Washington, The White House released a new national security strategy this week that portrays European allies as weak and prioritizes U.S. interests across the Western Hemisphere. The document, the administration’s first national security strategy since the president’s January return to office, criticizes European migration and free-speech policies and warns of...
United States — Six public companies announced or closed equity offerings this week. Soluna Holdings announced a $32 million registered direct offering on Dec. 5 and closed it Dec. 8; Atlas Lithium priced a $10 million registered direct offering Dec. 5; Reed’s priced a $10 million public offering and associated...
United States — Meteorologists across the Southeast reported persistent rain and cooler temperatures Friday and into the weekend as a slow-moving cold front and associated low pressure systems moved through the region. Forecasters predicted scattered to periods of light-to-moderate rain, localized ponding, and minor coastal flooding during high tide, with...
MANILA — The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the national government to return ₱60 billion transferred from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation's excess reserves, and permanently blocked further transfers, ruling the contested budget provision and DOF circular unconstitutional. The 15-0 decision, promulgated Dec. 3 and announced Dec. 5, said Congress...
Washington — A Navy admiral told Congress this week that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not issue a 'kill them all' order as lawmakers examined an attack that killed two survivors near Venezuela and sought additional information. This week also saw Missoula athletic victories, a Pee Dee IceCats roster move,...
Washington. The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Texas to use a Republican-backed congressional map for the 2026 elections, staying a lower court order that had found the map likely racially discriminatory. The emergency order, after Justice Samuel Alito granted relief, pauses a 2-1 district court ruling while the high court...
Saint Paul, Minnesota — Governor Tim Walz said Thursday that motorists have driven past his home and shouted a derogatory slur after former President Donald Trump used the same language in a Nov. 27 Truth Social post. Walz told reporters he has observed repeated drive-by taunts, that no Republican elected...
Washington, U.S., U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced Tuesday that it will reduce maximum Employment Authorization Document validity from five years to 18 months for select categories, effective for applications filed or pending on or after December 5, 2025. Director Joseph Edlow said the change will allow more frequent vetting...
Washington — Lawmakers were briefed Thursday by senior military officials about a U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat near Venezuela that resulted in the deaths of two survivors. Adm. Frank Bradley told Congress he received no order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to "kill them all." Some lawmakers said...
Washington, Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday at the Kennedy Center during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final draw. The private meeting, lasting roughly 45–50 minutes without staff present, addressed continental trade issues and the upcoming mandatory review of...
