Diego Marín, a longtime figure in Colombia’s criminal underworld, spent decades eluding justice while building a vast global money-laundering and smuggling operation. But according to a shocking new investigation by the Associated Press, his biggest protector wasn’t a...
DEA Scandal: U.S. Agent Helped Colombian Smuggler Build Empire
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Power Failure Leads to Deadly Navy Ship Collision with Brooklyn Bridge
A tragic accident unfolded on the evening of May 17, 2025, when a Mexican Navy training vessel collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, killing two sailors and injuring more than 20 others. The ship involved, the ARM Cuauhtémoc, is a 270-foot sail training...
Europe Reconsiders Russian Gas as U.S. LNG Becomes Political Pawn
Three years after dramatically reducing its reliance on Russian energy, Europe now finds itself in a new kind of energy crisis—this time driven by shifting policies in the United States. With President Donald Trump back in office and reworking global trade strategies,...
Brain Drain Worsens: American Scientists Turn to Europe for Support
The United States is facing a growing exodus of scientific talent as researchers, discouraged by deep federal funding cuts under the Trump administration, pack up their labs and head to Europe. Once seen as the global leader in science and innovation, the U.S. now...
Dow Drops Over 1,500 Points as Trump’s Tariff Strategy Rattles Investors
Wall Street is bracing for more pain this week as U.S. stock futures took a steep dive Sunday evening, extending last week’s historic sell-off. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures plummeted over 1,500 points, or nearly 4%, signaling more losses at Monday’s market...
CIA Considers Legal Options for Lethal Force Against Drug Cartels
The CIA is quietly reviewing its legal authority to use lethal force against Mexican drug cartels, as the Trump administration signals it wants the intelligence agency to take a bigger role in fighting organized crime. While President Trump hasn’t directly ordered...
America vs. Europe? Transatlantic Rift Grows Over Arms Industry Rules
Tensions are rising between the United States and the European Union as U.S. officials object to Europe's push to buy more weapons from local manufacturers instead of relying on American defense companies. The EU’s move is part of a broader initiative to strengthen...
Hooters Files for Bankruptcy, Plans Comeback Under New Ownership
Hooters, the iconic restaurant chain known for its wings and waitresses in bright orange shorts, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy—but insists the brand isn’t folding. The company announced the move on Monday, March 31, 2025, revealing plans to sell all 100 of its...
Drugmakers Tumble After Top FDA Vaccine Chief Steps Down
The sudden resignation of Dr. Peter Marks, the head of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, has sent shockwaves through the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Dr. Marks, a central figure in the U.S. vaccine rollout during the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Is Russia’s Temporary Ceasefire a Cover for a Larger Deal?
In a move that has sparked both hope and skepticism, Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to halt strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure for 30 days following a 90-minute phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. The Kremlin presented this as a step...
US Faces Prolonged Egg Shortage as Bird Flu Disrupts Supply
The United States is grappling with a prolonged avian influenza (bird flu) outbreak that has severely impacted the poultry industry, leading to a dramatic increase in egg prices. Since 2022, millions of egg-laying hens have been culled to contain the virus, reducing...
Is Trump’s Speech a Signal of a Shift from Nationalism to Authoritarian Chauvinism?
Photo: AFP President Donald Trump’s March 4, 2025, address to Congress marked a significant departure from traditional nationalist rhetoric, venturing into a more extreme, authoritarian vision of America’s future. His speech laid out an agenda that not only reinforced...
The Fall of the Western Alliance: How the U.S. Helped Create a New World Order”
In a moment that will be remembered as the day NATO died, the United States, under President Donald Trump, turned its back on Ukraine and its European allies, signaling the collapse of the Western alliance that had defined global security for decades. What began as a...
U.S.-Russia Meeting in Saudi Arabia: What Was Discussed and Where Do We Stand Now?
The recent U.S.-Russia meeting in Saudi Arabia has drawn significant global attention, as world leaders watch to see if any meaningful progress can be made in resolving the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The meeting, which took place in Riyadh, was notable not only for the...
Super Bowl Halftime Show Highlights America’s Unresolved Cultural Tensions
Kendrick Lamar’s highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime show has ignited a nationwide debate, highlighting the ongoing racial and cultural divisions in the United States. While many praised the performance for its powerful symbolism and celebration of Black culture,...
Ukraine and the EU Feel Sidelined as Trump-Putin Talks Spark Concerns
Recent diplomatic developments have raised alarm in both Kyiv and across Europe following a direct conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The discussion has reportedly set the stage for potential peace negotiations...
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Greenland Picks Europe Over U.S. in Critical Minerals Pact
Greenland has signed a major strategic partnership with the European Union to develop sustainable raw materials value chains, a move that could reshape global supply chains and diminish U.S. influence in the Arctic. The agreement, formalized through a Memorandum of...
Justice or Evasion? Boeing’s 737 Max Settlement Divides Global Opinion
Boeing has reached a tentative agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to pay over $1.1 billion, allowing the aviation giant to avoid criminal prosecution related to the two deadly 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019. But while this deal helps Boeing sidestep a...
Europe’s Power Outages Raise Questions: Is There a Bigger Plot?
In what seems to be more than just coincidence, Europe has been hit by a string of major power outages in recent months—some now under investigation for potential sabotage. From southern France to the Iberian Peninsula and Northern Europe, the incidents have left...
Chemical Castration Goes Global: A Controversial Cure for Repeat Offenders
The United Kingdom has taken a bold step by expanding its pilot program of voluntary chemical castration for sex offenders to 20 prisons across England. The move, announced by Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood, is aimed at reducing reoffending rates and easing prison...
California Lighthouse in Aruba: Guiding Ships and Tourists Alike”
The California Lighthouse in Aruba, a striking cylindrical structure, stands proudly on the northwest tip of the island, serving as both a maritime guide and a sought-after tourist attraction. Built between 1914 and 1916, this iconic lighthouse was named after the...