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Standing Up at Tiananmen: The Chinese General Who Refused to Harm Students
Xu Qinxian (August 1935–January 8, 2021) was a major general in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) who became one of the most prominent known...
Trump Orders Fentanyl Classified as a Weapon of Mass Destruction
President Donald Trump has ordered the federal government to classify fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction,” a move that sharpens his administration’s approach...
Joshua Beats Paul by Sixth Round TKO
Anthony Joshua returned to the ring on Friday night with a sixth round technical knockout victory over Jake Paul, ending their heavyweight bout at...
Netflix to Absorb Warner Bros and HBO Max in $72 Billion Deal
Netflix’s agreement to acquire Warner Bros Discovery’s studios and streaming division for $72 billion marks one of the largest shake-ups in modern entertainment. After...
Knicks Rally Past Spurs to Claim First NBA Cup Title
On December 16, 2025, the New York Knicks won the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 124–113 in the championship game...
CDC Committee Sparks Debate Over Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccination Guidance
A major debate has unfolded around newborn hepatitis B vaccination after the CDC advisory committee moved to change long standing guidance. For more than...
Seizure of 92,000 Pounds of 7 OH Material Reported in Palm Bay Raid
On December 4, 2025, Brevard County authorities released details of a large drug and explosives seizure in Palm Bay, Florida, an operation Sheriff Wayne...
Ecuador Emerges as a Key Route in the Global Cocaine Trade
Ecuador, once one of the region’s most stable democracies, has in recent years become a major transit hub in the global cocaine trade. This...
Thai Airstrikes on Cambodia Shatter Fragile Border Truce
Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodian positions along their contested border on December 8, escalating the most serious confrontation between the two countries in years...
From Transfer to Touchstone: Fernando Mendoza’s Unlikely Rise at Indiana
Fernando Mendoza arrived in Bloomington as a transfer looking for opportunity. On Saturday night in New York, he left the stage holding college football’s...
