Senators hunker down for long day of votes on Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="599"] The Capitol is seen is seen as Senate Republicans work to pass President Donald Trump's bill of tax breaks and spending cuts by his July Fourth deadline, in Washington, Sunday, June 29, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)[/caption] WASHINGTON (AP) - Senators hunkered down Monday to consider proposed amendments to President Donald Trump's big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid challenges including the weekend announcement from one GOP senator that he

NOAA delays the cutoff of key satellite data for hurricane forecasting

[caption id="attachment_12545" align="alignnone" width="980"] A water rescue boat moves in floodwaters at an apartment complex in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Oct. 10, 2024, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)[/caption] By  ALEXA ST. JOHN (AP NEWS) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday it is delaying by one month the planned cutoff of satellite data that helps forecasters track hurricanes. Meteorologists and scientists warned of severe consequences last week when NOAA said,

Federal changes could end up ‘cutting holes’ in HIV safety net, experts say

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Dallen Michael Greene still remembers the fear he felt when he was diagnosed with HIV in 1999. "My heart literally sank to my knees and to my ankles," he said. That fear is what led the 56-year-old resident of Broward County, Florida, to become a mentor and patient guide for the newly diagnosed. He's a clinical manager at Community Care Resources of Florida, a nonprofit that offers

If you’ve lost your job, here’s how you can take care of yourself and your finances

[caption id="attachment_12487" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Photo by Mikhail Nilov[/caption] NEW YORK (AP) - Recent layoffs from technology and media companies and government agencies might have you thinking about job security. Losing your job is a difficult thing to process and you might feel the impact in several parts of your life. But there are things you can do to alleviate some of the stress and anxiety. If you've been laid off, experts recommend that you

Want your garden to smell as good as it looks? These flowers can do the job

[caption id="attachment_12482" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Photo by Jill Wellington[/caption] By  JESSICA DAMIANO (AP NEWS) For about two weeks every spring, my letter carrier, delivery drivers and just about everyone else who walks into my yard comments on the deliciously strong scent emanating from the two lilac shrubs flanking the front gate. Most days, the breeze carries the fragrance all the way to the front door or even indoors if the windows are open.

Exercising or playing sports in extreme heat can be extremely dangerous

[caption id="attachment_12477" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Photo by Oliver Sjöström[/caption] (AP NEWS) Extreme heat makes it especially hard for your body to cool down, so you need to be extra careful if you exercise or play sports when it's baking outside. Your brain tries to keep your body within a degree or two of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius), and it does so in part by triggering sweat. When sweat dries,

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers

Medgar Wiley Evers was an American civil rights activist and soldier who was the NAACP's first field secretary in Mississippi. Dr. Michael Vinson, professor of History and Director of Africana Studies, kicked things off with a powerful keynote. Attendees also previewed a Mississippi Public Broadcasting documentary on Medgar Evers, followed by a riveting panel on “The Power of Words” featuring Joy Reid, Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr., and Ralph Eubanks. The conversation continued

How expressing gratitude can transform your work and life

[caption id="attachment_12472" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Photo by Peggy Anke[/caption] NEW YORK (AP) - The first thing Alison C. Jones does when she wakes up is to name three things she's grateful for. It can be as simple as the breeze from a fan or as meaningful as the way a friend showed up for her emotionally. Jones, an organizational development consultant, said the daily practice has helped her through hardships and

You probably don’t need foods with added protein, nutritionists say

By  MARIA CHENG, AP News The human body needs protein. Proteins carry out countless functions inside cells and they are vital for the growth, repair and maintenance of muscles, bones and skin. And with food companies rolling out high-protein versions of a huge range of foods, including milkshakes and granola bars - and even pancakes and popcorn - you might be tempted to think you need to add more to your