A respected civil‑rights activist, who helped start the United Farm Workers union and worked closely with a famous labor organizer for many years, has said that he sexually assaulted her in the 1960s. She chose to speak out now because a long‑running investigation by a major newspaper revealed simil
British forces have stepped up their help for Gulf allies facing new threats from Iran. The UK announced it will buy more lightweight missiles to strengthen air defence for both its own troops and regional partners. British fighter jets have already intercepted Iranian drones, but the navy faced c
The government shutdown has left many TSA officers unpaid for a month. Because of this, about ten percent of them skip work each day. On Tuesday the problem grew. At three major airports—New York JFK, Pittsburgh and Houston‑Bush—around thirty percent of officers were absent. At Houston‑Hobby the num
Argentina has officially ended its membership in the World Health Organization, a move announced by Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno after the government had notified the UN a year earlier. The decision follows President Javier Milei’s pledge to protect “health sovereignty, ” which he says was compromi
A group of Democratic congressmen has asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to demand stricter non‑proliferation rules in any Saudi nuclear agreement. They point out that the Trump administration’s draft 123 Agreement, meant to let Saudi Arabia build a civilian nuclear program, does not include th
A viral clip of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparked rumors that he had died, a story that spread faster than any official announcement. The footage, part of a televised address about the Iran conflict, showed Netanyahu’s hand with what appeared to be six fingers. Many online user
Iran’s oil facilities in South Pars and Asaluyeh were struck on Wednesday, sparking a warning from Tehran that it could hit energy sites in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The news sent Brent crude futures up more than 6 %, almost reaching $110 a barrel. Analysts say an assau
In the recent Illinois primary races, tech companies spent large sums to influence outcomes, but their impact was uneven. The cryptocurrency sector poured more than $10 million into a super PAC that opposed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s campaign, yet she still secured the Democratic nomination.
Michigan voters face a new U. S. Senate contest that could change the national balance of power. The current seat, held by Democrat Gary Peters, will open after he steps down this year. Republicans and Democrats are scrambling to name candidates for the August 2026 primary and the November general e
In recent weeks, Senate rules are being reshaped to make voting harder for many Americans. The change comes from lawmakers who previously helped pass a bill that broke the filibuster to protect voting rights. Now, those same voices are pushing rules that could suppress ballots. The fight for fair e
