NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — President Donald Trump is marking the Navy’s 250th anniversary by joining a celebration at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia. His appearance Sunday comes in the midst of the government shutdown. After his arrival in Norfolk, Trump went to the USS George H. W. Bush and spoke to the sailors and handed…… MORE
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Taylor Swift’s new film, “The Official Release Party of a Show Girl,” has topped the weekend box office with $33 million in North America. The AMC Theatres release was announced just two weeks ago and features music videos and behind-the-scenes footage. This success follows her “Eras Tour” concert film, which opened…… MORE
CAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas are preparing for indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday as hopes are rising for a possible ceasefire in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said a hostage release could be announced this week. Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas attack that sparked the war. President Donald Trump has…… MORE
ROME (AP) — Activists detained while trying to reach Gaza by sea have complained of mistreatment by Israeli guards. Some 450 activists were arrested as Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, a fleet of 42 boats seeking to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. Many remain in prison in Israel. Italian journalist Saverio Tommasi…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is making plans for a significant aid package for U.S. soybean farmers. The move aims to help them survive China’s boycott of American beans, which was sparked by Trump’s trade war. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says substantial support for farmers is expected to be announced Tuesday. The aid comes…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) — A group of countries in the OPEC+ alliance has agreed to a small boost in oil production, citing a steady global economic outlook. After a virtual meeting on Sunday, it announced an increase of 137,000 barrels per day in November, the same amount as October. The group has been raising output…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington lawmakers remain at a standstill over reopening the government, showing few signs of progress. Both parties believe public opinion supports their stance, with Democrats pushing for health insurance subsidies and President Donald Trump aiming to maintain current spending levels. The shutdown adds to economic uncertainty, with hiring slowing and inflation high.…… MORE
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. officials in coming days are set to hold the government’s biggest coal sales in more than a decade. About 600 million tons of the fuel will be auctioned from publicly owned reserves next to strip mines in Montana and Wyoming. Data analyzed by The Associated Press shows most of the…… MORE
Apple and Google blocked downloads of phone apps that flag sightings of U.S. immigration agents, just hours after the Trump administration demanded that one particularly popular iPhone app be taken down. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said such tracking puts Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at risk. But users and developers of these apps say…… MORE
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary remains firm in maintaining its supplies of Russian oil and gas, even as the European Union accelerates efforts to cut Russian energy imports. Prime Minister Viktor Orbଠargues what he calls cheap Russian energy is crucial for Hungary’s economy and claims switching sources could cause an economic collapse. Critics dismiss the…… MORE
