US Seems to Be Substantially Expanding Its Military Footprint in the Middle East
A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber flanked by four F-35 fighters. File pic: Reuters
A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber flanked by four F-35 fighters. File pic: Reuters
The U.S. economy showed strong signs of growth in March, adding 228,000 jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This figure exceeded expectations, as analysts had predicted only 135,000 new jobs for the month. The job gains marked a notable improvement over the average monthly increase of 158,000 seen over the past year. Key … Read more
Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey recently made headlines by speaking for an astonishing 25 hours in the Senate, setting a new record for the longest speech in the chamber’s history. This feat surpassed the previous record held by Senator Strom Thurmond, who famously spoke for over 24 hours during a filibuster in 1957 against … Read more
Trust in the news media has hit a new low, according to a recent Gallup poll. The survey reveals that 53% of Americans view journalists as untrustworthy, with some even joking that they’d check their watches after watching certain news anchors. This growing distrust has prompted the White House Correspondents Association to take action. In … Read more
President Donald Trump recently showcased a military strike against Iran-backed Houthi terrorists on his Truth Social platform. This move aligns with his administration’s commitment to counter the Houthis, especially as they have been threatening commercial shipping lanes. In his post, Trump shared a video of the strike, stating, “These Houthis were gathered for instructions on … Read more
Abigail Wilson, a professional disc golfer, made headlines recently when she walked off the course during the Disc Golf Pro Tour’s Music City Open in Nashville. Her decision came from concerns about competing alongside a trans woman, Natalie Ryan, who has been a controversial figure in the sport. On Friday morning, as Wilson prepared to … Read more
Former President Joe Biden has faced significant criticism following the 2024 presidential campaign, particularly regarding his ambition and decision-making. In a recent analysis by Debra J. Saunders, based on the book "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House" by Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes, Biden’s campaign is depicted as a struggle marked by … Read more
A journalist’s rural getaway took a chaotic turn early one morning when a low ceiling and a broken rooster combined to create a rather memorable start to the day. The writer woke up at five, only to be startled by a rooster crowing an hour earlier than usual. This led to an unfortunate bump on … Read more
In early January, wildfires swept through Los Angeles, destroying or damaging over 6,000 homes. By March 24, only four permits had been approved for rebuilding, leaving many fire victims frustrated and confused. The California Coastal Commission (CCC) took action in January, exempting destroyed homes and businesses from permit requirements under the Coastal Act. However, many … Read more
A tragic incident unfolded in the Bronx this week, leading to the death of a woman and the suspected shooter. Shannon Graham, 35, was wanted for the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, Jessica Hoyle, 31, inside her home on Mickle Avenue. The shooting occurred around 11 p.m. on Tuesday night, and emergency services were called … Read more