Cease-fire comes on Day 467 of Israel’s indiscriminate bombing of Gaza which killed over 46,700 victims, mostly women and children WASHINGTON, US- (AA) US President-elect Donald Trump and outgoing President Joe Biden both claimed credit for a cease-fire and hostage deal in the Gaza Strip, where more than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed b...
New research reveals that more than 40% of Americans aged 55 and older face a lifetime risk of developing dementia. The study, published in Nature Medicine, tracked the health records of 15,000 diverse participants over 23 years. Women and Black adults were found to have higher rates of dementia. By 2060, around 1 million Americans […]
Special Counsel David Weiss has defended prosecuting Hunter Biden on tax and gun charges. In a report to Congress, Weiss dismissed criticism from President Joe Biden, who recently pardoned his son. The years-long investigation led to Hunter Biden admitting guilt to tax evasion and a jury convicting him on gun charges. Weiss rejected claims the...
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has warned that U.S. tariffs could cost his Canadian province up to 500,000 jobs. He called the situation “serious and unprecedented.” President-elect Donald Trump plans to slap 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico unless both curb illegal immigration and drug flow into the U.S. The U.S., Canada’s...
President-elect Donald Trump plans to create an “External Revenue Service” aimed at charging those who profit from trade with the United States. Trump said on Truth Social that for far too long, we have been taxing people using the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). He claimed that through weak trade agreements, the American economy has delivered...
President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee faced heated scrutiny during his Senate confirmation hearing this week. Senators grilled Pete Hegseth over past remarks opposing women in combat roles, labeling them “brutal” and “disrespectful.” Senator Kirsten Gillibrand also challenged Hegseth to address comments suggesting mothers sh...
Dozens of U.S. lawmakers have backed 21 youth plaintiffs in a landmark climate lawsuit against the federal government. As many as 43 members of Congress urged the Supreme Court to allow the case, Juliana v. United States, to proceed. Filed in 2015, the lawsuit argues federal policies harm citizens by contributing to climate change. The [&helli...
Outgoing President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to boost artificial intelligence infrastructure across the U.S. The order allows the Departments of Defense and Energy to lease federal lands for gigawatt-scale AI data centers. Biden called it a historic move to advance economic competitiveness, national security, AI safety, and clean...
Wildfires have continued to ravage Los Angeles for nine consecutive days, leaving homes in ashes. Experts warn that insurers may struggle to cover the extensive damages caused by the wildfires. Climate change has brought about floods, storms, and wildfires in California, the country’s most populous state. It is difficult for homeowners in high...
As wildfires rage across Los Angeles wealthy residents are hiring private firefighting teams to protect their properties. The daily cost of private firefighting teams ranges from $3,000 to $10,000. Observers say this practice highlights glaring social inequalities and government failures in managing the crisis. Celebrities and billionaires, i...
