A devastating fire has swept through multiple high-rise buildings at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Hong Kong, resulting in at least 13 confirmed fatalities. Among those who died was a 37-year-old firefighter, Ho Wai-ho, who collapsed at the scene. The blaze, which started around 2:51 pm local time on November 26, has also…
In a critical incident near the White House, two National Guard members were shot and critically injured. The attack occurred on the afternoon of November 26th just blocks from the White House, which was temporarily placed on lockdown as a precaution. A single suspect, identified as 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was taken into custody…
In a targeted shooting near the White House on Wednesday, November 26, two National Guard members were critically injured. The incident prompted a temporary lockdown in the capital. President Donald Trump responded decisively to the attack. He ordered the deployment of an additional 500 National Guard members to Washington, D.C., as announced by Defense Secretary…
When evaluating this proposal, it is important to separate the emotional appeal from the underlying mechanics. Tariffs are taxes on imports, which are typically paid by importers and often passed on to consumers through higher prices. While it is possible to raise substantial revenue this way, the true cost is usually spread across the economy…
Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were critically wounded in a targeted shooting on Wednesday afternoon. The attack occurred just blocks from the White House, prompting an immediate lockdown and a major law enforcement response. The incident unfolded near the Farragut West Metro Station. Officials described it as a deliberate ambush by a…
Many everyday expressions come from older languages, and some common phrases we still use today don’t actually mean what people assume. Teacher and Instagram creator Laurie Knox often posts linguistic trivia that tends to surprise his audience. In one video, he began with some familiar terms: ‘AM’ comes from the Latin ante meridiem, meaning ‘before noon’,…
BREAKING: Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez applauds the Trump administration’s decision to reverse its failed freeze on federal grants—while making sure to put the move in perspective. MAGA supporters are outraged… “This is Trump’s first major defeat. When we fight, we win,” AOC wrote on X. She continued, “We may not hold majorities in Congress, but…
Two National Guard members were shot just a few blocks from the White House in Washington, DC, prompting widespread confusion and concern. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey first stated that both Guardsmen had died but later retracted that claim, saying reports about their conditions were conflicting and that more information would follow. Officials told the…
Donald Trump has issued a response after two National Guardsmen were shot a short distance from the White House in Washington, DC. The incident was reported on November 26, with West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey saying details about the soldiers’ conditions remained uncertain. He initially stated they had died, but later clarified that information from…
In a traditional Thanksgiving turkey pardon ceremony, former President Donald Trump used his speech to criticize his predecessor, Joe Biden. Trump alleged that Biden’s presidential pardons of two turkeys the previous year were invalid. He claimed a multi-agency investigation had looked into what he called a “terrible situation.” The basis for his accusation was Biden’s…