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USPS Suspends Incoming Parcels from China and Hong Kong Amid Rising Trade Tensions In a move that could significantly disrupt global e-commerce, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has halted the acceptance of all incoming international parcels from China and Hong Kong until further notice. While the postal service has not provided a direct reason for the suspension, it coincides with a serie

Asian markets showed a mixed performance today, with investors weighing the effects of new tariffs imposed by the United States and China. Japan's Nikkei 225 regained some ground, up by less than 0.1%, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.5%. However, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index dropped by 1.2%, and China’s Shanghai Composite fell by 0.7%. South Korea’s Kospi, on the other hand, surged 1.1%, driven by bargain-hunting following rec

Trump’s Costly Deportation Strategy: Why US Military Planes Are Being Used for Migrant Returns On February 5, 2025, a U.S. military C-17 plane landed in Amritsar, India, carrying 205 Indian nationals who were deported from the United States. This deportation, part of President Donald Trump's aggressive stance on illegal immigration, took place aboard a military aircraft—a method t

Elon Musk has initiated legal action against OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research firm he co-founded with Sam Altman in 2015. The lawsuit, filed in a Northern California federal court, challenges OpenAI’s transition from a nonprofit to a for-profit entity, arguing that this shift deviates from its original mission of developing AI technologies for the benefit of humanity. Legal Allegations Against Open

U.S. Job Openings Plunge to 7.6 Million in December, Indicating a Cooling Labor Market The U.S. labor market showed signs of slowing in December, as job openings fell sharply to 7.6 million, marking the lowest level since September. This decline, reported in the latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, came in below market expectations, missing th

Trump Announces Venezuela’s Agreement to Take Back Migrants After High-Level Talks Former President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Venezuela had agreed to accept back Venezuelan migrants who had entered the United States illegally, including those linked to the Tren de Aragua gang. The announcement followed a meeting between Venezuelan

US Senate Confirms Fracking CEO Chris Wright as Trump's Energy Secretary The U.S. Senate has confirmed Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, as the new Secretary of Energy under President Donald Trump. Wright secured the position with a 59-38 vote, gaining support from seven Democrats and one Independent.   A Leader i

In a move that has left many Venezuelan migrants in the U.S. anxious about their future, the Trump administration has decided to terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 350,000 Venezuelans. This policy change, effective April 2025, ends their protection from deportation and revokes their work permits.   For many Venezuelan migrants, including those living in Chicago, th

In a dramatic shift for U.S. foreign aid, President Donald Trump has placed the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under the control of the State Department, marking a potential end to the agency’s independent operations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, now acting administrator of USAID, has delegated key responsibilities to Pete Marocco, a Trump ally accused of dismantling the agency from within.  

In a groundbreaking legal decision, Vincent Lemark Burrell, a 57-year-old man from Dallas, Georgia, has been sentenced to a staggering 475 years in prison for orchestrating a cruel and violent dog fighting operation. This unprecedented sentence marks the longest known punishment ever handed down for dog fighting in the United States.   The case began in November 2022 when a concerned Amazon del

In a bold move, U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to create a sovereign wealth fund for the United States, with the potential to become one of the world’s largest. The executive order signed earlier this week marks the first step in establishing the fund, which could play a key role in driving national investments and generating wealth for future generations.   While many nat

The trade war between the world's largest economies has flared up once again. In response to President Trump's 10% tariff on Chinese goods, China has imposed a series of countermeasures, including a 15% tariff on US coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, alongside a 10% fee on US oil and agricultural equipment.   In a move that could further complicate relations, China has launch

In a dramatic incident at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, passengers aboard United Airlines Flight 1382 were evacuated from the aircraft after a fire broke out on the right engine during takeoff. The flight, bound for New York City, was still on the runway when the emergency unfolded at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Sunday.   A Dangerous Situation Unfolds on the Run

The 67th Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles, with over 90 awards distributed. Here are the winners in major categories: The "Big Four" Awards Album of the Year: Beyoncé - Cowboy Carter Record of the Year: Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us Song of the Year: Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us Best New Artist

A Major Spyware Threat Uncovered WhatsApp recently detected and disrupted a sophisticated spyware campaign that targeted nearly 90 users, including journalists and civil society members across more than two dozen countries, primarily in Europe. The attack, carried out by an Israeli spyware company, relied on malicious PDF files sent through WhatsApp group chats to infiltrate devices.

PHILADELPHIA — Seven people, including a person in a vehicle, lost their lives when an air ambulance carrying six individuals crashed Friday night near a mall in northeast Philadelphia. The six passengers on board were identified as Capt. Alan Alejandro Montoya Perales, co-pilot Josue de Jesus Juarez Juarez, Dr. Raul Meza Arredondo, paramedic Rodrigo Lopez Padilla, patient Valentina Guzman Murill

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned on Monday that the European Union would take countermeasures if the United States proceeded with imposing additional tariffs on EU exports. Speaking upon his arrival at an EU summit in Brussels, Scholz emphasized Europe's economic strength and its ability to respond decisively. "As a strong economic region, we have the capacity to take independent action an

Dwyane Wade Opens Up About Life-Changing Kidney Cancer Diagnosis and Surgery Dwyane Wade is reflecting on how a routine health checkup turned into a life-altering cancer diagnosis, ultimately leading to the removal of 40% of his kidney. The 43-year-old NBA legend shared his experience on the Jan. 30 episode of his podcast, The Why With Dwyane Wade

Microsoft Implements Performance-Based Layoffs, Raises Concerns Over Severance and Benefits Microsoft has reportedly initiated performance-based layoffs, with employees being dismissed for not meeting the company’s job performance standards, according to Business Insider. Those affected are facing immediate termination of healthcare benefits, and in some cases, there h

Greenlanders Overwhelmingly Reject U.S. Annexation, New Poll Shows A new poll conducted in Greenland reveals that a significant 85% of the population opposes the idea of the island becoming part of the United States, a proposal recently put forward by President Trump. The survey, published in Berlingske and Sermitsiaq, highlights Greenlanders' strong desire to maintain their autonomy despite increasing intern