Ben Sasse, a well-known former Republican senator from Nebraska, recently shared some tough news. He revealed that he has stage-four pancreatic cancer, which doctors say is terminal. Sasse, now 53 years old, made this announcement on a social media platform, calling it a "death sentence. " Sasse se
EU leaders had a lot on their plates during their final meeting of the year. While the official agenda focused on EU expansion, the real talk was about Ukraine's financial future. The initial plan was to use frozen Russian assets in Belgium to fund Ukraine, but this idea faced strong opposition. Be
European markets are on a roll, hitting new highs. The Stoxx 600, DAX, and CAC 40 indexes have all seen significant gains. This year alone, the Stoxx 600 has climbed 14% higher. With just a week left, it's looking like it will be the third year in a row of growth. Investors are keeping a close eye
The FDA, once a beacon of scientific independence, is now caught in a political tug-of-war. The agency's new "Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher" program is a prime example of this shift. It promises faster reviews for companies that align with the administration's "national priorities. " But
In 2025, President Trump has been very busy. He has signed 225 executive orders in just one year. This is more than he did in his entire first term. Some of these orders are about religion. They talk about making America a more Christian nation. For example, one order created a task force to stop C
San Jose's mayor, Matt Mahan, recently shared his thoughts on California's handling of homelessness and crime. He believes the state's efforts are falling short. In a recent interview, Mahan gave California's government a low grade, suggesting it's not doing enough to tackle these pressing issues.
In the heart of Los Angeles, MacArthur Park has become a symbol of neglect and despair. The park, once a vibrant community space, is now a hotspot for open drug use and crime. Business owners and residents nearby are feeling the impact, with many reporting increased vandalism and theft. The situatio
Political landscapes are never static, and recent events have shown just how quickly loyalties can change. A former Trump supporter, Salman Fiqy, made waves when he publicly denounced the president's remarks about Somali immigrants, calling them \""racist\"" and \""dehumanizing. \"" This shift in st
The United States has just made a big move. They announced a massive arms deal with Taiwan. It's worth $11. 1 billion. This is the biggest deal ever. China is not happy about it. They see Taiwan as part of their country. They want the US to stop selling weapons to Taiwan. This deal makes Donald Tru
Abigail Spanberger is about to make history in Virginia. She's the first woman and the first ex-CIA agent to become governor there. Her journey from intelligence work to politics is quite the story. Before politics, Spanberger spent years gathering secrets for the CIA. That's a far cry from her cur
