Russian and Ukrainian negotiators seemed to make little progress during their second round of peace talks Monday in Istanbul. But seismic developments on the battlefield have reshaped the conflict -- and seemingly put the momentum firmly on the side of Kyiv. … [Read more...] about Ukraine’s attack deep inside Russia gives edge to Kyiv, puts pressure on Putin
A lawyer’s prolonged detention shows how El Salvador’s gang emergency extends to common crimes
El Salvador's arrest of an anticorruption lawyer from a well-known human rights organization last month is the latest example of how special powers given to President Nayib Bukele to battle the country's gangs are being applied to a host of unrelated alleged crimes. … [Read more...] about A lawyer’s prolonged detention shows how El Salvador’s gang emergency extends to common crimes
Left’s ranks are filled with angry, bitter women who have been seduced by lies
Early last month, during exam week, a pro-Hamas mob stormed Columbia University's Butler Library, shouting the usual slogans and making the predictable demands. … [Read more...] about Left’s ranks are filled with angry, bitter women who have been seduced by lies
Tulsa’s new Black mayor proposes $100M trust to ‘repair’ impact of 1921 Race Massacre
Tulsa's new mayor on Sunday proposed a $100 million private trust as part of a reparations plan to give descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre scholarships and housing help in a city-backed bid to make amends for one of the worst racial attacks in U.S. history. … [Read more...] about Tulsa’s new Black mayor proposes $100M trust to ‘repair’ impact of 1921 Race Massacre
Elon Musk steps down from Trump’s DOGE after achieving only 10% of spending cut goals
Elon Musk concluded his 134-day tenure as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) last week, achieving only a fraction of his ambitious spending reduction goals. … [Read more...] about Elon Musk steps down from Trump’s DOGE after achieving only 10% of spending cut goals