Minnesotans vote Tuesday in a special election for the seat left vacant by the murder of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman. Democrat XP Lee, focusing on Hortman's legacy and community healing, faces Republican Ruth Bittner, who emphasizes eliminating government inefficiencies. The election holds significant political weight, as Republicans...
Georgia's Supreme Court refused to overturn a lower court's decision removing District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump. The appeals court cited Willis' romantic relationship with a special prosecutor as creating an "appearance of impropriety." Willis disagrees but will transfer the case...
China's coast guard accused the Philippines of ramming its vessel near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. The Philippines denied this, stating China used water cannons, damaging their ship and injuring a crew member. This incident follows China's recent declaration of part of the shoal as...
Scientists have unearthed what are believed to be the world's oldest mummies in Southeast Asia, dating back 12,000 years. These mummies, discovered across various sites in China, Vietnam, and other Southeast Asian countries, were likely smoke-dried by hunter-gatherer communities. The practice, which involved placing bodies in crouched positions...
Despite economic anxieties, slowing hiring, and tariffs, US retail sales unexpectedly surged 0.6% in August, exceeding economists' predictions of a 0.2% increase. This follows July's revised 0.6% growth. Online and clothing sales led the gains, while some sectors like specialty stores saw declines. Analysts remain optimistic about consumer...
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, who recently switched from Republican to Democrat, announced his gubernatorial bid. He directly challenges Donald Trump's actions and aims to lower healthcare, childcare, and housing costs. Duncan's campaign emphasizes protecting democracy and combating extremism. He faces a crowded Democratic primary, while...
Former US President Donald Trump urged NATO and EU members to impose 50-100% tariffs on China and India to pressure Russia to end the Ukraine war. This follows comments from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advocating for stronger economic restrictions on Russia. Trump believes tariffs on China, a major...
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India and the US are holding a day of trade talks in Delhi, aiming to revive stalled bilateral trade negotiations. While not an official negotiation round, the meeting, involving US trade negotiator Brendan Lynch and Indian officials, seeks to explore pathways to an agreement. Talks previously stalled due...
Former Georgia Republican Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan announced his 2026 gubernatorial bid as a Democrat. His party switch, following his expulsion from the GOP for criticizing Donald Trump and endorsing Kamala Harris, positions him in a key midterm contest. Duncan cited rising costs of childcare, medicine, and housing as...
