Susan WrightA recent poll shows a significant change in how Americans feel about paying for climate initiatives. According to a survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago, only 38% of Americans are willing to pay a $1 monthly fee to help fight climate … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to impose more sanctions on Russia if President Vladimir Putin does not end the ongoing war in Ukraine. This comes after Trump recently announced sanctions targeting major Russian oil companies, Lukoil and Rosneft, marking the first such actions since he returned to office in January. U.S. officials are discussing … Read more
An Ohio man recently released from prison after being convicted in the beating death of 17-year-old Ethan Liming has been arrested again, this time for murder. Deshawn Stafford, 24, is now facing charges for the death of 25-year-old Timothy Hutchinson, who was shot during a gunfight involving Stafford and another person. Hutchinson, an engineer, was … Read more
Socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani spoke passionately about Islamophobia during a recent speech in front of a mosque in New York City. The event took place just one day before early voting began for the competitive mayoral race. Mamdani shared a personal story about his aunt, a Muslim woman who stopped using the subway after … Read more
Alaska Airlines recently faced a major technology outage that disrupted flights across the United States. The incident grounded hundreds of flights and affected over 49,000 passengers. The airline reported that it had to cancel more than 400 flights due to the system failure. The problems began when Alaska Airlines experienced a significant issue at its … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump is heading to Asia next week, where he will try to make deals on trade and other issues. This trip is crucial as it follows his tough trade policies that have affected relationships in the region. Trump will leave Washington on Friday night for a five-day journey that will take him … Read more
Modernizing the banking system is a key goal for the Trump Administration. In March 2025, President Trump signed an executive order that requires all federal payments and receipts to be electronic. This move is part of a broader effort to shift towards a fully digital payment system. Later, on August 7, he signed the “Fair … Read more
A federal judge has ruled against a Biden-era rule that aimed to expand protections against discrimination in healthcare based on gender identity. U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola Jr. made this decision on Thursday, siding with Tennessee and 14 other states that challenged the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over the rule. The judge … Read more
In a notable move that could impact the future of Gaza, Indonesia and Azerbaijan are set to lead the International Stabilization Force (ISF) aimed at restoring peace in the region. This decision comes as part of President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan, which seeks to end the long-standing conflict in Gaza, demilitarize the area, and … Read more
In a move that has sparked significant discussion, California has passed a law that effectively bans the sale of Glock handguns. This decision follows a tragic mass shooting in Sacramento in April 2022 that left six people dead and twelve injured. The incident involved multiple shooters and was linked to gang violence. One of the … Read more
