In a gruesome and very controversial case that has dragged on for almost two decades, Linda Stermer, the Michigan woman already acquitted on appeal, has been sentenced to life without parole for the third time for killing her husband, Todd Stermer. The sentence was imposed on Monday by Van Buren County Judge Kathleen Brickley, who… Continue Reading →
The U.S. government will compensate the Ashli Babbitt family, the slain female victim who was killed after being shot on January 6, 2021, for her role in the Capitol riot, close to $5 million in a wrongful death settlement, outgoing U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger has said. The action has been universally criticized and… Continue Reading →
Republicans pushed through a far-reaching legislative package including deep tax cuts and increased levels of border security in a unusual Sunday evening session. The bill, criticized by some as the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act,” moved beyond an initial hurdle with a 17-16 vote in the House Budget Committee, paving the way for more robust… Continue Reading →
One tragic incident that took place during the Brooklyn Half Marathon this weekend brought a very sad and gloomy mood to the running community in New York after a 31-year-old participant had a sudden heart attack and passed away. The further details of the deceased, whose name has not yet been revealed to the public,… Continue Reading →
A chain of fatal tornadoes swept across the US states of Missouri and Kentucky at the weekend, leaving death and destruction in its wake. A total of at least 25 have been killed so far – 18 in Kentucky and seven in Missouri. Several others have been left injured, and the death toll is yet… Continue Reading →
In a most unexpected turn of events, America’s 82-year-old ex-President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an exceptionally advanced and aggressive prostate cancer. In his office statement, the cancer regrettably already metastasized to his bones, i.e., an equal metastatic stage of the disease. The diagnosis is a landmark in the ex-president’s medical history, having found an… Continue Reading →
Former President Donald Trump once again stirred controversy with his recent comments on tariffs and their effects on consumer prices, this time targeting Walmart, the United States’ largest retailer. With an angry social media posting on Saturday, Trump vented his wrath against the retail giant for using tariffs as an excuse to raise prices and… Continue Reading →
In a theatrical court loss for President Donald Trump, the U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily suspended his administration’s highly disputed attempt to deport a group of Venezuelan migrants in north Texas under the nearly obsolete 1798 Alien Enemies Act. It is welcome news to immigrant rights activists and a stiff blow to Trump’s overall agenda… Continue Reading →
In a surprise move of Capitol Hill politics, the Republican House Budget Committee revolted against a core bill that conforms to the agenda of former President Donald Trump. The defeat of the bill was a rare but heavy loss for both House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican leadership, with party strife burning under the public… Continue Reading →
In a harsh fiscal milestone, the United States government credit rating has been reduced by Moody’s Ratings because of increasing concern about increasing federal debt levels and explosive interest payments. The credit rating was reduced by one notch to Aaa from Aa1 in a shift of outlook of the world’s largest economy’s credit quality. Despite… Continue Reading →