US Supreme Court grills Trump administration over birthright citizenship Donald Trump’s lawyers seek to stop judges’ national block on executive order in case that could decide policy’s future. Al Jazeera · May 15, 2025
Is There More Downside in Crude Oil? Nearby June NYMEX crude oil futures prices fell to a $55.30 per barrel low on May 5, just above the most recent $54.67 bottom on April 9. While the energy commodity made a higher low and has rallied, the trend remains bearish, and lower lows could be on the horizon. Barchart · May 15, 2025
‘We are a STUPID country’: Donald Trump’s ‘new’ Constitution wants to ‘bless’ America by getting rid of ‘babies of slaves’ The only "suckers" are the people who believe what Trump has to say. We Got This Covered · May 15, 2025
‘What ever happened to Never Forget?’: 9/11 families blast Trump for warm embrace of Saudi officials Exclusive: Retired firefighter and 9/11 responder Adam Lake said of the president, “Really, this guy’s not for anybody but himself.” The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
Foreign groups are stealing $1 trillion a year through identity theft – and DOGE is just letting it happen Report by identity verification services company says scammers are bilking billions from US government agencies and citizens The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
The Brexit ‘reset’ could make or break Keir Starmer’s prime ministerial legacy THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: When the prime minister welcomes an EU delegation to Downing Street on Monday, he will unveil his third major trade deal of the month. Its value will far outstrip those signed with India and the United States – it should be treated as such The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
Saudi Arabia's $600 billion promise to the U.S. needs oil prices to stay high—which will likely anger Trump Trump loves cheap oil and high-dollar deals. His trip to Saudi Arabia is putting the two on a collision course. Fortune · May 15, 2025
US lost business travelers in April as economic anxiety and border detentions cooled demand Business travel to the U.S. fell 9% in April as companies and workers grappled with economic uncertainty and anger over the Trump administration’s tariffs and border policies The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
Claudia Sheinbaum denounces proposed US remittance tax as ‘unacceptable’ Republicans have proposed the remittance tax as part of a broader push to crack down on undocumented immigration. Al Jazeera · May 15, 2025
This Penny Stock Just Got $37 Million and Will Benefit From a Trump Executive Order. Should You Buy Shares Now? Deep-sea pioneer TMC scored $37M in funding, setting the stage for rapid growth. Barchart · May 15, 2025
McDonald's to Hire 375,000 Workers Despite Worst US Sales Since Pandemic—Aims for 50,000 Stores by 2027 Despite experiencing its worst US sales decline since the pandemic's peak, McDonald's has announced a major initiative to hire 375,000 workers nationwide. International Business Times UK · May 15, 2025
Trump is playing a 'game of chicken' with Tim Cook over Apple's India production to pressure for 'full-blown' U.S. manufacturing, analyst says “It's just saying, ‘I think we can squeeze a little bit more out of you,’” Morningstar technology analyst William Kerwin told Fortune. Fortune · May 15, 2025
Autopsies misclassified in-custody deaths that were actually homicides, Maryland officials say An audit of Maryland autopsies has uncovered at least 36 in-custody police deaths that should have been considered homicides The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
Birthright citizenship case at Supreme Court reveals deeper questions about judicial authority to halt unlawful policies When one judge blocks a president’s policies nationwide, alarm bells ring. Should a single judge wield this much power? Can they halt policies across the entire country after just a quick first look at whether they might be illegal? The Supreme Court now faces these critical questions. The Conversation · May 15, 2025
The Independent UK · May 15, 2025 War reaches Ukrainian rock band Ziferblat even at the Eurovision Song Contest Ukraine’s musicians can’t escape war, even at the Eurovision Song Contest
Space · May 15, 2025 Is NASA ready for the Red Planet? US senator's 'Mission to MARS Act' aims to modernize Johnson Space Center Texas is positioning itself at the forefront of human spaceflight research with a $1 billion proposal to upgrade NASA's Johnson Space Center for missions to the moon, Mars and beyond.
We Got This Covered · May 15, 2025 Trump says Iran has ‘sort of’ agreed to nuclear deal, despite warning of ‘violent course’ Threats aren't the best way to get a yes.
The Independent UK · May 15, 2025 Literary world gathers for PEN America dinner-gala hosted by Amber Ruffin Hundreds of writers, editors and publishers are to gather Thursday night for PEN America’s annual gala, hosted by Amber Ruffin and featuring a tribute to actor-publisher Sarah Jessica Parker
The Independent UK · May 15, 2025 Hospital tells family brain-dead Georgia woman must carry fetus to birth because of abortion ban A hospital is using a breathing tube and other measures to keep a brain-dead Georgia woman's body functioning because she is pregnant
The Guardian - US · May 15, 2025 Newark mayor says prosecutors tried to ‘humilate’ him by forcing redo of fingerprints and mugshot Democrat Ras Baraka appeared in federal court for trespassing charge after arrest at Ice detention center
The Independent UK · May 15, 2025 Trump accused of ‘catch me if you can regime’ by Supreme Court justice in birthright citizenship hearing Liberal justices shot back at Trump’s ‘unlawful’ attempts to rewrite the 14th Amendment
The Independent UK · May 15, 2025 Trump becomes a grandfather for the 11th time as Tiffany gives birth to a son The baby boy becomes the president’s 11th grandchild
Latin Times · May 15, 2025 MAGA Couple Duped by 'Limited Edition' Trump Watch: 'The T Is Missing. A $640 Rump Watch' A couple who paid $640 for a Trump-branded watch ended up with a misprinted "Rump" watch.
Salon · May 15, 2025 Trump’s agenda: Make movies crap again Trump's proposed film tariff sent Hollywood spiraling, but it's the film-loving public who should be really worried
We Got This Covered · May 15, 2025 Trump refugee program backfires as Afrikaner immigrant’s antisemitic posts surface online The refugees seem to have questionable backgrounds.