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U.S. Undermines UN Ceasefire Efforts Amid Gaza Invasion Fears As the prospect of a major Israeli ground offensive threatens to unleash catastrophic bloodshed in the Gaza Strip, the United States continues obstructing United Nations action to broker even temporary peace. On Thursday, U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced American intentions to block an urgent U.N. Security…
A new presidential ranking survey released just ahead of Presidents Day offers some welcome news for Joe Biden amidst slumping approval polls – historians place him as the 14th most successful White House occupant, while predecessor Donald Trump finishes rock bottom as least effective leader. Conducted by professors Brandon Rottinghaus of Houston University and Justin…
Minnesota Community Mourns After Gunman Kills Two Officers, Paramedic A Minnesota community is reeling after a domestic disturbance call turned deadly early Sunday morning, resulting in the shooting deaths of two veteran police officers and a paramedic. According to Burnsville city officials, Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge along with paramedic Adam Finseth lost their…
In a gathering that bills itself as the “The Greatest Sneaker Show on Earth,” former President Donald Trump made an unusual appearance on Saturday to promote new Trump-branded sneakers. The shiny gold high tops with an American flag detail on the back are being sold as “Never Surrender High-Tops” for $399 on a new website…
A senior bureaucrat in Pakistan has confessed to helping rig Pakistan’s elections, a week after the polls were marred by allegations of manipulation and resulted in no clear winner. Liaqat Ali Chattha, commissioner of the city of Rawalpindi, said he would hand himself over to police and step down from his position. He admitted to…
The Economic Downturn: A Detailed AnalysisAt the close of the previous year, the UK economy took a sharp downturn, plunging into recessionary territory. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported a significant 0.3% contraction in gross domestic product (GDP) during the final quarter of the year, exacerbated by declines across all major sectors and a…
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has passed away in prison, as confirmed by the country’s prison service, which supporters and Western officials believe to be a political assassination orchestrated by Vladimir Putin. Navalny, aged 47, was known for being one of Putin’s most vocal and consistent critics and was serving a 19-year sentence in a…
Title: A Shocking Stabbing Attack Shakes a Montreal Suburb Imagine sitting down with a friend over coffee, and they ask you about the recent horrific stabbing incident that happened in a Montreal suburb. You take a deep breath and begin to recount the details: “It’s such a tragic situation. This happened in a condo tower…
Title: A Troubling Tale of Gang Violence on the New York City Subway Imagine you’re sitting with a friend, sipping coffee at a cozy cafe, when they ask about the recent news of a deadly shooting on the New York City subway. You take a deep breath and begin to recount the harrowing event. “You…
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held critical diplomatic meetings in Israel today, engaging with top Israeli officials including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the escalating crisis in Gaza. Emerging details reveal Hamas has responded with counterproposals to a ceasefire framework put forward by international negotiators. Hamas’ response has been described as “positive,” signaling…
