The Trump administration revoked visas for at least six foreigners who celebrated Charlie Kirk’s killing, the State Department said, sharing screenshots and warning more cancellations could follow. The department cited posts from visa holders in Argentina, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Germany and Paraguay; South African national Nhlamulo Baloyi said his...
At a news conference, Treasury secretary Scott Bessent and trade representative Jamieson Greer warned Beijing that sweeping export controls on rare earths and critical minerals would push the world toward decoupling. Rules, requiring licenses for products with small amounts and due in December, drew condemnation; President Donald Trump threatened an...
A plane carrying US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth made an unscheduled landing in the UK after a crack in the windshield during its return from NATO defence talks in Belgium, the Pentagon said on X. BBC Verify, citing FlightRadar24, showed it descended to 10,000 feet off Ireland and broadcast...
President Donald Trump said he may let Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resume operations in Gaza if Hamas fails to honor the ceasefire, telling CNN Israeli forces could return as soon as he gives the word. Israel says Hamas has not fully met the deal to hand over hostages; all...
Texas state Rep. Gina Hinojosa announced a 2026 gubernatorial bid, entering the Democratic primary to take on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. In a launch video, the 51-year-old Latina attorney casts her campaign as a fight against “billionaires and corporations,” pledging to prioritize schools and health care, and invoking her grandmother’s...
Democratic governors from 15 states and Guam launched a Governors Public Health Alliance to coordinate data sharing, threat messaging, emergency preparedness, and policy—casting it as a response to President Donald Trump’s administration. “You’re on your own,” is how Maryland Gov. Wes Moore described Washington’s posture. The move deepens a partisan...
A Gaza health official says a specialist committee is working to identify 90 Palestinians’ bodies handed over by Israel under a ceasefire deal exchanging remains for dead hostages. The ICRC transferred two batches of 45 to Nasser hospital, where staff lack names, circumstances of death, and specialist equipment such as...
At least four members linked to a Young Republicans group chat—where participants fantasized about violence, praised Hitler and used racist slurs—have resigned from their jobs after Politico published the messages. The Young Republican National Federation called the language vile and demanded those involved step down from state and local posts....
Spotify on Wednesday upgraded its AI DJ for Premium users, adding text requests alongside voice. The change rolls out in English and Spanish, with Spanish-language DJ Livi now taking requests. The DJ also gains personalized prompt suggestions to spark ideas. Users can search “DJ,” press play, then tweak the mix...
Virginia Tech researchers report that GLP-1 drugs may blunt alcohol’s immediate effects. In a small pilot study of 20 adults with obesity, half taking semaglutide, tirzepatide, or liraglutide reached the same 0.08% blood alcohol level after three drinks, but their BAC rose more slowly and they felt less intoxicated, with...
