So far, there are no indications the Biden administration intends any substantive shift in its relationship with Israel’s government, beyond more frequent public calls for de-escalation in the West Bank and gentle reminders about the importance of democratic institutions. Even if the U.S. did opt for a change in policy, […]
Archrivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to restore ties after years of tensions
Archrivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed Friday to restore diplomatic relations, a dramatic breakthrough brokered by China after years of soaring tensions between the two Middle Eastern powerhouses. The deal, which will see the two countries reopen embassies in each other’s capitals, was sealed during a meeting in China — a […]
Long Covid patients face big medical bills and denied insurance claims
In June 2021, 32-year-old Alyssa Maness was diagnosed with POTS, a nervous system disorder that her doctors believe was triggered by Covid. POTS, or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, caused numbness throughout her arms and legs, a pins-and-needles sensation and sudden drops in her heart rate. Because her heart problems didn’t […]
‘I hate him passionately’: Tucker Carlson was fed up with Trump after the 2020 election
On Jan. 4, 2021, Fox News host Tucker Carlson was done with Donald Trump. “We are very, very close to being able to ignore Trump most nights. I truly can’t wait,” he texted an unidentified person. “I hate him passionately. … I can’t handle much more of this,” he added. […]
China warns conflict is inevitable unless U.S. changes course
Qin also criticized Washington’s decision early last month to shoot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina, repeating Beijing’s insistence that it appeared over U.S. territory by accident. “The U.S. side violated the spirit of international law and international practice by making presumptions of guilt, […]
U.S. firm’s subsidiary sold electronics to Chinese defense firm linked to spy balloon program
When the U.S. blacklisted six Chinese entities last month in response to a suspected spy balloon’s traversing the country, a little-known tech firm in Northern California had reason to pay particularly close attention. AXT Inc. has extensive ties to China that go beyond its manufacturing facilities there. The company owns […]
Trump trolls Ron DeSantis in CPAC speech while vowing ‘retribution’ for his enemies
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. — Donald Trump seemed to have Gov. Ron DeSantis on his mind here Saturday evening during his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Addressing an audience of devoted fans at the annual conservative gathering, the former president called out Republicans who, in the past, have favored […]
As Turkey earthquakes death toll grows, so does anger at government
While the Ministry of Justice has arrested more than 170 people —mostly contractors — in connection with the building collapses, many are focusing and casting the blame on the existing building regulations. Of particular note is a 2018 “amnesty” law legalizing hundreds of thousands of structures across the country that […]
Alex Murdaugh taking the stand was a ‘fatal’ move in murder trial, South Carolina AG says
Alex Murdaugh taking the stand was a “fatal” move for him in his double murder trial — and the Snapchat video that placed him near the scene of his wife and son’s deaths was the final “nail” that sealed the case, South Carolina’s Attorney General Alan Wilson said Friday ahead […]
Why some pharmacists aren’t keeping Ozempic on their shelves
While many pharmacists across the U.S. have struggled to get their hands on Ozempic, some haven’t bothered. Nate Hux, the owner of Pickerington Pharmacy in Ohio, stopped stocking the diabetes drug — which has soared in popularity, particularly for its off-label use as a weight loss aid — last summer. […]