A recent phone call between Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Donald Trump's team, and Yuri Ushakov, a top aide to Vladimir Putin, has shed light on the behind-the-scenes discussions about ending the Ukraine conflict. The conversation, recorded and later obtained by Bloomberg, revealed that Witkoff believes Ukraine might need to give up some land to achieve peace. Witk...
In a surprising turn, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, known as the "drone guy, " has become a key player in the U. S. effort to end the Ukraine war. This 38-year-old Army veteran, who has no background in diplomacy, was tasked by President Trump to push Ukraine into peace talks. Driscoll's close friendship with Vice President JD Vance, his Yale Law School classmate, see...
Big changes are coming to U. S. national parks. Starting next year, international visitors will pay a lot more to enter. The idea is to make sure they help take care of these special places. For Americans, there's a new annual pass with a familiar price tag. It's still $80, same as before. But there's a twist: it will feature portraits of George Washington and Donal...
In a recent phone call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, the topic of Taiwan resurfaced, marking a shift from their earlier discussions. This time, Xi Jinping brought up Taiwan's status, linking it to historical alliances and post-World War II agreements. He emphasized China's claim over Taiwan, framing it as a crucial part of the international order established a...
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has had a bumpy journey, to say the least. After several setbacks and a failed mission, NASA has decided to cut back on the number of planned Starliner flights to the International Space Station (ISS). Originally, Boeing was supposed to send six crewed missions under a $4. 5 billion contract. But now, NASA has reduced that number to just...
The U. S. government is planning to raise prices for international visitors to national parks starting next year. This move comes as fewer tourists from other countries are visiting the U. S. due to political tensions and a decline in foreign tourism. Starting January 1, the annual park pass for nonresidents will go from $80 to $250. Additionally, tourists without a...
Disney's latest addition to its theme park robots is Olaf, the lovable snowman from Frozen. This isn't just any Olaf, though; it's a life-size, animatronic version that will greet guests in the World of Frozen lands at international Disney Parks. The debut is set for March 29, 2026, at Disneyland Paris, with special appearances planned for Hong Kong Disneyland. The ...
The U. S. Air Force has just signed a big deal with Boeing. They are buying 15 more KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tankers. This contract is worth $2. 47 billion. This is not the first time they have done this. Last year, they bought 15 similar tankers for $2. 38 billion. So, they are clearly happy with this model. But the KC-46A has had its share of problems. In ...
Starting in January, international tourists will have to pay more to visit popular U. S. national parks like the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. This change comes after a recent order that aims to use the extra money for park upkeep and conservation. However, it's interesting to note that the same administration is planning to cut the park service budget by over a thir...
Japan recently shot back at China after a letter from China to the United Nations accused Japan of threatening to use force over Taiwan. Japan's ambassador to the UN, Kazuyuki Yamazaki, called the letter "inconsistent with the facts and unsubstantiated. " This all started when China's UN ambassador, Fu Cong, wrote to the UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, about ...