Liberal critics claim Donald Trump, 79, is hiding swollen ankles. MSNBC's Laurence O'Donnell noted Trump's unusual seating during meetings, suggesting he's concealing them. Photos show his ankles, prompting speculation and even concern from some MAGA supporters. Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un emotionally honored soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine. A ceremony in Pyongyang featured Kim presenting awards to surviving soldiers and paying respects to fallen comrades, admitting his heartbreak over their losses. State media showed Kim consoling bereaved families. Estimates suggest...
The U.S. has stopped issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers, citing safety concerns and the impact on American truckers. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that foreign drivers endanger American lives and livelihoods. The State Department will review visa screening protocols, affecting all nationalities. This decision comes amidst...
A SpaceX rocket launched another unmanned X-37B space plane from Cape Canaveral on Thursday night. This is the eighth mission for this reusable mini-shuttle, built by Boeing. This flight will focus on testing laser communications and GPS-free navigation. The duration of this mission is unknown, but previous missions...
Israel's approval of a plan to build 3,400 housing units in the E1 area of the West Bank is causing international outrage. This land, crucial for connecting Palestinian cities, effectively splits the West Bank and hinders the possibility of a Palestinian state. The plan, supported by Israel's far-right...
German authorities arrested a Ukrainian national near Rimini, Italy, in connection with the September 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines. The suspect, identified as Serhii K., is believed to have been part of a group that planted explosives. The pipelines, carrying Russian gas to...
Experienced skydiver Jade Damarell, 32, died from blunt trauma after a deliberate fall from 15,500ft. An inquest revealed she hadn't deployed her parachute and had disabled the automatic deployment device. The coroner concluded suicide, citing a note from her ex-partner indicating a recent relationship breakup. Damarell, who had...
A Miami judge temporarily halted the expansion of "Alligator Alcatraz," a controversial migrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades. The judge issued a preliminary injunction preventing further expansion, additional detainees, and the installation of more lighting and infrastructure. Within 60 days, existing generators, waste, and temporary fencing must be...
Erik Menendez's parole hearing lasted nearly 10 hours. The California Parole Board denied his release for three years, citing concerns about his past drug and alcohol use, fights, possession of contraband cell phones, and involvement with a prison gang. While many relatives testified in support, the board felt...
A Miami judge ordered the closure of the Trump administration's controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration jail within 60 days. The judge cited severe and irreparable damage to the Everglades ecosystem caused by the jail's hasty construction. The ruling, a victory for environmental groups and a Native American tribe, prohibits...
