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5 Questions About the Sharp Decline in Electric Vehicle Sales
Electric vehicle sales plummeted by nearly one-third in October after Trump and congressional Republicans eliminated the $7,500 federal tax credit.
Young socialists revolt as Democratic Party hits 30-year popularity low
A socialist revolution is brewing inside the Democratic Party as young progressives reject their aging leaders.
Lawmakers demand investigation into potential war crime in Sept. 2 bombing of alleged drug boat
President Trump convened with his national security team at the White House on Monday evening as controversy intensified over a Sept. 2 U.S. military strike on a Venezuelan boat suspected of carrying drugs through international waters.
Wildlife conference adopts landmark protections for 70+ shark and ray species
Governments at a wildlife trade conference in Uzbekistan have adopted protective measures for more than 70 species of sharks and rays amid concerns that overfishing is pushing many toward extinction.
NYC mayor-elect’s about-face: From ‘defund police’ advocate to balancing reform and leadership
New York City's incoming Democratic socialist mayor is sending conflicting signals about public safety by simultaneously keeping the current police commissioner while appointing an author who advocates abolishing most policing.
Homeland Security chief blames Biden administration for alleged shooter’s vetting failures
Top Trump administration officials said Sunday that the Afghan refugee accused of fatally shooting two National Guardsmen before Thanksgiving in Washington, D.C., was likely radicalized after arriving in the United States in 2021.
5 Questions About South Korea’s Crackdown on Southeast Asian Crime Syndicates
Seoul imposed sanctions on 132 entities and 15 individuals involved in transnational crime in Southeast Asia -- reportedly the largest sanctions package South Korea has ever deployed.
Muslim candidates score historic wins amid conservative backlash over Shariah law fears
The 2025 election delivered historic wins for Muslim politicians even as it exposed deep tensions over their rising influence.
NASA’s Perseverance rover detects lightning on Mars for first time
Scientists have discovered evidence of lightning on Mars through audio recordings captured by NASA's Perseverance rover's microphone, marking a groundbreaking find in planetary science.
Trump tariff policies driving consumer shift toward domestic manufacturing purchases
Shoppers are increasingly gravitating toward American-made products this holiday season, driven by President Trump's tariff policies and rising patriotic sentiment, according to the Alliance for American Manufacturing.
Gunman ambushes National Guard soldiers two blocks from White House in Washington D.C.
Two West Virginia National Guard troops were critically wounded in a targeted ambush shooting near the White House on Wednesday afternoon, marking a violent escalation in the nation's capital as military personnel patrol under President Trump's crime crackdown initiative.
Once-promising Georgia case against Trump falls apart completely
A Georgia judge dismissed the criminal case against President Trump on Tuesday, marking another legal victory for the president as what was once considered one of the strongest prosecutions against him completely collapsed.
5 questions about Taiwan’s defense budget surge
President Lai Ching-te has announced a $40 billion supplementary budget to purchase weapons and upgrade military capabilities.
Why are Americans buying more Bibles? Sales boom continues in 2025
Bible sales in the United States are experiencing a significant boom, with 2025 on track to surpass 2024's 20-year high as Americans purchase more Bibles amid social tumult and renewed spiritual interest.
Ukraine accepts core terms of U.S.-backed peace deal with Russia but territorial issues remain
Ukraine has accepted the fundamental elements of a U.S.-brokered peace agreement aimed at ending its conflict with Russia, though a final resolution remains elusive due to persistent questions about territorial concessions to Moscow.
5 Questions About America’s Bible Sales Boom
Bible sales are up 11% in 2025 compared to 2024, with more than 18 million Bibles sold so far this year.
Welcome to ‘polywork’: Millions of Americans working 2-4 jobs simultaneously just to stay afloat
Americans are increasingly working second, third and even fourth jobs simultaneously to offset stagnant wages and rising costs -- a trend labor experts call "polywork."
Sacramento moves to repeal 1949 comic book ban targeting crime-themed content for minors
Sacramento is moving to repeal a 1949 city ordinance that banned the distribution of certain crime-themed comic books to minors, a law that remains on the books but is no longer enforced.
Ukraine negotiators return from Geneva talks with territorial concession question still unresolved
Ukrainian negotiators returned home Monday after intense discussions with Trump administration officials in Geneva, leaving the critical question of territorial concessions to Russia unresolved.
Three Mile Island nuclear plant set for 2027 restart after $1 billion DOE loan
The U.S. Department of Energy has approved a $1 billion loan to help Constellation Energy restart the Three Mile Island nuclear reactor in Pennsylvania, which will supply power to Microsoft's data centers under a 20-year agreement.
