North Korea's Kim Calls to Make Border with South Korea an 'Impregnable Fortress'
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the border with South Korea to become an “impregnable fortress” by strengthening frontline and major units. He called for updated training, expanded practical drills, and a redefinition of operational concepts to reflect modern warfare. The directive was delivered at a meeting with division and brigade commanders, marking Kim’s first such gathering since assuming power. South Korean officials noted the move and warned of heightened fortification work, including walls and possible maritime defenses.
Ukrainian Drones Hit Oil Refinery in Russia's Ryazan, Ukraine Says
Ukrainian drone forces struck the Ryazan oil refinery, a major Russian facility with a 17 million‑metric‑ton annual capacity, igniting a large fire. The refinery sits about 200 km southeast of Moscow, making it a strategic target in the ongoing conflict. Ukraine also...
Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Demand for Rhode Island Hospital's Records of Transgender Kids
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy ruled Wednesday that the Justice Department’s subpoena demanding Rhode Island Hospital’s records on transgender minors is invalid. The demand covered birth dates, Social Security numbers, addresses, treatment notes and side‑effect reports for five years of...
Iran Says Its Small Subs Deployed to Strait of Hormuz as Expert Explains Threat: ‘Vulnerable to Detection’
Iran announced the deployment of its Ghadir‑class mini‑submarines to the Strait of Hormuz, branding them an “invisible guardian.” Defense analyst Tom Shugart warned that the diesel‑electric vessels lack air‑independent propulsion, limiting their endurance and making them vulnerable when snorkeling. While...
Jensen Huang’s Message to Electricians and Plumbers: ‘This Is Your Time,’ as AI Buildout Leads to Soaring Demand for Skilled...
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told Carnegie Mellon graduates that the AI boom is creating a massive demand for electricians, plumbers, ironworkers and other skilled trades. U.S. tech firms are expected to spend about $700 billion this year on data‑center construction, while...
Forget U.S. Debt, China’s Total Borrowing Is in ‘a League of Its Own’—Much Worse and Deteriorating Faster, Analyst Says
China’s total debt‑to‑GDP ratio, excluding the financial sector, has surged past 300%, roughly double its 2010 level, making it the world’s most leveraged economy after Japan. The rise stems from aggressive borrowing by corporations, central and local governments, while household...
A Ukrainian Arms Maker Was Surprised to See Russian Soldiers Surrender to Its War Robots
Ukrainian defense firm DevDroid revealed that its unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) have forced Russian soldiers to surrender, a development that surprised the company’s R&D director. Video evidence shows the TW‑7.62 robot capturing three troops in January, highlighting the growing role...
Sen. Mark Kelly Says Pentagon's $1.5 Trillion Budget Request Is "Outrageous"
Sen. Mark Kelly blasted the Trump administration’s FY2027 defense budget request of $1.5 trillion, calling it “outrageous.” The proposal represents a 42% jump from 2026 levels and includes controversial programs such as a space‑based “Golden Dome” missile‑defense system. Kelly warned that...
Latvian Defence Minister Resigns After Ukrainian Drones Hit Oil Tanks
Latvian Defence Minister Andris Spruds stepped down after two Ukrainian drones, allegedly diverted by Russian electronic warfare, struck oil‑storage tanks near the Russian border. Prime Minister Evika Silina demanded his resignation and appointed Colonel Raivis Melnis as the new defence minister. Latvia and...
Cory Booker Says Democrats Should ‘Release the Autopsy’ on Kamala Harris’ Failed Bid
Former President Joe Biden is preparing to intervene in a federal lawsuit to stop the Trump administration and the Heritage Foundation from releasing about 70 hours of partially redacted audio from 2017 interviews with a ghostwriter. The recordings, obtained by...
The Federal Government Must Issue More Debt than It Expected as Cash Flow Weakens, and ‘the Bond Market Is Shouting’
The Treasury Department now projects $189 bn of borrowing for the April‑June quarter, roughly $79 bn higher than its February outlook and $122 bn above the figure adjusted for the quarter’s opening cash balance. The uptick occurs despite the spring filing season’s usual...
