The U. S. is making another attempt to end the war in Ukraine. Steve Witkoff, the U. S. special envoy, is set to visit Moscow soon. He will discuss a peace proposal with Vladimir Putin. This meeting is part of a broader effort to find a solution to the ongoing conflict. The Kremlin confirmed the visit. Yuri Ushakov, Putin's foreign policy adviser, said that Putin wi...
Bruna Ferreira's story is not unique, but it's her connection to the White House that has brought her case into the spotlight. The 33-year-old Brazilian mother was taken into custody by federal officers while driving to pick up her son from school. Now, she's being held in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility far from her home in Massachusetts. Ferr...
In a significant legal showdown, a federal judge in Denver recently took a stand against what he saw as excessive actions by immigration authorities. Judge R. Brooke Jackson, who was appointed by President Obama, criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for conducting warrantless arrests. He argued that these actions were part of a larger issue whe...
In recent elections, Democrats saw victories in various states, but the party's path forward isn't clear. Centrist candidates won in some places, while more progressive ones triumphed elsewhere. This mix of outcomes has led to predictions about the party's future strategy. Jason Palmer, a former presidential candidate and co-founder of TOGETHER! , believes the Democ...
New York City is at a crossroads. The outgoing city comptroller, Brad Lander, is pushing for a major shift in how the city's pension funds are managed. He wants to move away from BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, due to concerns about climate change. This is a big deal because BlackRock manages a huge chunk of the city's retirement money, about $42. 3 bil...
In New Mexico, the football season is heating up as high school teams gear up for the state championship. This year's competition promises to be intense, with top teams vying for the title. Fans are buzzing with excitement, anticipating thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments on the field. The road to the championship has been filled with nail-biting games and ...
Thanksgiving is a big deal for travel in the U. S. This year, over 80 million people are expected to hit the roads, with most of them driving. In Michigan alone, 2. 3 million people are planning to travel, and many will drive more than 50 miles to reach their destinations. Winter weather is on its way to Southeast Michigan, bringing lake-effect snow and strong winds...
Simu Liu, known for his role in Marvel's "Shang-Chi, " recently took to social media to criticize Hollywood's regression in Asian representation. He shared posts about Asian actors struggling to land leading roles, calling the situation "appalling. " Liu argued that the success of recent Asian-led films contradicts the idea that casting Asian actors is a financial ri...
INTERPOL is at a crossroads. The organization, which connects police forces worldwide, is about to pick its next leader. This isn't just about a fancy title; it's about keeping INTERPOL honest and effective. One candidate, Turkey's Mustafa Serkan Sabanca, is in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. A secret document shows he gave advice on how to bend INTERPOL's rules...
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and so is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! This year marks the 99th edition of this beloved event. The parade will be broadcast on NBC on Thursday, November 27, starting at 8:30 AM in all time zones. If you miss the live broadcast, don't worry! There will be a repeat show later that day at 2:00 PM in the Central time zone. ...