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After killing hundreds in boat strikes, US military expands campaign on land in Latin America
The Trump administration is expanding U.S. military operations in Latin America to land-based campaigns, securing agreements with Colombia, Guatemala, and Honduras for joint operations against criminal groups, following earlier boat strikes that killed hundreds in the region.
Niu Lai: Movie that went viral for terrible animation becomes China box office hit
A low-budget Chinese animation film called Niu Lai went viral for its poor animation quality and confusing plot, unexpectedly becoming a box office hit after earning only 7,705 yuan in its first 10 days.
As wildfires get worse, some states are struggling to pass fire protection rules
Several Western states struggle to pass wildfire protection regulations as homeowners and advocacy groups push back against rules affecting property modifications and vegetation management.
Cialis is an erectile dysfunction drug. Could it also help you live longer?
Tadalafil, marketed as Cialis for erectile dysfunction, is increasingly promoted in wellness circles as a longevity drug, though researchers caution more rigorous studies are needed before clinical recommendations.
Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction
Meta faces federal trial Tuesday as state attorneys general allege the company designed platforms to addict children, misled the public about risks, and violated data protection laws.
Can a student ID be used for voting? More Republican-led states are banning it
Several Republican-led states have recently banned student IDs for voting, affecting college students who must now obtain state-issued identification to cast ballots in upcoming elections.
Elon Musk’s Starbase wants to expand in south Texas
Starbase, a newly created city in south Texas housing Elon Musk’s SpaceX operations, is seeking to annex approximately 7,100 acres of surrounding land, prompting concerns from environmental and community activists.
Car problems? No childcare? How an app is helping people get to work
An app called Escalate provides fast-food workers with emergency support like Uber vouchers and grocery gift cards to help them overcome transportation, childcare, and other barriers to showing up for shifts.
Living with nuns: Priced out of D.C., young women found low rent with unlikely roommates
Anne Montgomery House, a community home run by nuns in Washington, D.C., is closing after a decade of providing affordable housing to young women pursuing education and careers in the expensive city.
Iran working to finalize Hormuz agreement with Oman, and other news from the Middle East
Iran reported progress on finalizing a maritime agreement with Oman regarding ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz, as a 60-day U.S.-Iran peace negotiation period expired without extension.
The world’s most important 21 miles
The Strait of Hormuz, a 21-mile passage through which roughly one-fifth of global traded oil flows daily, has become a critical flashpoint following recent regional military actions that disrupted shipping and spiked oil prices worldwide.
US strikes targeting Houthis killed 153 civilians in Yemen last year, Pentagon review says
A Pentagon review found that U.S. airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen during April 2025 killed 153 civilians and injured 243 others across three strikes.
Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?
Child injuries and deaths involving e-bikes are rising, prompting officials nationwide to pursue various enforcement strategies, including criminal charges against parents and new vehicle regulations.
India’s Modi says armed Maoists are fading, but warns threat remains from ideological supporters
Indian Prime Minister Modi said the armed Maoist insurgency is fading but warned of threats from ideological supporters, whom he called ‘dimagi Naxals,’ during Independence Day remarks.
Obesity drugs show early promise against the hormonal disorder PMOS, giving a suffering family hope
Obesity drugs like semaglutide show early promise treating PCOS, a hormonal disorder affecting 1 in 8 women, with studies demonstrating weight loss, normalized periods, and reduced testosterone levels.
Liechtenstein changes its rules to allow women to inherit the Alpine principality’s throne
Liechtenstein’s royal house announced it will change succession rules to allow women to inherit the throne, shifting from male primogeniture to absolute primogeniture for future descendants.
America In Focus: Inflation cools in July, but so do consumers with their spending
U.S. inflation cooled to 3.4% in July while consumer spending unexpectedly declined, raising questions about economic momentum amid ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting energy prices.
Teen suspect in Virginia State University shooting found hiding in campus closet
A 19-year-old was arrested after five people were shot at Virginia State University early Saturday. The suspect was found hiding in a campus closet and is not a student.
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Private Criminal Defense Attorneys Play Critical Role In Overtaxed System
Research Shows Defendants Suffer Without Private Defense One of the major guarantees of our justice system in the United States is legal representation, a right established in the case Gideon v. Wainwright in 1963. In order to facilitate such representation, though,...
Texas Man Pays His Speeding Ticket with 22,000 Pennies
For many drivers, just the prospect of receiving a speeding ticket is an incredibly infuriating one. However, one Texas man, found guilty of speeding following contesting his ticket has taken his anger to the next level, paying for his speeding ticket with a total of...
Everything You Need to Know About Euro 2016
Even though it’s still a number of months away, excitement is building towards a fever pitch for the 2016 UEFA European Championship (or simply “Euro 2016”), which is currently trending at a pace that will put it amongst one of the most popular European Championships...