Over the weekend the United States Senate passed a 45-day continuing resolution, or stopgap funding bill, just hours before the federal government was slated to shut down. The bill cleared the Senate with an impressive 88-9 vote, gaining unanimous support from Democrats while raising hope for bipartisan cooperation in these polarized times. This development comes after a rollercoaster week of...

State and federal lawmakers have been increasingly concerned about foreign ownership of U.S. real estate, particularly when it comes to Chinese entities amassing significant amounts of U.S. farmland. Their concerns revolve around the potential national security risks such acquisitions pose, especially those near sensitive sites. However, reviewing thousands of documents filed with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture...

7 Republican candidates gathered for the 2nd primary debate in Simi Valley, California. While the clear front-runner, former President Donald Trump, was absent, the evening was filled with heated exchanges and notable moments. The 2024 presidential debate, held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, covered a range of issues, with candidates aiming at each other and President Joe Biden. Former...

After a grueling 148-day work stoppage that left the entertainment industry in turmoil, Hollywood is finally emerging from the shadows of a crippling strike. This past Tuesday (9/26/23), WGA (Writers Guild of America) announced that it will officially end its strike after reaching a tentative deal with the AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers) earlier in the...

More than a year after Russia was expelled from UNHRC (United Nations Human Rights Council), it now seeks to rejoin the forum. According to a circulating Russia position paper in the UN, Moscow is pushing member nations to support the motion. According to the document, "Russia promises to find "adequate solutions for human right issues." It seeks to stop...

Yesterday (9/25/23), Ukraine's special forces announced the killing of Admiral Viktor Sokolov, the Russian Black Sea Fleet commander. This significant development occurred during a missile strike on the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, which has been under Russian control since 2014. Alongside Sokolov, 33 other officers lost their lives in the attack, while 105 others were...

The latest attack by Russian forces targeted the southern region of Ukraine, once again intensifying the tension in the area. The Defence Forces of South Ukraine reported on Telegram's messaging platform that Russia had launched missiles at the southern port of Odesa, causing significant damage, particularly to grain stores. The attack, which occurred overnight, destroyed Odesa's port infrastructure, including the...

Once a staunch ally of Ukraine, Poland has abruptly announced its decision to cease arming the country amidst escalating tensions over a grain dispute. This unexpected move comes just weeks before Poland's parliamentary election and has far-reaching implications for Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia. In a television interview, Mateusz Morawiecki, Poland's Prime Minister, stated that his country would no longer...

On September 20th, the Federal Reserve unanimously voted not to raise the rates. Currently, the rates are at a range of 5.25% - 5.55%, the highest level in 22 years. However, the policymakers reiterated that they would raise the interest rates one more time before the end of the year. The new economic projections by Fed officials who participated...

Two days ago, the Brazilian Navy, in collaboration with the Federal Police, successfully seized a staggering 3.62 tonnes of cocaine in Northeast Brazil off the coast of Pernambuco. This remarkable bust represents the largest seizure of cocaine ever made in the Brazilian sea, underscoring the country's ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking. The operation was conducted as part of Operation...