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FACT FOCUS: Trump falsely claims babies can be seen to change 'radically' after vaccination 07/16/2024 05:09pm • In an excerpt of a recent conversation between former President Donald Trump and independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted online, Trump suggested vaccines given to children to protect them from disease are harmful. He also exaggerated the number of vaccines given to children a Minnesota's ban on gun carry permits for young adults is unconstitutional, appeals court rules 07/16/2024 04:12pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota's law that bans people ages 18 to 20 from getting permits to carry guns in public is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday, affirming a lower court decision that concluded the Second Amendment guarantees the rights of young adults to bear arms for sel Summer pause: Small business sales growth tapers in June as consumers take a breather on spending 07/16/2024 03:06pm • Small business sales growth slowed in June as consumers took a pause on spending. That's according to new data from financial services and payments provider Fiserv. Consumers have been reining in spending as high prices on groceries and other necessities and high interest rates weigh on their pocket Singer Ingrid Andress says she was drunk during panned MLB anthem performance, will get treatment 07/16/2024 03:02pm • After a widely panned performance of the U.S. national anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby, country singer Ingrid Andress apologized Tuesday and said she was drunk. “I'm checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “That was not me last night. The president of Florida's only public historically Black university resigns after donation debacle 07/16/2024 02:17pm • TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university is resigning amid backlash over the school’s apparent failure to properly vet a multi-million dollar donation from a dubious donor. Larry Robinson submitted his resignation last week and will leave Fl A dam in southern Illinois has failed after heavy rains, officials say. Rescuers check for anyone trapped or injured 07/16/2024 12:48pm • NASHVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A dam in southern Illinois has failed after heavy rains, officials say. Rescuers check for anyone trapped or injured. Como says alleged 'Jackie Chan' comment in game versus Wolves was not intended to be derogatory 07/16/2024 12:09pm • MARBELLA, Spain (AP) — Italian soccer team Como has defended a player who allegedly said Wolves’ South Korean forward Hee Chan Hwang “thinks he’s Jackie Chan” during a preseason game on Monday. Premier League team Wolves said it would submit a formal complaint to European soccer's governi Matt About Town: Slow jams and no Crocs — The lore behind the world's newest 'nation,' Slowjamastan! 07/16/2024 10:21am • .in-article-vertical-video {float: right; padding-left: 10px;width:300px !important;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.in-article-vertical-video {float: none; padding-left: 20px;}}.in-article-vertical-video connatix_video_caption {width: 300px !important;}#tnvbNcaMHUrl {margin-bottom: 1 Former Secret Service agent has questions about Trump's security 07/16/2024 06:47am • In the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday, a former special agent tells WTOP that he has questions of his own about the level of Secret Service protection afforded to the Republican presidential nominee. As an agent, Matthew Doherty was a part of the Hong Kong is testing out its own ChatGPT-style tool as OpenAI planned extra steps to block access 07/16/2024 06:46am • HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s government is testing the city's own ChatGPT -style tool for its employees, with plans to eventually make it available to the public, its innovation minister said after OpenAI took extra steps to block access from the city and other unsupported regions. Secretary for Capital Fringe Festival's second week: What to expect 07/16/2024 05:10am • The Capital Fringe Festival is back in action across D.C. giving area artists a chance to shine. If you're looking for some fun events, what are some of the best things to do in week 2? "Capital Fringe is 19 years old this year — this is our last teenage year," festival director Julianne A Baltimore man died after being sedated and restrained by medics. His mom wants answers 07/16/2024 12:04am • BALTIMORE (AP) — When Trea Ellinger left a Baltimore drug rehab facility last summer, he assured his anxious mother that everything was fine. He had his medications and was planning to meet up with his girlfriend. By the following afternoon, he was dead — not from the violence his mom feared he Protesters rally peacefully at GOP convention for abortion and immigrant rights, end to war in Gaza 07/15/2024 10:38pm • MILWAUKEE (AP) — Hundreds of demonstrators converged Monday on downtown Milwaukee to protest around the Republican National Convention, following through on their long-standing plans to rally outside the site despite the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The protests were pe Syrians vote for their next parliament, which may pave the way for Assad to extend his rule 07/15/2024 09:06pm • DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrians voted for members of a new parliament in an election Monday that was expected to hold few surprises but could pave the way for a constitutional amendment to extend the term of President Bashar Assad. The vote is the fourth in Syria since mass anti-government protests How to Get a Student Loan 07/15/2024 08:00pm • With the cost of tuition, fees, housing, books and more, most college students depend on loans to finance their education. Among bachelor's degree recipients, 61% took out student loans to pay for college expenses, according to the most recent Department of Education statistics.If you're among the m