Donald Trump urged a Gaza ceasefire deal, suggesting a potential agreement is near. He also criticized Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial, calling it a political witch hunt and claiming it hinders peace negotiations. An Israeli official hinted at Netanyahu's upcoming Washington visit for potential ceasefire discussions. Meanwhile, Israel...
A massive 940-page Republican bill, dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," proposes $3.8 trillion in tax cuts and could add $4.5 trillion to the national debt. Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, are delaying its passage by demanding a full public reading, estimated to take 15 hours. ...
Pope Leo XIV launched a new fundraising campaign for Peter's Pence, the fund supporting the Vatican's operations and the Pope's charities. The campaign, utilizing a promotional video, website, and various donation methods, aims to address the Holy See's 50-60 million euro deficit. The campaign emphasizes the importance of...
Adriana Smith, a 31-year-old Georgia nurse declared brain-dead in February due to blood clots, was kept alive on ventilators until her 9-week-old fetus could survive independently due to the state's restrictive abortion law. Her funeral was held Saturday in Lithonia, attended by family, friends, and colleagues. Smith's son,...
Despite international isolation due to the Taliban's restrictions on women, Afghanistan is seeing a rise in tourism. The government actively promotes tourism, highlighting the country's beauty and welcoming people. While visitor numbers are still low, they are increasing, with nearly 9,000 tourists last year and almost 3,000 in...
US wedding dress prices are rising due to tariffs on Chinese-made gowns, which account for 90% of the market. A temporary tariff reduction to 30% until July 9th offers little relief, with boutiques adding 10-15% surcharges. This uncertainty is impacting bridal shopping, with brides delaying purchases and exploring...
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner attended Jeff Bezos' lavish Venice wedding. Lip reader Nicola Hickling claims Kushner was seen ensuring Ivanka's comfort, requesting a window seat for her on the boat. Ivanka shared photos of the event on Instagram, showcasing her elegant attire, which included a pink gown and...
Adriana Smith, a 31-year-old Georgia nurse declared brain dead in February, was laid to rest on June 28th. She was kept on life support until her son, Chance, was delivered prematurely on June 13th via C-section due to Georgia's LIFE Act. Chance, weighing 1 pound 13 ounces, remains in...
G7 nations, excluding the U.S., agreed to a 15% minimum tax on multinational corporations to stabilize the international tax system. This agreement avoids retaliatory tariffs threatened by the U.S. The U.S. secured an exemption from the minimum tax in exchange for dropping a planned "revenge tax" on countries...
Despite US and Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi believes Iran could resume enriched uranium production within months. While the extent of damage is unclear, Grossi stated that some facilities remain operational. Concerns remain about the location of Iran's highly enriched uranium...
