The U.S. military reported two significant incidents during its large-scale operation in the Caribbean Sea: a 21-year-old Marine died after falling overboard from the USS Iwo Jima, and two Navy ships, the USS Truxtun and USNS Supply, collided during a refueling operation, leaving two sailors with minor injuries. Both events occurred amidst the largest U.S. military presence in the region in generations.
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A partial federal government shutdown is anticipated this weekend, impacting the Department of Homeland Security and its agencies like TSA, ICE, and CBP, as lawmakers clash over new restrictions on President Trump’s immigration enforcement policies. This standoff could lead to missed paychecks for essential workers and disruptions to services.
U.S. inflation dropped to a nearly five-year low of 2.4% in January, nearing the Federal Reserve's 2% target. This relief comes from slowed apartment rental growth, falling gas prices, and a sharp decline in used car costs. While consumer prices are still significantly higher than five years ago, this cooling trend suggests potential Fed interest rate cuts, despite some lingering price increases attributed to tariffs.
New analysis reveals that Donald Trump's 'America First' agenda has accelerated a profound shift in the global order, pushing countries diplomatically closer to Beijing, as evidenced by UN voting records.
Thundercat, aka Stephen Bruner, recounts a hilarious incident where he tried to introduce Snoop Dogg to Frank Zappa, leading to a pivotal moment in his eclectic career. The article explores his journey from thrash metal to Star Wars cameos, his genre-bending music, and the deeply personal themes of his new album, 'Distracted,' which navigates grief, self-discovery, and 'choosing happy.'
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon's sworn testimony of ignorance regarding Jeffrey Epstein until 2019 is challenged by extensive evidence, including thousands of suspicious transactions and direct involvement of senior bank executives, threatening his long-held reputation as a banking icon.
South Korea's intelligence agency now believes Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, is in the 'successor-designate stage,' indicating she is being groomed to become North Korea's future leader, a significant shift in assessment driven by her increasing public appearances and ahead of a key political conference.
