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Recent months have significantly weakened Iran’s capacity to threaten regional adversaries. Israel’s security forces have severely damaged the leadership of Iran’s two most powerful allied militias. The unexpected situation in Syria cost Iran a crucial ally and disrupted its supply lines to Hezbollah. While Yemeni Houthi rebels continue attacks across the Red Sea, Israel’s more […]

At their meeting in Oxon Hill, Maryland, Democrats chose Minnesota’s party chair, Ken Martin, as their new national chair. This selection of a relatively unknown Midwestern political figure signals the party’s strategy to counter President Trump. Martin succeeds Jaime Harrison of South Carolina. Harrison opted against another term following the 2024 election, where Trump secured […]

PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump’s planned imposition of new trade penalties on Canada, Mexico, and China represents a significant early challenge to America’s three largest trading partners, risking increased inflation and potential global economic disruption. Trump views the 25% tariffs on the two North American allies and the 10% tax on imports from […]

The Trump administration removed portions of several government websites and health data sets on Friday, alarming healthcare providers and researchers who depend on this data. Information on HIV was removed from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. Census.gov was also inaccessible late Friday. Earlier, links to U.S. Census data sets returned an […]

In plane crash investigations, the “black boxes” are crucial forensic tools. These robust devices, actually orange, consist of a cockpit voice recorder and a flight data recorder. Federal investigators retrieved the flight recorders Friday from the passenger jet that crashed in the Potomac River near Washington on Wednesday, while the search for similar devices from […]

The White House announced that President Trump will impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and 10% tariffs on goods from China, effective Saturday. The administration offered no details on potential exemptions, raising concerns about rapid price increases for U.S. consumers. Trump had previously threatened these tariffs to encourage greater cooperation on curbing […]

The FBI’s vast investigative authority necessitates a director possessing sound judgment, restraint, and unwavering commitment to the rule of law above personal loyalty. Kash Patel, Trump’s nominee, demonstrably lacks this crucial quality. While Patel’s qualifications to lead the Bureau may be debated, his evident lack of independence is disqualifying. His January 30th hearing testimony, refusing […]

A growing number of my female clients—professionals across various fields—are acknowledging that their earning potential often exceeds that of potential male partners. They are comfortable being the primary financial provider, yet this challenges traditional gender roles in relationships. Modern dating navigates a complex landscape: economic challenges clash with outdated gender expectations regarding financial power within […]

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Companion. Artificial intelligence might seem a more immediate threat than ever, considering its capabilities and potential misuse. But is the technology itself scarier, or the humans who exploit it without moral constraint? Companion, the feature film debut from writer-director Drew Hancock (My Dead Ex, Suburgatory), is a darkly humorous […]

A large group of MAGA supporters waited outside a Senate hearing room, anticipating a Trump administration takeover of the FBI. During Kash Patel’s FBI Director confirmation hearing, the Senate Judiciary Committee’s questioning felt more ceremonial than rigorous. Republicans, holding a majority, offered no opposition, and even Democrats, voicing Patel’s unsuitability, appeared resigned to his confirmation. […]