A newly leaked top-secret U.S. defense assessment has sent shockwaves through Washington, revealing that American military forces may be severely outmatched in a future conflict with China, especially in the Pacific. According to officials familiar with the briefing, the classified document — circulated among senior Pentagon leaders earlier this year — outlines a series of war-game scenarios showing the United States struggling to counter China’s rapidly expanding military st

In a surprise legal turn that has sent shockwaves through the entertainment and streaming world, Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly preparing to file a $1 billion lawsuit against Netflix, alleging that the platform’s recently released docuseries — produced in part by rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent — used unauthorized footage and delivered what his legal team describes as a “targeted campaign of defamation.” Sources close to the Combs family say the lawsuit has been in developm

The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate for the third time this year, a move aimed at stabilizing an economy that has begun to show unmistakable signs of slowing. After months of mixed economic data, rising public anxiety, and political pressure from both sides of the aisle, the central bank concluded that additional support was necessary to keep growth from slipping further. The new federal funds rate now sits at 3.50% to 3.75%, the lowest level since 2022. A

CHINA — Winter 2025: Hospitals across several major Chinese cities are under extreme pressure as a fast-spreading respiratory illness continues to surge, overwhelming emergency rooms and filling waiting areas beyond capacity. Medical staff report that the sudden spike began in early January, when the number of patients experiencing high fever, coughing fits, and severe fatigue started doubling every few days. The illness appears to affect children and the elderly the most, wi

A new federal proposal that could authorize direct payments to millions of Americans is now at the center of active discussions in Washington. While the plan is still in its early stages, lawmakers from both parties have confirmed that negotiations are underway, marking one of the most serious conversations about household financial assistance since the pandemic-era relief programs. What the Proposal Would Do The framework under discussion would provide one-time or recurring

Authorities across Louisiana are in an urgent, around-the-clock manhunt after several inmates escaped from a parish jail by breaking through a section of a cell wall, slipping out before guards realized anything was wrong. According to officials, the escape happened during the early morning hours when most of the facility was quiet. A routine check revealed a hole large enough for a grown adult to squeeze through, leading investigators to believe the prisoners had spent days

The release of a new docuseries examining Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legacy has opened old wounds in hip-hop, but nowhere has it hit harder than with the estate of Christopher Wallace — better known to the world as The Notorious B.I.G. Within hours of the series’ premiere, the estate issued a rare public response, aiming to set the record straight on what they call “misleading and hurtful claims.” New Allegations Revive Old Questions The documentary introduces a dramatic allegation:

Pop’s Bagels, a well-known neighborhood shop in Morris County, was temporarily shut down after a fire broke out inside the building late Tuesday night. According to local police, the blaze caused significant damage to the interior but resulted in no injuries to workers or nearby residents. Authorities said officers and firefighters responded shortly after receiving reports of smoke coming from the roof of the business. When crews arrived, they found flames inside the kitchen

For years, a small private island in the Caribbean sat quietly on nautical maps, known officially as Little St. James. To most travelers, it was just another patch of turquoise water and white sand—one of thousands scattered across the Virgin Islands. But after the arrest and death of financier Jeffrey Epstein, this island transformed into one of the most infamous locations in modern memory. What had once looked like a luxurious retreat became a symbol of unanswered questions