For the second time since his first term, President-elect Donald Trump suggests that the United States should own Greenland. He says it’s for national security. This comes as Trump named PayPal co-founder Ken Howery as the United States ambassador to Denmark. However, the island’s prime minister says it’s not for sale. Despite noting some reservations, […]
Banks and business organizations have filed suit against the Federal Reserve (Fed), accusing it of running opaque stress tests that impose binding capital requirements without proper public input. The plaintiffs, who include the Bank Policy Institute, the American Bankers Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Ohio Bankers League, and the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, […]
NEW YORK—The man accused of burning a woman to death inside a New York City subway train used a shirt to fan the flames, a prosecutor said Tuesday at his arraignment on murder charges. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, who federal immigration officials said is a Guatemalan citizen who entered the United States illegally, was not required […]
NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Together Association cofounder Alan Miller to talk about challenges to our freedom, the importance of technological and entrepreneurial progress, and making Britain better.
Dazzling angelic spirits and bold geometric shapes light up central London this year, as the British capital celebrates the festive period. Tourists snap selfies as NTD’s international correspondent Malcolm Hudson visits the packed London streets.
President-elect Donald Trump said on Dec. 24 that he plans to direct the Department of Justice (DOJ) to pursue the death penalty against the worst violent offenders. His remarks came a day after outgoing President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 death row prisoners to life in prison, including several mass murderers and child […]
WASHINGTON—Former President Bill Clinton was released from a Washington hospital on Dec. 24 after being treated for a fever, according to an aide. “President Clinton was discharged earlier today after being treated for the flu,” Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, Angel Ureña, wrote on X. “He and his family are deeply grateful for the exceptional care […]
President Joe Biden signed the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law on Dec. 23, approving an $895 billion military spending authorization despite some pushback from fellow Democrats. “While I am pleased to support the critical objectives of the Act, I note that certain provisions of the Act raise concerns,” Biden said in a […]
Egyptian authorities have arrested two men for attempting to steal hundreds of ancient artifacts from the bottom of the sea, the country’s interior ministry said in a Monday statement. The men took the artifacts from the sea floor of Abu Qir Bay, near the port city of Alexandria, the ministry said. When confronted by authorities, […]
WASHINGTON—American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday because of a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne about an hour after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a national […]
LEAVENWORTH, Wash.—The scent of bratwurst and pretzels filled the air as horses clopped down the main street, hauling a carriage full of tourists. Nestled in her mother’s arms, a baby reached out to touch a shop window display, peering toward the sequin-covered reindeer behind it, as colorful ornaments twirled nearby. Welcome to Leavenworth, Washington, the […]
American Airlines on Tuesday lifted an hour-long ground stop of all its flights in the United States due to an unspecified technical issue, a notice on the U.S. aviation regulator’s website showed. A U.S. NGO said that they believe the American journalist missing in Syria, Austin Tice, “is alive and we know that as a […]
Florida Judge Aileen Cannon has delayed trial for Ryan Routh, the man suspected of attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, from February to September of 2025. In an order issued on Dec. 23, Cannon cited “substantial discovery” or the amount of evidence to review before trial. Her order sets up a series of pre-trial deadlines, […]
CONCORD, N.H.—Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow might be enough to brighten some homes this holiday season. But others are adorned with thousands of blinking lights synched to blasting music, drawing crowds and bolstering both holiday and community spirit. In a cul-de-sac in Mesa, Arizona, 14 homeowners have been going all-out on holiday lights […]
FLINT, Mich.—The president of a chemical company has been charged in connection with the unauthorized discharge of oil that left a miles-long dark, oily sheen on the Flint River in Michigan more than two years ago. Rajinder Singh Minhas, 60, of Rochester, Michigan, was arrested and arraigned last week on charges of falsely altering a […]
AMSTERDAM—The Dutch are known worldwide for their wooden shoes, but the recent rare discovery of a 500-year-old one in the city of Alkmaar has shown just how widespread their use once was. “It was found in a cesspit in an urban surrounding. So this is very special, because with wooden shoes you always think of […]
American Airlines has resumed flights after grounding all flights in the country for technical reasons amid the start of a busy Christmas travel season. The halt lasted approximately 1 1/2 hours. “We’re currently experiencing a technical issue with all American Airlines flights. Your safety is our utmost priority, once this is rectified, we’ll have you […]
ISTANBUL—An explosion at an ammunition factory in northwest Turkey left at least 12 dead and five injured Tuesday morning. The blast occurred in Balikesir Province, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency. The factory is in a rural area away from population centers. Balikesir Governor Ismail Ustaoglu said the explosion collapsed the capsule production building and […]
For children across the globe, one of the many joys of the Holiday season is anticipating the arrival of Santa Claus and his journey to deliver gifts waiting under the tree on Christmas morning. With over 2 billion homes around the world and only so much time to complete the task, the “North American Aerospace […]
