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Pras Michel’s Prison Time: What It Means for Campaign Finance and Foreign Influence

May 4, 2026

Pras Michel, known for his work with the Fugees, recently started a 14-year prison sentence at a federal facility in Arizona. His crime? Helping funnel over $120 million from a fugitive Malaysian businessman, Jho Low, into Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign. Low, infamous for the 1MDB embezzlem

religion

What the founders really thought about religion

May 4, 2026

The debate over whether America was meant to be a Christian nation keeps coming up as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday. Some people strongly believe the founders wanted the U. S. to be a Christian country. Others argue that idea is a misunderstanding of history. The truth is more

politics

Germany and the US: A tricky dance of diplomacy and military moves

May 4, 2026

German leaders keep saying they want strong ties with the US, but recent events show how messy things can get when two big allies don’t see eye to eye. The latest bump in the road came when the Americans decided to pull 5, 000 troops out of Germany, their biggest base in Europe. Berlin wasn’t expect

politics

Top U. S. Diplomat's Visit to Rome: What’s Really Happening?

May 4, 2026

A high-ranking U. S. official is heading to Italy and the Vatican this week for meetings, according to reports from Italian media. The visit, confirmed by two major newspapers, follows months of heated exchanges between Washington and Rome. Tensions spiked recently when the U. S. president publicly

opinion

Rethinking Healthy Eating: Do New Food Guidelines Actually Help Anyone?

May 4, 2026

In 2025, a fresh set of dietary rules for Americans arrived with a confusing twist—a food pyramid flipped upside down. The message seems simple at first: eat more whole fruits and vegetables, choose whole grains over refined carbs, and include healthy fats from foods like nuts and fish. But digging

politics

Maryland’s governor could push for fairer voting rules

May 4, 2026

Governor Wes Moore recently hinted at backing open primaries during a TV interview, calling Maryland’s current voting system outdated. That’s a big deal because most Americans now want more flexible election rules. If Moore really means what he said, he should use his next legislative session to mak

opinion

Buffalo fans show the real meaning of cross-border friendship

May 4, 2026

When hockey fans in Buffalo belted out the Canadian national anthem after a mic cut out during an NHL game, the moment revealed something deeper than just a love of sports. Sure, they knew all the words—but the bigger story is how effortlessly they connected with their neighbors just across the rive

technology

What Folding Phones Actually Work Today?

May 4, 2026

Folding phones used to feel like a gimmick—expensive, fragile, and more trouble than they were worth. After the first wave of foldables flopped due to weak hinges and dust problems, things have improved. Now, folding phones come in two main styles: small clamshells that fit in your pocket, and big "

health

Medicare''s cancer screening gap - why prevention should come first

May 4, 2026

Medicare might soon pay for cancer screenings that arrive too late to actually help. The program currently focuses on tests that can only spot cancer after it appears, rather than finding the warning signs before illness develops. Research shows that finding and removing those early warning signs co

politics

Poland confident about Patriot missile delivery delays

May 4, 2026

Poland's defense minister made it clear this weekend that no signs point to delays in the country’s Patriot missile system deliveries. While other European nations like the UK, Lithuania, and Estonia are being warned to expect long hold-ups in American weapon shipments due to the ongoing war in Iran