Trade deficit hit $901.5 billion in 2025, one of largest gaps recorded
Federal data shows that the United States’ trade deficit rose to $70.3 billion in December — an increase of $17.3 billion from November. In 2025, the full-year trade deficit for goods and services was at $901.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis said. While thisContinue Reading
Europe seems to be punishing Epstein associates faster than US
Since the Justice Department released its last batch of Epstein files — containing more than 3 million documents, photos and videos — the world has been waiting for the fallout. And while the U.K. saw some on Thursday with the arrest of former Prince Andrew, Americans are still waiting forContinue Reading
Shia LaBeouf used homophobic slurs and assaulted people, New Orleans police say
Actor Shia LaBeouf has been charged with battery and is accused of repeatedly using homophobic slurs while hitting multiple people at a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras. That’s according to a police report obtained Thursday by The Associated Press. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be availableContinue Reading
“Even if IOC betrayed them, I will not”: Heraskevych announces legal action after disqualification for memorial helmet
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych has announced that his team plans to take legal action after the International Olympic Committee disqualified him. The athlete has described the decision as a “pro-Russian game,” as per UkrInform. The IOC disqualified Heraskevych ahead of the Winter Olympics after he appeared at the start wearingContinue Reading
Rheinmetall says its new FV-014 drone has “combat experience”: There’s only one place where that could have happened
The German defense giant Rheinmetall has released the first test footage of its FV-014 strike unmanned aerial vehicle. Defense Express has suggested that the system’s trial could have taken place in Ukraine. Rheinmetall has been Ukraine’s key industrial partner in its struggle against Russia’s aggression. The company has reported aContinue Reading
What Goes Up Must Come Down
A new study underscores growing unease about pollution from mostly unregulated commercial space activities. By Bob Berwyn New research published Thursday bolsters growing concerns that a handful of companies and countries are using the global atmospheric commons as a dumping ground for potentially toxic and climate-altering industrial waste byproducts fromContinue Reading
New Mexico reopens criminal probe related to Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch
State officials say the information in unsealed FBI files ‘warrant further examination’ of a case closed in 2019., State officials say the information in unsealed FBI files ‘warrant further examination’ of a case closed in 2019. New Mexico has reopened an investigation into possible illegal activity at a ranch formerlyContinue Reading
IMF warns Venezuela’s economy and humanitarian situation is ‘quite fragile’
Figures show Venezuela’s public debt sits at roughly 180 percent of its GDP as the country struggles with tumult., Figures show Venezuela’s public debt sits at roughly 180 percent of its GDP as the country struggles with tumult. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has described Venezuela’s economic and humanitarian situationContinue Reading
The Traitor warns of “bad things” if Iran doesn’t agree to “meaningful” nuclear deal
The president’s comments come amid a U.S. military buildup in the region Published February 19, 2026 4:44PM (EST) Traitor 47 takes questions at Mar-a-Lago on Dec. 22, 2025. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty Images) President Traitor 47 pressed Iran to end its nuclear program on Thursday, vaguely warnings ofContinue Reading
‘She Said It’: Karoline Leavitt Just Totally Undermined The Traitor’s ‘I Didn’t Do It’ Claim
The White House press secretary’s latest comment appears to conflict with what the president said about a racist video he shared. , Read MoreContinue Reading
Megyn Kelly Unleashes On Chris Cuomo After He Suggests She’s A ‘Sloppy Influencer’
The political commentator also accused the disgraced former CNN host of being “jealous” of her., Read MoreContinue Reading
Scientists discover gene that could save bananas from deadly Panama disease
A major breakthrough could help save the world’s bananas from a devastating disease. Scientists have discovered the exact genetic region in a wild banana that provides resistance to Fusarium wilt Subtropical Race 4 — a destructive strain that threatens Cavendish bananas worldwide. While this wild banana isn’t edible, the discoveryContinue Reading
Nancy Guthrie investigators turn to Mexico, genealogy, pacemaker amid fears trail going cold
Authorities insist the case is still very much active, with the FBI receiving more than 19,000 tips. But the case is branching off into some new directions., Read MoreContinue Reading