A Chinese navy vessel near Dongju Island, Taiwan, April 10, 2023. (Lam Yik Fei/The New York Times) Just three months ago, China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, was in Moscow to toast Vladimir Putin and express his confidence in the “strong support” the Russian president enjoyed among his people. That trust is now in question, after … Read more
Crowds booed Sen. Lindsey Graham, RS.C., and drowned out his remarks as he rallied for former President Donald Trump in downtown Pickens, South Carolina, on Saturday. “Well, do you want to find something in common?” the Republican lawmaker asked the crowd at the event. “I’ve come to love President Trump, and he loves himself, and … Read more
Investors kick off a new week, a new month, a new quarter and a new half of the year in the week ahead with the crucial June jobs report capping off what will be an abbreviated and rambling week of trading. Economists expect job growth to slow in June, while the unemployment rate is expected … Read more
The NASCAR Cup Series will christen an all-new track this weekend as the first Grant Park 220 rolls through the streets of Chicago. This is the first street circuit the Cup cars will ever race and was originally designed on the iRacing simulation platform. Chicago takes the place of the demanding Road America circuit in … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal prosecutor leading the investigation into President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, is pushing back against allegations that he was barred from pursuing criminal charges in Los Angeles and Washington and denies retaliating against an IRS official who leaked details of the case. In a two-page letter to House Republicans on Friday, … Read more
US Army air defense units are among the most overstretched in the US military, manning missile systems around the world to provide round-the-clock deterrence against adversaries such as North Korea, China , Iran and Russia. In describing the problem to CNN, the Army’s highest-ranking air defense officer, Lt. Gen. Dan Karbler, recounted something an Army … Read more
If you want money or assets to go to a specific person after your death, you must specify this in writing. An estate planning lawyer is key to this process. (Burhan Ozbilici/Associated Press) Dear Liz: I want to make sure I leave a legacy for my son from my first marriage. I remarried 12 years … Read more
The 2023 F1 season resumes this weekend at the home track of the team that has dominated the series for the past two seasons. The Austrian Grand Prix originates from the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Styria and will feature the second sprint weekend of the season. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is entering imperious form, … Read more
Greensboro police fatally shot a machete-wielding man in a crowded gas station parking lot Friday night after chasing him for more than a mile, police officials said. The man died after being taken to hospital following the confrontation at the BP station in the 2600 block of Randleman Road, according to a news release from … Read more
Former President Donald Trump addresses the crowd during a campaign event July 1, 2023 in Pickens, South Carolina.Sean Rayford/Getty Images Donald Trump bragged about his relationship with Vladimir Putin at a rally in South Carolina. Trump said Putin described him as “vicious,” but they still got along. Trump has often spoken about how his relationship … Read more