Donald Trump was reportedly mocked by his former schoolmates as “Cadet Bonespurs” because a medical deferment allowed him to avoid the Vietnam-era draft. That’s according […]
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Pete Hegseth’s controversial pastor says Mormons practice ‘non-Christian faith’ after backlash over Pentagon’s recognized religions list
The cofounder of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Christian denomination called The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a “non-Christian faith” — just days after […]
Grieving widow sues after late husband’s body falls from casket during burial
A grieving widow is taking legal action after cemetery employees allegedly dropped her late husband’s coffin while lowering it into the ground, ejecting his remains […]
Democrat labels Trump ‘sleeping’ in public a national security risk
A Democratic lawmaker raised concerns Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s habit of closing his eyes for an extended period of time during Cabinet meetings, Oval […]
Suicide deaths have largely fallen in the US. This state stands apart
While suicide deaths have fallen significantly across the U.S. in recent years, a new report reveals one state has actually seen quite an uptick. New […]
Navy employee fighting for his life after being attacked by shark off Florida coast, report says
A Florida Navy base employee was attacked by a shark during a lunch break swim Monday morning, leaving him in critical condition, according to military […]
Man who forced woman into marriage and cut her in a satanic ritual arrested after she broke free at Olive Garden: cops
A Maine man was arrested after allegedly threatening a woman into marrying him — and then cutting her hand open as part of a Satanic […]
USDA reverses course to allow pet dogs to travel from US to Mexico as it tries to slow screwworm spread
The Department of Agriculture said pet dogs can travel from the U.S. to Mexico again, after they were briefly included on a list of animals […]
Bill Gates admits that Epstein had ‘sensitive information’ about his extramarital affairs to launch pressure campaign
Bill Gates told members of Congress that Jeffrey Epstein used the billionaire philanthropist to “rehabilitate his reputation” and admits he “should never have met” him […]
Nancy Mace’s favorite congressional target Sarah McBride gloats over her 5th place finish in SC governor primary
Rep. Sarah McBride mocked her frequent antagonist, Rep. Nancy Mace, after the Republican finished in an embarrassing fifth place in the South Carolina gubernatorial primary. […]
Trump slaps farm animal nickname he normally reserves for women on Maine’s Democratic Senate challenger
President Donald Trump on Wednesday slapped the Maine oysterman who last night won the primary to be Maine’s Democratic nominee for Senate — and seek […]
Woman in custody after American diplomat’s death being investigated as homicide in Myanmar
An American diplomat was found dead in Myanmar’s largest city, the U.S. State Department said, and members of the diplomatic community in Yangon say a […]
First ever guidelines released to screen for condition that impacts 9 in 10 Americans
Some 90 percent of Americans have at least one risk factor for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic – or CKM – syndrome, a term for potentially life-threatening conditions that […]
Trump’s UFC Claw will come down ‘immediately,’ White House says — despite president saying it could be there forever
Donald Trump’s administration says crews will “immediately” dismantle a massive UFC fighting arena after the end of the president’s 80th birthday match on the White […]
Solar power hits new milestones despite Trump’s effort to boost coal over clean energy
Solar power has reached unprecedented milestones in the United States, emerging as the leading source of new electricity generation, even as Donald Trump’s administration actively […]
Los Angeles 2028 organisers vow to avoid repeat of World Cup visa issues
Los Angeles organisers for the 2028 Olympic Games are working closely with US authorities to prevent a repeat of the visa complications and entry denials […]
Trump, 79, forgets to sign bill during hour-long ramble with Congress leaders watching
President Donald Trump on Wednesday spent nearly a full hour ranting about the new-look Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, trashing Democrats as “Dumocrats” and downplaying the […]
Honda recalls almost 1 million cars over defect that could cause drivers to lose control and crash
Honda is recalling more than 880,000 vehicles due to a critical safety defect that could lead to drivers losing control. The issue, which centres on […]
FG secures agreement for transfer of Nigerian prisoners in Ethiopia
A delegation departed Nigeria for Addis Ababa on Tuesday following an order by President Bola Tinubu for the immediate repatriation of Nigerian nationals serving prison […]
Construction for UFC stage has tourists fuming over blocked views at the Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial visitors were met with temporary fencing, stage lights, large monitors and crews preparing to turn the historic location into an Ultimate Fighting Championship […]