ARREST MADE IN 2021 PIPE-BOMB CASE
Overview The FBI has arrested a suspect, identified as Brian Cole, for allegedly planting two pipe bombs outside the Republican National Committee (RNC) and Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters on…
Pentagon Restricts Press Access as Investigations Into Military Strikes Intensify
The Pentagon’s decision to grant exclusive access to a select group of hand-picked media outlets while denying entry to major mainstream news organizations marks one of the most significant shifts…
Pentagon Arms All DC National Guard Members Amid Escalating Domestic Deployments
The Pentagon’s decision to arm every national guard member deployed in Washington DC marks one of the most aggressive escalations of domestic military posture in modern U.S. history. Announced just…
Broader Threats, Global Factors & Climate Implications of Putin’s Warning to Europe
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent statement — that a war initiated by Europe would end so decisively that “there would be no one left to negotiate with” — represents one…
Starbucks Settles $35 Million NYC Scheduling Case as Strike Pressures Intensify
Starbucks will pay approximately $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City baristas after city investigators concluded the company violated the city’s Fair Workweek Law, which guarantees predictable schedules,…
The Franklin Controversy, Political Fallout, and Legal Stakes
The controversy erupted after U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth posted an edited mock book cover featuring Franklin the Turtle — a cherished Canadian children’s character — firing a bazooka at…
Taliban Conduct Public Execution in Khost as Global Condemnation Mounts
Overview of the Event On Tuesday, the Taliban conducted a public execution in a stadium in Khost, Afghanistan, marking the 11th such execution since the group regained power in August…
A Rare Fabergé Masterpiece Heads to Auction, Expected to Break £20 Million Record
A glittering relic of Russia’s imperial past is heading to the auction block, and experts say it could shatter every previous record for Fabergé artistry. Christie’s has announced the sale…
Venezuela and Why Trump Targeting
1. What’s actually happening right now From today’s reporting: Trump declared on Truth Social that “the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela” should be considered closed, aimed at airlines, pilots, “drug…
Global Arms Sales Rise to Record Levels
The latest report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reveals that the world’s 100 largest weapons manufacturers saw revenues climb 5.9% in 2024, reaching $679 billion, the highest…