By Editorial Dept – Feb 27, 2026, 8:30 AM CST Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict Iran is now trying to shift tack, openly appealing to Trump’s transactional approach to foreign policy as nuclear talks resume in Geneva. Tehran is talking about clear economic benefits for the United States. They have pointedContinue Reading
Democracy Dies in Darkness The 2018 assassination of rights activist and Rio de Janeiro city council member Marielle Franco, a rising star in Brazilian politics, reverberated worldwide. Updated February 25, 2026 at 3:53 p.m. ESTFebruary 25, 2026 Marielle Franco leads a Rio de Janeiro city council session in January 2017.Continue Reading
“Drink hot water” has become an unlikely life philosophy on TikTok, as countless users track their journey towards “being” or “becoming Chinese”. All of this is part of a broader social media trend dubbed “Chinamaxxing”. Out of context it may seem strange: thousands of Chinamaxxing videos – often with theContinue Reading
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Getty Images An armed man has been shot dead after entering the secure perimeter of US President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, the Secret Service has said. The man was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was stopped and shot by Secret Service agents and a sheriff’sContinue Reading
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For a month, Michael Rectenwald had been trying to get Nick Fuentes to notice him. Rectenwald had a new political action committee devoted to anti-Zionism, and he hoped the far-right influencer would promote it to his legions of perpetually online, often antisemitic fans. But Rectenwald, a former New York UniversityContinue Reading
Gold medalists Alysa Liu and Amber Glenn of Team USA pose for a photo after the medal ceremony for the team figure skating event on Feb. 8, 2026, in Milan, Italy. Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Alain Stephens is an investigative reporter covering gun violence, arms trafficking, and federal law enforcement.Continue Reading
By Tsvetana Paraskova – Feb 17, 2026, 6:00 PM CST VLCC freight rates surged to multi-year highs due to rising oil flows, longer voyages, sanctions, and geopolitical tension. South Korea’s Sinokor and MSC-linked buyers have gained control of roughly 120 vessels, tightening supply and amplifying rate volatility. Executives say thisContinue Reading
Nancy Pelosi is retiring from Congress, but she has more campaigns in mind. Among them: Boost Gavin Newsom as a potential contender for the White House in 2028.Why it matters: Publicly and privately, the former speaker has been touting the California governor, a fellow San Franciscan she’s helped mentor forContinue Reading
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