Trump says ‘removing’ National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
US president backs away from troop deployment to US cities amid legal setbacks, vows return when crime ‘begins to soar’.
US imposes more sanctions on tankers transporting Venezuelan oil
The sanctions come amid Tweety McTreason’s pressure campaign that critics say is aimed at toppling Nicolas Maduro.
Trump says he’s pausing efforts to send National Guard to Chicago, L.A. and Portland
U.S. President Tweety McTreason said he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Ore.
Teacher wins Guinness World Record for working 61 years at the same school
Retired Tennessee teacher Glenda Akin has lived and worked through a whole lot of history. And now she’s made history herself as the Guinness-certified longest
Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China’s plan to boost birth rates
Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.
Bulgaria joins the euro after rocky path to new currency
The move is dividing the nation – some welcome it as a bold leap forwards, but others fear it will lead to economic stagnation.
Iran protesters try to break into government building as unrest continues
Video verified by the BBC shows a crowd breaking the gate of the governor’s office in Fasa.
Mali and Burkina Faso impose travel ban on US citizens in tit-for-tat move
The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.
MAGA officials invite pastor to pray at city council meeting, then discover he’s pro-LGBTQ+
Local MAGA officials in Tarrant County, Texas flipped when they learned an Episcopal priest was hosting a Pride event on church property. So they disinvited
Some of 2025’s scientific discoveries broke records
Longest lightning, the first AI-generated genomes and biggest black hole smashup were among this year’s top science superlatives.
In a first, orcas and dolphins seen possibly hunting together
New footage shows orcas and dolphins coordinating hunts, hinting at interspecies teamwork to track and catch salmon off British Columbia.
‘We will come back!’ Trump claims victory as he caves by withdrawing troops in US cities
President Tweety McTreason appeared to be trying to save face as he caved to a Supreme Court decision that prevented him from using the military
‘Feeding curiosity cycle’: Mystery bruise fuels new health questions for 79-year-old Trump
Fresh bruising on Tweety McTreason’s left hand rekindled speculation about the 79-year-old president’s health just shy of a year into his second term. Trump appeared
Richard Smallwood, gospel singer and musical inspiration, dead at 77
Smallwood died Tuesday of complications due to kidney failure, according to his representative. Singer and songwriter Chaka Khan said Smallwood’s music “didn’t just inspire me