Corrupt U.N. officials in Afghanistan have stolen U.S. assistance intended to help the people of that country by demanding bribes to allow the aid money to flow, an American inspector general charged Wednesday. … [Read more...] about U.N. officials demanded bribes to deliver U.S. assistance to Afghanistan: inspector general
Trump orders overturn Biden era antitrust crackdown, promote space industry
President Trump revoked a Biden-era executive order that spurred more aggressive enforcement of antitrust laws in an effort to promote competition in the economy. … [Read more...] about Trump orders overturn Biden era antitrust crackdown, promote space industry
D.C. police chief praises Trump takeover for rounding up suspects as fed arrests pass 100
The District's top cop said Wednesday the federal agents flooding the city have made more than 100 arrests on gun, drug and even homicide charges that her short-staffed police force didn't have the manpower to tackle. … [Read more...] about D.C. police chief praises Trump takeover for rounding up suspects as fed arrests pass 100
Rising seas could put Easter Island’s moai at risk by 2080, study warns
By the end of the century, rising sea levels could push powerful seasonal waves into Easter Island's 15 iconic moai statues, according to a new study published in the Journal of Cultural Heritage. About 50 other cultural sites in the area are also at risk from flooding. … [Read more...] about Rising seas could put Easter Island’s moai at risk by 2080, study warns
McDonald’s Japan ends ‘Pokemon’ promotion after people bought, tossed food to get collectible cards
McDonald's Japan prematurely ended a promotion for the chain's Happy Meals after customers bought the meals just to get a "Pokemon" collectible card, and threw away the food. … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Japan ends ‘Pokemon’ promotion after people bought, tossed food to get collectible cards