Category: World

Today, the United States solemnly marks the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks—an indelible moment in history that claimed nearly 3,000 lives and forever altered the national consciousness. Across the country, bells toll, flags fly at half-staff, and families gather to honor the memory of loved ones lost in New York City, Washington, D.C., […]

Federal firefighters conduct a prescribed burn on the Lake Tahoe Bason Management Unit, May 7, 2025. (USDA Forest Service photo by Preston Keres) The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs at the U.S. Department of Labor receives more than 2,500 claims annually from federal firefighters injured or sickened on the job. We’re proud of our work […]

🇺🇸 Donna Hughes-Brown, a 58-year-old Irish citizen who has lived legally in the United States for five decades, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) upon arrival in Chicago following a July trip to Ireland. Hughes-Brown had traveled to Dublin to attend a family funeral and visit relatives in Cork and Drogheda. She […]

Increased demand for food due to population growth, together with a reduction in suitable arable land, has made pesticides essential for ensuring food security. They play a key role in both increasing agricultural yields and improving food quality – they are estimated to reduce crop losses caused by pests and diseases by around 30%. As […]

🚨 A student who allegedly opened fire at a Colorado high school has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the local sheriff’s office. The incident occurred Wednesday morning, leaving two other students critically injured. Authorities reported that three individuals were transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition, including the suspected shooter. The […]

September 11, 2025 🇦🇺 The Australian government has announced a $1.7 billion investment to develop and deploy a fleet of long-range autonomous underwater drones, known as “Ghost Sharks,” by January 2026. Designed and built domestically, these extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles (XL-AUVs) will enhance the Royal Australian Navy’s capabilities in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike operations. […]

September 11, 2025 ⚖️ The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday stayed a lower court injunction that had blocked federal immigration enforcement operations in the Los Angeles area, permitting the government to resume raids while legal proceedings continue. The case stems from immigration raids launched in June, where federal agents allegedly targeted individuals based on race, […]

The Justice Department announced that the U.S. District Court of Guam ruled in favor of the United States in its lawsuit against the Government of Guam and the Guam Retirement Fund (Guam) to protect servicemembers’ civilian employment pension benefits while they serve in the military. When Guam civilian employees such as teachers and firefighters are […]

📍 Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The incident occurred during a public event hosted by the university as part of Kirk’s “American Comeback Tour.” According to law enforcement and university officials, a single shot […]

September 10, 2025 ⚖️ A U.S. federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing President Donald Trump from removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, marking a significant legal challenge to presidential authority over independent agencies. The ruling allows Cook to remain in her position while her lawsuit against the administration proceeds. Judge Jia Cobb of […]