Everyday Briefs

Congress just proved—again—that even with President Trump back in the White House, Washington’s spending machine can still overrule voters’ demand for a smaller federal...

BJ's Wholesale Club shoppers in seven states face a hidden Listeria threat in their freezers from recalled farm-raised salmon, underscoring the real risks of...

Washington’s latest shutdown standoff is forcing tens of thousands of TSA agents to protect America’s airports without a paycheck—right as families hit the skies...

A simple, everyday habit—moderate caffeinated coffee or tea—was linked to a lower risk of dementia, while decaf was left behind. Quick Take A 2026 JAMA...

After years of corporate “reinvention,” Starbucks is betting its comeback on something refreshingly normal: better coffee, better bakery, and a menu built to win...

Two men lie dead, and another is wounded after a shooting at South Carolina State University's student housing complex—just four months after the campus...

After years of spin and “revisions,” the new jobs report gives President Trump real ammunition—but it also exposes how much the previous year’s numbers...

Two Philadelphia men exploited a poorly designed Minnesota housing assistance program to steal $3.5 million in taxpayer funds—using artificial intelligence to fabricate documentation while...

A War Department insider allegedly helped move stolen money overseas—even after the FBI warned him the cash was dirty. Story Snapshot Federal prosecutors say former...

The Washington Post’s top executive didn’t survive the blowback from slashing hundreds of journalists—resigning just three days after the layoffs hit. Story Snapshot Washington Post...