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US Revokes Colombian President Petro's Visa Following Controversial New York Protest Speech
Sep 27, 2025 02:41 pm CST
The US State Department has revoked Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa after he urged American soldiers to disobey orders during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in New York. The diplomatic incident occurred while Petro was attending the UN General Assembly, where he had already criticized US anti-drug operations in the Caribbean. This action marks a further deterioration in relations between the historically allied nations under Colombia's first leftist president.
Man Confesses on Live TV to Killing and Burying Elderly Parents in "Mercy Killing" Case
Sep 27, 2025 02:39 pm CST
In a shocking television interview, Lorenz Kraus, 53, admitted to killing his elderly parents and burying them in their Albany, New York backyard eight years ago. Claiming it was a mercy killing for his increasingly frail parents, Kraus was arrested immediately after leaving the studio. The confession came after police discovered two bodies during an investigation into Social Security fraud, as the deceased couple's benefits were still being collected.
US Military Deployment in Caribbean Escalates Tensions as Venezuela Prepares for Possible Invasion
Sep 27, 2025 02:11 pm CST
Venezuela mobilizes for potential conflict as US deploys warships and a nuclear submarine to the Caribbean, conducting strikes on alleged drug vessels. President Maduro prepares emergency powers and nationwide drills while UN experts condemn US actions as "extrajudicial executions." International tensions rise amid reports of planned strikes within Venezuelan territory.
Trump Administration Plans Chip-Based Tariff System on Imported Electronics to Boost US Manufacturing
Sep 27, 2025 02:00 pm CST
The Trump administration is developing a novel tariff strategy that would tax imported electronic devices based on their semiconductor chip content, aiming to incentivize domestic manufacturing. This previously unreported plan would affect products ranging from toothbrushes to laptops, potentially impacting consumer prices while advancing the administration's goal of reducing dependence on foreign-made semiconductor products critical to national and economic security.
Trump's Corporate and Academic Targets: A Comprehensive Look at Presidential Confrontations
Sep 27, 2025 01:43 pm CST
President Donald Trump has systematically targeted influential corporations, executives, and academic institutions through public criticism and executive actions. From demanding the firing of Microsoft's Lisa Monaco to canceling billions in university grants and confronting tech giants over manufacturing practices, this comprehensive overview examines how Trump's unprecedented approach has disrupted traditional relationships between government, business, and academia in America.
Google Celebrates 27 Years: Anniversary Doodle Resurrects Original 1998 Logo
Sep 27, 2025 01:30 pm CST
Google marks its 27th birthday with a nostalgic Doodle featuring its original 1998 logo. From a garage startup by Stanford PhD students to a global technology powerhouse under Alphabet Inc., Google celebrates its journey while honoring its humble beginnings. The company continues to innovate in search, AI, cloud computing, and other technologies while reflecting on how far it has come since Larry Page and Sergey Brin's mission to organize the world's information.
India Refutes Pakistan PM's Claims About Operation Sindoor at UN General Assembly: Diplomat Calls Out "Absurd Theatrics"
Sep 27, 2025 11:52 am CST
In a strong rebuttal at the United Nations General Assembly, Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot dismissed Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's claims about Operation Sindoor as "absurd theatrics." Gahlot exposed Pakistan's protection of terrorist organizations, including 'The Resistance Front' responsible for the Pahalgam attack, and refuted Sharif's victory claims while denying Trump's alleged role in brokering a ceasefire between the nations.
US Government Shutdown 2023: Impact, Essential Services, and What Americans Need to Know
Sep 27, 2025 11:29 am CST
A government shutdown looms as Republicans and Democrats clash over funding priorities, particularly healthcare provisions. Critical services like military, Social Security, and mail delivery will continue, but many federal workers face furlough. Unlike previous shutdowns, the current administration threatens permanent job cuts rather than temporary furloughs, creating unprecedented uncertainty for federal employees and government services.
FBI Fires Multiple Agents Who Knelt During 2020 Racial Justice Protests: Personnel Purge Raises Legal Concerns
Sep 27, 2025 10:57 am CST
The FBI has terminated approximately 20 agents who were photographed kneeling during George Floyd protests in 2020, part of a broader personnel restructuring under Director Kash Patel. The FBI Agents Association has condemned these firings as unlawful, citing lack of due process and calling for congressional investigation as these dismissals coincide with other high-profile terminations of agents who worked on sensitive cases during the Trump administration.
Elon Musk Denies Connection After Being Named in New Jeffrey Epstein Files
Sep 27, 2025 10:13 am CST
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has publicly denied allegations following his name appearing in newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents. Democratic lawmakers published a six-page document showing a tentative schedule for Musk to visit Epstein's Virgin Islands property in 2014, alongside mentions of other high-profile figures including Bill Gates and Steve Bannon. The controversy has intensified calls for the US Justice Department to release all Epstein investigation files.