Trump's Defense pick, Pete Hegseth, faces new media report on alleged alcohol abuse, sexual impropriety

Concerns Over HHS Autism Database InitiativeAutism experts voiced concerns after the Department of Health and Human Services, led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced plans to create a database using Medicare and Medicaid patient data to investigate autism's root causes. Critics, including Alison Singer of the Autism Science Foundation, worry about patient privacy and the lack of transparency regarding data collection and management, noting that the project does not incorporate input from the autism...

Scientists express worsening concerns over climate change, as global temperatures exceeded 1.5C above pre-industrial levels for 21 of the last 22 months, with the average for the past year at 1.58C above. The COP29 climate summit in Copenhagen highlighted a warning from UN climate chief Simon Stiell that the world is on a path to a 3C rise, urging immediate action to mitigate emissions, particularly methane. Despite the Paris accord's goal to limit increases to...

Summary Edward Kennedy, an Associated Press journalist, famously announced Germany's unconditional surrender on May 7, 1945, during World War II, stating, “Germany has surrendered unconditionally” while in Paris. Despite a military embargo intended to delay the announcement until after a second surrender in Berlin, Kennedy transmitted the news, leading to premature VE Day celebrations worldwide. However, his actions resulted in the revocation of his credentials and expulsion from France within an hour, showcasing the tension...

During a recent Oval Office meeting, Prime Minister Mark Carney navigated President Trump’s derogatory remarks about Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Chrystia Freeland, whom Trump labeled a "terrible person" without naming her. Trump's consistent criticism of Freeland, particularly regarding her role in the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade negotiations, has raised concerns among political analysts about his views on strong women. Freeland attributes Trump's insults to her unwillingness to back down, asserting her commitment to Canada despite the negative...

SummarySpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced that his government will submit a resolution to the UN General Assembly aimed at halting civilian casualties in Gaza and ensuring humanitarian aid delivery. He emphasized the need for the international community to take action amid the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis in Palestine, stating that Spain will not remain passive. Since March 2, Israel has closed Gaza's crossings to aid, exacerbating the crisis, with over 52,600 Palestinians reported...

Newark Airport Travel SlowdownAir traffic at Newark Liberty International Airport will be slowed due to runway construction and staffing issues, despite assurances from officials that travel remains safe. The FAA has confirmed that measures are being taken to enhance safety, including improving technology and increasing air traffic controller staffing. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby emphasized the safety of flights, stating that pilots are well-trained to handle situations where communication with air traffic control is lost,...