A California court decided to remove John Eastman's license to practice law after he pushed false claims about the 2020 election. Eastman worked closely with Donald Trump to challenge Joe Biden's victory. His actions included a Supreme Court case to overturn votes in key states and memos suggesting
Senators just voted down two attempts to block $450 million in U. S. military gear heading to Israel. A coalition of Democrats pushed the measures, arguing the bulldozers and bombs end up harming civilians in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank. The votes failed 59-40 and 63-36—both short of the 60 nee
Florida environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to stop the planned construction of thousands of acres that could house tens of thousands of new homes and businesses. The land, once intended to stay open, is now threatened by the county’s planning board and commissions. Critics warn that unchecked
The idea that a retired couple could receive $100, 000 from Social Security each year is shocking to many. Yet for a very small slice of Americans—about one in two thousand couples—this will become a reality soon. The plan to cap such high benefits has sparked debate about fairness and the future of
Mike Waltz, the U. S. representative to the United Nations, made headlines on Wednesday when he echoed a senator’s doubts about former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet’s suitability for the top UN post. The comments came during a Senate committee hearing where Senator Pete Ricketts criticized Bac
A recent conversation with a source close to Tehran revealed that Iran might allow vessels to travel freely through the Oman side of the Strait of Hormuz, provided a peace agreement is signed with the United States. The strait is a vital artery for global trade, carrying roughly 20 % of the world
Russia says that European countries are making more drones for Ukraine. The defence ministry claims this pushes the conflict closer to Europe. It released a list of factories that it says build drones or parts for Ukraine, including sites in Britain, Germany, Spain, Italy, Israel and Poland.
The state’s fight against fake medical services has just stepped up. A task force headed by a senior U. S. official halted 447 nursing homes and 23 home‑care centers in Los Angeles, claiming they were involved in dishonest practices. The estimated loss from these activities tops $600 million,
The world of writing for film and television is uneven. Some years bring big paychecks, while others leave writers with little to no income. To bridge those gaps, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) created a points system in 2000 that lets writers keep health coverage even when they’re not working.
The brothers Ali and Wael Sabbagh lost their home in Nabatieh to a recent Israeli strike. Their mother, brother and house helper were killed. The building that held their family for over fifty years was turned into rubble. They cannot go south to bury the dead in their village. Daily bombings make
