Taiwan holds largest ever exercise to stop an invasion from China
Taiwan just launched its largest-ever annual military drill, the Han Kuang exercise, simulating a full-scale defense against a Chinese invasion. Now in its 41st year, the 10-day event mobilized more than 22,000 reservists and featured U.S.-made HIMARS rocket launchers for the first time. Soldiers rehearsed urban defense operations, made use of the Taipei Metro for […]
President Trump has a chronic vein condition, White House says
President Donald Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, a vein condition that the White House said is common in individuals over the age of 70. The White House released the information after photographs of Trump’s legs and hands at a FIFA soccer match ignited speculation about his health. According to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, […]
Top 5 questions for the second half of the MLB season
Major League Baseball is ready to follow up an exciting All-Star weekend with a playoff race involving nearly two-thirds of the league’s teams. Here are the top five questions for the second half of the season. Which teams are looking to trade? MLB’s trade deadline is just two weeks away, and one trade has already […]
Federal agencies sued for targeting migrants during court proceedings
A group of immigrants and advocacy organizations filed a class action lawsuit Wednesday, July 16, claiming the U.S. government violated constitutional and legal protections by detaining and deporting migrants during their court proceedings. The suit, filed against the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, alleges that federal authorities have disregarded due process […]
Environmentalists: Musk’s rocket debris threatens Hawaii’s protected waters
Hundreds of miles of ocean that surround some Hawaiian islands considered sacred by locals could be at risk because of potential debris from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s rocket ships, according to environmentalists and scientists. The warning comes after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave Musk the greenlight to launch his SpaceX rockets over these protected […]
Senator presses for Epstein records as financial trail raises new questions
U.S. lawmakers are ramping up pressure on federal agencies to release sealed documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, continuing what started as a public commitment from the Trump administration. Sen. Ron Wyden, a Democrat from Oregon and chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, said investigators working with his office believe the government holds key records, […]
FDA says Juul can continue to sell tobacco and menthol e-cigarettes
Popular e-cigarette maker Juul Labs announced that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the continued sale of its e-cigarettes and refill cartridges. The decision ends a multiyear review during which the organization investigated potential health risks. Juul in the clear The FDA ordered Juul to stop selling its e-cigarettes in 2022 to assess […]
Icons like Connie Francis recognized across generations thanks to TikTok
Connie Francis, the pop legend known for her chart-topping hits of the 1950s and 60s, passed away Wednesday at 87 — but not before witnessing a surprising resurgence of her music. Her 1960 hit “Pretty Little Baby” gained new life with more than two million videos featuring the song on the platform. Francis even joined […]
Trump’s former lawyer, Emil Bove, is about to get a lifetime judgeship
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Emil Bove’s judicial nomination Thursday, July 17, the last step in the process before a final vote by the full chamber. If confirmed, Bove, 44, will hold a lifetime position as a judge on the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Jersey. Bove is a controversial […]