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Russia has released Ksenia Karelina, a dual U.S.-Russian national, who was sentenced to 12 years in prison for treason in August of last year, in a new prison swap on Thursday. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed her release in a social media post early Thursday, but he offered no information about the terms…
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The US vertical farming market is on a significant growth trajectory, valued at USD 1.11 billion in 2024 and projected to reach USD 2.55 billion by 2029, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. This growth is forecasted to occur at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)…
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum Wednesday revoking the security clearance of former CISA leader Chris Krebs, with the White House stating he was a “significant bad-faith actor who weaponized and abused his government authority” during his time leading the agency. The order also suspends any active security clearance held by employees at SentinelOne, where…
In an effort to enhance the United States’ foreign defense sales system, President of the United States has issued a significant executive order aimed at reforming the processes surrounding defense exports. This executive order, dated April 9, 2025, underscores the necessity for a dynamic defense industrial base and a collaborative network of allies to maintain…
Retirement is one of life’s most significant chapters—a time to slow down, rediscover your passions, and surround yourself with people and places that bring comfort and joy. For many retirees, that perfect next step doesn’t involve crowded cities or high-rise living. Instead, it’s about finding a community where you can sip coffee on your porch…
In a sweeping executive order issued on April 9, 2025, the President of the United States has set forth a series of measures aimed at addressing significant risks associated with Susman Godfrey LLP, a prominent law firm accused of engaging in conduct detrimental to American interests. The order asserts that Susman is involved in efforts…
In a significant move to strengthen the United States’ maritime industry, a new executive order has been issued, aiming to revitalize the domestic shipbuilding capacity and workforce. The order highlights a concerning trend in which U.S. commercial shipbuilding has dramatically declined, now constituting less than one percent of global production, while competitors such as the…
Once upon a time, in the late 20th century, European patients had a better chance of accessing novel medicines than their U.S. counterparts. This was “not because [Europe] was a more attractive market, rather because . . . the regulatory system of the United States, and that of the FDA in particular, was broadly inefficient,”…
The US Air Force has introduced the ‘Frankenjet,’ a stealth fighter crafted from the parts of two F-35s that were destroyed in accidents and is now operational and combat-ready. The ‘Frankenjet’ is described by the military’s F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) as fully operational and prepared to support the warfighter. This innovative aircraft’s journey began…
WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has successfully pushed through a revised budget blueprint essential for advancing President Donald Trump’s agenda in the House, overcoming a conservative backlash that nearly derailed the plan just one day earlier. The vote was tightly contested, resulting in a 216-214 tally, with only two Republicans — Reps. Thomas Massie…
In a strategic maneuver, Republicans are advancing a procedural rule aimed at curtailing the U.S. Congress’s ability to counteract President Donald Trump’s controversial tariff policies. The House of Representatives’ rules committee approved a measure on Wednesday that would prevent the House from voting on any legislation intended to overturn the president’s recently implemented taxes on…
image source from：https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/9/trumps-tariff-war-whats-at-stake-for-chinas-economy The trade war between the United States and China has intensified, with the latest tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump severely impacting Chinese imports. Effective immediately, the US has enacted ‘reciprocal’ trade tariffs, which have seen China facing a staggering 125 percent levy on goods sold to the US. This drastic…