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Russia launched one of its most devastating overnight attacks on Ukraine’s major cities late Thursday, killing at least nine people and injuring 70 others—just hours after former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he had brokered deals with both sides to end the war. The capital, Kyiv, was rocked by drones and missiles during what Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha described as “a particularly horrible and loud night.” The bombardment triggered fires in administrative buildings, garages, and parked vehicles, as well as widespread damage to residential areas, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service. Rescue teams were still searching for survivors in…

In an emotional testimony on Wednesday, the mother of a Boston police officer described the heartbreaking moment she learned her son had been found unresponsive in a snowbank — and pushed back against comments made about her by Karen Read, the woman accused of killing him. Peggy O’Keefe told the court she received a call around 6 a.m. on January 29, 2022, from one of her son John O’Keefe’s friends — someone who had been with Read when the officer was discovered on the front lawn of Brian Albert, a then-sergeant with the Boston Police Department. “She said, ‘John was…

Warning: This article contains spoilers for the series “Andor.” Set in a galaxy far, far away, Andor’s second season might feel eerily close to home. The acclaimed Disney+ Star Wars series returns with new episodes that dive deeper into themes of authoritarianism, immigration, and resistance—sparking conversations about how fiction mirrors today’s political reality. Season two, which premiered Tuesday on Disney+, picks up as the Empire’s grip tightens across the galaxy. Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), the thief-turned-rebel spy first introduced in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), continues his evolution into a resistance leader. After the events of season one—where…

Tiger Balm Faces Tariff Turmoil as U.S.-China Trade Tensions Mount Tiger Balm, the iconic mentholated ointment favored by athletes and arthritis sufferers alike, is caught in the crossfire of escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. With only one American distributor and a single manufacturing plant in China, the product is especially vulnerable to the ongoing tariff war. In the U.S., a 0.63-ounce jar of the distinctive amber balm typically retails for about $8. But that price could soon climb. Prince of Peace Enterprises, the sole U.S. distributor based in Livermore, California, is bracing for a surge in costs as President Donald Trump’s…

U.S. Trucking Industry Braces for Deeper Slowdown Amid Tariff Pressures The U.S. trucking industry is facing mounting pressure as a slowdown gains momentum, with insiders warning the worst may still lie ahead as tariffs begin to suppress import activity. Freight volumes have dropped to near pre-pandemic levels, according to Craig Fuller, founder of FreightWaves, a leading logistics industry publication. “With imports deteriorating, volumes are expected to decline another 3-4% over the next month,” Fuller posted Tuesday on X, citing data from Sonar, the real-time freight platform he also founded. He called the trend a troubling indicator for the trucking sector…

Former President Donald Trump is set to hold a rally in Michigan next Tuesday to commemorate his first 100 days back in office, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. “President Trump is excited to return to the great state of Michigan next Tuesday, where he will rally in Macomb County to celebrate the FIRST 100 DAYS!” Leavitt announced on X. This will be Trump’s first major rally since his January inauguration and his first trip to Michigan since narrowly defeating Vice President Kamala Harris there in the November election. Michigan played a pivotal role during the 2024 campaign,…

To Steve Van Meter, it was immediately clear that the high school sophomore possessed every trait a college coach could want in a quarterback. Cam Ward excelled in the classroom, ranking near the top of his class, and stood out on the basketball court as his high school’s leading scorer. On the football field, he was a naturally accurate passer. When Van Meter—a retired coach with decades of experience training quarterbacks in the Houston area—asked Ward to adjust his throwing mechanics, he would absorb the instruction and apply it by the very next throw. Then there was his arm. The…

Senator Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois, announced on Wednesday that he will not seek re-election in 2026, marking the end of his long tenure in Congress. Durbin, the Senate’s second-highest-ranking Democrat and the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, leaves behind a significant leadership role in the chamber. His departure is expected to spark a competitive primary in the reliably Democratic state of Illinois. “Deciding whether to run again has been difficult. I genuinely love serving as a United States Senator,” Durbin said in a statement and accompanying video posted to social media. “But in my heart, I know…

WASHINGTON — While much of the country seems ready to move on from Joe Biden, Donald Trump clearly hasn’t. On Jan. 20, the first day of his second term, Trump mentioned Biden more than a dozen times—and he hasn’t let up since. As Trump approaches the 100-day mark of his presidency, he continues to invoke his predecessor with the intensity of a campaign still underway. But it’s not. Biden withdrew from the 2024 race and exited public office for good. Still, Trump sees strategic value in keeping Biden front and center—as a symbol of past failures and a convenient political…

SCHOENEICHE, Germany — The U.S. government is on a global egg hunt, seeking egg exports from Europe and beyond to address a severe shortage that has caused grocery store egg prices to reach record highs. U.S. Approaches European Nations for Egg Exports The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reached out to several countries, including Germany, Italy, Poland, and Sweden, to help alleviate the shortage, which was triggered by a bird flu outbreak, according to European industry groups. However, supplying eggs to the U.S. would not be simple for foreign producers — and it’s not due to political tensions or the…