes he'd imposed on many U.S. trading partners.
House votes to overturn Biden-era rule limiting bank overdraft fees to $5, sends to Trump to sign
Read full article: House votes to overturn Biden-era rule limiting bank overdraft fees to $5, sends to Trump to signThe House has voted to overturn a rule that would have limited bank overdraft fees to $5, following the Senate in moving to dismantle the Biden-era regulation that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau had estimated would save consumers billions of dollars.
IRS acting commissioner is resigning over deal to send immigrants' tax data to ICE, AP sources say
Read full article: IRS acting commissioner is resigning over deal to send immigrants' tax data to ICE, AP sources sayThe Internal Revenue Service’s acting commissioner is resigning over a deal to share immigrants’ tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the purpose of identifying and deporting people illegally in the U.S. Two people familiar with Melanie Krause’s decision confirmed the intended resignation to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about it.
Iran's foreign minister says he will have indirect talks with US envoy over Tehran's nuclear program
Read full article: Iran's foreign minister says he will have indirect talks with US envoy over Tehran's nuclear programIran’s foreign minister says he’ll meet with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Oman for the first negotiations under the Trump administration seeking to halt Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Stuck in the middle: How to navigate your sandwich era
Read full article: Stuck in the middle: How to navigate your sandwich eraFood, health, money, jobs, and bills, taking care of your children is already challenging, but when mom and dad come into the picture, welcome to your sandwich era! More than 11 million Americans are taking care of their children and aging parents at the same time.
Ex-member of former Gambia dictator's military unit is on trial in the US for torture
Read full article: Ex-member of former Gambia dictator's military unit is on trial in the US for tortureA lawyer for a man accused of torturing people suspected in a planned coup against Gambia’s longtime president says the defendant was a mere private in the West African country’s military who risked torture and death himself if he disobeyed superiors.
Federal grants to fight child labor worldwide are axed in DOGE cuts
Read full article: Federal grants to fight child labor worldwide are axed in DOGE cutsThe Trump administrated has canceled millions of dollars in international grants that a Department of Labor division administered to combat child labor and slave labor around the world.
Economist analyzes how tariffs could affect your wallet, impact world markets
Read full article: Economist analyzes how tariffs could affect your wallet, impact world marketsJustin Begley, an economist with Moody Analytics, joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show to discuss just how ugly things might get and the impact on world markets from the new tariffs.
Signs of a more buyer-friendly housing market emerge for the spring homebuying season
Read full article: Signs of a more buyer-friendly housing market emerge for the spring homebuying seasonThis spring homebuying season is shaping up to be more favorable for home shoppers than it’s been in recent years — as long as they can afford to buy.
Trinity Rodman scores early in her return from 8-month injury absence, and US women beat Brazil 2-0
Read full article: Trinity Rodman scores early in her return from 8-month injury absence, and US women beat Brazil 2-0Trinity Rodman scored in the fifth minute of her return from a lengthy injury absence, and the U.S. women’s national team beat Brazil 2-0 in a friendly rematch of the Paris Olympics gold-medal match.
Washington and Oregon sue over Trump elections order, saying mail voters could be disenfranchised
Read full article: Washington and Oregon sue over Trump elections order, saying mail voters could be disenfranchisedWashington and Oregon have become the latest states to ask a court to reject President Donald Trump’s efforts to overhaul elections in the U.S., a day after Democratic officials in 19 others filed a similar lawsuit.
China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs, AP source says
Read full article: China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs, AP source saysPresident Donald Trump says he is signing an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 75 days.
Faced with Trump's new tariff, French wine producers expect rough times ahead
Read full article: Faced with Trump's new tariff, French wine producers expect rough times aheadFrance’s wine producers are deeply concerned that the 20% tariff slapped by President Donald Trump will deal a severe blow to the sector that relies on the U.S. as its top market.
Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as labor market continues to show strength
Read full article: Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as labor market continues to show strengthThe number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell modestly last week, remaining within the same range of recent years.
Mass layoffs are underway at the nation's public health agencies
Read full article: Mass layoffs are underway at the nation's public health agenciesEmployees across the massive U.S. Health and Human Services Department received notices Tuesday that their jobs were being eliminated, part of a sweeping overhaul designed to vastly shrink the agencies responsible for protecting and promoting Americans’ health.
A Senate vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada tests Republican support
Read full article: A Senate vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada tests Republican supportWith President Donald Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” of tariff implementation fast approaching, Senate Democrats are putting Republican support for some of those plans to the test by forcing a vote to nullify the emergency declaration that underpins the tariffs on Canada.
Justice Department instructed to dismiss legal challenge to Georgia election law
Read full article: Justice Department instructed to dismiss legal challenge to Georgia election lawU.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has instructed the Justice Department to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a sweeping 2021 election law in Georgia.
Sweet deception: Sneaky places sugar hides
Read full article: Sweet deception: Sneaky places sugar hidesAmericans consume more than two to three times the recommended amount of sugar daily. That adds up to about 60 pounds of added sugar a year, which is the equivalent of six, 10-pound bowling balls! The problem is sugar can be sneaky.
