Dan Wetzel, Yahoo! Sports’ first sportswriter, leaves for ESPN

The World Trade Center Health Program, which has provided critical care for over two decades to those exposed to toxic dust from the 9/11 attacks, faces renewed threats due to staffing cuts and agency turmoil. Recent layoffs, including a 20% reduction in clinical staff, have led to appointment delays of up to eight months, raising concerns about unmet cancer and mental health needs. Advocates emphasize the urgency of bipartisan legislative support to sustain the program,...

Idaho's Execution Procedures Opened to Media WitnessesA federal judge, Debora K. Grasham, ruled that Idaho prison officials must allow media witnesses to observe the preparation and administration of lethal injection drugs during executions, emphasizing the public's First Amendment right to access such processes. The ruling follows a lawsuit from several news organizations claiming that key execution steps were being concealed. Grasham stated the state's justification for secrecy was insufficient and highlighted the importance of transparency...

In an exclusive ABC News interview, President Donald Trump defended his trade policies, claiming that China "probably will eat those tariffs" as he sought to alleviate American economic fears. Despite widespread public anxiety regarding his tariffs, which many believe will worsen inflation and lead to a recession, Trump maintained an optimistic outlook, insisting that great times are ahead and that he has successfully lowered prices since taking office. When pressed about potential price increases due...

New York City police are investigating a shooting in Times Square that occurred early Wednesday morning, injuring a 29-year-old man who was shot in the arm. The incident happened after a dispute between a group of young people and food vendors, leading to one individual firing multiple shots at the vendors. Authorities apprehended three suspects nearby in the subway, but their identities remain undisclosed, and the motive for the shooting is still under investigation. Full...

Alfredo Linares, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, self-deported with his American wife, Raegan Kline, after living in the U.S. for 20 years due to fears of arrest and deportation under the Trump administration. They left Culver City, California, seeking safety in Puerto Vallarta, where they hope to start anew despite the emotional challenges of leaving their life behind. While Linares feels foreign in his homeland, Kline wrestles with feelings of betrayal towards the U.S., yet...

Royal Caribbean Halts Sailings to Labadee, Haiti Amid Safety ConcernsAs summer approaches, Royal Caribbean has suspended visits to Labadee, Haiti, due to escalating safety concerns and a recent U.S. Embassy security alert regarding potential violence from protests and gang activity. This decision follows similar actions by Celebrity Cruises, with experts noting the deteriorating situation in Haiti, where gangs caused significant casualties last year. While Royal Caribbean assures that the suspension is temporary, no timeline for...