Updated Nov. 1, 2023 5:41 pm ET WASHINGTON—House lawmakers are set to vote as soon as Wednesday night on whether to expel Rep. George Santos (R., N.Y.), who made a series of bold fabrications in running for office and faces federal fraud charges related to his 2022 campaign. Two-thirds of House lawmakers would need to … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A strike has shut down all shipping on the St. Lawrence Seaway, interrupting exports of grain and other goods from Canada and the United States via the Great Lakes to the rest of the world. What You Need To Know A strike has shut down all shipping on the St. Lawrence Seaway, … Read more
The rapidly evolving AI landscape is transforming the world and the ways in which some people work, learn and communicate. The new frontier includes mental health therapy provided by chatbots, and while AI-driven technology is promising, some mental health experts have concerns about the potential pitfalls. Psychotherapist Elise Gold says her job fills her cup. … Read more
Student-athletes are making money like never before. Name-image-likeness (NIL) rules allow them to benefit from their personal brand at the college and even high school levels. It’s a chaotic change in sports that could get crazier soon. New millionaires are being made and they’re younger than ever. The Supreme Court’s approval of NIL set the … Read more
First lady Jill Biden generated a lot of buzz in the Hudson Valley on Friday, putting the Biden administration’s economic agenda front and center with visits to a community college and early childhood education center in Dutchess County. Biden is uniquely positioned for such a visit, working as an educator herself at Northern Virginia Community … Read more
President Joe Biden announced the forgiving of an additional $9 billion in student loans this week, just days after millions of Americans began repaying the loans after a three-year pause created by the pandemic. The latest development came after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked Biden’s previous initiative to forgive student loans, calling it unconstitutional. The … Read more
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — Travel went smoothly Wednesday morning as hundreds of Bills fans arrived at the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport to begin their journey to London, England. There are no direct flights from Buffalo to London, but travelers booked flights with connections to get there straight from home. “We travel for our team. We love our … Read more
Top officials in the state Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government said they plan to push for more state resources next year after funding was included in the latest budget to expand the agency’s workforce by 40%. Members of the ethics commission are starting to explore ways to cut savings in next year’s spending … Read more
Charcuterie boards aren’t just for snobby wine and cheese parties anymore – they’ve become an in-demand and easy app to throw together before friends and family come over. You’re even likely to find them all around your next tailgate. Simple charcuterie boards with just sliced meat, triscuits or ritz crackers, and cubed cheese are still … Read more
CNN — A New York judge has found Donald Trump and his adult sons liable for fraud and canceled the Trump Organization’s business certification, saying the Trumps provided false financial statements for roughly a decade. Judge Arthur Engoron’s ruling came days before the civil case involving the New York attorney general’s office and the former … Read more