Politics
2026-05-21 18:01:22.949 • by
Amy Ivanov in
Politics
Federal prosecutors have announced criminal charges, including murder and conspiracy, against former Cuban President Raúl Castro for the 1996 downing of two civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles. This move escalates pressure from the Trump administration on Cuba, with a warrant issued for Castro's arrest and potential life imprisonment or the death penalty upon conviction. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned the indictment as a political stunt, while victims' families welcome the long-awaited pursuit of justice.
Health
2026-05-21 12:02:07.177 • by
Alice Ibarra in
Health
Two rare disease outbreaks, Andes hantavirus on a cruise and Bundibugyo Ebola in the DRC, caused deaths and triggered costly international responses. The incidents expose a critical gap in global health: not in our ability to respond, but in our willingness to anticipate, prevent, and use precaution based on known risks and endemic disease patterns.
Finance
2026-05-21 12:02:07.146 • by
Alex Ingram in
Finance
Carrie Joy Grimes, author of 'The Joy of Money,' challenges common financial shame and 'crash diet' advice, offering practical tools and negotiation strategies to help individuals save money, manage debt, and navigate a challenging economy, emphasizing that financial empowerment is achievable for everyone.
Crime
2026-05-21 12:02:07.109 • by
Abigail Isaacson in
Crime
Mako Nishimura, a 59-year-old, shares her incredible journey as possibly the sole full-fledged female yakuza. From a violent youth and rise in Japan's criminal underworld, navigating intense patriarchy and battling severe drug addiction, to her current path of redemption helping ex-gangsters, her story is a rare glimpse into the yakuza's decline and her personal struggle for family reconciliation.
