During his current visit to the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump is stopping in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. However, the more serious regional issues involve two different countries: Israel and Iran. Two months after a ceasefire ended, Israel has increased its military operations in the Gaza Strip. The blockade there…
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Madison Thompson is a relentless investigator driven by one core belief: the truth matters. With a specialty in long-form investigative journalism, she’s exposed corruption, challenged corporate wrongdoing, and uncovered the stories institutions would rather keep buried.
Microsoft Lays Off 6,000 Employees as It Streamlines Operations Despite Strong Financial Performance
On Tuesday, Microsoft announced it is laying off 3% of its global workforce, amounting to approximately 6,000 employees across all levels, teams, and regions. The company emphasized that these layoffs are part of ongoing organizational changes aimed at positioning Microsoft for success in a rapidly changing marketplace. A Microsoft spokesperson clarified that the job cuts…
House Republicans propose Medicaid cuts as Democrats warn millions could lose coverage
House Republicans have released the main cost-cutting part of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” proposing at least $880 billion in reductions, mostly from Medicaid — to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax cuts. The lengthy legislation, made public late Sunday, is sparking the most intense health care fight since Republicans tried to repeal and…
Arizona Democrat Sen. Gallego enters immigration debate with fresh proposal
Democratic Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego is stepping into one of Washington’s most heated and difficult political challenges as he presents a plan on Monday to reform the country’s immigration system and strengthen border security. Gallego, who narrowly defeated Republican Kari Lake in last fall’s Senate race, is proposing to hire more Border Patrol agents, use…
Memorial Day Travel to Hit 20-Year High as 45 Million Americans Plan Getaways Despite Road Delays
This year’s Memorial Day holiday weekend is set to break a two-decade travel record, according to projections released by AAA. Between Thursday, May 22, and Monday, May 26, approximately 45.1 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home. This figure surpasses the previous record of 44 million travelers during the same…
Trump Hails ‘Total Reset’ as U.S.–China Trade Talks Resume in Geneva Amid Soaring Tariffs and Job Fears
Former President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that “great progress” had been achieved in recent trade negotiations between the U.S. and China. The discussions took place over the weekend in Geneva, Switzerland, and included U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and a Chinese delegation. Trump described the talks as productive and characterized the emerging agreement…
Markets Flash Red as Trump’s Trade Turbulence, Global Tensions, and Legal Shocks Deepen Investor Anxiety
The Bloomberg Intelligence Equity Market Regime Model has shifted into its “red” zone, historically indicating poor return prospects for the S&P 500. This transition occurred in March and April, aligning with former President Donald Trump’s erratic tariff policies, which disrupted markets and cast a shadow on corporate profit expectations. Previous occurrences of this red zone…
Newark Radar Outage Sparks Renewed Alarm Over Fragile Air Traffic Systems and FAA Oversight
Early Friday morning, air traffic controllers managing flights at Newark Liberty International Airport experienced a significant disruption. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that at 3:55 a.m., a telecommunications outage caused a loss of radar and communications for about 90 seconds. This blackout originated at Philadelphia TRACON Area C, which oversees aircraft in and out…
Amid Rubble and Ruin, Nabatieh’s Monday Market Stands as a Testament to Survival and Resistance
On a chilly February morning, Sanaa Khreiss tightens her cardigan against the cold as she unpacks her van at the Monday Market in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon. Though the air still carries the sting of winter, Sanaa and her husband Youssef arrive early to set up their lingerie stall in the nearly empty souk. With practiced…
NotebookLM Expands to Android with Smarter Document Tools and AI Audio Features Ahead of Google IO
After years of AI hype and advancements, Google has introduced NotebookLM, a tool that distinguishes itself from other AI offerings. Unlike the general-purpose AI found in many of Google’s products, NotebookLM is designed specifically to help users interact with documents, videos, and other media sources. Initially launched as a web-based tool in 2023, it has…