news2shortsThe US is bombing Houthi rebels and supporting Netanyahu’s campaigns as it sleepwalks into new conflicts Throughout the last presidential campaign, Donald Trump portrayed himself as the candidate who would bring peace to an unstable world. He promised to use his deal-making experience to negotiate an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Israel’s war … Read more
Beth Benike, whose products are manufactured in China, is ‘terrified’ what Trump trade war will mean for Busy Baby Beth Benike knew the tariffs were coming. The Minnesota veteran invented a placemat with bungee cords that hold toys or utensils, keeping them off the floor when babies toss them. It’s one of several products she … Read more
Secretary of state Marco Rubio says Ksenia Karelina is returning to US, after reports of prisoner swap Moscow has released a US-Russian dual national, Ksenia Karelina, who had been detained in Russia, the US secretary of state has said after a Wall Street Journal report that a prisoner swap had been agreed. Marco Rubio wrote … Read more
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) account on X shared eyebrow-raising findings from a survey of unemployment insurance claims. The “initial survey of Unemployment Insurance claims since 2020” found that thousands of people with future birthdates claimed benefits. The survey also indicated that thousands of supposedly very young and very old people had claimed benefits. … Read more
US president posted it was ‘a great time to buy’ on social media just hours before dramatic about-face Business live – latest updates Donald Trump is facing accusations of market manipulation after posting on social media that it was a “great time to buy” just hours before he made a dramatic U-turn on his trade … Read more
Prices are likely to go up across the board, from blueberries to new cars, but exactly when and how is unclear. Here’s what we know so far Donald Trump backed down on some of his largest tariffs Wednesday afternoon, though the trade war is far from over and the US is still imposing major levies … Read more
Mario Nawfal has interviewed Serbian, Belarusian and Slovakian leaders and Russian minister of foreign affairs An online influencer whom Elon Musk frequently boosts on X has been conducting in-person interviews with Russian figures and key allies of Vladimir Putin. Musk, Donald Trump’s billionaire ally and the owner of X, has consistently reposted and engaged with … Read more
Exclusive: legislation, named after 2016 Trump slogan, would ban lobbyist gifts and ‘revolving door’ restrictions California representative Ro Khanna is introducing legislation that would force White House officials to abide by strict anti-corruption measures after Donald Trump dismantled ethics rules established by his predecessor that turns the president’s own catchphrase against him. The “Drain the … Read more
The billionaire’s Doge may be secretly recording meetings in at least two agencies, according to emails from senior officials At the Department of Veterans Affairs, a senior official warned employees in an email that virtual meetings were being secretly recorded. Anyone dissatisfied with Donald Trump’s decisions should be careful about voicing their opinions, the official … Read more
With the country enveloped in gloom and facing mayhem from the US and Russia, it’s hard to imagine a more fraught time to take power Germany is about to get a new fitness trainer. So declared Markus Söder, one of the political leaders who have just announced a coalition agreement. In one of the quirks … Read more
