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Kennedy Jr reignites vaccine-autism debate with new study, medical experts warn of public health risks

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has launched a new study to investigate what he calls the autism “epidemic”, but the move has alarmed many in the medical community. They say the effort could promote long-debunked claims linking vaccines to autism—claims Kennedy has repeatedly pushed in the past. Speaking on Thursday, Kennedy said the […]

Trump’s nominee Caine approved as top US military leader amid partisan battle

Lt. Gen. John Caine (Retired) (AP Photo) On Friday, the Senate confirmed retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine as the new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, nearly two months after President Donald Trump dismissed his predecessor. Trump nominated Caine for the position in February, following the abrupt firing of Gen. CQ […]

Trump’s fight with Maine backfires: Court orders feds to release funds

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills (AP photo) A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration must immediately lift its freeze on federal funding to Maine, ordering the USDA to release any withheld funds to the state. The ruling demands that the USDA “must immediately unfreeze and release to the state of Maine any federal funding […]

Trump says Tehran may soften stance on nukes amid military and economic strain

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran’s vulnerabilities—after months of domestic unrest, international sanctions, and military setbacks—could make it more open to discussions. He says diplomacy is his preferred path, though he warned Iran would face “great danger” if talks fail. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said he wants Iran to be “a […]

Judge slams Trump admin’s ‘extremely troubling’ failure to return migrant from El Salvador prison

Supporters of Kilmar Abrego Garcia hold signs reading “Bring Kilmar Home” (AP photo) A federal judge has sharply criticized the Trump administration for failing to take any discernible action to secure the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident wrongfully deported to El Salvador. The strong rebuke came during a Friday hearing in a […]

Bomb blast near Athens train office amid recent protests over 2023 rail disaster; no injury reported

A bomb went off late Friday night near the offices of Hellenic Train in central Athens, Greece. No injuries were reported, but the explosion caused limited damage. The site is located on Syngrou Avenue, a busy area filled with restaurants and bars. Police confirmed that the bomb had been placed inside a bag left near […]

In 1st reaction, Xi says ‘no winners in tariff war’, slaps 125% on US imports

Beijing increased its tariffs on US imports to 125% Friday, hitting back against US President Trump’s decision to hike duties on Chinese goods. In his first public reaction on the tariff war, Chinese president Xi Jinping, during a meeting with Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez in Beijing, said, “There are no winners in a tariff war […]

Donald Trump Painting: ‘New artwork at White House’: Donald Trump’s new painting replaces Barack Obama’s portrait in foyer

‘New artwork at White House’: Donald Trump’s new painting replaces Barack Obama’s portrait in foyer The White House on Friday swapped the portrait of former US President Barack Obama from a prominent spot in the foyer of the State Floor with a new painting of US President Donald Trump, depicting the dramatic aftermath of the […]

UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Case: ‘Political stunt’: Luigi Mangione’s lawyers slam Trump administration’s push for death penalty in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case

Luigi Mangione’s lawyers slam Trump admin’s push for death penalty in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case (Picture credit: AP) Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a shocking daylight attack in December 2024, are urging a federal judge to block the Trump administration from pursuing the death penalty, […]

Thousands of Voters Must Verify Information in Contested Election, N.C. Supreme Court Rules

North Carolina’s highest court ruled on Friday that thousands of overseas and military voters must fix issues with their ballots within 30 days or risk having them tossed out. The decision is the latest twist in a five-month legal battle over a seat on that court, and could potentially overturn the results of the November […]