Trump's election order creates much confusion before the next federal election in 2026
Read full article: Trump's election order creates much confusion before the next federal election in 2026President Donald Trump’s sweeping executive order seeking to change how elections are run in the U.S. is creating uncertainty for state and local election officials and worries about voter confusion before the next federal election, the 2026 midterms.
Alysa Liu delivers the US its first women's figure skating world championship in nearly 2 decades
Read full article: Alysa Liu delivers the US its first women's figure skating world championship in nearly 2 decadesAlysa Liu became the first American women's figure skating world champion in nearly two decades Friday night, dethroning three-time defending champion Kaori Sakamoto with a brilliant free skate that earned her a standing ovation inside TD Garden.
Civil rights groups say push to dismantle Education Department will undo hard-won gains
Read full article: Civil rights groups say push to dismantle Education Department will undo hard-won gainsPresident Donald Trump has reopened a debate in the fight over the federal government’s role in education policy after signing an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Education Department.
Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and close agencies in a major restructuring
Read full article: Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and close agencies in a major restructuringA Democratic senator says she's worried about the fallout from a major overhaul and layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Global automakers say Trump's tariffs will be painful for them and US consumers
Read full article: Global automakers say Trump's tariffs will be painful for them and US consumersWhatever domestic economic gain comes from U.S. President Donald Trump’s new 25% tax on imported cars – and experts are skeptical – automakers around the world are bracing for a lot of pain.
Trump signed an order to reshape how elections in the US are run. Is it constitutional?
Read full article: Trump signed an order to reshape how elections in the US are run. Is it constitutional?Election officials, state attorneys general and legal experts say President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to reshape election processes throughout the U.S. will likely face legal challenges for violating the Constitution.
Congressional Republicans target PBS, NPR funding in contentious hearing
Read full article: Congressional Republicans target PBS, NPR funding in contentious hearingA House Republican pushing the Trump administration's government efficiency efforts has called for dismantling and defunding the nation's public broadcast system following a contentious public hearing on Wednesday.
In Jamaica, Marco Rubio vows to revisit US travel warning
Read full article: In Jamaica, Marco Rubio vows to revisit US travel warningU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the State Department will re-evaluate its travel warnings for Jamaica and other countries to ensure they reflect real conditions on the ground.
Trump's executive order on elections is far-reaching. But will it actually stick?
Read full article: Trump's executive order on elections is far-reaching. But will it actually stick?President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking broad changes to how elections are run in the U.S. is vast in scope and holds the potential to reorder the voting landscape across the country, even as it faces almost certain litigation.
Consumer confidence is sliding as Americans' view of their financial futures slumps to a 12-year low
Read full article: Consumer confidence is sliding as Americans' view of their financial futures slumps to a 12-year lowU.S. consumer confidence continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans’ views about their financial futures fell to a 12-year low, driven by rising concerns over tariffs and inflation.
New Hampshire town elections offer a preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwide
Read full article: New Hampshire town elections offer a preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwideNew Hampshire has tested out its new law requiring people to show proof of citizenship before registering to vote.
Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients
Read full article: Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipientsIn an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures.
Pursuit of glory? Cold, hard cash? A new poll breaks down why people fill out March Madness brackets
Read full article: Pursuit of glory? Cold, hard cash? A new poll breaks down why people fill out March Madness bracketsAs March Madness takes over this week, how many people are filling out NCAA Tournament brackets and why.
Americans increased spending tepidly last month as anxiety over the economy takes hold
Read full article: Americans increased spending tepidly last month as anxiety over the economy takes holdU.S. shoppers stepped up their spending just a bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the economy mount.
More than half of US adults don't want legal betting on college sports in their state: AP-NORC poll
Read full article: More than half of US adults don't want legal betting on college sports in their state: AP-NORC pollMost U.S. adults think betting on professional sports should be legal but they don’t feel the same way about college sports, according to a new AP-NORC survey.
Frugal Formula: How to spend less and save more
Read full article: Frugal Formula: How to spend less and save moreA click here, a click there. Twenty bucks for this, a hundred for that. Spending money is easier than ever! It just takes one simple click, or tap, and you’ve made a purchase! But are you overspending?
AP Exclusive: US and Israel look to Africa for moving Palestinians uprooted from Gaza
Read full article: AP Exclusive: US and Israel look to Africa for moving Palestinians uprooted from GazaThe U.S. and Israel have reached out to officials of three East African governments to discuss using their territories as potential destinations to move Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.
Fewer Americans file for jobless claims last week, signaling a still-healthy US labor market
Read full article: Fewer Americans file for jobless claims last week, signaling a still-healthy US labor marketThe number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, indicating a still-healthy U.S. labor market.
Greenland's election winners push back against Trump's wish to take control of the island
Read full article: Greenland's election winners push back against Trump's wish to take control of the islandA party that favors a gradual path to Greenland’s independence from Denmark has won a surprise victory in parliamentary elections.
