In February, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) clinched the German parliamentary elections, but it was far from a triumphant moment. The Alternative for Germany (AfD), a prominent right-wing party, secured a surprising second place, riding a wave of discontent against immigration policies and ant
The House of Representatives had a close call. A $9. 4 billion spending cut package was on the brink of failure. This package targeted federal funds for foreign aid and public broadcasting. The vote was incredibly tight. It all came down to a last-minute change of heart by a couple of representative
The recent strikes by Israel on Iran have a clear goal: to disrupt Iran's nuclear ambitions. However, there is more to this story. Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's leader, has a bigger plan. He hopes these attacks will spark unrest in Iran, leading to a change in government. The strikes have hit key fi
Europe's response to the recent conflict between Israel and Iran has raised eyebrows. When Israeli jets hit Iran, killing many civilians and military leaders, Europe didn't condemn the attack. Instead, they backed Israel and criticized Iran for defending its own land. This is a classic case of doubl
The House of Representatives made a significant move by voting to cut two years of funding, totaling $1. 1 billion, for public media outlets. This decision, which narrowly passed with a 214 to 212 vote, was largely along party lines, with only two Republicans switching their votes. The request for t
Michael Blake, a candidate for NYC mayor, is in a heated battle. The Campaign Finance Board (CFB) has ruled him out of the second debate. This is because he hasn't met the fundraising targets, according to their records. However, Blake's team claims they have the required
A recent election in Washington D. C. saw a significant win for Diane Seltzer, an employment lawyer. She secured the presidency of the D. C. Bar with an overwhelming 34, 982 votes. Her opponent, Bradley Bondi, the sibling of a prominent attorney general, received a mere 3, 490 votes. This landslide
Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, has declared his country's backing for Russia's actions in Ukraine. This news comes from a meeting between Kim and Sergei Shoigu, Russia's Security Council Secretary. The meeting took place in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. Kim's promise of support is
In the heart of Colombia's capital, Bogota, a shocking event unfolded. A young politician, Miguel Uribe Turbay, was speaking to a small group of supporters in a park. Suddenly, shots rang out. Uribe was struck three times, with two bullets hitting his head. This violent act happened during a campaig
Marvel's latest summer event, Imperial, kicks off with a bang. The creative team behind it has done a fantastic job. Writer Jonathan Hickman, artists RB Silva and Federico Vicentini, color artist Federico Blee, and letterer Cory Petit have crafted a space opera that feels both nostalgic and fresh. T
