The United States and Panama have officially signed a new defense and security pact aimed at reinforcing control over the Panama Canal, a move that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claims is critical to pushing back against China’s growing grip in the region. In a press release posted Wednesday night on X, the Panama Canal Authority…
An Ohio-based nut company is recalling over 140 cases of honey roasted peanuts due to the possible presence of an allergen. According to a Food & Drug Administration (FDA) notice, the Trophy Nut Company is recalling 143 cases of its Heinen’s brand 8.25-ounce cans of honey roasted peanuts because the containers may contain cashews. The…
The House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday to limit federal district judges’ ability to affect Trump administration policies on a national scale. The No Rogue Rulings Act led by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., passed the House and limits district courts’ power to issue U.S.-wide injunctions, instead forcing them to focus their scope on the…
Actor John Lithgow blasted President Donald Trump’s second term in office as a “disaster” for the arts in remarks on Sunday. According to The Guardian, Lithgow railed against the president in a speech after winning the best actor award at the Olivier Awards in London. “Our administration has done some shocking, destructive things, but the…
A criminal complaint unsealed Wednesday in the District of Utah charged four U.S. citizens with conspiring to unlawfully carry out a coup d’état in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Marcel Malanga, 22, Tyler Thompson, 22, Benjamin Zalman-Polun, 37, and Joseph Peter Moesser, 67, are charged with conspiracy to provide material support and resources,…
Finding love in Washington state could come with a price. A bill proposed by two state Democratic lawmakers would impose a tax on dating apps. Under the terms of House Bill 2071, dating app companies would be required to pay $1 per Washington-based user each month, regardless of whether the user pays for the service….
Legislation setting the stage for Republicans to pass a broad swath of President Donald Trump’s agenda survived an important hurdle on Wednesday afternoon. House GOP lawmakers voted to allow for debate on the legislation, known as a “rule vote,” a framework that serves as one of the first steps in the budget reconciliation process. It’s…
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy got into an online exchange with New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) after an anti-Israel mob took over Grand Central Station. On Monday night, anti-Israel agitators with the group Within Our Lifetime (WOL) protested in the train station’s main concourse. The protest took place hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Replacing your appliances is an expensive move, so paying attention to major sales is essential. If you’ve been wanting an upgrade, now might be the time to make your move. Both Home Depot and Lowe’s are running spring sales, featuring major deals on appliances. Lowe’s SpringFest sale and Home Depot’s Spring Black Friday sale are…
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Indianapolis Colts right tackle Braden Smith battled against more than just opposing edge-rushers last season. Smith, 29, was fighting a war within his head and missed the last…
