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The military ties of the man who carried out an attack in New Orleans on New Year's and another who died in an explosion in Las Vegas the same day highlight the increased role of people with military experience in ideologically driven attacks, especially those that seek mass casualties. … [Read more...] about New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion highlight extremist violence by active military and veterans

Dallas Fire-Rescue personnel found 579 animals dead from smoke inhalation in a pet store while responding to a building fire at a Dallas shopping center Friday. … [Read more...] about Smoke from building fire at Dallas shopping center kills 579 animals in pet store

As we tip into the New Year, we food writers are often tasked with putting on paper our predictions for what will be trending. Truly, this used to be a simpler task! … [Read more...] about What’s on the table in 2025? Some predicted trends in food

U.S. stock indexes are starting 2025 with gains on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Wall Street opens 2025 with gains

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet is one of the most ideologically diverse in U.S. history, a mishmash of conflicting worldviews and varied backgrounds that will bring a broad range of perspectives to his MAGA agenda. … [Read more...] about How Trump’s Cabinet picks shake up the status quo in Washington