JERUSALEM (AP) — A key mediator on Gaza is stressing the urgency of brokering a ceasefire after Hamas showed a “positive response” to a proposal. But Israel has yet to weigh in as its military prepares an offensive on some of the territory’s most populated areas. The prospect of an expanded assault on areas sheltering…… MORE
Hurricane Erin Churns Up Dangerous Waves and Closes Beaches Along Us East Coast
RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Erin is churning slowly toward the eastern U.S. coast and stirring up waves that already have forced dozens of beach rescues. The biggest storm surges are expected over the coming two days. Forecasters remain confident the center of the monster storm will remain far offshore. But the outer edges are…… MORE
California Redistricting Hearing Turns Heated as Republicans Mount Opposition Campaign
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California hearing on Democrats’ redistricting effort turned into a shouting match Tuesday. A Republican lawmaker pressed for answers over a partisan plan aimed at winning Democrats five more House seats. He argues that California should spend money on other issues such as health care instead. California’s plan is a counter…… MORE
Trump Administration Vying to Own a Big Stake in Intel After Softbank’s $2 Billion Bet on Company
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday confirmed the U.S. government is vying for a 10% stake in Silicon Valley pioneer Intel in an unusual deal that would deepen the Trump administration’s financial ties with major computer chip manufacturers and punctuate a dramatic about-face from the president’s recent push to oust…… MORE
Oklahoma Ideology Test for Teachers From New York and California Draws Criticism
Oklahoma will require applicants for teaching jobs from California and New York to pass an exam that the state’s top education official says is designed to safeguard against “radical leftist ideology.” Opponents decry the exam as a “MAGA loyalty test.” Ryan Walters, the state public schools superintendent, said Monday that any teacher coming from the…… MORE