Massachusetts taxpayers are on course to spend $1 billion on the state’s emergency shelter program for FY25 with migrant families making up a significant share of those receiving assistance, according to a new report.

Tennessee law banning gender-transition treatments for minors faces Supreme Court scrutiny as justices weigh constitutional questions about transgender healthcare restrictions.

A $1.4 million heist of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles occurred in Colorado just days after worldwide release, with 2,810 units stolen from a semitruck.

Disinformation on social media threatens truth on American university campuses, with Jewish students affected by antisemitic content amid declining platform moderation.

One of the turning points during the Revolutionary War was the Battle of Bunker Hill 250 years ago. A commemoration of the event takes place in the lead-up to America's 250th birthday next year.

Trump faces a critical decision on Iran's nuclear program, with his base likely supporting decisive action despite MAGA influencers warning of alienating supporters

Baltimore Orioles minor leaguer Luis Guevara died following a jet ski crash in Florida, officials said on Tuesday. He was only 19 and in the team's farm system.

Xander Schauffele is excited to see lower scores this weekend at the Travelers Championship, but the two-time major champ dismissed concerns about Oakmont's conditions.

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, recently appeared alongside Prince William, as well as their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at Trooping the Colour.

Trump is still deciding whether he will approve military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities, noting that Iran is interested in negotiating.

Barack Obama took aim at affluent liberals on Tuesday during remarks in Connecticut, suggesting their progressive politics would be "tested."

Authorities release a new flyer showing Travis Decker, a veteran with wilderness survival skills wanted for allegedly murdering his three daughters in Washington.

Border Patrol achieves success with zero illegal migrant releases last month, down from 62,000 in the same period last year, according to agency chief Michael Banks.

The New York City mayoral race tightens as former Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces challenge from progressive Zorhan Mamdani, while President Donald Trump's immigration policies become central campaign issue in Democratic primary.

Sean Combs' federal trial has been paused due to juror illness. The move comes after Judge Arun Subramanian warned the defense and prosecution about violating the gag order.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered 2,000 more National Guard troops into the field to protect ICE agents and federal property while Los Angeles faces civil unrest.

Newly named Republican nominee Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears emphasizes safety as government's primary role, promises rural Virginia representation and highlights her unique appeal.

A UN commission sparked backlash after issuing a scathing 19-page report in which its members accuse Israel of committing "the crime against humanity of extermination."

A personal data protection guide revealing 10 signs your information is circulating among data brokers and practical strategies to regain control of your digital footprint.

Without US funding as leverage, one of Uganda’s most prominent LGBT+ activists Steven Kabuye tells Rachel Schraer, there are few ways to push the country towards change

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Yvonne Ford’s family said she became ill four months after trip, starting with a headache, then becoming unable to walk, talk, sleep or swallow

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The Federal Reserve is set to keep interest rates the same despite Trump’s desire to see a rate cut

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The popular chocolate arrives at another UK supermarket

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Sarah Stogner had never tried a criminal case before getting elected D.A. in an oil-rich area half the size of New Jersey. So far, it’s been a struggle.

President is considering whether to allow U.S. forces to strike a key Iranian nuclear facility

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Experts believe only Washington has the weapons capable of halting Iran’s nuclear programme

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Conservative justices unleash ‘irrevocable damage’ to the 14th Amendment, Sonia Sotomayor writes

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Most prizes go to those with higher savings, new analysis shows, as the ‘optimal’ amount is revealed

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The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders received a 400 percent pay raise after a unified push for fair compensation, spotlighted in Season 2 of Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts.

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Most economists think the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will opt to keep rates on hold when it meets on Thursday.

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Manchester United have already secured Matheus Cunha from Wolves in what is set to be a busy summer at Old Trafford

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Jeff Ross, the comedian known for hosting brutal roasts of celebrities, is coming to Broadway this summer with a one-man autobiographical show that will offer fans a softer side

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The princess canceled plans to attend the horse racing event on Wednesday as she tries to find the “right balance” in her recovery from cancer, Kensington Palace said.

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A multi-million dollar renovation of the Tierra Atacama hotel has transformed one of the driest places on earth into a high-end destination.

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The British superyacht that sank off Sicily last August killing seven will be lifted from the seabed this coming weekend, following the successful removal of the 72-meter mast

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“Jaws” turns 50 this week, and its legacy of the summer movie blockbuster remains strong

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Iran’s UN ambassador has cautioned Donald Trump not to “cross the red line”, warning the president that Tehran will respond firmly if the US becomes directly involved in Israel’s military campaign.

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Kayte Walsh and Kelsey Grammer already share three children

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