Trump and Zelenskyy hold press conference

A suburban Chicago jury convicted Joseph M. Czuba, 73, on murder and hate crime charges for fatally stabbing 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi, a Palestinian American boy living on his property, after the conflict between Hamas and Israel in 2023. Czuba, facing life in prison, attacked the boy and his mother, Hanan Shaheen, following anti-Muslim sentiments, prompting fears within the Palestinian and Muslim communities. Prosecutors linked the violence to Czuba's paranoia and anger fueled by media rhetoric,...

Federal workers will receive emails from agencies’ human resources divisions asking them to report their achievements, following a meeting between O.P.M. leaders and agency representatives. Employees must reply within 48 hours, with consequences for noncompliance, after last week's chaos over Elon Musk's directive. A federal judge recently ruled that O.P.M. had overstepped its authority in issuing memos to fire probationary federal workers. Full Article

House Republicans who support Ukraine were alarmed after an explosive Oval Office meeting where Kyiv's leader was booted, with Rep. Don Bacon criticizing President Trump and Vice President JD Vance for being on the wrong side of the war. The meeting, which was expected to result in a deal for U.S. access to Ukraine's critical minerals, went awry as Trump accused Zelenskyy of being ungrateful and disrespectful, leading to concerns about emboldening Putin and ceding...

Janet Gretzky defended her husband Wayne Gretzky's patriotism amid criticism over his support for President Donald Trump, emphasizing his pride in being Canadian. Gretzky's public silence on the matter has sparked controversy, with NHL legend Bobby Orr urging respect for Gretzky's personal beliefs. Despite backlash, Gretzky's contributions to Canadian hockey and his country have been praised, calling for understanding and grace towards the iconic figure. Full Article

Cities worldwide, including those in the Great Lakes region, are facing the impacts of climate change, prompting the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative to collaborate with local leaders to promote green businesses and protect the ecosystem. Gary Mayor Eddie Melton has joined the organization's Mayors Commission on Economic Transformation to foster a clean economic corridor in the region, focusing on ecotourism and green development. Environmental activists in Northwest Indiana are advocating for green...

Former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan criticized The New York Times for not adequately representing the ideological left of the country, accusing the paper of focusing more on conservative viewpoints. Hasan emphasized the importance of diversity of viewpoints at his start-up news brand Zeteo, which he launched after leaving MSNBC, highlighting the inclusion of voices from the left, center left, and liberal left. Hasan left MSNBC in January 2024 following the cancelation of his show, where...