US job openings rose to 7.7 million in January, a sign Trump inherited a strong labor market
Read full article: US job openings rose to 7.7 million in January, a sign Trump inherited a strong labor marketU.S. job openings rose at the start of the year, another sign the job market was solid when President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Digital Hoarding: Is it time for a data detox?
Read full article: Digital Hoarding: Is it time for a data detox?Thousands of pictures, tens of thousands of emails, annoying notifications that you’ve run out of space. Sound familiar? Having too many digital files like photos may be bad for your mental health.
Here’s how Daylight Saving Time can pose challenges for those with Alzheimer’s
Read full article: Here’s how Daylight Saving Time can pose challenges for those with Alzheimer’sAs we prepare to set our clocks forward by an hour, the transition into Daylight Saving Time (DST) may bring more than just minor inconveniences. While many of us may feel groggy or disoriented for a few days, experts warn that the time change can have an even greater impact on vulnerable populations—especially those living with Alzheimer’s disease.
Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
Read full article: Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of AmericansA group of labor unions are asking a federal court for an emergency order to stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing the sensitive Social Security data of millions of Americans.
Trump order would deny student loan relief to nonprofit workers engaged in 'improper' activity
Read full article: Trump order would deny student loan relief to nonprofit workers engaged in 'improper' activityPresident Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper” activities.
What to know about Social Security office closures driven by Musk's DOGE
Read full article: What to know about Social Security office closures driven by Musk's DOGEAcross-the-board cuts at the Social Security Administration are prompting questions about how the benefits of millions of recipients may be affected.
‘Unprovoked attack’: Homeland Security ends collective bargaining for TSA Officers, sparking union backlash
Read full article: ‘Unprovoked attack’: Homeland Security ends collective bargaining for TSA Officers, sparking union backlashA union representing Transportation Security Administration workers calls the Department of Homeland Security's decision to end the collective bargaining agreement with them an “unprovoked attack.”.
A judge in the nation's capital declines to block DOGE from Treasury systems
Read full article: A judge in the nation's capital declines to block DOGE from Treasury systemsA federal judge in the nation’s capital is refusing to block employees of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury systems containing sensitive personal data for millions of Americans.
Trump's interior and energy secretaries cheer on natural gas export industry in Gulf Coast
Read full article: Trump's interior and energy secretaries cheer on natural gas export industry in Gulf CoastThe planned expansion of a massive liquefied natural gas facility in southeast Louisiana is a beacon for U.S. energy policy, according to two members of President Donald Trump's cabinet who spoke to workers there.
US employers add a solid 151,000 jobs last month though unemployment up to 4.1%
Read full article: US employers add a solid 151,000 jobs last month though unemployment up to 4.1%U.S. employers added solid 151,000 jobs last month, but the outlook is cloudy as President Donald Trump threatens a trade war, purges the federal workforce and promises to deport millions of immigrants.
FBI committed to bringing home American hostages held in foreign countries, director says
Read full article: FBI committed to bringing home American hostages held in foreign countries, director saysFBI Director Kash Patel says the bureau will work to “zero out” the population of Americans detained or held hostage in foreign countries.
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls as labor market remains sturdy
Read full article: The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls as labor market remains sturdyApplications for U.S. jobless benefits fell last week as the labor market remains sturdy ahead of an expected purge of federal government employees.
Going Ringside Ep. 111: Sgt. Slaughter
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 111: Sgt. SlaughterWe're joined by wrestling legend Sgt. Slaughter. He discusses his decision to leave wrestling and become the face of the G.I. Joe toy line as well as the very controversial decision during the original Gulf War. Slaughter (in storyline) turned his back on America and backed Saddam Hussein. That fictitious wrestling angle caused severe security issues for Slaughter and his family. We're also joined by "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's daughter Teal.
Michael Bloomberg tops the list of America’s biggest donors for the second year in a row
Read full article: Michael Bloomberg tops the list of America’s biggest donors for the second year in a rowFor the second year in a row, former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg gave the most to charitable causes, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s exclusive Philanthropy 50 list of the Americans who donated the largest sums to nonprofits last year.
GOP pushes ahead with citizenship voting bill. Some state election officials say it's problematic
Read full article: GOP pushes ahead with citizenship voting bill. Some state election officials say it's problematicThe centerpiece election legislation from congressional Republicans would require voters to prove their citizenship when registering.
St. Johns County offers special passport event Saturday for easy application processing
Read full article: St. Johns County offers special passport event Saturday for easy application processingThe St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s Office are holding a special Passport Event from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 1 at the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center in St. Augustine.
A good rapport but mixed signals on Ukraine: Takeaways from Keir Starmer's trip to Washington
Read full article: A good rapport but mixed signals on Ukraine: Takeaways from Keir Starmer's trip to WashingtonPrime Minister Keir Starmer has landed back in Britain with the satisfaction of a tricky mission not quite accomplished, but off to a flying start.
Number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rises to 242,000, highest level in 3 months
Read full article: Number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rises to 242,000, highest level in 3 monthsApplications for U.S. jobless benefits rose to a three-month high last week but remained within the same healthy range of the past three years.