By KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are moving to cut about $9.4 billion in spending already approved by Congress as President Donald Trump’s administration looks to follow through on work by the Department of Government Efficiency when it was overseen by Elon Musk. The package to be voted on Thursday targets foreign aid programs and the … [Read more...] about House will vote on Trump’s request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid
Garden Q&A: Why did my cucumber plants wilt?
Q: Last year, my cucumber plants kept wilting, no matter how moist the soil was. How can I help them fare better this year? A: You probably ran into bacterial wilt, a common disease that affects cucumbers and their muskmelon and summer squash relatives. It is transmitted by an insect (cucumber beetles) and is incurable once the disease symptoms appear. Both striped and … [Read more...] about Garden Q&A: Why did my cucumber plants wilt?
What to know about ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump’s policies on Saturday
By LISA BAUMANN, Associated Press Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in hundreds of cities on Saturday during the military parade in Washington for the Army’s 250th anniversary — which coincides with Trump’s birthday. The “No Kings” protests are set to take place to counter what organizers say are Trump’s plans to feed his ego on what is also … [Read more...] about What to know about ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump’s policies on Saturday
The number of Americans filing for jobless claims last week remains at the highest level in 8 months
By MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. filings for jobless benefits were unchanged last week, remaining at the higher end of recent ranges as uncertainty over the impact of trade wars lingers. New applications for jobless benefits numbered 248,000 for the week ending June 7, the Labor Department said Thursday. Analysts had forecast 244,000 new … [Read more...] about The number of Americans filing for jobless claims last week remains at the highest level in 8 months
Top books lists: Here are recent bestsellers and picks
The Baltimore Sun’s weekly bestseller lists of fiction, non-fiction, biography, lifestyle, political, children’s and young adult books are compiled by staff members of Skyhorse Publishing based on publishing houses’, booksellers’, online retailers’ and other sources’ sales data covering the week ending June 1. The reviews and recommendations are compiled by Skyhorse Publishing … [Read more...] about Top books lists: Here are recent bestsellers and picks