Archive for 2026
Democratic Evolution in Benin: Vodún’s Role and Influence
OUIDAH, Benin (AP) — In 1991, democracy took root in Benin, challenging the long-standing military dictatorship led by Mathieu Kérékou. Kérékou, who had long resisted the influence of Vodún practitioners, unexpectedly lost an election he
Trump Faces Mounting Pressure Amid Stalled Iran Conflict
President Donald Trump of the United States is facing increasing pressure from both adversaries and allies concerning his approach toward Iran, a situation that initially seemed like a brief military engagement but has settled into
Manhunt and Shelter-in-Place in Lansing, Illinois Following Shooting Report
Police in a Chicago suburb instructed residents to shelter in place on Thursday as they conducted a manhunt in response to a shooting in Lansing, Illinois. According to FOX 32 Chicago, Lansing police advised people
Efforts to Combat Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Intensify
The federal government is intensifying its efforts to tackle fraud within Medicare and Medicaid. These programs, which function as open-ended entitlements, face ongoing challenges in distinguishing between fraudulent activity and assertive billing practices. On June
Stricter Criteria for Green Card Applications
A new policy memorandum from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services introduces more restrictive criteria for obtaining green cards. This change is aimed at reducing the risk of aliens remaining in the U.S. unlawfully if their
Maryland Legislators to Focus on Redistricting if Special Session Called
During the recent legislative session, concerns arose over the U.S. Supreme Court’s indications of moving forward with plans to weaken the Voting Rights Act safeguards. This particularly impacts states with a history of suppressing voting
Drake Tops Billboard’s First ‘Songs of the Summer’ Chart
Drake’s hit “Janice STFU” currently leads the Billboard’s inaugural 2026 “Songs of the Summer” chart. This achievement follows his album ICEMAN maintaining its position at the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart for a
United Airlines Flight Incident at Newark Liberty Airport
In 2023, United Airlines aircraft were observed at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. A significant incident involving a flight from Venice, Italy drew attention due to a near-disaster during landing. The National Transportation
Efforts to Develop a Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine
A health worker from the Guinean Ministry of Health is preparing to administer an anti-Ebola vaccine in Gueckedou, Guinea, following a recent outbreak. Although the first Ebola vaccine was approved in 2019, targeting a different
Trump’s Executive Order Alters Federal Employment Status
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that shifts approximately 8,000 federal workers into an ‘at-will’ employment category. This change removes civil-service protections for these employees, allowing for rapid dismissal. The move expands the