Defense officials rarely bring sermons into press conferences, but Secretary Pete Hegseth made an exception last week. Speaking at the Pentagon, he compared journalists to Pharisees—religious leaders who, according to the Bible, opposed Jesus despite seeing his miracles. Hegseth argued that modern r
A Houston-based fuel trader called Ikon Midstream is now at the center of a federal investigation after U. S. authorities executed a search warrant at its offices this week. Two officials and a Mexican security source say the raid targeted documents and electronics, but no arrests were made. The com
Baltimore’s downtown area is getting more popular with visitors, while crime is going down. A recent report shows the city had 28. 5 million visitors last year, spending over $4. 3 billion—that’s a 7. 5% increase from the year before. Big events like the CIAA tournaments have brought nearly $110 mil
The popular crime drama "Law & Order: Organized Crime" has wrapped up its story after five seasons. This wasn't just another show leaving the air - it was the first attempt to create a character-focused version in the long-running franchise. The series brought back Detective Elliot Stabler, played b
The Los Angeles Lakers face their first playoff test with a major health concern hanging over their star player. LeBron James, who has been battling an illness, spoke publicly about his condition just before the team's crucial series against the Houston Rockets. His raspy voice and limited comments
JD Vance isn’t just the vice president—he’s also the finance chair for the Republican National Committee, a rare combo that gives him unusual influence. While the party benefits from his fundraising skills, raising tens of millions ahead of the 2026 midterms, Vance gains something too: access to the
Benin’s top court recently made it official—the country’s new president will be Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni. His victory in last weekend’s election was confirmed with a massive 94. 27% of the vote, leaving his only rival, Paul Hounkpè, far behind at just 5. 73%. The turnout reached 63. 57%, sho
Texas is seeing a big Democratic money wave in 2026. James Talarico, running for Senate, pulled in $27 million in early 2026—that’s more than any other Senate hopeful has ever raised in a single quarter. His primary fight with Jasmine Crockett helped fuel the surge, but it also highlights a tension:
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is preparing to review whether certain peptides—short chains of amino acids often hyped as quick-fix health boosters—should face fewer restrictions. These substances, popular in wellness circles and among some celebrities, have never undergone rigorous testing
Pope Leo XIV talks a lot about religion and lately, he's been focusing on peace. But some U. S. leaders think he’s overstepping. JD Vance, the U. S. Vice President, has been Catholic since 2019 and thinks the pope should avoid theological debates. He argues that religion isn’t the pope’s only job, b
