Ukraine and Russia began their largest prisoner swap of the war on Friday, May 23, each agreeing to release 1,000 captives. The deal follows direct talks during the week of May 11 in Istanbul — the first between the two countries in more than three years. Ukrainian officials confirmed the swap began Friday, May 23, […]
Legendary singer Billy Joel is hitting pause on his performances after being diagnosed with a rare brain condition. The 76-year-old announced the cancellation of all upcoming concerts on his Instagram, following his doctor’s orders to rest and recover. The condition, called normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), impacts the brain due to excess fluid buildup in the […]
The British government is launching a new effort to reduce its prison population by offering medication aimed at lowering sexual reoffending rates. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced Thursday, May 22, that 20 prisons across two regions in the United Kingdom will begin administering the treatment, commonly known as chemical castration, to serious sex offenders. The […]
A red carpet encounter between Denzel Washington and a photographer has gone viral. Now, it’s sparking a broader conversation: is it ever okay to touch someone, regardless of your credentials, without consent? What happened at Cannes At the Cannes Film Festival, Washington was seen taking photos with rapper A$AP Rocky and director Spike Lee when […]
The Trump administration is weighing a proposal to withdraw about 4,500 U.S. troops from South Korea, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The plan would relocate forces to other Indo-Pacific locations — potentially Guam — as part of an informal policy review focused on North Korea. The idea has yet to reach […]
President Donald Trump announced a new “partnership” between U.S. Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel. The announcement comes just months after former President Joe Biden blocked a proposed acquisition of the American steelmaker by the Japanese company over national security concerns. “I am proud to announce that, after much consideration and negotiation, U.S. Steel will remain […]
The Trump administration is abandoning federal oversight of policing reforms initiated after George Floyd died under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer in 2020. Officials said local efforts can achieve the same goals of holding officers accountable for excessive use of force or racially motivated policing. However, some of the cities investigated by the […]
Aging comes with wrinkles, gray hair and stiff joints. While anti-aging products flood the market, researchers are now exploring whether a vitamin you can get from sunlight might actually protect your DNA. A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that vitamin D supplements may help slow aging at the cellular […]
Newly released surveillance video appears to show Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan helping an immigrant illegally in the U.S. evade federal agents — first by directing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers away from her courtroom, then by leading the man and his attorney through a private back door. The April 18 video, released by […]
Across the country during the week of May 19, federal immigration agents have been arresting migrants outside of immigration court, according to multiple reports. It’s the latest tactic by the Trump administration to increase deportation numbers. During his 2024 campaign, President Donald Trump promised to deport large numbers of undocumented immigrants. However, various lawsuits have […]
