Ana Faguy and Mark SavageMusic correspondent Frans Schellekens/Redferns Award-winning R&B and soul singer D’Angelo has died aged 51 after a cancer diagnosis, his family has said. In a statement, they wrote that the star, whose real name was Michael Eugene Archer, left behind a “legacy of extraordinarily moving music” and asked fans to celebrate “the […]
US news outlets push back against Pentagon's reporting restrictions
Leading US news outlets have rejected a new Pentagon policy that bars journalists from the building unless they only report information that has been officially authorised by the Department of Defense. Major outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post and CNN, have said they will not agree to the new guidelines, citing concerns […]
Trump tariffs on kitchen cabinets and lumber come into force
New US tariffs on imported kitchen cabinets, vanities, lumber, timber and certain upholstered furniture have come into effect. Under a proclamation signed by President Donald Trump last month, a 10% tariff on softwood lumber and timber imports will apply as of Tuesday. A 25% tariff will also apply to imported kitchen cabinets and vanities – […]
'A lifeline' – Americans fear spike in healthcare costs, making Republicans nervy
Jeff Miller Shana Verstegen and her family have saved thousands through ACA premium subsidies For the past few weeks, Shana Verstegen has been “sick to her stomach” wondering what might happen to her family’s health insurance next year. Ms Verstegen and her husband both work for a small business as fitness trainers, meaning they have […]
Watch: Uncertainty looms as World Bank meets in Washington
The world’s top central bankers and finance ministers have descended to Washington DC for the semi-annual World Bank meetings. Among the issues to be discussed are global trade in the era of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, and economic growth. The BBC’s Michelle Fleury looks at what to expect from the gathering. source
Watch: Trump vows 'golden age for the Middle East'
The US president was speaking at the Israeli parliament after the release of all 20 living hostages from Gaza.source
North Carolina joins growing US battle over redrawing electoral maps
Getty Images North Carolina has become the latest battleground in a growing national clash over redistricting, as Republicans and Democrats race to redraw congressional maps to alter the balance of power in Washington. Lawmakers in California and Texas, the two most populous US states with a combined population of over 70 million, have already approved […]
Watch: Heavy rain and flooding as Nor'easter slams multiple US states
A major nor’easter cyclone hit several states across in the US North-eastern coast on Sunday and Monday. Strong winds caused fallen trees in New York, and heavy rains resulted in flooding in New Jersey and Virginia. The cyclone is named for the direction that winds blow in the western North Atlantic Ocean. source