President Trump promised in 2025 that tariffs would change the U. S. relationship with China, claiming the country was hurting America’s economy. More than a year later, the trade moves have not forced China to alter its policies or military stance. The result is a policy that feels aimless, l
Precision medicine means treating people based on their genes, habits and surroundings. It can change how we stop or cure heart and weight problems. The idea is great, but many poor countries and tiny island states face big obstacles. Their hospitals are weak, the science is expensive, and their peo
Preston Middle School has taken the state science title for the second year in a row, beating last year’s narrow loss by a wide margin. The win marks the school’s 15th overall championship and its 14th since 2010. The state meet was held on April 4 at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs,
Presque Isle’s AR Gould Hospital has welcomed a new source of comfort: therapy dogs that visit patients and staff to ease stress and boost recovery. The initiative is part of a growing program that now reaches four hospitals across Maine. Two years ago, the idea began at Eastern Maine Medical Cente
Presidents now have powers that look more like royal privileges than democratic tools. Two key abilities stand out: they can pardon anyone without limits, and recent court rulings say they can’t be prosecuted for official actions. These powers weren’t always this broad. The pardon tool was meant for
President Trump issued a stern warning about Iranian vessels that might approach the U. S. maritime blockade. The threat came as the embargo on ships entering and leaving Iran was set to take effect that day. During a recent war, Trump claimed the U. S. had destroyed Iran’s navy. He noted that only
President Trump warned that gasoline costs may not ease before the November midterms, a claim that could hurt Republican chances. He had earlier called the recent price jump—triggered by conflict in Iran—a temporary spike that would fade quickly. Now he admits the numbers might stay flat or ev
President Ismael Omar Guelleh won his sixth term in Djibouti, capturing 97. 8% of the vote according to state media. The result extends his 27‑year hold over the small nation that sits at the mouth of the Red Sea. Guelleh posted a photo with the French word “RÉÉLU” on X, meaning re‑elected. Djibo
President Donald Trump urged Alaskans to ditch the state’s ranked‑choice voting system in a post on Truth Social. He called the method “disastrous” and “fraudulent, ” urging voters to return to what he called free, fair elections. The call follows a 2024 referendum that failed by only 737 votes to r
President Trump sent shockwaves Monday—not just within Washington’s corridors, but across news feeds worldwide. His overnight warning—“A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again”—wasn’t targeted at an enemy in battle. It was posted on a social platform, hours before a self
