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Senator Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois, announced on Wednesday that he will not seek re-election in 2026, marking the end of his long tenure in Congress. Durbin, the Senate’s second-highest-ranking Democrat and the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, leaves behind a significant leadership role in the chamber. His departure is expected to spark a competitive primary in the reliably Democratic state of Illinois. “Deciding whether to run again has been difficult. I genuinely love serving as a United States Senator,” Durbin said in a statement and accompanying video posted to social media. “But in my heart, I know…

WASHINGTON — While much of the country seems ready to move on from Joe Biden, Donald Trump clearly hasn’t. On Jan. 20, the first day of his second term, Trump mentioned Biden more than a dozen times—and he hasn’t let up since. As Trump approaches the 100-day mark of his presidency, he continues to invoke his predecessor with the intensity of a campaign still underway. But it’s not. Biden withdrew from the 2024 race and exited public office for good. Still, Trump sees strategic value in keeping Biden front and center—as a symbol of past failures and a convenient political…

SCHOENEICHE, Germany — The U.S. government is on a global egg hunt, seeking egg exports from Europe and beyond to address a severe shortage that has caused grocery store egg prices to reach record highs. U.S. Approaches European Nations for Egg Exports The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reached out to several countries, including Germany, Italy, Poland, and Sweden, to help alleviate the shortage, which was triggered by a bird flu outbreak, according to European industry groups. However, supplying eggs to the U.S. would not be simple for foreign producers — and it’s not due to political tensions or the…

TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — Ana Esquivel no longer feels her heart race every time she spots a police officer. “We’ve been told they won’t harass or mistreat us here, but back home, if a male name appears on your ID, you could end up detained overnight,” said the 50-year-old transgender woman, who fled Cuba out of fear for her safety and arrived in Mexico earlier this year. Esquivel settled in the southern city of Tapachula, hoping to avoid the Trump administration’s harsh migration policies and eventually reach the United States. But unlike many who turned back after their Border Patrol…

SALT LAKE CITY — Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, the daughter of Haitian immigrants and the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, passed away on Sunday at the age of 49. Her family shared the news of her death through her X account. Love had recently undergone treatment for brain cancer and participated in an immunotherapy clinical trial at Duke University’s brain tumor center. Earlier this month, her daughter mentioned that Love was no longer responding to the treatment. Love passed away peacefully at her home in Saratoga Springs, Utah, according to a statement from her family.…

An American Airlines plane’s engine caught fire after landing at Denver International Airport on Thursday evening, officials reported. American Airlines Flight 1006 was traveling from Colorado Springs to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport when it was diverted to Denver, according to the airline. The Boeing 737-800 touched down safely around 5:15 p.m. local time after the crew detected engine vibrations, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated. As the aircraft taxied to the gate, the engine ignited, prompting an evacuation via emergency slides. American Airlines described the incident as an “engine-related issue” but did not provide further details. The flight carried…

The Nasdaq Composite surged on Wednesday following a softer-than-expected inflation report, which alleviated economic concerns, and as investors took advantage of undervalued tech stocks. The tech-heavy index gained 1.22%, closing at 17,648.45, while the S&P 500 rose by 0.49%, settling at 5,599.30. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, fell by 82.55 points, or 0.2%, ending the day at 41,350.93. Despite the tech sector being down more than 3% for the week, it rebounded strongly on Wednesday, leading the S&P 500 higher. Nvidia surged 6.4%, AMD rose more than 4%, Meta Platforms advanced 2%, and Tesla saw a jump of over…

Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., issued a warning on Sunday about the potentially dire consequences for Ukraine if the Trump administration fails to resume military aid and intelligence sharing with the country. During an interview on Fox News Sunday, Graham emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, “If we pull the plug on Ukraine while the fighting is still ongoing, it would be worse than Afghanistan.” He continued, “Until we have a ceasefire, I would ensure Ukraine receives the intelligence and weapons they need to defend themselves.” Graham also announced plans to introduce sanctions on Russia’s banking and energy sectors next…

Stephen A. Smith, a towering figure in sports broadcasting, has solidified his place as a mainstay on ESPN, and his prominence is set to continue for the foreseeable future. Smith, who began his career as a newspaper beat reporter, has become an iconic voice in sports media, particularly for his mastery in pioneering the modern sports debate format. His presence and influence extend far beyond his initial role, and it is clear that ESPN recognizes the value he brings to its programming. Smith’s career trajectory at ESPN has been nothing short of remarkable. From his early days as a rising…

Stocks fell Thursday afternoon as President Donald Trump’s temporary exemption of many Mexican imports from his 25% tariffs failed to prevent a broader market sell-off. The S&P 500 dropped as much as 2.1%, while the Nasdaq fell 2.8%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost about 500 points, or 1.4%. All three major indexes have now dropped more than 3% this week, with the S&P 500 erasing the gains it had made since Trump’s election in November. The index is down 6% from its all-time high in January, the month Trump took office. Thursday’s decline reversed a brief rally on Wednesday…