It was a big week in pro wrestling. WWE “Raw” and “SmackDown” both set for their next storylines after WrestleMania 42, seen some call-ups come through and neared some official matches for Backlash, which is set for May 9. All Elite Wrestling continued to motor toward its Double or Nothing pay-per-view, which takes place on […]
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Minnesota National Guard placed on standby to support law enforcement as protests turn violent
The Minnesota National Guard posted a photo on social media Saturday showing what they will be wearing if they are activated, to “distinguish them[selves] from other agencies,” as they remain on standby amid intensifying anti-ICE protests. “Members of the Minnesota National Guard are on standby, ready to assist local law enforcement and public safety agencies. […]
In bomb-shelter classrooms, Ukrainian university students turn to weapons engineering
In a basement firing range at the Kharkiv Aviation Institute, first-year student Anastasia Homel watches intently as her professor breaks down and reassembles an automatic rifle in front of her class. It’s a snapshot of how the war has altered education and student life for students taking classes – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the […]
Liberal media figures turn on Democrats after controversial government shutdown vote with Republicans
Liberal media figures are calling out the Democratic Party after eight senators voted with the GOP on a plan to reopen the government, accusing the party of caving as they try to end the longest shutdown in history. Ex-CNN host Don Lemon, “The View” co-hosts Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg, former CNN journalist Chris Cillizza […]
Republicans turn their attention to bashing Obamacare as shutdown enters day 39
Amid a 39-day government shutdown, Republican after Republican took to the Senate floor on Saturday to blast the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, calling the program a failed approach to addressing the country’s health care needs. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., went as far as to say the current system might need replacing. “You […]
‘Real Housewives’ star Kim Zolciak rebuilds life as estranged husband takes surprising career turn
“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kim Zolciak and her estranged husband, Kroy Biermann, have been going through a messy divorce since 2023, but they are moving on in their personal lives. In May, Biermann – a former Atlanta Falcons football player – filed for divorce from the reality star after nearly 12 years of marriage. […]
Tables turn as House GOP blasts Dems for suddenly demanding Epstein transparency from Trump admin
After years of Republicans leading the push for government transparency on Jeffrey Epstein, the notoriously well-connected sex offender who died in jail in 2019, Democrats are now leading the charge to release the so-called “Epstein files.” “I’m glad they’re joining the party, but they should have been a little more transparent a year ago,” Rep. […]
‘US will not turn its back on Ukraine,’ Trump’s spiritual advisor says after briefing American president
Pastor Mark Burns, the man described as U.S. President Donald Trump’s “spiritual advisor,” said he believes he played a small part in strengthening U.S.-Ukraine relations after briefing Trump on what he witnessed during a recent visit to Ukraine. “I shared with the president and the White House what I experienced in Ukraine,” Burns told the […]
‘I can’t sit and watch it’ – US volunteers join Ukrainian army after Trump’s sharp policy turn
Editor’s note: Soldiers interviewed for this article are identified only by their first name, callsign, or nickname due to security reasons. William, a 25-year-old U.S. Army veteran, has come to Ukraine to join the Ukrainian military in its fight against Russian aggression just days after his contract with the U.S. military ended in March. The […]
Grammys fashion: Sabrina Carpenter, Kelsea Ballerini turn heads on red carpet
The Grammy Awards 2025 red carpet kicked off Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif., with the Recording Academy focused on raising funds for relief efforts and honoring first responders following the LA fires. Since launching the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort To Support Music Professionals, the Recording Academy and MusiCares have raised […]
The question isn’t if China will turn on Russia, but when
Like Czar Nicholas II, Russian President Vladimir Putin has misidentified his primary foe. Fighting a war of choice, he allows the real menace to his country to gather strength. China, not Ukraine, constitutes Russia’s existential threat. In the Russo-Japanese War (1904-05), Nicholas fought Japan over Manchuria for concessions that Russia could not monetize, instead of […]