Trump Liberian Comment During a recent meeting with African leaders at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump drew criticism after complimenting Liberian President Joseph Boakai on his English-speaking skills—despite English being the official language of Liberia. While hosting leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal, Trump turned to Boakai and remarked: “Such good…
Israel Launches Strikes on Houthis in Yemen After Red Sea Ship Attack Israel has launched its first airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen since the Israel-Iran ceasefire, hitting multiple ports and a power plant from late Sunday night into Monday morning. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the strikes came in response to at…
Whitney Purvis, Former ’16 and Pregnant’ Star, Arrested for Involuntary Manslaughter One Month After Son’s Tragic Death Whitney Purvis, known for her appearance on MTV’s 16 and Pregnant, is facing serious legal trouble just weeks after the heartbreaking death of her teenage son, Weston. The 33-year-old was arrested on Monday, July 7, in Floyd County,…
AP Scores Are Out Soon: What Iowa Students and Families Should Know About Exam Results and College Credit Though summer break is well underway, Advanced Placement (AP) students across the country are beginning to receive their long-awaited exam results—just in time to prepare for the upcoming 2025 fall semester. AP programs, offered at high schools…
Trump-Supporting Family Feels Betrayed After Canadian Mother Detained at Green Card Interview The family of Cynthia Olivera, a Canadian national living in the U.S. since childhood, says they feel blindsided and betrayed after federal immigration authorities detained her during a green card interview in California — despite their past support for Donald Trump and his…
Bobby Jenks, Former White Sox Star and Two-Time All-Star, Dies at 44 Bobby Jenks, a dominant closer and two-time All-Star who helped lead the Chicago White Sox to a historic World Series title in 2005, has died at the age of 44, the team announced Friday. He passed away in Sintra, Portugal. Jenks had been…
An American Airlines flight en route to Dallas from San Juan, Puerto Rico, was forced to turn back shortly after takeoff when a passenger misinterpreted a seatmate’s text message as a possible threat. The incident occurred on Flight 1847, which departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport. Approximately 30 minutes into the flight, a passenger…
What Does Freedom Mean in Today’s America? 17 Everyday Voices Reflect On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming the 13 colonies free from British rule. Though the Revolutionary War raged on for seven more years, that date marked the symbolic birth of the United States — a…
Trump Celebrates Landmark ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ as #MeToo Faces Setback in Sean Combs Verdict — Morning Rundown In a dramatic display of political dominance, former President Donald Trump is set to sign what he proudly calls a “big, beautiful bill” during a Fourth of July ceremony at the White House — complete with fireworks and…
As America Marks 249 Years of Independence, Here’s What’s Open and Closed on July 4, 2025 As Americans celebrate 249 years of independence with fireworks, family gatherings, and barbecues, many services and businesses will observe closures in honor of the national holiday. The Fourth of July, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in…
Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty to 2022 Idaho Student Murders in Death Penalty Deal BOISE, Idaho — Bryan Kohberger has officially pleaded guilty to the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students in a crime that sent shockwaves across the U.S. and shattered the peace of a quiet college town. On Wednesday, the 29-year-old criminal…
Microsoft Lays Off 9,000 Employees, Impacting Xbox and Sales Divisions in Largest Job Cut in Years Microsoft has announced another round of mass layoffs, affecting approximately 9,000 employees—its largest workforce reduction in over two years and the second significant layoff in recent months. The cuts, which began Wednesday, are hitting the company’s Xbox gaming division,…
