This article was originally published at Barn Raiser Media. Americans’ celebration of 250 years of independence invites reflection on the Declaration of Independence and its values of equality, liberty and democratic renewal. Those values are a beacon to guide where our nation must go to live up to its promise —Continue Reading
NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda describes the emotion of the courtroom during closing arguments at the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. NBC News’ Danny Cevallos breaks down the charges the jury is considering as deliberations begin., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Ukrainian drones attacked two Ozon logistics centers overnight on 27 August, one in Ufa and one in Orenburg Oblast, Russia’s second-largest online store said. Staff were evacuated at both sites, and preliminary information indicated no casualties. Video published by Ukrainian monitoring channel Exilenova+ shows a drone reaching the Bashkortostan warehouse and exploding. Ukraine’s deep-strikeContinue Reading
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said Ukraine would receive about 90% of the drones that Finnish companies build under a planned Finland–Ukraine framework agreement, Mi-Ukraina reported on 26 August. Three days earlier in Kyiv, he said the other 10% would stay in Finland. The planned arrangement follows a broader European shiftContinue Reading
“Poetry is not sexual misconduct,” writes disgraced North Carolina Representative Chuck Edwards. The congressman released a rambling 22-page letter to his House colleagues Tuesday detailing all the ways in which he was not a creep while using his position of power to make two young women in his employ feelContinue Reading
Republicans on Capitol Hill are divided over whether to make a last-ditch push to enact legislation to stimulate the economy and cheer up voters before Election Day as the latest federal data shows the economy is slowing and inflation remains a problem. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) last month floated a fourth budget reconciliation…Continue Reading
A 3D-printed device is being touted as a way to cover license plate reader cameras without causing damage. Legal experts urge caution.Continue Reading
CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a rare Moscow visit for talks with Russian intelligence officials, the Kremlin confirmed.Continue Reading
“You sir [Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth] are the failure. Not the men and women [in military service] who are on that front line [in the Middle East]. Not the men and women who hold up their honor with distinction. But if there’s a lack of a winning strategy [for theContinue Reading
Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream as Yamal and Raphinha look to lead Barca to consecutive wins., Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Sport Opinion Video Features Economy Human Rights ClimateContinue Reading
Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general known as the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, has died., Ratko Mladic, ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, dies aged 84 NewsFeed Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general known as the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, has died. He was serving a life sentence for crimes including the Srebrenica genocide inContinue Reading
commentary Parton’s outwardly apolitical, quietly radical balancing act can’t be repeated in the social media age Published August 27, 2026 9:25AM (EDT) Dolly Parton performs during halftime in the game between the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 23, 2023. (Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) Dolly Parton made a lotContinue Reading
Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Sumy and Odesa regions overnight on 27 August. At least one person was killed and seven injured, according to regional authorities.Continue Reading