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A U.S.-Russian dual national imprisoned in Russia on treason charges was freed Thursday in a prisoner exchange with Washington, the woman’s lawyer and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Ksenia Karelina, also identified in the media as Ksenia Khavana, is “on a plane back home to the United States,” Rubio said in a post…
Paul Whelan, a 55-year-old former U.S. Marine, faces immense challenges as he reintegrates into life in America following his release from a Russian labor camp nearly a year ago. Whelan was part of one of the largest prisoner exchanges between the U.S. and Russia since the Cold War, but his ordeal has left him feeling…
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 bold move aimed at invigorating the American economy, President Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order establishing the United States Investment Accelerator. This initiative is designed to streamline the regulatory processes that companies face when seeking to invest in the United States, making it easier for both domestic and foreign investors to…
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…
The past week has witnessed significant fluctuations for businesses and markets as President Trump announced extensive tariffs, only to abruptly pause most of them shortly after their implementation. About 12 hours after country-specific tariffs took effect on dozens of U.S. trading partners, Trump stated that he would pause most of them for 90 days. In…
The US stock market, fresh off its third-best day in modern history, is sinking back into reality: Although President Donald Trump paused most of his “reciprocal” tariffs, his other massive import taxes have already inflicted significant damage, and the economy won’t easily recover from the fallout. Stocks tumbled Thursday, falling deeply into the red after…
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,”…
In a decisive move to bolster the reliability and security of the United States electric grid, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order on April 8, 2025. This action comes in response to an unprecedented surge in electricity demand driven by rapid technological advancements, particularly the expansion of artificial intelligence data centers and an…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The tariff fight between the world’s two largest economies spiraled into greater peril Wednesday as President Donald Trump tried to narrow his global trade war into a direct — and risky — faceoff with Beijing. As Trump reversed his larger “reciprocal” tariffs on most of the world in the face of recession…
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…
