Republicans’ recent stumbles in Congress highlight the difficult road ahead for their agenda

WASHINGTON — A roughly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement through the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term was supposed to be an easy lift for Republicans. But progress stalled over concerns about the inclusion of White House ballroom security funding in the package and the creation of a $1.8 billion fund to finance … Read more

Minibus crashes into elephant crossing road in Uganda national park, killing 3 people

Three people died and four others were injured after their vehicle collided with an elephant in a national park in northwestern Uganda, police said on Monday. No information was provided on the health of the elephant. Human-wildlife confrontations have risen in recent years, as expanding populations encroach on protected wildlife areas. The incident occurred on … Read more

Gas prices threaten Memorial Day road trips as pump costs hit historic highs

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Americans traveling this Memorial Day weekend will face some of the highest gas prices in history. Despite the soaring costs due to the ongoing conflict in Iran causing shipping bottlenecks and blockades, AAA expects more than 39 million people to hit the roads over the holiday weekend. … Read more

Long Island Rail Road strike to end as MTA, unions reach tentative deal, Gov. Kathy Hochul says

The Long Island Rail Road strike is coming to an end after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and unions reached a tentative agreement Monday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.  “Tonight, the MTA reached a fair deal with the five LIRR unions that delivers raises for workers while protecting riders and taxpayers. I’m pleased to announce … Read more

Long Island Rail Road strike creates manic Monday commute as negotiators return to the table

It was manic Monday for thousands of Long Island Rail Road riders trying to get in and out of New York City on the third day of a labor strike that has shut down the nation’s largest commuter railroad. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. This … Read more

Long Island Rail Road unions, MTA’s late-night bargaining session ends with no deal to stop strike

A late-night meeting between the MTA and union leaders failed to end a strike that shut down the Long Island Rail Road, setting the stage for a rough start to the week for hundreds of thousands of commuters.  The National Mediation Board said it summoned both sides Sunday night and went on until around 1:30 … Read more

Robotaxis are on the road to London. Cabbies, who pass a grueling test, aren’t about to hand over their keys.

On ancient roads and in medieval alleyways in London, a very modern battle is brewing. Black cabs, which are as synonymous with that city as Buckingham Palace, will soon be competing with artificial intelligence-powered, autonomous taxis. Tech companies promise these AI inventions, some of which are already operating in several American cities, are safer and … Read more