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- Business
World Economic Forum president resigns over ties to Jeffrey Epstein
GENEVA — Børge Brende, the president of the World Economic Forum (WEF), has resigned following intense scrutiny over his past association with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.…
- Business
Trump administration threatens wartime powers to force AI firm Anthropic into military partnership
NEW YORK — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued an ultimatum to artificial intelligence company Anthropic this week, demanding the firm grant the military unrestricted access to its technology by Friday or risk losing i…
- Politics
Trump administration reverses childcare subsidy policy over fraud concerns
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration is moving to revoke a Biden-era regulation designed to stabilize the U.S. childcare industry, citing a need to crack down on potential fraud.…
- Politics
Anthropic-Pentagon tensions escalate, forcing the AI industry toward a critical crossroads
A growing dispute between artificial intelligence startup Anthropic and the Department of War (DoW) is forcing the broader tech industry to confront its role in developing military technology.…
- Politics
The Republican Party: History, the populist shift, and current policy stances
The Republican Party, or GOP, remains the primary conservative force in U.S. politics, having shifted toward right-wing populism since the 2016 rise of Donald Trump.…
- World
"El Mencho" Eliminated: A Fatal Blow to the Jalisco Cartel and Its Far-Reaching Consequences from Mexico to the United States
On February 22, 2026, the Mexican military eliminated Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — alias "El Mencho" — leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), the criminal organization considered the largest supplier o…
- Guides
401(k) and IRA: What are the Key Differences for Vietnamese in America?
If you are working in the U.S., you have certainly heard of 401(k) or IRA. These are two of the most important tools to help you save for retirement — but many people in the Vietnamese community still don't fully underst…
- World
The Death of 'El Mencho': A Major Blow to the Cartel or the Start of a New Drug War?
On February 22, 2026, the Mexican military killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as 'El Mencho' — the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of the planet's most brutal and powerful drug traffi…
- SoCal
Washington tightens grip on Venezuela with legal moves to seize oil tankers
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit to formally seize a sanctioned oil tanker and nearly 2 million barrels of oil intercepted off the coast of Venezuela last December.…
- World
Trump Ramps Up Nuclear Pressure on Iran, Keeps Military Options on the Table
President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to pressure the Iranian government to reach a deal regarding its nuclear program, asserting that he will never allow the country to possess a nuclear weapon.…
- US
Los Angeles schools chief’s home searched in probe of failed AI contract
Federal investigators on Wednesday searched the home and office of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Alberto Carvalho in a probe potentially linked to a failed multimillion-dollar artificial inte…
- Politics
Japan’s Prime Minister rejects female succession, upholding traditional male-only imperial rule
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told Parliament on Tuesday that she opposes changing the nation’s male-only imperial succession rules, reaffirming a traditionalist stance despite growing public pressure fo…
- US
New York officials demand investigation into Border Patrol following refugee’s death
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Officials in upstate New York are calling for an investigation into the death of a refugee who was found dead in Buffalo this week shortly after being released from U.S.…
- Culture
Oscar documentary ‘All the Empty Rooms’ explores silent bedrooms of school shooting victims
An Oscar-nominated short documentary is drawing national attention for its haunting look at the American school shooting epidemic through the untouched bedrooms of young victims.…
- Tech
Scientists discover gene that helps corn survive cold, marking breakthrough for agriculture
Scientists have discovered a natural gene variant that allows corn to better withstand low temperatures, a finding that could expand where the staple crop can be grown.…
- World
Pakistan and Afghanistan on brink of open war after retaliatory airstrikes
Pakistan launched airstrikes against several major Afghan cities, including the capital of Kabul and the city of Kandahar, as Islamabad’s defense minister declared the two nations are in a state of “open war.” The widesp…
- Business
Russia launches criminal investigation into Telegram founder Pavel Durov
MOSCOW — Telegram founder Pavel Durov said Tuesday that the Russian government has launched a criminal investigation against him on charges of "supporting terrorism." Durov, who was born in Russia and began his career th…
- US
FBI raid sparks fears of federal interference in 2026 midterm elections
WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump reiterated false claims of victory in the 2020 Georgia election following an FBI seizure of election documents in Fulton County last month.…
- Politics
Hakeem Jeffries warns November election is 'extinction event' for House Republicans
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is predicting an “extinction-level event” for Republicans this November as House Democrats express surging confidence in their bid to retake the majority.…
- US
US mortgage rates drop below 6% for the first time since 2022
U.S. mortgage rates drop to lowest level since 2022 U.S. mortgage rates fell below 6% this week, marking their lowest level since late 2022 and providing a boost to homebuyers as the spring selling season begins.…
- Politics
Katie Britt: From SNL ‘scary mom’ punchline to key Senate bipartisan negotiator
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., is emerging as a pivotal figure in high-level Senate negotiations to overhaul federal immigration agencies as the Department of Homeland Security enters its 11th day of a gover…
- Culture
Record interest for LA28 as over 5 million register for Olympic tickets
LOS ANGELES — More than 5 million people from 194 countries have registered for a chance to purchase tickets for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, organizers announced Sunday.…
- SoCal
Escondido maintains ICE firing range contract despite fierce public opposition
ESCONDIDO, Calif. — The Escondido City Council has voted to maintain a contract allowing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to use the local police department’s shooting range, despite an outcry from communit…
- World
Cuban Coast Guard kills four on speedboat arriving from Florida
HAVANA — The Cuban Coast Guard shot and killed four people aboard a speedboat originating from Florida after the vessel entered Cuban waters and opened fire, according to a statement from Havana officials.…
- US
Meet Stevie, the Malibu chicken who is convinced it is a dog
MALIBU, Calif. – A Malibu resident is sharing the unusual story of her pet chicken, Stevie, a bird that seems to have forgotten it isn't a dog.…