Albany’s oldest building reopens after $3M restoration following 13 years of work

Trump says US to get diesel from Russia, relaxing pressure on Moscow to ease prices before midterms

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said that he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, a stunning reversal of years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine and an attempt to address high fuel prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Trump said on social media on Friday that he struck the deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call in which he was expected to discuss a suspected case of plague in Russia. Instead, Trump announced that Russia will immediately supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel, followed by an additional 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons “immediately thereafter.” Russia will deliver another 3 million tons “within a short period of time” after that, he wrote. Trump’s shocking announcement comes after he signed a sweeping Russia sanctions law last month that aimed at clamping down on Russia’s energy economy, among other areas, that fuel its war against Ukraine. Trump, in his announcement, did not address the sanctions or Russia’s war but said, “Lower prices for Americans, especially our Great Farmers, R

7.7 magnitude earthquake shakes Panama, prompting evacuations

PANAMA CITY — A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, shaking buildings in the capital, prompting evacuations and sending tremors as far as neighboring Colombia. The quake was centered about 10 kilometers (6 miles) southwest of the remote community of Pitaloza Arriba, in the central province of Herrera, the U.S. Geological Survey said. It struck at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles). Visibly shaken residents of Panama City gathered outside as they waited for news of the quake’s impact on Friday. “We felt it very strongly. It knocked things over in the kitchen, but we’re okay, though we’re very scared," Rosendo Domínguez, 60, who is from Herrera province, where the earthquake struck, told The Associated Press by phone. “Everyone is outside, scared.” Aftershocks continued to shake the streets on Friday shortly after the quake. The National Weather Service issued a tsunami warning Friday for the coasts of Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Guatemala. Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino called for calm on Friday, writing on X: “What happ

Microsoft is being suspended from program to apply for green cards for H-1B visa workers, Vance says

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is suspending tech giant Microsoft from a program to apply for green cards for workers who come to the U.S. to live and work using an H-1B visa as it accuses the company of fraud. “If you do the math, for every worker that Microsoft laid off, they replaced that worker with one and a half foreign indentured servants,” said Vice President JD Vance in a White House news conference announcing the decision. The H-1B program has long been a target of Trump supporters who say that the program undercuts American workers and is rife with abuse. H-1B visas are meant for high-skilled jobs that are difficult to find American workers to fill. Technology companies are the biggest users, with nearly three-quarters of approvals going to workers from India. Microsoft did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Vance announcement came one day after Trump's Republican administration launched another broadside against international students and their ability to work in the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday propos

Three men found guilty of murdering two Australian surfer brothers and US friend

The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were found at the bottom of a well.

Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky criticises 'gift to Putin'

Ukraine's president said allowing Russia to sell petroleum products would prolong a war that must be ended.

France students plan more protests, UN 'concerned' over violence

Zelenskyy Calls Trump-Putin Diesel Deal 'Weak', 'Unworthy' As US Eases Russian Oil Sanctions

Zelenskyy said the decision was unfair to Ukraine and other partners, particularly as Russia continues its war against the country.

JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he will not watch it

The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years.

Climbers scale St. Louis trees during international tree climbing competition

Nearly 100 arborists scaled trees in a St. Louis park during the International Tree Climbing Championship

Saudia Airlines Pilot Among 3 Killed In Houthi Attacks On Riyadh Airport As Yemen War Escalates

The airlines also said one of its aircraft was damaged while parked at the airport, but no passengers were on board.

Sexism In The Silicon: Female AI Bots Paid 10% Less Than Male Counterparts, Study Shows

Male-presenting AI assistants consistently received higher monetary valuations from both male and female test subjects

Trump says Russia to supply diesel to US, Zelensky calls deal investment in war

Trump says Russia to supply diesel to US, Zelensky calls deal investment in war