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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event to honor recipients of the Purple Heart in the East Room of the White House on August 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Friday warned U.S. courts against blocking his tariff policy, citing its “positive impact” on the stock market and saying such a move could cause a severe economic downturn.”If a Radical Left Court ruled against us at this late date, in an attempt to bring down or disturb the largest amount of money, wealth creation and influence the U.S.A. has ever seen, it…

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps more than 42 million people afford groceries each month, making it the largest anti-hunger program in the United States. But due to President Donald Trump’s tax and spending megabill signed on July 4, that support is set to shrink dramatically, experts say. The “big beautiful” bill will cut about $186 billion from SNAP funding through 2034, according to estimates from the Congressional Budget Office.Cuts to the program and significant cost shifts to states will leave millions of low-income Americans without some or all of the food assistance they need to put meals on the table,…

Jess Carter of England running during the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Final match between England and Spain.Richard Sellers/allstar | Getty Images Sport | Getty ImagesEngland Lioness and Gotham FC defender Jess Carter said social media companies can do more to police hate comments online after she faced racial abuse during the Euro 2025 tournament.Carter, a defender for the American soccer team Gotham FC, is part of the England women’s national team, nicknamed the “Lionesses,” that just secured a historic win in the Euro 2025 championships after defeating Spain on penalties in the final in Switzerland in July.Carter had to take…

In 2020, Doug Barnard was working in e-commerce at Walmart while trying to launch a YouTube channel dedicated to his travels.As a college student, Barnard took a trip with his mom to India that was so impactful it eventually inspired him to become a full-time traveler — a path he didn’t think was possible for him.”Going to India was an eye-opening experience for me. It was the first time I’d been to some place so foreign, so stimulating and for me it was this epiphany that I needed to experience more,” Barnard tells CNBC Make It.”The most exciting part was…

2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak in Green Machine (front). A Jailbreak Custom Color program will allow select Dodge customers to paint their Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak in nearly any color imaginable, including Stryker Purple (shown at rear).Courtesy: DodgeStellantis subsidiary Dodge announced two new muscle cars on Friday, flexing its 2026 model year lineup and touting customization options for its customers.The 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak is a new three-row muscle SUV featuring a 710-horsepower Hemi V-8 engine. According to Dodge, it provides more than 6 million potential combinations for customization through multiple wheel choices, interior seat colors, seat…

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s decision to take over Gaza City was met with resignation and defiance by Palestinians who have survived two years of war and repeated raids. Many Israelis responded with fear and anger, worried it could be a death sentence for hostages held in Gaza.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that Israel would intensify its 22-month war with Hamas by taking over Gaza City, large parts of which have been destroyed by past bombardment and ground incursions. A major ground operation is almost sure to cause more mass displacement and worsen an already catastrophic…

Russell Martin will not “overly stress” about his Rangers team being leaked before the Champions League qualifying win over Viktoria Plzen on Tuesday night.The head coach – unhappy at the 1-1 draw at Motherwell at the weekend – made the bold decision to drop skipper James Tavernier and arguably last season’s best player, midfielder Nicolas Raskin, along with striker Danilo and attacker Kieran Dowell for the visit of the Czech side in the first leg of the third qualifier at Ibrox. His team selection, which saw new signing Finland international Oliver Antman, Jefte, Lyall Cameron and Cyriel Dessers included, was…

A man previously convicted of sexual assault who killed a Connecticut visiting nurse at a halfway house pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced Friday to 50 years in prison in a case that reignited calls for better protections for home health care workers across the country.Michael Reese, 40, admitted that he killed Joyce Grayson on Oct. 28, 2023, at the home in Willimantic where he was living under electronic monitoring while on probation for stabbing and sexually assaulting another woman in 2006. The prison sentence, which mandates no early release or parole, was part of a plea deal.Grayson, a…

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israelis held protests calling for the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip and for an end to the 22-month war. Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City to pressure Hamas renewed international calls to end the conflict and stirred fears for hostages still in Gaza. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip attend a rally demanding their release from Hamas captivity and calling for an end to the war outside the prime minister’s office in Jerusalem, Thursday, Aug.…

People walk past a Sweetgreen restaurant in Manhattan.Jeenah Moon | The Washington Post | Getty ImagesSweetgreen shares dropped 23% on Friday after the salad chain cut its 2025 outlook for the second quarter in a row, citing issues with its loyalty program, weak consumer sentiment, tariff headwinds and store challenges.For the full-year 2025, Sweetgreen now expects revenue of between $700 million and $715 million, down from its May prediction of $740 million to $760 million and its February outlook of $760 million to $780 million.It also projects negative same-store sales for the full year, estimating declines of between 4% and…