Putin Says He Thinks Russia-Ukraine War Is Coming to an End
Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters the Ukraine war is "coming to an end," a remark made hours after he pledged victory at a modest Victory Day parade. He signaled openness to new European security talks, naming former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder...
A Data Center Drained 30M Gallons of Water Unnoticed — Until Residents Complained About Low Water Pressure
A QTS data‑center campus in Fayetteville, Georgia siphoned nearly 29 million gallons of water without billing, prompting a $147,474 retroactive charge after residents complained of low pressure. The county utility missed two industrial hookups because of a procedural mix‑up during its...
U.S. Fires on 2 More Tankers as Washington Expects Iran Response on Deal
U.S. Central Command reported that Navy aircraft fired on two Iran‑flagged oil tankers, disabling their smokestacks to enforce a maritime blockade. The strikes coincided with a growing oil slick off Kharg Island, which satellite data estimate at roughly 80,000 barrels...
Exclusive-Kennedy's Health Officials Explored US Ban of some Widely Used Antidepressants, Sources Say
U.S. Health and Human Services officials recently examined whether to restrict certain selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Zoloft, Prozac and Lexapro, amid Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s push to curb their use. Kennedy announced reimbursement guidelines for...
Justice Department Moves to Strip 12 Americans of Their Citizenship
The Justice Department filed denaturalization lawsuits in federal courts against 12 naturalized Americans accused of lying about serious crimes during their citizenship process. The defendants range from a former U.S. ambassador who spied for Cuba to individuals alleged to have...
US Removes All Enriched Uranium From Venezuela Reactor, Ships Materials to SC in Major Nuclear Security Op
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Venezuelan scientists removed all 13.5 kg of enriched uranium from Venezuela’s RV‑1 research reactor and shipped it to the Savannah River Site in South Carolina for processing. The material, previously...
Reckitt’s Kris Licht on Moving at ‘China Speed’
Reckitt, under CEO Kris Licht, has lifted Chinese revenue to almost £1 billion (≈$1.28 billion) as e‑commerce and social commerce now represent 80% of sales, up from 30% six years ago. The firm runs a 24/7 content‑production engine on platforms like Douyin,...
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Warns Two Types of People Won’t Survive the AI Era: ‘Pure People Managers’ and Workers Who...
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky warned that in the AI era, traditional "pure people managers" and workers who resist change will struggle to survive. He urged managers to become hybrid leaders who stay technically involved and directly contribute to product outcomes....
Dem Representative Admits to Working with Mexico to Sneak Oil Into Cuba, Despite Blockade
Rep. Pramila Jayapal said she spoke with Mexican ambassadors about ways to get oil into Cuba, prompting a firestorm of criticism that her remarks could violate U.S. sanctions and possibly the rarely‑used Logan Act. She defended the conversation as part...
Online Sleuths Are Raising More Red Flags Around Suspiciously Timed Iran-War Oil Trades
Oil prices plunged after reports that the United States and Iran were close to a peace agreement, sending Brent down 11.9% and WTI over 13%. Data from The Kobeissi Letter revealed nearly $920 million in crude‑oil short contracts opened just an...
Poland Warns Russia Is Moving From Low-Cost Recruits to Professional Sabotage Cells
Poland’s internal security agency (ABW) reports that Russia is moving from low‑cost, one‑time online recruits to professional sabotage cells built around organized‑crime networks. The shift includes former soldiers, police officers and Wagner mercenaries, with training conducted inside Russia, and has...
Newsmax Reporter to Hegseth: ‘When Did the President Decide to Capitulate?’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed back Tuesday when Newsmax reporter James Rosen asked when President Trump decided to "capitulate" on his earlier demand for Iran’s unconditional surrender. Hegseth insisted the president has not backed down, emphasizing that the U.S. still...
Ukrainian Pilots Are Breaking From Soviet-Era Tactics and Learning to Fly with a Western Mindset, Trainers Say
Ukrainian pilots are undergoing early‑stage flight training at a Royal Air Force base in the UK, starting on Grob Tutor prop planes before moving on to fast‑jet and eventually F‑16 programs. The month‑long course combines basic flying, English language instruction,...
