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By the first week of May, exactly two months after the U. S. and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, the White House declared the fighting "over. " Officially, they called it a terminated conflict. But was it really? Congress had a deadline to receive updates under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, de

Trump's Florida Tour: A Look at Politics, Security, and Public Mood

The former president is heading to Florida for his first public appearance since a recent security scare. This trip isn't just about politics—it's a chance to reconnect with supporters and test the mood of a key voting group. The Villages, a massive retirement community known for its strong Republic

Cuba shows strength in May Day march as U. S. pressure grows

On a warm May afternoon, nearly a million Cubans marched through Havana’s waterfront streets with one clear message: they won’t back down under U. S. pressure. Among them was 94-year-old Raul Castro, a former president and the last of the revolution’s original leaders still in public life. The march

A billionaire governor’s next big move

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is no stranger to writing big checks for political battles. But if he decides to run for president in 2028, he won’t be footing the entire bill himself. That’s according to people close to his inner circle, who say he’s already testing the waters with national fundraise

Venezuela Boosts Minimum Pay to $240 While Pensions Rise

The acting president of Venezuela announced that the lowest monthly wage will jump to $240, a move aimed at easing the burden on workers facing soaring prices. Pensions for retirees will also climb to $70, marking a 40‑percent increase, though officials said this may still fall short of what people

Lula Sets New Supreme Court Candidate After Senate Rejection

President Lula faces a setback when the Senate rejects his chosen justice. The move shows growing political tension in Brazil as the October election looms. Lula, who may run for a fourth term, must act quickly to keep his plan on track. A similar pause happened in the United States when Congress d

Steel from Global Giant Helps Build Trump’s White House Ballroom

A large steel company in Luxembourg has been sending metal to the United States for a new ballroom at the White House, a project that President Donald Trump has championed. The firm says it is already on the move, having shipped 600 tonnes of steel so far, according to its chief financial officer wh

Science and Power: Who Should Really Run Research?

In 2026, dozens of top scientists received an unexpected message ending their roles on a key government board. The emails came without warning, saying their jobs were over immediately. Many had been picked for these positions years earlier. They were about to start work on a major report about Ameri

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How a Trusted Accountant Blew It with a Luxury Shopping Spree

A 46-year-old Atlanta Hawks finance exec, Lester T. Jones Jr. , got 3 years and 5 months in prison for turning his employer’s money into his personal piggy bank. Instead of tracking the team’s cash, he put it toward watches, designer clothes, and vacations—including $80, 000 trips to the Bahamas and

When Art Meets Politics: What Happened at Venice’s Big Show?