Nancy Guthrie case gets messier as law-enforcement friction enters the spotlight

Nancy Guthrie case gets messier as law-enforcement friction enters the spotlight

TUCSON, Ariz. — The search for missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has grown more complicated as tension between federal and local investigators has spilled into public view, raising questions about evidence handling even as authorities plead for new leads in a case that has already drawn thousands of tips nationwide. A U.S. law enforcement source told…

“Single largest deregulatory action in U.S. history” — EPA revokes the 2009 climate finding and sets off a legal storm

“Single largest deregulatory action in U.S. history” — EPA revokes the 2009 climate finding and sets off a legal storm

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency has revoked its 2009 “endangerment finding,” the scientific determination that greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide pose a danger to public health and welfare — a cornerstone legal and scientific foundation for federal climate regulation for more than a decade. President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced…

The electrical repair homeowners assume is optional—but isn’t

The electrical repair homeowners assume is optional—but isn’t

When you think about electrical work at home, you probably picture dramatic fixes like rewiring a whole house or replacing a charred outlet after a short. The repair that quietly shapes your safety, your insurance options, and even your resale value is more mundane: keeping your wiring and service panel up to current standards. Treating…

“World order as we know it ‘no longer exists’” — Germany’s Merz drops a Munich shocker

“World order as we know it ‘no longer exists’” — Germany’s Merz drops a Munich shocker

MUNICH — German opposition leader Friedrich Merz warned Friday that the international order built around U.S. leadership and transatlantic unity is no longer holding, delivering one of the bluntest speeches yet as officials and analysts gathered for the Munich Security Conference to debate Europe’s security future and the direction of the war in Ukraine. Merz…

Why insurers now require photos before approving certain claims

Why insurers now require photos before approving certain claims

Insurers are quietly rewriting the rules of how you prove a loss. Where adjusters once walked your property or inspected your car in person, you are now increasingly asked to send photos before a claim is even considered. The shift is reshaping everything from how quickly you are paid to how much leverage you have…

The payment clause homeowners overlook when hiring contractors

The payment clause homeowners overlook when hiring contractors

When you sign a home improvement contract, you probably focus on the price, the design, and when the work will be finished. The clause that quietly decides whether your project becomes a financial minefield is the one that controls how and when money changes hands. The most overlooked part of that clause is a simple…

Merz calls Munich conference a “seismograph” as Europe gauges U.S. ties and the Ukraine war

Merz calls Munich conference a “seismograph” as Europe gauges U.S. ties and the Ukraine war

MUNICH — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz opened the Munich Security Conference on Friday by calling the annual gathering “a seismograph for the political situation,” arguing that the mood in Munich reflects how quickly global assumptions are shifting and how urgently allies need to recalibrate. The line landed as European officials arrived with a mix of…

What to disconnect first during a power outage to protect your system

What to disconnect first during a power outage to protect your system

When the lights cut out without warning, what you disconnect in the next few minutes can decide whether you simply wait in the dark or face a stack of repair bills. Power outages are often followed by unstable voltage and sudden surges that quietly destroy sensitive electronics and strain your home’s wiring. By knowing which…