The Latest: Trump Says He Has Paused Effort to Guide Vessels From the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced on social media that the U.S. effort to guide stranded commercial vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz is temporarily paused to give space for finalizing a diplomatic settlement with Iran. The U.S. blockade of Iranian...
Judge on Challenge to Trump Golf Course Takeover: ‘I’m No Amy Poehler’
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes declined to issue an immediate injunction against the Trump administration’s plan to close East Potomac Golf Links, noting that reported renovation plans do not yet merit court intervention. She warned, however, that she will act...
German Defence Ministry Says No 'Definitive Cancellation' Of US Weapons Deployment
The German defence ministry said there is no definitive cancellation of the United States’ plan to station a battalion equipped with long‑range Tomahawk missiles in Germany. The clarification follows Washington’s announcement to withdraw 5,000 troops from its largest European base,...
Video: United Plane Hits Truck on New Jersey Turnpike
A United Airlines jet clipped the cab of a delivery truck on the New Jersey Turnpike, leaving the driver with non‑life‑threatening injuries while authorities launch a safety investigation. At the same time, an Instagram Reel showing a mother’s surprise reunion...
UAE Says It Is Discussing Currency Swap Line with US
The United Arab Emirates is in talks with the United States to establish a central‑bank currency swap line, a facility currently reserved for an elite group of five major economies. Trade Minister Thani Al Zeyoudi emphasized that the arrangement would support...
The Body’s Most Mysterious Organ May Play a Key Role in Longevity and Cancer
Recent studies have revived interest in the thymus, showing that a healthy gland predicts lower risk of lung cancer, heart disease and all‑cause mortality. Researchers at Mass General used AI to create a thymic health score from CT scans and...
China's Commerce Ministry Blocks US Sanctions Against Five Refineries
China’s Ministry of Commerce issued an injunction on May 2 to block U.S. sanctions against five Chinese refiners accused of buying Iranian oil. The firms named include Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) and four “teapot” refineries in Shandong, Hebei and Shouguang. The U.S....
Top Economist Gary Shilling Says a Recession and a Deep Stock-Market Plunge Are Likely by Year-End
Top economist Gary Shilling warned that a U.S. recession is almost inevitable this year, citing weakening consumer spending, stagnant capital expenditures, and a frozen housing market. He predicts the S&P 500 could plunge up to 30% by year‑end as inflated valuations...
Air Force Says Former Qatari 747 Will Be Ready to Fly Trump as Air Force One This Summer
The U.S. Air Force has finished modifying a Qatar‑donated Boeing 747, painting it red, white and blue, and expects it to be ready for President Donald Trump to use as a temporary Air Force One this summer. The jet, described as a “palace...
Mark Cuban Warns These 5 Job Categories Are at Risk Due to AI
Mark Cuban warns that AI adoption is rapidly endangering five major job categories, especially routine, entry‑level positions. He notes that AI tools now handle data entry, bookkeeping, basic coding, customer inquiries, and simple finance or legal tasks more cheaply than...
China Blocks Tech Acquisitions To Weaken America. The U.S. Shouldn't Follow Suit.
China’s National Development and Reform Commission ordered Meta to unwind its $2 billion purchase of AI startup Manus, citing foreign‑investment security rules. The move follows earlier Chinese actions that halted Intel’s $5.4 billion bid for Israel’s Tower Semiconductor and other tech deals....
China Dominates the World’s Lithium Supply. The U.S. Just Found 328 Years’ Worth in Its Own Backyard
The US Geological Survey estimates the Appalachian region contains about 2.3 million metric tons of lithium oxide, enough to replace 328 years of U.S. lithium imports at 2023 levels. Roughly 1.43 million tons are concentrated in the Carolinas, with another 900,000 tons in...
America Shot Its Arsenal Empty in 2 Wars. Now It Needs Beijing’s Permission to Reload
The Trump administration disclosed that Operation Epic Fury has already consumed $25 billion and that a $200 billion supplemental budget is being sought to sustain the war on Iran. The United States has exhausted large portions of its precision‑strike inventory – 45% of Precision...
I Left My Full-Time Job at 50 and Retired to Mexico. After 3 Years, I've Built a Life I Love...
