n# RFK Jr.’s Confirmation Hearing: A Struggle to Address Key Health Policy Questions In a contentious confirmation hearing to become the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense scrutiny over his plans for reforming Medicaid and Medicare, two critical government health care programs that serve millions of disabled, poor, and older Americans. … Read more
A Hong Kong-flagged container ship, the ASL Bauhinia, was struck by an explosion in the Red Sea, sparking a major fire that forced its crew to abandon the vessel. The incident occurred approximately 225 kilometers (140 miles) off the coast of Hodeida, a port city in Yemen controlled by the Houthi rebels. The ship was … Read more
nPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday aimed at cutting federal support for gender transitions for individuals under the age of 19.This move is part of a broader effort to roll back protections for transgender people across the United States.The order explicitly states,“It is indeed the policy of the United States that it … Read more
The Louvre’s Bold Change: Mona Lisa to Get Her Own Room PARIS — In a sweeping announcement on Tuesday, French president emmanuel Macron revealed that the “Mona Lisa” will soon have a dedicated room at the Louvre Museum as part of a decade-long renovation project. The initiative,branded “louvre New Renaissance,” aims to modernize … Read more
Karoline Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history,made her debut in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room on Tuesday, signaling a new era of communication under President Donald Trump’s administration. At just 27 years old, Leavitt stepped into the spotlight wearing a magenta pantsuit, ready to address the press and outline … Read more
Theft of Ancient Golden Helmet Leaves Romania and teh Netherlands Reeling In a brazen act of cultural plunder, thieves targeted the Drents Museum in the eastern Netherlands, stealing the golden Cotofenesti helmet, a 2,500-year-old artifact of immense historical meaning to Romania. The heist, which also included three golden wristbands, has left both nations … Read more
U.S.-Colombia Tensions Escalate Over Deportation Flights, Tariffs, and Visa Restrictions In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic tensions, the United States and Colombia found themselves locked in a high-stakes standoff over the deportation of Colombian migrants from the U.S. The conflict, which began with the refusal of Colombian President Gustavo Petro to accept deportation flights, culminated … Read more
Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Capture Goma, Sparking Mass Panic and Humanitarian Crisis Early Monday, the M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, claimed they had seized control of Goma,the largest city in eastern Congo. The proclamation came minutes before a 48-hour ultimatum for the Congolese army to surrender expired, plunging the region into chaos. The United Nations … Read more
U.S. and Colombia Clash Over Deportations and Tariffs in Escalating Diplomatic Tensions BOGOTA, Colombia — The United States and Colombia, long-standing allies in anti-narcotics efforts, found themselves at odds Sunday over the deportation of migrants, leading to a tit-for-tat exchange of tariffs and heated rhetoric. The clash underscores the growing tensions between the two … Read more
Vivek Ramaswamy Eyes Ohio Governorship After Departing Trump Administration COLUMBUS,Ohio — Fresh off his unexpected departure from President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, Vivek Ramaswamy has set his sights on becoming governor of his home state. The 39-year-old biotech entrepreneur, who made an unsuccessful bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, has lined … Read more