Susan WrightPresident Donald Trump has taken a strong stance against high drug prices by sending letters to the CEOs of 17 major pharmaceutical companies. In these letters, Trump demands that they reduce their prices for American consumers, arguing that brand-name drugs are often three times more expensive in the U.S. than in other countries for the … Read more
In a high-profile case that has captivated Canada, five members of the country’s junior hockey team have been acquitted of sexual assault charges stemming from an incident in June 2018. The trial, which took place in Ontario, has drawn significant attention, paralleling the media frenzy surrounding other famous trials. The case began when a woman, … Read more
The White House has announced an update to its tariff plan, just hours before President Donald Trump’s deadline for new trade agreements. The new tariffs, initially set to begin on August 1, will now take effect on August 7. This delay is intended to give Customs and Border Patrol officials time to prepare for the … Read more
Estonia has announced that it will not support the recognition of a Palestinian state at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Prime Minister Kristen Michal made this clear during a press conference, stating that Estonia has no plans to back such a move. This declaration comes as 15 other countries have signed a joint … Read more
New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is facing scrutiny for his past calls to defund the police. His comments come in light of a recent mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan that left four people dead, including an NYPD officer. Mamdani, a Democrat, has recently distanced himself from his earlier statements, saying he is not running … Read more
A judge in Traverse City, Michigan, has increased the bond for Bradford James Gille, the suspect in a mass stabbing incident, from $100,000 to $1 million. This decision came after a public outcry over the initial bond amount, which many felt was too low given the seriousness of the charges against him. During a bond … Read more
President Donald Trump announced a new trade agreement with South Korea just before his August 1 deadline. In a post on Truth Social, Trump shared that South Korea will invest $350 billion in U.S. investments that he will personally select. Additionally, South Korea has agreed to buy $100 billion worth of liquefied natural gas (LNG) … Read more
Brown University has struck a deal with the Trump administration to restore $510 million in taxpayer funding that had been frozen. University President Christina Paxson announced the agreement on Wednesday, highlighting that Brown will pay $50 million over the next decade to workforce development groups. In return, the university will implement various policies aimed at … Read more
A conservative think tank is pushing for changes in financial regulations that they say let the government pressure banks to sever ties with groups that don’t align with their views. The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released a report on Thursday titled “Debanked: When Political Bias Trumps Financial Judgment.” This paper outlines five proposals aimed … Read more
In the second quarter of 2025, the U.S. economy surprised many by growing at a rate of 3%. This growth is the strongest since late 2024, when the economy expanded by 3.1%. Analysts had expected a more modest increase of around 2.5%. Consumer spending played a key role in this growth, rising by 1.4% compared … Read more
