The Department of Homeland Security announced Monday that a group of 12 Laotian nationals convicted of serious crimes had been deported back to Laos. All of them had prior removal orders issued by federal immigration judges, with some cases dating as far back as 2003. In a statement, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin described the…
Spring garden tours at the White House were delayed by one day after nearby protests raised security concerns. The announcement came from Melania Trump’s office, which emphasized safety as the main reason. Later that day, the former First Lady made an appearance at a State Department event. The demonstrations, organized under the banner “Hands Off!”,…
If you’ve ever seen the letters WC outside a public toilet and wondered what they meant, you’re not alone. Travelers and locals alike often pause to decipher this abbreviation. Simply put, WC refers to a room with a toilet, usually accompanied by a sink. But whether you prefer “restroom,” “bathroom,” or “loo,” the meaning can…
When 26-year-old Yuki revealed she was marrying 70-year-old Kenji, her friends reacted with shock. Some questioned if wealth was her motive, but Yuki’s decision came from something deeper. She had met Kenji on a beach in Okinawa during a difficult time, where his simple kindness — lemonade, shade, and a listening ear — brought her…
What should have been a joyous honeymoon in Shillong, India, turned into a chilling tale of betrayal and murder. On May 20, businessman Raja Raghuvanshi traveled to the hill city with his new wife, Sonam. Just days later, he was discovered dead in a remote canyon, his body decomposing and stripped of identification and his…
Just one day before his long-awaited summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin broke his silence — with a single word that drew global attention. Speaking at the Kremlin, Putin praised the Trump administration’s “energetic” efforts to end the war in Ukraine. His remarks suggested that the upcoming meeting in Alaska could…
Before rising to fame as an action movie star, Jean-Claude Van Damme’s beginnings were far from what one might expect. Growing up in Brussels during the 1960s, he was a shy, sickly boy who wore thick glasses and seemed unlikely to ever become a martial arts icon. Yet, behind his quiet demeanor was a surprising…
Barbara Eden, the beloved star of I Dream of Jeannie, turned 92 on August 23, continuing to captivate fans with her timeless charm. Decades after enchanting audiences as Jeannie, she remains an icon in Hollywood, though her life has also been marked by deep personal tragedy—the loss of her only son, Matthew Ansara, to a…
Former President Donald Trump has suggested renaming Veterans Day to “Victory Day for World War I.” Posting on Truth Social, he urged Americans to “start celebrating our victories again,” arguing that the nation should place greater emphasis on its military achievements. Trump stressed that the United States played a decisive role in both World Wars…
On August 14, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act. He praised his administration’s efforts, claiming the program is now “stronger and more resilient than ever,” highlighting advances in customer service, technology, and security. Trump stated that under the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” the “vast majority”…