Ukrainian intelligence estimates that nearly 20,000 Cubans have signed contracts with the Russian military since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. According to testimony and reports, many were allegedly lured by promises of high pay, Russian citizenship and job opportunities. Some traveled to Russia without a visa, as Cuban citizens are permitted to enter the country […]
Eating the right foods is a significant part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and that doesn’t only include the types of foods you eat, but also their quality. To help consumers make the healthiest choices, every year the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a U.S. nonprofit and advocacy organization, releases its Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in […]
ABC News has ended its relationship with longtime reporter Terry Moran after a post on social media drew internal backlash. In a statement, the network said Moran’s remarks, which sharply criticized President Donald Trump and White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, violated company standards. ABC News releases statement on Moran departure In a media […]
As speculation has swirled about the future of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for months, President Donald Trump said he intends to “phase out” the disaster relief agency after this hurricane season. Trump said it’s part of a broader plan to shift disaster response responsibility from the federal government to individual states. Trump’s plan […]
Authorities in Louisiana arrested and charged a former employee of the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office, who police identified as the girlfriend of escapee Derrick Groves, for her alleged role in facilitating his escape. Police arrested Darriana Burton, 28, on Monday over allegations she aided in the jailbreak on May 16. The jailbreak led to the […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to issue the first federal definition of what constitutes an ultra-processed food, a mainstay of many American diets. The labeling could have significant impacts on a variety of cereals, snacks, meals and drinks. The New York Times first reported on the anticipated change Tuesday, June 10. […]
Federal authorities have taken command of the manhunt for a former soldier charged with killing his three young daughters at a remote campsite in Washington state. The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, which had been leading the search for Travis Caleb Decker, turned over control of the search to federal partners on Monday, June 9, to […]
One of the Senate’s most conservative members introduced a bill to increase the federal minimum wage for the first time in more than 15 years. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., joined Sen. Pete Welch, D-Vt., to increase a wage they said is lower now than at any point since the 1940s, when adjusted for inflation. The […]
A novel description for a COVID-19 symptom is driving a surge in Google searches, with people across the globe referring to it as “razor blade throat.” Although experts say a sore throat has been a common side effect of contracting the virus. ‘Razor blade throat’ Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, millions […]
The Florida Department of Children and Families asked a state newspaper to hold off on publishing a story about a foster care organization connected to the Hope Florida Foundation. The foundation has ties to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis. Letter to Orlando Sentinel The Orlando Sentinel received a cease-and-desist letter claiming […]
