Washington Takes Aim at Credit Card Processing Fees Visa and Mastercard network fees are ‘part of problem’ as consumers face rising prices, lawmakers say. Kiplinger · Aug 1, 2023
Watch as Special Counsel Jack Smith announces Trump indictment Watch as Special Counsel Jack Smith announces a third indictment against Donald Trump on Tuesday 1 August. The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023
Trump faces four criminal counts as six co-conspirators listed in January 6 indictment – as it happened Special counsel Jack Smith to seek speedy trial and says January 6 was ‘fueled by lies’ The Guardian - US · Aug 1, 2023
The nuclear arms race's legacy at home: Toxic contamination, staggering cleanup costs and a culture of government secrecy Christopher Nolan’s film “Oppenheimer” has focused new attention on the legacies of the Manhattan Project – the World War II program to develop nuclear weapons. As the anniversaries of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Aug. 6 and Aug. 9, 1945, approach, it’s a timely moment to look further… The Conversation · Aug 1, 2023
Watch: Tennis player Yibing Wu collapses on court at Citi Open In a scary incident on Monday, Chinese tennis player Yibing Wu collapsed on court at the Citi Open in Washington, weeks after experiencing a similar health scare at the Wimbledon. The Times of India · Aug 1, 2023
Cubs Land 3B Jeimer Candelario in Trade Deadline Deal With Nationals Chicago is adding one of the best batters on the market in a trade with Washington Sports Illustrated · Jul 31, 2023
When Our Weapons Go Missing Washington is doing a poor job of monitoring whether the weapons it sends to Ukraine are ending up in the right hands. Reason · Jul 31, 2023
Mossad Chief Secretly Visits Washington To Discuss Saudi-Israel Deal Israel's intelligence head met with top US officials to explore Saudi Arabia's potential entry into the Abraham Accords. Zenger · Jul 31, 2023
Mother saves child from cougar attack in Washington by screaming and yelling Officials at Olympic national park are searching for animal after attack on eight-year-old on Saturday The Guardian - US · Jul 31, 2023
Donald Trump holds decisive lead among Republican primary voters WASHINGTON: Donald Trump holds a commanding lead among likely Republican primary voters, with healthy margins among every demographic group, according to a new poll. The Times of India · Jul 31, 2023
Sovereignty May Be The Price For Normalization With Riyadh Saudi Arabia expects the Jewish state to make significant concessions to the Palestinians as a precondition for normalization Zenger · Jul 31, 2023
Skepticism prevails as Chinese leaders promise to back private businesses to spur slowing economy Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s government is promising to drag the economy out of a crisis of confidence aggravated by tensions with Washington, wilting exports, job losses and anxiety among foreign companies about an expanded anti-spying law The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023
Ron Rivera appreciates the fan support Washington's head coach acknowledges what's been a difficult last few years for the fans. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 30, 2023
Sudan: The other war from hell With the world's attention focused on Ukraine, almost no one has noticed a devastating civil war in Africa Salon · Jul 30, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2023 Violent crime is rising in the nation's capital. DC seeks solutions as Congress keeps close watch Veteran law enforcer Pamela Smith is taking over as police chief in the nation's capital at a precarious time
The Guardian - US · Jul 29, 2023 UFOs back in spotlight as ‘surreal’ Washington hearing buoys believers A whistleblower has accused the US of a vast cover-up – and claims of ‘non-human’ life suggest the unexplained aerial phenomena issue is not going away
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 29, 2023 Commanders season opener in 44 days: Washington’s best No. 44 RIGGO!!!!
The Guardian - US · Jul 29, 2023 States’ rights make a comeback as Republicans rush to defy Washington Several red states are rejecting the authority of not just the federal government – but also the conservative supreme court
France 24 · Jul 29, 2023 Blinken says ousted Niger president has ‘unflagging’ US support after coup US Secretary of State Antony Blinken offered Niger's ousted leader Mohamed Bazoum Washington's steadfast support, and warned those detaining him that "hundreds of millions of dollars of assistance" was at risk.
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2023 Blinken says US economic support for Niger is at risk as military takeover threatens stability U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says political instability in Niger resulting from a military takeover that deposed the country's president this week threatens Washington's economic support to the African nation
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 29, 2023 Washington D.C. mayor working to bring the Commanders back home Competition is heating up for the new Commanders stadium. Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser makes her case on why the franchise should return "home" to the District.
Al Jazeera · Jul 29, 2023 EU, African Union escalate pressure on Niger’s coup leaders EU and France suspend financial aid to Niger, while the AU calls on the military to return to their barracks.
Al Jazeera · Jul 29, 2023 US announces $345m military aid package for Taiwan Latest military aid package comes as China takes an increasingly aggressive stance towards the self-ruled island.
Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2023 Chelsea XI vs Fulham: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for friendly today Noni Madueke is still absent for Chelsea today in their final Premier League Summer Series game, against rivals Fulham.
Al Jazeera · Jul 28, 2023 Israel’s US visa waiver push draws anger among Palestinian Americans Visa-free travel for Israelis to US would ‘reward’ Israel for decades of abuse against US citizens, advocates say.