“Geopolitics of the Weak”: Colombian Senator Urges “Collective Action” Against U.S. Aggression

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. I’m Amy Goodman. Colombian President Gustavo Petro sat down with President Trump in a closed-door meeting that lasted approximately two hours at the White House Tuesday, the first face-to-face encounterContinue Reading

Spain set tourism record in 2025

Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]   MADRID (AP) — Spain set a new tourism record in 2025 when it welcomed 96.8 million foreign visitors, according to figures released Tuesday by the National Statistics Institute. The number of international visitors increased 3.2% compared to 2024, when there were 94Continue Reading

China: Consumption growth outlook – Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered’s report, authored by Carol Liao, Senior Economist and Moriarty Lam, Research Analyst, highlights that China’s household consumption is likely underestimated due to unaccounted government transfers and strong RMB purchasing power. While boosting domestic demand is essential, it may not provide a quick fix for external imbalances and deflation.Continue Reading

Owners of buzzy LA restaurant used millions in investor cash to fly in OnlyFans models, splurge on lavish lifestyle: suit

Three shady businessmen used investor money to fly in OnlyFans models to spice up restaurant openings along with other splurges on luxury cars and homes, according to a recent lawsuit. The three men — Tosh Berman, Michael Tanha and Mahdiar Karamooz — own Casa Madera in West Hollywood, which pridesContinue Reading

Devastated Savannah Guthrie, siblings plead for mom’s safe return in emotional video to purported captor: ‘We’re ready to talk’

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings, Annie and Camron, are begging for their mother Nancy’s safe return after her mysterious disappearance. “Bring her home,” the journalist captioned her Instagram post on Wednesday night. “We want to thank all of you for the prayers for our beloved mom, Nancy. We feel themContinue Reading