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POLITICS July 27, 2023

Nebraska GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts roasts Biden official for calling China 'competitor'

Nebraska Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts chastised a Biden State Department official who said China was a "competitor" to the United States instead of calling it an "adversary."

Canada July 26, 2023

Bank of Canada deliberates delaying rate hike amid inflation concerns, meeting minutes reveal

The Bank of Canada implemented a 25 basis point increase, bringing rates to a 22-year high of 5.0%. Alongside the hike, the bank adjusted its 2023 growth forecast

Japan July 23, 2023

Mom's horrifying insurance scam put 8-year-old daughter in hospital 43 times

Japanese police arrested a mother for allegedly starving and abusing her daughter so she could collect insurance payments.

World July 21, 2023

Russia evades world's sanctions with lessons learned from Iran: 'An alliance of convenience'

Iran and Russia have recently been subjected to a new round of U.S. and international sanctions due to illegal actions and, in response, have attempted to subvert them.

Media July 21, 2023

Fans come to Jason Aldean's defense amid 'Small Town' backlash: 'Silent majority' is 'way stronger'

Country fans came out in strong support of Jason Aldean outside an Ohio concert venue Thursday night, as the singer faces accusations of racism from the Left.

South America July 20, 2023

New estimate adds 2 million tons to Bolivia's known lithium deposits

A new estimate places the amount of lithium in Bolivia's known deposits at 23 million tons, a 2 million-ton increase from what was previously believed.

Caribbean July 20, 2023

5 fatally shot in St. Vincent as Caribbean island battles with surging crime rates

Authorities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines said another five victims were killed as the Caribbean islands struggle with a surge in violent crime rates.

Media July 20, 2023

Child sex trafficking victim warns liberals against normalizing sex work: 'You feel like damaged goods'

Melanie Thompson, a victim of rape and child sex trafficking, spoke out against "misguided liberalism that would legalize pimping" in an op-ed for The New York Times.

World July 19, 2023

A look at US sanctions on Russia, Iran from Obama to the Biden years

Over the last decade, the U.S. has sanctioned Russia and Iran for dangerous international actions, a continual process that has produced mixed results.

FOREIGN POLICY July 19, 2023

China leans on Kissinger goodwill, but influence 'diluted,' expert says

Henry Kissinger continued to make regular trips to China after leaving office, and Beijing has tried to seize on the opportunity to try and drum up positive momentum with the U.S.