Ukraine War: ‘If we go home, a lot of inexperienced soldiers will die’
Under the rich, leafy cover of the Ukrainian spring, an artillery unit awaits. Only a fraction of their job is firing rockets from their 50-year-old launcher. Most of their time…
Israeli offensive in Rafah would compound “unbearable tragedy,” UN chief warns
The head of the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) repeated urgent calls for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, warning against “new forced displacement” and an “anxiety of endless…
Trump explains his militaristic plan to deport 15-20 million people
It is rare to get major presidential candidates – on either side of the political aisle – outside the confines of prepared remarks, stump speeches and friendly audiences, so it’s…
The Fed announced a big change today. And no, we’re not talking about interest rates
Wednesday’s Federal Reserve policy decision was fairly boring for investors — officials kept interest rates the same, just as they have since July 2023. But some savvy traders are excited…
Takeaways from Day 9 of the Trump hush money trial
Judge Juan Merchan handed down his first punishment to Donald Trump for violating the judge’s gag order in the New York hush money trial Tuesday, fining Trump $9,000 for nine…
Nationwide protests over war in Gaza highlight political divide over issue on Capitol Hill
Columbia University sparked nationwide protests over the war in Gaza and the demonstrations have further exposed a political divide over support for Israel. The elite university has now issued an…