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Macron urges Europe to boost defenses amid Trump’s return to WH: Report
Full Story French President Emmanuel Macron is urging Europe to beef up its defense industry in response to what he dubbed “the electroshock” caused by President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. What did Macron say? Macron’s call to action came in an interview with the Financial Times, published on Friday, Feb. 14. In… -
Smelling an ancient mummy is ‘quite pleasant,’ may offer insight: Study
Sniffing an ancient corpse may sound taboo, but for those curious, Slovenian researchers revealed well-preserved Egyptian mummies smell quite nice. Researchers sought to examine scent, as it was a vital element in the mummification process. What did they smell like? The top descriptions ranged from “woody,” “spicy” and “sweet” as well as other aromas, according… -
GOP drafts impeachment articles against federal judges blocking Trump orders
Full Story Republican lawmakers have drafted articles of impeachment against two federal judges who recently ruled against the Trump administration. Rhode Island U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. issued a temporary pause on President Trump’s executive order to freeze federal funding. New York U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer blocked the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s… -
This flu season in the US is the most severe in 15 years
Flu season in the United States is the worst it has been in 15 years when it comes to visits to doctor’s offices. The CDC reports that seasonal influenza activity remains elevated and continues to increase. February is usually when flu season peaks. How many people have gone to the hospital or died? Experts say… -
Canadian political leader proposes 100% tariff on Tesla over Trump policies
Full Story Jagmeet Singh, head of Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP) and a member of the Canadian House of Commons, has suggested a 100% tariff on Tesla products in response to U.S. trade policies under President Donald Trump. Singh criticized the U.S. administration’s economic stance toward Canada, stating that Canadians feel “insulted” by recent trade… -
President Trump reveals he called Putin to end war in Ukraine
Full Story President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday, Feb. 12, on Truth Social that negotiations to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine will begin immediately. Trump’s post came minutes after he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the phone. The call is the first known time a conversation between the two leaders has taken place… -
USAID inspector general fired by Trump one day after report criticized aid freeze
The White House fired the inspector general for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Inspectors general typically investigate fraud, waste and abuse within government agencies. USAID recently came under scrutiny following criticism from DOGE, who accused the agency of spending millions of U.S. taxpayer dollars on causes aligned with left-wing ideologies worldwide. What was… -
$489 million worth of food at risk of spoilage amid US funding freeze: Report
Fully story Nearly $500 million in food aid is reportedly at risk of spoilage as it sits on ships, in ports and at warehouses after the Trump administration froze funding for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The findings come from a new report on Monday, Feb. 10, from USAID’s inspector general. Why is… -
Trump administration secures release of US teacher Marc Fogel from Russia
Full Story A Pennsylvania school teacher designated by the U.S. State Department as wrongfully detained in Russia is now free after more than three years of detainment. The Trump administration secured the release of Marc Fogel, who was arrested on charges of bringing medical marijuana into Russia, on Tuesday, Feb. 11, as part of a… -
Heavy rain to hit fire-ravaged Southern California, house values plummet
Forecasters predicted heavy rain for Central and Southern California starting Tuesday night, Feb. 11, which could lead to flooding and mudslides in fire-ravaged areas. How much rain could Southern California receive? Weather experts warned the upcoming storm will be the strongest of the season, with potentially life-threatening and damaging flooding. Downpours are expected from Wednesday… -
Venezuelan flights send 190 migrants to Caracas in deal with US
Full Story A pair of planes sent by Venezuela returned home with nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants who were in the United States illegally. The flights were part of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation effort, which he began shortly after he began his second term. The planes reportedly carried about 190 Venezuelan migrants. The planes departed… -
Attack on German cars was a Russian plot to frame environmentalists: Report
Full Story German authorities are looking into whether Moscow is behind a secret effort to frame environmentalists and the Green Party for the vandalism of hundreds of vehicles, according to a report from the German magazine Spiegel on Wednesday, Feb. 5. What did investigators find? Investigators said they found construction foam cartridges and foam guns… -
Monkey blamed for causing nationwide power outage in Sri Lanka
A nationwide power outage struck Sri Lanka over the weekend, with the country’s government attributing the incident to a monkey. The blackout began around midday on Sunday and affected millions as temperatures rose above 86°F. How did a monkey cause a power outage in Sri Lanka? According to Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, the…