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Trump tells Putin to ‘STOP!’ after deadly missile strikes on Kyiv

President Trump called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt attacks on Ukraine after a deadly missile strike on Kyiv killed at least 12 people and injured 90 others.

April 24, 2025

Trump administration signals willingness to negotiate tariffs with China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism that the United States and China could reach a significant trade agreement if China rebalances its economy toward domestic consumption rather than exporting cheap goods globally.

April 23, 2025

‘Alarm bells going off’: The controversy over U.S. approach to Iran’s nuclear program

National security experts and regional allies are sounding alarm bells over reports that the United States may allow Iran to maintain significant portions of its nuclear program as part of renewed diplomatic talks. Here's what you need to know about this controversial development

April 23, 2025

Trump administration officials face rising death threats and violence

A concerning pattern of threats and violence targeting President Trump, his Cabinet officials and administration members has emerged. Following Mr. Trump's inauguration in January 2025, these incidents have escalated significantly.

April 22, 2025

How Russian conservationists are protecting vulnerable toad migrations

Hundreds of volunteers gather each spring along a roadway near St. Petersburg, Russia, to help thousands of toads and frogs safely cross to their spawning grounds. Clad in yellow vests, these volunteers serve as crossing guards for amphibians in the Sestroretsk Bog nature reserve.

April 22, 2025

U.S. raises alarm over China’s AI-powered biological weapons research

U.S. intelligence officials have issued a stark warning that China is utilizing artificial intelligence to accelerate its biological weapons research, raising serious concerns about an emerging technological arms race.

April 22, 2025

After Francis’ progressive papacy, will the next pope shift toward tradition?

The Catholic Church now enters a critical period as it prepares for one of the most diverse and ideologically charged conclaves in history. Within 20 days of the pontiff's death, 120 of the 135 eligible cardinal electors will gather in the Sistine Chapel to select his successor.

April 21, 2025

Lawmakers call on Chief Justice Roberts to address rising threats against federal judges

Two House Democrats have urged Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. to seek congressional support in combating the alarming rise in threats against federal judges.

April 21, 2025

‘There will be consequences’: China’s warning to America’s trade allies

China has issued a stark warning that it will punish countries that participate in U.S.-led trade talks aimed at isolating Beijing, escalating tensions in an already contentious global economic landscape.

April 21, 2025

Trump administration’s gang deportation program faces Supreme Court roadblock

The Supreme Court has issued an emergency order halting deportations to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act (AEA), showing an unprecedented willingness to intervene in President Trump's immigration enforcement actions.

April 20, 2025

Going back to basics: Why Gen Z is trading smartphones for flip phones

Generation Z is increasingly abandoning smartphones in favor of basic flip phones as young people embrace "dopamine diets" to combat digital addiction and constant connectivity.

April 18, 2025

U.S. construction industry caught between Trump’s timber plans and housing affordability

President Trump is making a bold move to reshape America's timber industry, directing federal agencies to boost domestic lumber production while investigating whether foreign imports pose a national security threat.

April 18, 2025

A 90-year precedent in danger: How Trump could gain unprecedented firing powers

The Supreme Court is expected to consider a landmark case that could give President Trump expanded firing powers by potentially overturning a 90-year-old precedent that limits presidential authority.

April 17, 2025

The nuclear red lines: Why U.S.-Iran talks may be doomed before they begin

The United States and Iran are at odds ahead of anticipated nuclear negotiations, with Tehran declaring uranium enrichment a "non-negotiable" right even as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has authorized renewed talks.

April 16, 2025

Email evidence shows Zuckerberg feared Instagram could be ‘disruptive’ to Facebook

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg spent more than seven hours testifying in a high-stakes antitrust trial that could force his company to divest Instagram and WhatsApp.

April 16, 2025

Xi challenges Trump’s tariffs while strengthening China’s ties with Southeast Asian countries

Chinese President Xi Jinping is using his Southeast Asia tour to position China as a stabilizing force for free trade, contrasting with recent market disruptions caused by the U.S. tariffs.

April 15, 2025

‘Get Trump’: Inside the FBI’s controversial Crossfire Hurricane investigation

Newly released files from the FBI's "Crossfire Hurricane" investigation have sparked controversy by reportedly showing a "fervor to frame" former President Trump, according to documents obtained by congressional investigators.

April 15, 2025

Federal funding went to group secretly texting children about sex without parental consent

A new report reveals that the federal government provided funding to an organization that secretly texted children about sexual matters without parental knowledge or consent.

April 14, 2025

The shrinking pop song: How TikTok, Spotify and streaming are reshaping music

Pop songs are getting shorter as artists adapt to the demands of digital platforms.

April 14, 2025

Trump administration plans new semiconductor tariffs on smartphones after exemption

Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has announced that smartphones and electronics initially exempted from President Trump's recent 145% reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods will soon face new "semiconductor sectoral tariffs" in the coming months.

April 13, 2025