Emma Stoltzfus

3 days ago | san.com | Alan Judd |Cassandra J. Buchman |Evan Hummel |Emma Stoltzfus

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that would have banned the Chinese government from owning a stake of 30% or more of any property in the state. Hobbs, a Democrat, disagreed with Republican lawmakers over whether the measure would prevent Chinese espionage. The “legislation is ineffective at counterespionage and does not directly protect our military assets,” Hobbs wrote in a veto message on Monday, June 2.

3 days ago | san.com | Craig Nigrelli |Devin Pavlou |Evan Hummel |Emma Stoltzfus

As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season ramps up, a longtime Florida meteorologist is sounding the alarm over staffing cuts at the National Weather Service (NWS). Miami’s NBC6 meteorologist John Morales warned that reductions in personnel and resources could degrade the accuracy of storm forecasts, putting lives and property at greater risk. It comes as forecasters predict an above-average season in 2025.

5 days ago | san.com | Cole Lauterbach |Evan Hummel |Emma Stoltzfus |Kalé Carey

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among a dozen pro-Palestinian advocates who have set sail for the Gaza Strip. The group departed from Sicily on Sunday, June 1, with the goal of reaching the territory to deliver aid and pressure Israel into increasing the flow of food and medicine into the enclave. Israel has asserted the blockade is to pressure Hamas into releasing the remaining hostages it holds, which includes 23 captives who are believed to be alive.

1 week ago | san.com | Craig Nigrelli |Evan Hummel |Emma Stoltzfus |Jason Morrell

Federal authorities have launched an investigation in an effort to discover who secretly tried to impersonate White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. According to The Wall Street Journal, an unidentified individual gained access to Wiles’ personal cell phone contacts and began impersonating her. The individual used AI-generated voice technology and spoofed phone numbers to reach out to influential Republican lawmakers, governors and business leaders.

1 week ago | san.com | Cassandra J. Buchman |Cole Lauterbach |Emma Stoltzfus |Kalé Carey

[Kale Carey]The FBI launched an investigation into the city of Seattle, Washington following claims that local officials failed to protect a Christian group during a prayer rally that turned violent. The rally, held by a religious organization, was disrupted by counter-protesters. After the incident, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said the group bore responsibility for the confrontation — a statement that drew criticism from civil liberties advocates and faith leaders.