In Virginia’s close race for governor, Republicans take aim at Toni Morrison
WASHINGTON — The U.S. remains mired in a deadly pandemic, the economy is suffering from a bout of inflation and states face challenges from climate to transportation,…
Starmer takes aim at ‘toxic’ Reform ahead of Labour conference
The prime minister has warned Reform UK "will tear this country apart" ahead of the Labour party conference. Arriving in Liverpool on Saturday, Sir Keir…
Jade Chang’s ‘What a Time to Be Alive’ takes aim at social media
The world is a confusing and scary place right now. Many of us are anxious wanderers in the wilderness, looking for answers. Is it any…
Adam Idah: Premier League ‘the big aim’ for Swansea City
Swansea claimed their most memorable cup triumph in recent memory against Forest, coming back from 2-0 down to shock the Premier League club thanks to…
Senegal’s ‘schools for husbands’ aim to shift gender roles | FGM News
On a recent evening in Senegal’s capital, Dakar, an imam named Ibrahima Diane explained to a group of men why they ought to be more…
Hurricane Erin takes aim at U.S. East Coast
Hurricane Erin had maximum sustained winds of 105 mph Tuesday evening, and was expected to cause life-threatening rip currents along the U.S. east coast. Photo…
Experts say Israel’s West Bank demolitions aim to drive Palestinians away | Israel-Palestine conflict News
On June 25, Mutawakil al-Mohamad and his family woke up to the sound of Israeli soldiers pounding on their door with their rifles.It would be…
New redistricting panel takes aim at bizarre political boundaries
Reporting from Sacramento — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger refers to it as the “ribbon of shame,” a congressional district that stretches in a reed-thin line 200 miles along…
‘South Park’ season opener takes aim at Trump and Paramount
“South Park” wasted no time putting its very existence on the line, again. On Wednesday, the Comedy Central series kicked off its 27th season with…
Texas Republicans aim to redraw House districts at Trump’s urging, but there’s a risk
AUSTIN, Texas — U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, a Texas Democrat who represents a slice of the Rio Grande Valley along the border with Mexico, won his last…
Spaniards with water guns take aim at tourism’s effect on housing
BARCELONA, Spain — Protesters used water pistols against unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona and on the Spanish island of Mallorca on Sunday as demonstrators marched to demand a…
As Trump goes to G-7 summit, other world leaders aim to show they’re not intimidated
WASHINGTON — President Trump has long bet that he can scare allies into submission — a gamble that is increasingly being tested ahead of the Group of…
A reluctant brawler, L.A. mayor takes aim at Trump over immigration raids
With Los Angeles reeling from immigration sweeps and unsettled by nightly clashes between protesters and police, Mayor Karen Bass was asked by a reporter: What…
England aim to defend European Under-21 Championship crown
After Gareth Southgate resigned from the role of senior team boss following Euro 2024, Carsley had a six-game spell in charge of the Three Lions,…
State composting law took aim at greenhouse gases. Illegal dumping was a byproduct
Lancaster — A California law aimed at reducing the amount of climate-harming greenhouse gases at landfills is exacerbating the problem of illegal dumping in the Antelope Valley,…
Nathan Santa Cruz takes aim at City Section 400 title
Sitting in the Birmingham High bleachers wearing headphones before running the 400 meters at the City Section track and field prelims, 17-year-old senior Nathan Santa…
2025 World Snooker Championship: ‘Class of 92’ graduates aim for more Crucible glory
Ken Doherty, the 1997 world champion, played against the 'Class of 92' throughout his career and felt this match was "the tie of the round"."They've…
Lawmaker, a former Edison exec, takes aim at rooftop solar credits
Nearly 2 million California rooftop solar owners could lose the energy credits that help them cover what they spent to install the expensive climate-friendly systems…
Aliso Niguel’s Jaslene Massey taking aim at state title in shotput
When Jaslene Massey smiles, it’s contagious. You want to return the smile. She has a bubbling personality that encourages track and field fans to cheer…
Cruise industry takes aim at Hawaii cruise tax proposals
Cruise lines are threatening to sue Hawaii lawmakers over two separate cruise tax bills. Bills have been passed in both houses for a per-passenger fee…