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In Chernihiv, Ukraine, the Regional Youth Theater adapts to the war's realities by featuring women in traditionally male roles as many male actors and workers have joined the army. The theater's all-female cast performs "Hetman," a play about Ivan Mazepa, emphasizing Ukraine's fight for independence against Russian influence. Despite the challenges of frequent Russian drone strikes and destruction of cultural institutions, the theater's team remains resilient, uniting the community through art and wartime volunteer work....

Well-known British historian Simon Schama has criticized President Donald Trump for halting military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, stating that this benefits Russian President Vladimir Putin and draws comparisons to the signing of the Munich Agreement. Trump's decision is likely to cost the U.S. its allies in Europe, lead to more casualties in Ukraine, and hinder Kyiv's ability to repel Russian attacks. The White House has indicated that aid will be restored if Ukraine...

Millennial congresswomen Reps. Anna Paulina Luna and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have introduced legislation to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, aiming to protect working class Americans from high interest rates. Despite previous support from President Trump, experts warn that such a drastic cap could lead to credit rationing and harm low-income borrowers. The proposal faces opposition from banking groups and has not gained significant traction in Congress. Full Article

A mother of four shares the tragic loss of her firstborn son, Weston, to a fentanyl-laced pill at 15. Blaming Biden for open borders allowing drugs in, she praises Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China to combat the fentanyl crisis. Despite her loss, she advocates for tougher measures to prevent further tragedies and expresses gratitude to President Trump for taking action. Full Article

In Chinatown, small business owners like Mei Lum are feeling the impact of tariffs on imported goods from China, as the volume is too small for U.S. factories to produce locally. Lum's store in Manhattan sources goods from China and is already seeing tariff-related fees affecting prices. Working-class families in Chinatown rely on the neighborhood's low prices, but tariffs may force businesses to raise prices, impacting sales and profitability. Full Article

Michael Duncan and other Californians want the next governor to focus on basics like fighting crime, fixing roads, addressing homelessness, and preventing wildfires. Despite more than a half-dozen candidates vying to succeed Gavin Newsom, many voters are unaware of who is running. Some support Kamala Harris due to her experience, while others express strong opposition towards her potential candidacy. Overall, voters emphasize the importance of a governor fully committed to the job and not using...