The U. S. has taken a bold step by labeling a group linked to Venezuela's president as a terrorist organization. This move opens up new possibilities for the Pentagon, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The group in question, Cartel de los Soles, is accused of working with another gang, Tren de Aragua, to smuggle drugs into the U. S. Hegseth didn't hold ba...
Kraken, a well-known crypto exchange, just secured a massive $800 million investment. This huge sum includes a $200 million contribution from Citadel Securities, a major player in the financial world. The goal? To bring traditional finance into the blockchain era. The funding round was split into two parts. The first part was led by big-name investors like Jane Stre...
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest and most expensive aircraft carrier, has arrived in the Caribbean Sea. This massive ship is carrying 4, 000 sailors and "dozens" of military aircraft. The U. S. Southern Command made this announcement on Sunday. This deployment comes at a time when the U. S. is putting more pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. In ...
In the vast Eastern Pacific, another boat suspected of drug trafficking met a fiery end. Three people lost their lives in this latest strike, marking the 21st such incident in recent times. The U. S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) confirmed the attack, but details remain scarce. The vessel in question was flagged as being operated by a group labeled a "Designated Terro...
President Trump recently hinted that he's close to deciding on a plan for Venezuela. This comes after several high-level meetings with his team to discuss possible military actions in the country. Key figures like Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine were part of these discussions. They have been prese...
A group of 17 transgender Air Force members is taking legal action against the U. S. government. They claim the military unfairly took away their early retirement benefits and pensions. This lawsuit was filed in federal court recently, months after the Air Force decided to deny early retirement to transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years. ...
UNC basketball has been on the rise in the national rankings. After starting the 2025-26 season at their lowest preseason ranking in 20 years, they have moved up to No. 20 in the USA TODAY Sports coaches poll. This improvement comes after a strong start to the season, including a victory over then-No. 19 Kansas. The Tar Heels have shown their depth and talent, even ...
The U. S. military has recently conducted two more strikes in the Pacific, targeting boats they claim were involved in drug trafficking. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that six individuals were killed in these strikes, bringing the total number of deaths from such operations to 76. The strikes took place on Sunday in international waters, with each boat al...
A group of eight Democratic senators chose to end the government shutdown, which has left many Democrats upset. They feel like the deal did not achieve much on health care after 40 days of fighting. Some Democrats, like California's Governor Gavin Newsom and Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut, were not happy. They said the deal was not good for the party or its po...
Air travel in the U. S. is facing serious problems. The government shutdown is making things worse. More than 2, 100 flights were called off on Sunday. This is because many air traffic controllers are not showing up for work. They have not been paid in almost a month. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cut flights at busy airports. These cuts started at 4...