President Donald Trump will sign a proclamation on Monday, naming February 22 as “Angel Family Day. ” The day will pay tribute to families who lost loved ones in violent incidents linked to illegal migration. The choice of date honors Laken Riley, a 22‑year‑old nursing student from Georgia who wa
A federal lawsuit has been filed against OhioHealth, a large hospital group in Columbus. The U. S. Justice Department and the state Attorney General claim that OhioHealth used its power to block cheaper health plans. They say the system forced insurers into contracts that keep prices high and limit
The idea of raising money online for an indie movie has moved from YouTube channels to big names in politics and tech. A former partner of a presidential hopeful is now listed as an executive producer for a comedy that pokes fun at the COVID‑19 crisis. The film, called “The Rash, ” follows a public‑
The number of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests that local police departments receive has jumped sharply in recent years. In one suburb, the police office logged 350 requests in 2025, compared with just 53 in 2021. Early this year alone, the department has already seen 71 new filings; if th
The U. S. Department of Education has launched an inquiry after a complaint claimed that Portland Public Schools engaged in “racial preferencing” by creating the Center for Black Student Excellence. A conservative nonprofit, Defending Education, argued that spending up to $25 million on the cente
Ukraine has added a new set of restrictions on Belarus’s leader, Alexander Lukashenko. The aim is to punish Minsk for helping Russia in its conflict with Kyiv. Belarus has been a key launch pad for Russian forces and drones that attack Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the country will st
The United Nations has warned that the use of drones in Sudan is causing huge human losses. In just two days, more than 50 people were killed by air strikes that targeted markets and shelters. At least 15 of the victims were children, showing how innocent life is being lost in this war. The
The U. S. ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, told a Washington broadcast that Europe’s relaxed stance after the Soviet collapse is now at odds with the reality of war in Ukraine. He said European leaders are not worried about U. S. support, but rather the growing danger on their own continent as
Nevada’s gaming authorities have filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, a company that runs an online platform where people bet on sports and other events. The state says Kalshi is operating without the required licenses and is letting people under 21 place bets, both of which break Nevada law. The case
The state’s top prosecutor has taken legal action against a local children’s medical center, claiming that the facility is committing fraud by providing gender‑affirming treatment to minors. The lawsuit alleges that the hospital’s services violate state Medicaid rules, suggesting that the care is
