Did Trump just defend Cornell 7? Here’s why POTUS feels ‘they won’t get a fair shake’

Trump opposed Letitia James as the special prosecutor for the Cornell sexual assault investigation, citing potential bias from her past legal actions against him. (Getty Images via AFP)

US President Donald Trump voiced objections to New York Attorney General Letitia James’s (D) designation as special prosecutor overseeing the Cornell University sexual assault investigation, contending that individuals would be unable to receive impartial treatment under her leadership. Trump opposed Letitia James as the special prosecutor for the Cornell sexual assault investigation, citing potential bias … Read more

Israel kills Hamas finance chief in Gaza strike, Netanyahu says ‘won’t stop’ until group no longer exists

Israel kills Hamas finance chief in Gaza strike, Netanyahu says ‘won’t stop’ until group no longer exists

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel on Wednesday said its military killed Muhammad Abu Alwan, identified by Israel as the head of Hamas’ finance department, in a strike in Khan Younis in southern Gaza.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed the killing in a joint statement, with Netanyahu also posting the … Read more

Mike Johnson won’t guarantee Trump’s $5,000 checks — Will Americans get the money?

US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks about Trump's $5,000 payment plan and Congress approval. (Bloomberg)

House Speaker Mike Johnson did not promise that Americans would actually receive the $5,000 payments announced by President Donald Trump. Johnson was asked about the payments during NBC News’ Meet the Press on Sunday. US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks about Trump’s $5,000 payment plan and Congress approval. (Bloomberg) Moderator Kristen Welker asked whether Americans … Read more

H-1B loses 60-day grace period as White House office appoves plan: Indian-American entrepreneur says big tech won’t lobby against it

H-1B loses 60-day grace period as White House office appoves plan: Indian-American entrepreneur says big tech won't lobby against it

White House office approves DHS plan of scrapping 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders. H-1B visa holders in the US used to get a 60-day grace period to stay in the US once they lose their jobs. This grace period has been a cushion to help H-1B visa holders look for another job, figure … Read more

Extreme drought is changing Britain’s wildlife – some effects won’t be seen until next year

Extreme drought is changing Britain’s wildlife – some effects won’t be seen until next year

Ormskirk , While wildfires dominated the headlines this summer, the effects of extreme heat and drought are also visible on a much smaller scale: parched lawns, wilting and browning trees and dry ditches and bogs. These changes may look temporary, but for wildlife they can have consequences that last long after the rain returns. Extreme … Read more

Prove you won’t take government benefits: US issues details of new Green Card rules coming into effect on September 18

Prove you won't take government benefits: US issues details of new Green Card rules coming into effect on September 18

USCIS published details of new Green Card rules coming into effect on September 18, 2026. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued new guidelines on Tuesday on how officials would determine if a Green Card applicant would become a burden on the government. “On July 16, 2026, DHS announced a final rule that rescinds the … Read more