WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington lawmakers remain at a standstill over reopening the government, showing few signs of progress as President Donald Trump says layoffs are “taking place right now.” Both parties believe public opinion supports their stance, with Democrats pushing for health insurance subsidies and Trump aiming to maintain current spending levels. The shutdown adds…

Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly being used to store power for electrical grids, but some localities are concerned about fire risks. Despite assurances of safety from proponents, some places in New York are enacting moratoriums on these systems. Some opponents in New York and elsewhere are concerned about the ability of local  firefighters to handle potential…

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes, leading the Dallas Cowboys to a 37-22 victory over the New York Jets. On Sunday, Dallas scored on two 90-yard drives in the second quarter, despite missing four starters on the offensive line. Javonte Williams ran for 135 yards and a touchdown and also…

At least five people were killed after Russia launched drones, missiles and guided aerial bombs at Ukraine overnight in a major attack that officials there said targeted civilian infrastructure. Moscow sent over 50 ballistic missiles and about 500 drones into nine regions across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday morning. Four people died and at…