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International

Kremlin says Putin-Trump meeting agreed, will happen in ‘coming days’

Peter G. Killigang

The Russian government has confirmed plans for an upcoming discussion between President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump, with the encounter expected to take place within the next…

Finances weigh on Texas Democrats as costs of their quorum break add up

Social Responsibility

Rising Costs Challenge Texas Democrats During Quorum Break

Peter G. Killigang

The political strategy that saw Democratic lawmakers leave Texas to block controversial voting legislation has resulted in significant and ongoing financial consequences for the minority party. What began as a…

A salty twist: Diabetes risk study says french fries are a culprit

Health

French fries consumption associated with greater diabetes risk

Peter G. Killigang

A thorough nutrition investigation has identified worrisome links between frequent intake of french fries and the onset of type 2 diabetes. The study, carried out across various nations over a…

‘Dyson spheres’ were theorized as a way to detect alien life. Scientists say they’ve found potential evidence

Science and Technology

Latest research reveals hints of advanced alien civilizations in far-off star system

Peter G. Killigang

Astronomers have identified strange energy patterns emanating from several faraway stars, which might be the first possible indications of theoretical megastructures called Dyson spheres. These enigmatic discoveries, recorded by numerous…

Economy

Can India avoid 50% Trump tariffs in 20 days – what options remain?

Peter G. Killigang

With just three weeks remaining before potential 50% tariffs take effect on key Indian exports to the United States, policymakers in New Delhi are weighing their strategic options to avoid…

France's biggest wildfire of the summer has eclipsed the size of Paris and is still spreading

International

France’s most significant wildfire of the summer grows larger than Paris and spreads on

Peter G. Killigang

An uncontrolled blaze sweeping across France's Mediterranean area has now engulfed more terrain than the whole city of Paris, as firefighters grapple to manage the swiftly spreading fire. The conflagration,…

Why has the Bank of England cut interest rates?

Economy

What prompted the Bank of England to lower interest rates?

Peter G. Killigang

The recent choice by the Bank of England to lower interest rates represents a major change in monetary policy that will impact countless consumers, businesses, and investors throughout the United…

Soulja Boy released after gun charges dropped

Culture and Entertainment

Soulja Boy freed after gun charges dismissed

Peter G. Killigang

Rapper and businessman Soulja Boy has seen the gun-related charges against him dropped, bringing closure to a legal matter that had been unresolved for quite some time. This update follows…

'We had no idea of what it would become': How Keep Calm and Carry On became a divisive 21st-Century phenomenon

Culture and Entertainment

‘We had no idea of what it would become’: Keep Calm and Carry On’s journey to a 21st-Century icon

Peter G. Killigang

Several modern slogans have undergone significant changes, but none quite like "Keep Calm and Carry On." Initially an overlooked British wartime poster, this phrase has evolved into an international cultural…