After comedian Amy Schumer posted a video featuring clips of Martin Luther King Jr. speaking in support of Israel and denouncing antisemitism, his daughter Bernice King felt compelled to clarify what her father’s stance would be on the war between Israel and Hamas.
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Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged for now
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday as it continues to track inflation and the health of the economy.
First civilians leave Gaza through Rafah border crossing into Egypt
Foreign nationals and injured civilians on Wednesday became the first to make it out of the Gaza Strip and into Egypt since the start of Israel’s war with Hamas.
Major wind energy developer scraps two major offshore projects
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Wind energy developer Orsted is writing off $4 billion, due largely to the cancellation of two large offshore wind projects in New Jersey whose financial challenges mirror those facing the nascent industry.
'Coco' and Day of the Dead rituals can help children, families deal with death and grief
Movies like “Coco” and Day of the Dead rituals invite children and adults to approach death not with sadness or fear but as a tribute to life itself, experts say.
House to vote on whether to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress
The House will hold a vote on whether to expel George Santos, the embattled New York Republican indicted on federal fraud charges who admitted lying about his background.
Mexico announces $3.4 billion plan to rebuild Acapulco after Hurricane Otis
Mexico’s government on Wednesday unveiled a $3.4 billion recovery plan for the battered coastal resort of Acapulco, which was devastated by Hurricane Otis.
Pentagon launches UFO reporting form
The Department of Defense launched a new online form for reports on activity related to unidentified anomalous phenomena, also known as UFOs.
Ex-'GMA3' anchors Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes announce podcast together after affair scandal
Former “GMA3” anchors T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach, who were booted from ABC News after news of their affair surfaced, announced Wednesday that they’re launching a podcast together.
Two long-dormant supervolcanoes are showing new signs of seismic unrest
Two long-dormant “supervolcanoes” on two separate continents appear to be stirring to life.