‘We don’t sleep’: Sailors stranded in Persian Gulf as rockets fly over their heads

HONG KONG — He and his shipmates stay up on the deck at night, sometimes watching rockets fly over their heads. What was supposed to be an uneventful first voyage transporting oil across the Persian Gulf has turned into a nightmare for a 28-year-old sailor from India, who has spent the past month stuck as … Read more

If you brush and floss, do you really need mouthwash? We asked dentists and here’s what they said

Brushing your teeth with fluoride toothpaste and flossing daily are oral care essentials, however, mouthwash isn’t exactly a necessary part of your routine. Think of it as a way to enhance your oral care routine, says Dr. Chris Salierno, the chief dental officer at Tend, a dental studio company with several locations in major cities … Read more

Man convicted in the deadly 2021 assault of a Thai grandfather in San Francisco avoids prison

SAN FRANCISCO — The man convicted in the fatal 2021 attack of an older Thai man in San Francisco, which galvanized a movement against anti-Asian hate, will be able to avoid prison time, a judge ruled Thursday. Antoine Watson, 25, was sentenced to eight years for manslaughter in the death of Vicha Ratanapakdee, 84. But, … Read more

Walmart’s Spring sale has deals that rival Amazon’s — here are the best ones to shop

Walmart currently has plenty of spring deals running this weekend alongside Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, with up to 80 percent off spring cleaning essentials, outdoor furniture, kitchen appliances and more. If you’re looking to stock up for the season, these major home deals may be right up your alley. Ninja is one of our favorite … Read more

New York town official who shot lost DoorDash driver convicted of assault

An upstate New York town official who shot and wounded a lost DoorDash delivery driver was convicted Thursday of assault and firearms charges, authorities said. John Reilly III, the highway superintendent in Chester — a town nearly 60 miles (95 kilometers) north of Manhattan — now faces up to 25 years behind bars on the … Read more

Senate agrees to fund DHS, except ICE and Border Patrol, in bid to end 40-day shutdown

WASHINGTON — The Senate agreed unanimously early Friday to reopen the Department of Homeland Security after a 40-day shutdown, but without funding for immigration enforcement and deportation operations. Senators approved the package at 2:20 a.m by voice vote after a marathon session, which followed arduous bipartisan negotiations that occurred in fits and starts over the … Read more

A Minneapolis woman recounts death of Alex Pretti as lawyers eye a class action lawsuit

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minneapolis woman who confronted federal immigration officers alongside Alex Pretti in January was among a group of potential litigants who spoke out Thursday about alleged excessive force against people protesting or monitoring the enforcement surge in Minnesota. Georgia Savageford, who introduced herself as Wynnie at a news conference, said she was inside … Read more

Appeals court pauses orders restricting federal officers’ use of tear gas at Portland ICE building

PORTLAND, Ore. — An appeals court has paused lower court rulings in Oregon that restricted federal officers’ use of tear gas during protests at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland. A three-judge panel at the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted the Trump administration’s request for temporary administrative stays in two … Read more

Education Department headquarters will relocate as part of Trump’s dismantling

WASHINGTON — The Education Department will relocate from its headquarters to a smaller Washington office as part of the Trump administration’s dismantling of the agency, officials said Thursday. The agency has seen its ranks thinned by mass layoffs since President Donald Trump took office, and its headquarters building has been 70% vacant, the Education Department … Read more