U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is threatening to sue the state of Maine over the state allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ and women’s sports at public schools and universities. In a Feb. 25 letter to Gov. Janet Mills, Bondi said Maine’s policy violates Title IX of the federal Educational Amendments Act of 1972. …
CALEXICO, Cali. — Border patrol agents found a rare insect in a shipment of lettuce at the U.S.-Mexico border last month. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on Jan. 8, a shipment containing red and green leaf lettuce arrived at the Calexico, California, cargo facility. During their cargo inspection, inspectors discovered an unusual insect…
Good evening, St. Louis. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Introducing Spectrum News+Watch the latest news and more local stories from across the country. Today’s Big Stories 1. Trump says Nippon will invest in, not buy U.S. Steel; Granite City impact still…
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, but the jobless rate fell to 4% to start 2025. What You Need To Know U.S. employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, but the jobless rate slipped to 4% to start 2025 and the government revised November and December payrolls higher The first job…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared for the first time that he wants the U.S. to own the Gaza Strip, unveiling his desire to dismantle the war-ravaged land and create an “economic development,” even if it means deploying U.S. troops in the process. “We will own it and be responsible for dismantling all of…
The U.S. Mint’s 2025 Native American $1 Coin features Native Hawaiian scholar Mary Kawena Pukui. What You Need To Know Mary Kawena Pukui was an author, hula dancer, composer, educator, archivist and keeper of Native Hawaiian knowledge In 2021, Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, sent a letter then-Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urging the U.S. Mint to…
This week, Tim Boyum interviews top Republican strategist Paul Shumaker about his analysis of the 2024 elections, and their implications for the future. Shumaker has helped candidates win five U.S. Senate races as a political consultant and currently works for U.S. Senator Thom Tillis, who is up for reelection next year. Shumaker offered insights into…
Hawaii’s politicians remembered former U.S. President Jimmy Carter as an environmentalist, humanitarian, and peacemaker. What You Need To Know Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter died Sunday at the age of 100 Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi, U.S. Rep. Ed Case, and Hawaii Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi released statements reflecting…
HONOLULU — At the direction of U.S. President Joe Biden, Gov. Josh Green ordered the U.S. and Hawaii state flags to be lowered to honor former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday at the age of 100. The flags will be flown at half-staff at the Hawaii State Capitol and all state offices…
WASHINGTON — A powerful government panel on Monday failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase U.S. Steel, leaving the decision to President Joe Biden, who opposes the deal. What You Need To Know President Joe Biden has 15 days…