Melania Trump says Donald Trump ‘knew my position and my beliefs’ on abortion ‘since the day we met’

McDonald's Locations Disappearing in Downtown ChicagoMcDonald's announced the closure of its beverage-focused chain, CosMc's, just two years after its launch, with closures set to begin in June. The chain, which aimed to compete with Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts, will shut down all five existing locations in Illinois and Texas, while McDonald's plans to incorporate some of CosMc's innovative drinks into its main menu. Despite the closure, McDonald's highlighted the valuable insights gained from this pilot,...

The FDA has recommended drugmakers update Covid vaccines to target the LP.8.1 strain, which is currently the dominant strain in the U.S., despite earlier advisory committee suggestions to maintain existing vaccine formulations. While updated vaccines for high-risk groups, such as adults 65 and older, are expected to be available this fall, new FDA rules may require placebo-controlled trials for healthy individuals, potentially delaying broader access. The shift in policy marks a new phase in the...

Security for Tom Homan, the Trump administration's border czar, costs over $500,000 monthly, totaling around $1 million when including travel expenses, as reported by CBS News. Homan's protection is provided by approximately 30 agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), which has drawn criticism for being extravagant and diverting resources from other officials. Following threats against him, Homan, a prominent advocate for strict immigration enforcement, requires round-the-clock security, a request that has faced scrutiny within the...

In January 2024, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks was preparing to transfer from community college to a four-year engineering program while simultaneously planning an assassination attempt on then-presidential candidate Donald Trump, which he would commit six months later. Crooks ordered nitromethane to design a bomb, and although his academic efforts were commendable, including high grades and a unique 3D-printed chessboard project for the visually impaired, he also displayed troubling behaviors, such as using his college email...

Authorities in Louisiana are searching for Tra’Von Johnson, a 19-year-old inmate who escaped from Tangipahoa Parish Jail for the second time in a year, aided by another inmate who helped lift him over the perimeter fence. Johnson was awaiting trial for his involvement in a 2022 home invasion that resulted in a death and injury. The sheriff's office has mobilized law enforcement partners for assistance in the search, while also informing victims and contacting Johnson's...

Christian Pulisic, a top player for the U.S. men's national soccer team, has opted out of the upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup to rest after a demanding two-season schedule, joining several other key players who are also unavailable. New coach Mauricio Pochettino, who replaced Gregg Berhalter following a disappointing Copa America exit, aims to instill a fighting spirit in the team as they prepare for the World Cup, with a roster featuring a mix of MLS...