A coalition of a dozen liberal organizations and unions sent a letter to the White House on Thursday evening calling on President Biden to halt military aid to Israel until his administration lifts restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza. The group includes not only progressive groups like MoveOn and the Working Families Party, but also…
A McDonald’s crew member prepares french fries in Miami, Florida. Getty Images It’s a timeless question at fast food counters: Do you want fries with that? According to a leading potato supplier, respondents continue to answer “yes” at an above-average rate. It underscores the resilience of consumer spending, even as inflation squeezes wallets and savings…
Hamas is no longer demanding that Israel immediately agree to a permanent ceasefire in return for beginning a hostage and prisoner exchange, people familiar with the negotiations say. Hamas’s new proposal would allow for the release of hostages in exchange for a gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from parts of the Gaza Strip, as well…
