Trump urges hope for finding Nancy Guthrie after ransom note revelation

President Trump said he hopes law enforcement finds Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy, noting the NBC News anchor and her family have been through “hell.” “I hope they find her,” he told reporters after he landed in Pennsylvania for a speech. “That family has gone through hell. I hope they find her.” Trump’s comments came after new reports revealed that a ransom note believed to be sent by Nancy Guthrie’s kidnappers claimed she had died. The president has been sympathetic to the Guthrie family from the start. He reached out to the NBC News star shortly after mother disappeared in February to offer…

Israeli ambassador blasts Lebanon cease-fire talks as a ‘train wreck’

The Israeli ambassador to the United States blasted the status of peace efforts between the Jewish state and Lebanon ahead of the latest round of US-mediated talks on Tuesday. Yechiel Leiter warned the issue has become a “train wreck” and questioned whether dismantling Hezbollah remains a central objective. “This is…

US Supreme Court OKs Exxon’s bid to get compensation from Cuba

The US Supreme Court made it easier on Tuesday for US companies to seek compensation from Cuba’s government for property seized decades ago by former leader Fidel Castro’s government, ruling in favor of Exxon Mobil in its lawsuit against Cuban state-owned firm Corporación CIMEX. In a 6-3 decision, the court said a legal defense called…

European Union escalating probe into Meta’s addictive features for kids: report

The European Union is reportedly escalating a probe into Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta over allegations that its social media apps are intentionally designed to get kids hooked. The European Commission, the EU’s competition watchdog, is close to issuing its preliminary findings – including that Facebook and Instagram are built with addictive…

Fox News Channel announces major addition to its roster of correspondents

Fox News Channel has signed Natalie Chuck as a Los Angeles-based correspondent, bringing the award-winning investigative reporter to the network after a career that has taken her from local newsrooms in Colorado and California to some of the West’s biggest stories. Chuck joins Fox from ABC affiliate KMGH-TV in Denver,…

Developmental issues in kids spike 62% when mom has key health issue

Around 15% of American kids experience developmental delays, and the number is rising. Now a new study suggests that a specific factor in moms’ health plays a big role in whether her kid will face those challenges. “Pregnancy is not like Vegas, where what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” Dr.…

Why Gen Alpha is still interested in ‘hands on’ jobs in the age of AI

Age of AI? Almost 9 in 10 children say they actually want “hands-on” jobs in the future, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents and their Gen Alpha children (ages 5-16) found that children are already thinking about jobs, and most (85%) want a “hands-on” job. Along with…

Judge rejects Trump admin bid to subpoena Minnesota Dems in immigration inquiry

A Minnesota federal judge quashed an attempt by the Justice Department to subpoena Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and other top state officials, ruling that the Trump administration was trying to harass political rivals rather than conduct a legitimate investigation. Minneapolis US District Judge Patrick Schiltz’s scathing ruling was issued last…

US payrolls rise by 172,000 in May, topping expectations

America’s labor market delivered another surprise in May as employers added far more jobs than expected, giving the Federal Reserve another reason to hold off on cutting interest rates. US employers added 172,000 jobs last month while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, according to Labor Department data released…

Flu drugs might fight cognitive decline seen in HIV, early study hints

Flu drugs may help ward off the low-grade inflammation and related cognitive decline that can come with HIV infection, an early study suggests.Upwards of 24% of people with HIV experience some degree of cognitive impairment that interferes with functions like attention, concentration and multitasking. These declines are often mild but…

Stop throwing away perfectly good meat by making common mistake: scientists

Scientists are rethinking the dates consumers see on food packaging — and their research could help reduce not only food waste but also economic losses and environmental impacts tied to discarded food.“The average American wastes more than 1,000 pounds of food each year,” according to Auburn University researchers. Part of the reason…

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