G.O.P. Lawmakers Visit Syria to Assess Situation Under New Government
The two Republican congressmen were expected to meet with the country’s new leadership and visit areas destroyed during the long civil war.
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CFPB workers are receiving mass layoff notices
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is sending out mass layoff notices that appear to be in defiance of a court order blocking further layoffs following DOGE-induced cuts. “I regret to inform you that you are affected by a reduction in force (RIF) action,” says a notice reviewed by The Verge that was sent by…
How Liverpool sealed Salah, Van Dijk contracts amid struggle to keep Alexander-Arnold
LIVERPOOL, England — In the foyer of Liverpool’s AXA Training Centre last Friday, giant television screens beamed out the news that many fans on Merseyside had been waiting to hear all season. After months of speculation that he would leave the club on a free transfer when his contract expired in the summer, star forward…
HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR EXPECTANT MOTHER TO END BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK 2025
Black Maternal Health Week 2025 may be over, but the ongoing fight to ensure Black women and their children have the chance to live healthy, fulfilling lives continues with unwavering urgency. Below are a five helpful resources for expectant mothers to support every mother’s perinatal and postpartum journeys. Pregnant mother. FREEPIK.COM Black Mamas Matter Alliance…
Rubio Says U.S. to ‘Move On’ From Ukraine Peace Efforts if No Progress Soon
“If it is not possible to end the war in Ukraine, we need to move on,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said as he departed meetings in Paris.
Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash introduces ‘thinking budgets’ that cut AI costs by 600% when turned down
Google’s new Gemini 2.5 Flash AI model introduces adjustable “thinking budgets” that let businesses pay only for the reasoning power they need, balancing advanced capabilities with cost efficiency.Read More
‘Nothing’s a guarantee’ admits Lando Norris ahead of F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
It was a case of the glass being half-full, or half-empty, for Lando Norris at the Bahrain Grand Prix a week ago. On the one hand, Norris managed to recover from a difficult qualifying session to finish on the podium, making it four-for-for in podium finishes in Grands Prix this season. That is the kind…
Who is Amelia Dimoldenberg, explained: 10 years ago Amelia Dimoldenberg came up with the idea for Chicken Shop Date, now every Hollywood star is dying to go on a date with her
Amelia Dimoldenberg has become a regular on every major red carpet, but she’s not a Hollywood star. Ten years ago, Dimoldenberg had an idea for a YouTube show, sparked from two facts: She wanted get to know the music the people around her were listening to. She had never been on a date before. And…
Syrians Recount Gas Attack: Choking, Shaking, Foaming at the Mouth
Syria’s ousted dictator, Bashar al-Assad, unleashed a Sarin gas strike on the suburbs of Damascus in 2013, killing at least 1,500. Now, the survivors want justice.
FSU shooting: Famed sports alumni speak out after deadly shooting
The deadly campus shooting at Florida State University Thursday shocked the nation. Several former star Florida State athletes spoke out in support of fellow Seminoles after at least two were killed and at least six were injured. The grieving former FSU athletes included LIV Golf star Brooks Koepka, reigning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year…