New revelations are deepening the controversy surrounding a Sept. 2 U.S. strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel, after officials confirmed that a second strike was carried out even though survivors from the initial blast were still alive. According to multiple officials familiar with the mission, the first strike destroyed most of the small boat that U.S. intelligence linked to a narcotics-trafficking operation in the Caribbean. Early government statements had suggested

Scientists have confirmed the seventh known case of long-term HIV remission, offering fresh optimism for future treatments that may one day help more people living with the virus. A breakthrough case in Germany The new case involves a 60-year-old man in Germany who had been living with HIV for decades. He underwent a stem-cell transplant to treat cancer, and the donor happened to carry a rare genetic mutation that affects the CCR5 receptor — one of the main pathways HIV uses

Federal authorities carried out a major drug raid in suburban Georgia that ended with the arrest of the brother of rapper Future, shaking both the local community and the hip-hop world. According to investigators, agents from the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration targeted a short-term rental home in Forest Park after receiving intelligence that the location was being used as a distribution point for large quantities of fentanyl. When agents moved in, they discovered

The U.S. government has announced a major policy shift that will restrict certain tax benefits for many immigrants, especially those who rely on refundable tax credits. Treasury officials say the move is meant to tighten eligibility rules and ensure that only U.S. citizens and certain qualified residents can receive what they describe as “federally funded public benefits.” What the New Policy Does Several major refundable tax credits — including the Earned Income Tax Credit,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A confidential internal memo from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has triggered national debate after claiming that COVID-19 vaccines contributed to the deaths of 10 American children. The document, authored by Vinay Prasad, head of the FDA’s vaccine division, asserts that the fatalities were caused by myocarditis — an inflammation of the heart muscle that has been identified as a rare side effect of mRNA vaccines. According to the memo, the chi

A devastating wave of monsoon-fuelled flooding and landslides has swept across Southeast Asia leaving tragedy in its wake, with at least 500 people dead and many more missing or displaced as of late November 2025. What happened Since mid-November, a combination of unusually heavy monsoon rains and tropical storms has battered large swaths of the region, triggering catastrophic floods and landslides. Key epicenters include: Sumatra, Indonesia — the worst-hit area. According t

Why the IRS might owe you a refund even if you forgot If during a given tax year more money was withheld from your paycheck (or paid in estimated tax) than you owed in actual taxes or if you qualified for refundable credits — the IRS owes you a refund. Sometimes people don’t realize they are owed a refund because they never filed a return (especially if their income was low, or they believed filing wasn’t required). According to the IRS, many Americans each year have “unclaim

The surge of migrants reportedly accelerated after a far-right presidential candidate in Chile, José Antonio Kast, threatened mass deportations of undocumented immigrants if elected. That led many undocumented migrants — mostly Venezuelans — to leave Chile and attempt to enter Peru. Some crossings have turned chaotic: media reports show long queues of families, including children and elderly people, waiting near border posts between Chile and Peru. In response, Peru’s interim

From January 2026, new penalties for drivers are being introduced to increase road safety and deter dangerous behavior. Key changes include: Stricter penalty , points for offenses like speeding, mobile phone use (even just touching your phone), or not wearing a seatbelt will lead to faster license suspension. Higher fines Fines for common violations such as distracted driving, speeding, and seatbelt offenses are increasing. Repeat offenders who repeatedly break the rules wil