Violent clashes erupted in parts of western Mexico on Sunday amid a military operation that killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, sparking widespread security concerns across the region. Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” during an operation in the western state of Jalisco, Mexico’s Defense … Read more
In 2026, the consensus view among oil analysts was that the crude oil market was entering a period of deep oversupply, likely to keep prices depressed throughout the year. In 2025, oil prices fell by about 20% as the glut widened. Instead, oil prices saw an unexpected rise to the start of the year, thanks … Read more
A manager of a Circle K store in Scottsdale, Arizona, is being sued over a $12.8 million lottery ticket he allegedly bought at his own store — after confirming he was a winner. Circle K filed the lawsuit this week in Maricopa County Superior Court, asking a judge to decide who legally owns the ticket. … Read more
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AP) — Again and again, Republicans and former Republicans who rallied just outside Washington this weekend warned that President Donald Trump and his allies in Congress are tearing at the very fabric of American democracy. One former congressman described the president’s party as an “authoritarian-embracing cult.” A prominent conservative writer has called … Read more
There are plenty of stories online about Trump supporters finally seeing the light. It often takes a personal tragedy for them to abandon long-held views, such as ICE detaining a dying family member or revoking their own government benefits. Sopa Images/Getty Images But sometimes the turning point isn’t a life-changing event. For a longtime Trump … Read more
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessenthe is not known for mincing words and his reaction to lackluster Q4 GDP report it was anything but subtle. Analyzing the economy, Bessent told Fox News that the US economy can at least grow 3.5% in 2026according to Reuters. In a market seemingly obsessed with potential downside risk, this is clearly … Read more
President Donald Trump has reposted a message calling Michelle Obama a “racist” and lashed out at a former senior Barack Obama administration official as he prepares to face congressional Democrats at the State of the Union address. In a Truth Social post on Saturday, the president republished a message from far-right activist and conspiracy theorist … Read more
It’s hard to go a day without hearing about something Donald Trump has shared on Truth Social, the social media platform owned by Trump Media & Technology Group. The president uses the service to share everything from racist Obama memes to a weird, self-aggrandizing acknowledgment of the Reverend Jesse Jackson’s death. Nathan Howard/Getty Images Psychology … Read more
HE NEEDS TO KNOW Vicki Purdey, from Dorset, England, was diagnosed with a life-changing illness after her flu-like symptoms worsened “After a few days, I felt worse and luckily my mum was there to call the ambulance,” she recalled. Purdey, 37, is now confined to a wheelchair and also suffers from brain fog and frequent … Read more
Co-signing a student loan can be a short-term boon, but for many people it becomes a long-term financial risk. According to higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz, more than 90 percent of private student loans require a cosigner, meaning two people are equally responsible for the debt. “A co-signer is often required on a private student … Read more