US sanctions 6 leaders of Tren de Aragua gang. What does that mean?
The United States Treasury Department imposed sanctions on six individuals tied to Tren de Aragua on Thursday, July 17, including the group’s leader, Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores. Guerrero is accused of transforming Tren de Aragua from a prison-based gang in Venezuela into a transnational criminal organization with a growing presence throughout the Western Hemisphere. Treasury […]
Mickelson, Westwood score one for seniors in first Open Championship round
Professional golf may be a younger man’s game, with players hitting the ball more than 340 yards off the tee, but Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood don’t want to hear it. The two legendary players are in the mix after the first round of the Open Championship in Northern Ireland. What helped Phil Mickelson play […]
One day in prison for ex-Louisville officer in Breonna Taylor case: DOJ
The U.S. Department of Justice is recommending a one-day prison sentence for a former Louisville Metro Police officer involved in the March 2020 raid that killed Breonna Taylor and led to intense protests and an overhaul of the Kentucky city’s policing practices. Brett Hankison, 46, a former detective, was convicted on federal charges of violating […]
Former VOA employee indicted for threatening Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
The Department of Justice arrested and charged a man who worked for Voice of America for threatening U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, the DOJ announced Thursday, July 17. A grand jury indicted Seth Jason, 64, for influencing a federal official by threatening a family member, influencing a federal official by threat, interstate communications with a […]
Congress advances first-ever cryptocurrency regulatory framework
The House of Representatives passed two bills Thursday afternoon that will create regulatory frameworks for both cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. If the bills are enacted, it will be the first time digital assets are officially introduced into the United States financial system. Both bills were passed on a strong bipartisan basis. The GENIUS Act, which covers […]
Anime horse girls and a billion-dollar phenomenon
A mobile game about anime horse girls has generated over $2 billion in Japan, and now it’s eyeing the U.S. market. Umamusume: Pretty Derby, developed by Cygames, launched in 2021 and has since earned over 295 billion yen (about $2 billion), with more than 30 million downloads across Asia. Last month, it finally made its […]
US Navy discreetly expands footprint in South China Sea with new repair facilities
The U.S. Navy will build a discreet yet strategically placed hub for repairs and maintenance to Philippine military vessels in a western region facing the South China Sea. The region has been the scene of tensions between the Philippines and China’s military. The U.S. Embassy announced on Wednesday, July 16, that the facility will be […]
Trump’s National Garden of American Heroes gets $40 million boost
President Donald Trump’s effort to create the National Garden of American Heroes received a major boost when lawmakers awarded it $40 million from the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Trump announced earlier this year that he had ordered the establishment of a new national park used to display statues that honor “the greatest Americans who ever lived.” […]
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation blames Hamas for death of 20 Palestinians
A humanitarian group says 20 people died on Wednesday, July 16, during a food distribution event in Gaza, the latest in a series of deadly incidents involving civilians seeking aid. According to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), the victims were crushed in a chaotic scene that broke out as crowds gathered at a distribution point. […]