Fatou Baldeh’s work in the past year has been pivotal in the fight to end female genital mutilation (FGM) in Gambia. A survivor and founder of Women in Liberation & Leadership (WILL), the 41-year-old Baldeh is a leading activist against FGM, a practice banned in Gambia since 2015 but still prevalent, affecting approximately 75% of […]
Gisèle Pelicot’s life, previously a picture of comfortable retirement in Provence with her husband of over 50 years, was dramatically altered by the arrest of her husband, Dominique, in 2020, for secretly filming women. The discovery of over 20,000 photos and videos revealed a far more horrifying reality: Gisèle had been repeatedly raped by over […]
The Senate is scheduled to vote Thursday on Kash Patel’s nomination as FBI director. This decision could place him at the head of the nation’s top federal law enforcement agency, despite Democratic concerns about his qualifications and potential bias towards President Trump. Patel passed the Senate Judiciary Committee last week with a 12-10 party-line vote […]
JOHANNESBURG — A gathering of G20 foreign ministers is scheduled for Thursday in Johannesburg. However, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be absent due to strained U.S.-South Africa diplomatic relations. Key figures such as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi are anticipated to attend. The U.S. will be represented […]
During a flight back to Washington on Air Force One Wednesday evening, President Trump was questioned by a reporter about potential Pentagon budget cuts. His response may be perplexing unless you’ve been following Musk’s recent X posts. Trump stated that Musk would be inspecting Fort Knox, the renowned Kentucky gold depository. His reason? “To ensure […]
President Donald Trump voiced his support for federal intervention in Washington, D.C.’s governance on Wednesday, endorsing proposals to place the District under direct federal control. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump cited concerns about crime and homelessness, stating, “I believe the federal government should assume responsibility for Washington, D.C.—to ensure its safety.” He […]
WASHINGTON — Approximately 7,000 IRS employees nationwide face job cuts starting Thursday, according to a source familiar with the plans who spoke to the Associated Press. The layoffs primarily impact probationary employees with less than a year of service, concentrated within compliance departments. This source, who requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the […]
WASHINGTON — President Trump stated on Wednesday his approval of returning a portion of DOGE’s cost savings to American citizens as a dividend. At a Miami investment conference, he mentioned the administration’s consideration of allocating 20% of DOGE’s savings to citizens and another 20% to national debt reduction. Trump also suggested that the prospect of […]
Vatican officials announced Tuesday evening that Pope Francis has developed pneumonia affecting both lungs, further complicating his recovery. The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to the hospital on Friday following a week of worsening bronchitis. Doctors reported Monday that he had a combined respiratory tract infection. The Vatican released a statement Wednesday morning indicating Pope Francis […]
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Women’s Tennis Association reported Wednesday that Emma Raducanu’s emotional interruption during her second-round match at the Dubai Championships stemmed from a security concern. A man displaying “fixated behavior” prompted Raducanu’s tearful approach to the chair umpire and subsequent break in play. Raducanu’s actions during Tuesday’s match, where she briefly […]
Following high-level US-Russia discussions on the Ukraine conflict, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded a visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a meeting with the UAE leader on Wednesday. Rubio’s meeting with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, also the ruler of Abu Dhabi, coincides with ongoing U.S. efforts to maintain a […]
The ice hockey rink has become an unexpected geopolitical arena. The upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off final between the U.S. and Canada represents more than just a sporting contest; for many, it reflects the strained relationship between the two nations. Amidst current political tensions and rhetoric, fans at a previous game booed during the U.S. national […]
ROME — The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both lungs. Further tests revealed this complication in the 88-year-old pontiff’s condition, raising concerns about his immune response. The Vatican statement indicated that the respiratory infection also involves asthmatic bronchitis, necessitating cortisone antibiotic treatment. The Vatican noted that “Laboratory tests, chest […]
NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams’s attorney requested it, top officials within President Trump’s Justice Department concurred, and seven prosecutors resigned in protest. Now, Judge Dale E. Ho must decide the fate of Adams’s corruption case. This is the most significant challenge of Ho’s young judicial career, pitting the political aims of the Justice Department’s […]
WASHINGTON — Claims by the Trump administration that tens of millions of deceased individuals over 100 years old are receiving Social Security benefits are inaccurate. President Trump and Elon Musk recently asserted on social media and during press briefings that individuals aged 100, 200, and even 300 years old are improperly receiving benefits—a significant issue, […]
Brazil’s top prosecutor filed formal charges on Tuesday against former President Jair Bolsonaro, accusing him of orchestrating a coup attempt to cling to power following his 2022 electoral defeat. This alleged plot, the prosecutor claims, also involved plans to poison current President Lula and assassinate Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet alleges […]
President Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday aimed at making in vitro fertilization (IVF) more affordable. The procedure assists individuals struggling with infertility to build families. The order acknowledges the significant cost of IVF, ranging from $12,000 to $25,000 per cycle, and emphasizes the need for increased access and more affordable treatment options. It […]
LOS ANGELES — A$AP Rocky embraced his defense team upon hearing the not-guilty verdict on two felony assault charges. The Los Angeles courtroom, filled with fans and supporters of the rapper and his partner, erupted in joyous celebration as Rocky and Rihanna shared an emotional embrace. Following a three-week trial and a three-hour jury deliberation, […]
A major fire at an aerospace manufacturer in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, a suburb north of Philadelphia, prompted a shelter-in-place order and school closures on Tuesday. The blaze erupted at SPS Technologies around 9:30 p.m. Monday. Eyewitnesses reported an explosion and visible flames within the warehouse, according to a social media statement from the Abington Township Police […]
DEIR MIMAS, Lebanon — As per a U.S.-mediated ceasefire agreement, Israeli forces completed their withdrawal on Tuesday. However, they maintained a presence at five strategically important locations within Lebanon. Leading Lebanese figures condemned Israel’s continued military presence, characterizing it as an occupation and a breach of the agreement. The troops’ continued presence also angered the […]