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- US
Idaho woman arrested after crashing stolen ambulance into federal building
BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho woman was arrested Monday after federal investigators say she stole an ambulance and crashed it into a building housing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) offices in a failed arson attempt.…
- Vietnam
Vietnam’s SJC gold prices surge past 185 million dong per tael mark
HANOI, Vietnam — SJC gold bar prices surged by 700,000 VND per tael on Feb. 25 as the domestic market regained momentum following the Lunar New Year holiday.…
- World
Former Philippine President Duterte faces ICC probe over deadly drug war
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors on Monday accused former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte of masterminding a brutal anti-drug campaign that resulted in the deaths of thousands …
- World
Former Sri Lanka intelligence chief arrested over 2019 Easter Sunday bombings
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan authorities have arrested the country's former intelligence chief, retired Major General Suresh Sallay, in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 279 people.…
- Politics
Cuba on the brink as nationwide energy crisis leaves island paralyzed
Havana Suburb Faces Severe Crisis as Essential Services Collapse HAVANA – Residents in the Havana suburb of Arroyo Naranjo are struggling to survive a severe collapse of basic services, as daily blackouts now frequently …
- Culture
Soccer Fields Turn Into Battlegrounds for National Pride
Soccer functions as a modern form of tribal warfare, serving as a primary outlet for national identity in an era where overt patriotism is often restricted, according to an analysis of sports nationalism.…
- World
West Bank violence escalates as Israeli military and settlers injure Palestinians
Israeli soldiers and settlers wounded several Palestinians in a series of separate attacks across the occupied West Bank, according to security sources and local reports.…
- Guides
A Guide to Reading Your Pay Stub and Optimizing Taxes for Salaried Employees
Every time you get paid, do you carefully look at that piece of paper (or PDF file)? Or do you just glance at the final amount transferred to your account and that's it?…
- World
The Death of "El Mencho" and the Domino Effect: When a Drug Lord Falls, Violence Erupts, and the Big Question About Fentanyl's Future
On February 22, 2026, Mexican military forces conducted a raid in the town of Tapalpa, Jalisco state, killing Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — also known as "El Mencho" — the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel…
- Business
Vivint Solar to pay $4.3 million to settle California customer deception claims
Vivint Solar has agreed to a $4.3 million settlement with district attorneys’ offices in five California counties, including San Diego, to resolve allegations of deceptive marketing and misleading contract terms.…
- World
Australia leads push to remove Prince Andrew from British line of succession
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia and New Zealand have publicly signaled their support for removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the British line of succession following an investigation into alleged misconduct in publi…
- Politics
Trump Imposes 10% Global Tariff After Court Rejects Previous Trade Policy
President Donald Trump’s new 10% tariff on all goods imported into the United States took effect Tuesday, as the White House moves to sustain the president’s trade agenda.…
- US
Trump delivers State of the Union address amid sinking approval and political division
President Donald Trump will deliver his annual State of the Union address Tuesday night, an appearance expected to highlight the successes of the first year of his second term.…
- US
Europe and Kyiv ignored CIA director’s warnings of Putin’s impending Ukraine invasion
WASHINGTON — U.S. and British intelligence agencies achieved a "spectacular" success by accurately forecasting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, though they fundamentally misjudged the strength of Ukrainian resistance, accor…
- World
India faces uphill battle to boost demand in $100 billion apparel market
India’s apparel industry must focus on driving a "consumption surge" to unlock its next phase of growth, according to market analysts. The sector is currently valued between $70 billion and $100 billion.…
- Vietnam
Vietnam’s Phu Tho to build $40 million bridge amid criminal probe into collapse
PHU THO, Vietnam — Authorities in Phu Tho province have approved a 1,000 billion VND plan to build a new bridge across the Lo River after a nearly decade-old structure was deemed unsafe for travel.…
- Tech
Panasonic to exit TV manufacturing, outsourcing production to China's Skyworth
Panasonic partners with Skyworth to exit TV manufacturing Panasonic has officially ceased manufacturing its own televisions, announcing that Chinese firm Skyworth will take over the production, marketing, and sales of Pa…
- Politics
Malaysian minister calls for royal inquiry into graft agency amid cabinet rift
Malaysian Minister Calls for Royal Inquiry into Corruption Agency Over ‘Agency for Hire’ Allegations KUALA LUMPUR — A senior Malaysian cabinet minister is calling for a high-level public inquiry into allegations that the…
- US
White House weighs Iran strikes as Secretary of State delivers urgent report
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump prefers a diplomatic resolution with Tehran but remains prepared to use military force if necessary, the White House said Tuesday.…
- Culture
Lily Collins to star as Hollywood icon Audrey Hepburn in upcoming biopic
Lily Collins, star of the Netflix hit series “Emily in Paris,” has been cast as screen legend Audrey Hepburn in a new film detailing the production of the 1961 romantic comedy classic “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” The screen…
- World
125-million-year-old fossil reveals a previously unknown 'hedgehog' dinosaur species
BEIJING — Scientists have identified a new species of plant-eating dinosaur featuring hollow skin spikes never before seen in the fossil record.…
- US
Snowball attacks on New York police officers ignite political controversy
Several New York City police officers were hospitalized Monday after a crowd pelted them with snowballs in Washington Square Park. The incident occurred shortly after 4 p.m.…
- US
The silent pandemic: Why people are increasingly hesitant to talk to strangers
Spontaneous conversations with strangers in public spaces are rapidly disappearing, a trend experts warn signals a decline in fundamental human social skills.…
- World
"El Mencho" Eliminated: A Fatal Blow to Cartel Jalisco and Ripple Effects from Mexico to the United States
On February 22, 2026, the Mexican military eliminated Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known by the alias "El Mencho" — leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), during a campaign in the town of Tapalpa in Ja…
- Guides
Credit Score 101: Building Credit from Scratch
If you are new to the US or have just started an independent financial life, you have probably heard the term "credit score" countless times.…