Pharmacist Ivy Ge retired at age 50 and relocated from San Francisco to Ajijic, Mexico, where she has now lived three years. She crafted a sustainable early‑retirement plan by budgeting for a 17‑year horizon until full Social Security benefits, emphasizing...
The Tables Have Turned. Ukraine Is Now Readying the West for Modern War with Its Weapons and Combat Expertise.
Ukraine has transformed from a war‑zone aid recipient into a security provider, exporting battlefield‑tested weapons, tactics, and production know‑how to NATO allies. Its expertise in low‑cost interceptor drones and rapid weapon manufacturing is now in high demand across Europe and...
Supreme Court Sides with Anti-Abortion Center Raising First Amendment Fears About State Probe
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling that lets faith‑based crisis pregnancy center First Choice Women’s Resource Centers sue New Jersey over a subpoena demanding donor information. The decision is a procedural win, allowing the center to challenge the...
Elon Musk Testifies in Trial Against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman
Elon Musk took the stand in an Oakland civil trial accusing OpenAI of abandoning its original nonprofit mission after converting to a for‑profit model. The lawsuit, now in its fourth day, centers on OpenAI’s 2018 plan to raise funds via...
Jamie Dimon Gets Candid About National Debt: ‘There Will Be a Bond Crisis, and Then We’ll Have to Deal with...
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned that the United States could face a bond market crisis if policymakers delay action on the near‑$39 trillion national debt. He told Norges Bank Investment Management’s CEO that while he isn’t panicked, maturity of the...
Prosecutors Say Wisconsin Police Chief Helped California Gun Dealers' Illegal Ammo Import Scheme
Prosecutors say California brothers Jacob and Darin Dowd recruited the former chief of the Town of Linn, Wisconsin, to submit a fraudulent purchase order that would allow them to import roughly 490,000 armor‑piercing rounds under a law‑enforcement exemption. The ATF...
Nations Meet to Discuss Fossil Fuel Exit as Iran War Drives up Prices
Around 60 governments met in Santa Marta, Colombia to discuss practical steps for phasing out fossil fuels as the Iran war drives up energy prices. The summit, co‑organized by the Netherlands and Colombia, will focus on financial instruments, regulatory incentives,...
Apple Cofounder Ronald Wayne—Whose Stake Would Be Worth up to $400 Billion Had He Not Sold It in 1976—Says that...
Apple’s little‑known third co‑founder, Ronald G. Wayne, walked away from a 10 % stake in 1976 for $2,300, a decision that would be worth more than $400 billion today. At the time Wayne, an Atari engineer, feared personal liability and chose financial certainty...
US Supreme Court Formally Reinstates Pro-Republican Texas Voting Map
On April 27, the U.S. Supreme Court formally reinstated Texas’s newly drawn congressional map, which was designed to add Republican seats in the U.S. House. The 6‑3 conservative‑majority court affirmed its December interim order, overturning a lower‑court finding that the...
Reading Food Labels: How to Tell if What You're Eating Is Healthy
An article from a nutrition outlet highlights 14 seemingly healthy foods that can cause rapid blood‑sugar spikes due to high glycemic indexes or hidden sugars. It details the glycemic scores of items such as oat milk, instant oatmeal, sushi rice,...
This CEO Lived on Canned Soup and Took Just Two Days Off for His Daughter’s Birth. Now He Admits He...
Serial entrepreneur Ron Schneidermann built Liftopia into a $60 million business while living on canned soup and forgoing a salary for two years. He later led AllTrails and now serves as CEO of test‑prep startup Acely, where he has replaced traditional...
Satellite Images Reveal that Russia Built Out a Base for a New Generation of Jet-Powered Drones
Russia has lengthened launch rails at the Tsimbulova drone base in the Oryol region to accommodate the newer, jet‑powered Geran‑5 attack drones. The extended 85‑meter rails were built starting in December 2025, while two shorter rails for older Geran‑3 and...
Canada's Prime Minister Says the US Does Not Get to Dictate Terms for a Trade Agreement
Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, said the United States cannot dictate terms of the USMCA as the agreement heads toward its July review. He highlighted trade irritants on both sides, including U.S. concerns over Canadian dairy, poultry, and alcohol restrictions,...