Rep. Eric Swalwell Resigns from Congress Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., has announced his resignation from Congress following mounting pressure from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers over allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. The decision, revealed on Monday, comes as the House Ethics Committee launched a probe into the claims against him. Swalwell addressed the situation in a statement on X, emphasizing […]
As Washington Squeezes Cuba Into the Dark, Turkey Keeps the Lights On
A Turkish floating power plant has docked in Havana, bringing emergency power to a capital that went dark three times in March alone — the latest challenge to a US energy blockade pushing Cuba toward its worst crisis since the Cold War. The Belgin Sultan, operated by Karpowership, arrived at Havana Port on April 12 […]
France Turns to Botswana for Uranium as Niger Ties Collapse Amid Energy Security Push
France is ramping up efforts to secure uranium supplies from Botswana as it grapples with the fallout from losing access to key assets in Niger, marking a significant pivot in Europe’s nuclear energy strategy. State-backed nuclear giant Orano is spearheading this shift with a diplomatic and commercial push into the southern African nation. Botswana holds […]
No One Likes JD Vance—And This Weekend Proved It
It has not been a good week to be modern history’s most unpopular VP.
Critics Torch Globe And Mail Article Over Boomers Whining About Luxury Retirement Costs
A Globe and Mail article drew criticism after presenting rising retirement travel costs through the lens of a retired Calgary banker with a second home in Mexico and annual Europe trips, a framing critics cast as wildly disconnected from the economic stress facing most Canadians. The article centered on Kelly and Brenda Robinson, with Mr. […]
The Pearson Gold Heist Finally Has Its First Conviction
One of the suspects in Canada’s largest gold heist has been sentenced to four years in prison, three years after 400 kilograms of gold vanished from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Arslan Chaudhary, 44, pleaded guilty to theft over $5,000 and was sentenced April 9 in a Brampton courthouse. He also received a 40-year order to […]
Justin Sun Says Trump’s DeFi Project Built a Secret Backdoor to Freeze Investor Funds
Justin Sun, the founder of the TRON blockchain and World Liberty Financial‘s single largest investor, turned publicly against the Trump-backed DeFi project on Sunday, accusing it of embedding a hidden backdoor in its token contract that allows the team to freeze, restrict, and effectively seize investor funds without notice. Sun, who has poured roughly $175 […]
Democrats Now Have To Swallow Swalwell’s California Gov Race Exit
Eric Swalwell has swallowed a humiliating exit from California’s governor race, but his suspension solves only one part of the state’s bigger problem: the field is still crowded, the June 2 primary is still unforgiving, and Democrats still risk splitting their vote badly enough to let two Republicans advance. The Democrat representative announced on Sunday […]
Magyar: Hungary’s Foreign Ministry Shredding Russia Sanctions Files
Hungary’s Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar has accused outgoing Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó of shredding confidential documents related to sanctions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Speaking at a press conference in Budapest on Monday, Magyar claimed insider sources confirmed the destruction began after Szijjártó appeared at the ministry at 10 a.m., following his absence from […]
The Pope Said ‘Enough of War,’ Trump Calls Him Weak…Then Posts Himself as Jesus
President Donald Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV on Sunday, calling the first American-born pope “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy,” then minutes later posted an AI-generated image of himself as a Christ-like figure performing a miracle. The attacks marked one of the most direct confrontations between a sitting US president and the leader […]