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Removal of Trump name from Kennedy Center a metaphor?

In what could be a metaphor for things to come, workers removed President Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center in Washington. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled the rebranding of the Kennedy Center as the “Trump Kennedy Center” violated the law, writing, “Congress gave the ...

Trump signals swift return of Russian oil sanctions at G7

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — The United States could soon reimpose sanctions on Russian oil shipments after President Donald Trump and fellow leaders at the Group of Seven summit of major industrialized democracies moved Tuesday to put the war in Ukraine back on top of their agenda, more ...

As temps rise, so do risks for kids, pets and vehicles

With the summer solstice — the official start of the season — arriving Sunday, the hottest temperatures of the year are likely ahead for the region. With that in mind, it’s worth reprinting AAA’s tips to help motorists keep their children, pets and vehicles safe during the warmer months. Excessive heat can pose great risks to motorists. Within just a few minutes the inside of a car can become dangerously hot, AAA warned in a news release. Since 1998, 1,049 children have died due to Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke, according to noheatstroke.org. In 2025 alone, 33 children died ...

Why I don't plan to stop drinking alcohol

Is a glass of wine with dinner going to increase your chance of getting cancer or another serious illness? For the past few years, we've been deluged with studies and news accounts suggesting that the answer is yes. This week, the USDA reinstated a caution in its dietary guidelines about ...