The Trump administration is preparing to escalate its campaign against the Venezuelan government, with a new operational phase expected to begin within days, according to Reuters. Four U.S. officials told the news agency the operation is likely to start with covert actions. Options under review include attempting to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro, Reuters reported. The […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved two new pesticides that contain “forever chemicals,” with plans to authorize more, according to The Washington Post. The pesticides, cyclobutrifluram and isocycloseram, will be used on crops including romaine lettuce, broccoli and potatoes. The Post reports that both compounds meet the internationally recognized definition of PFAS, per- and […]
The Associated Press returns to court on Monday to challenge the Trump administration in a First Amendment case over the news agency’s refusal to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming the Gulf on the day he returned to office in January. The […]
Medicare Part B recipients are about to see the second-largest premium increase in Medicare’s history. The nearly 10% increase in 2026 will push the monthly premium above $200 for the first time. The standard monthly Part B premium will rise 9.7%, from $185 to $202.90. Part B typically covers doctors’ visits and hospital outpatient care. […]
In this Media Miss Minute, President Donald Trump pushes back on accusations that he made death threats against Democrats he’s accused of “seditious behavior.” Plus, the governor of Texas launches an investigation into alleged “Sharia tribunals” in his state. Media Miss by the right: Trump says he wasn’t threatening Democrats with death President Trump insists that […]
With Thanksgiving just days away, families are stocking up on turkey and all the fixings. But predicting what you’ll actually pay at the store can be surprisingly tricky. Every year, universities, government agencies and industry groups release forecasts for holiday meal costs. Those numbers often don’t match, which can leave shoppers confused about what a […]
Critically acclaimed actor, writer and musician, Donald Glover, revealed on Saturday why he was forced to cancel the remainder of Childish Gambino’s 2024 tour. Saturday’s performance at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival in Los Angeles marked the artist’s first time back on stage in more than a year. Stroke, hole in the heart […]
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro told a judge Sunday that he tampered with his ankle monitor after suffering a nervous breakdown caused by a change in his medication. This marked his first full day in jail after being preemptively arrested at his home, as ordered by Brazil’s Supreme Court and federal police. Authorities believed Bolsonaro […]
Israel launched its first airstrike targeting the Lebanese capital of Beirut in five months on Sunday, with the goal of killing Hezbollah’s chief of staff. At least five people were killed and another 28 were injured; however, Hezbollah has not yet confirmed the death of one of its most senior officials. Hezbollah declines to confirm […]
Officials from the U.S., Ukraine and other European countries met on Sunday to talk about President Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the war in Ukraine. However, there’s been confusion over who wrote the plan amid accusations from U.S. senators that Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterized it as “Russia’s wish list.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]
