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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine are edging “closer” to a peace deal but “it’s still not there.” Speaking on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Mr. Rubio said President Trump has employed an all-hands-on-deck strategy to try to fulfill his campaign promise to end the war that started in 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine. “He’s trying to bring this war to an end, and we’ve made real progress. But those last couple steps of this journey were always going to be the hardest ones, and it needs to happen soon,” Mr. Rubio said. “We cannot...

The masked migrant who was arrested for stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Gucci bag containing $3,000 in cash is a Chilean national who was previously busted for a similar scheme in London, law enforcement sources told The Post. Mario Bustamante-Leiva, 49, of Santiago, was arrested on Saturday after he allegedly made off with the luxury shoulder bag while Noem, 53, was at an Easter outing with her family at The Capital Burger in Washington, DC, sources told The Post. Bustamante-Leiva, who is in the US illegally, is believed to be part of a large East Coast robbery organization. Cops...

Explanation: What is creating the strange texture of IC 418? Dubbed the Spirograph Nebula for its resemblance to drawings from a cyclical drawing tool, planetary nebula IC 418 shows patterns that are not well understood. Perhaps they are related to chaotic winds from the variable central star, which changes brightness unpredictably in just a few hours. By contrast, evidence indicates that only a few million years ago, IC 418 was probably a well-understood star similar to our Sun. Only a few thousand years ago, IC 418 was probably a common red giant star. Since running out of nuclear fuel, though,...

The Black Hawk was 15 seconds away from crossing paths with the jet. Warrant Officer Eaves then turned his attention to Captain Lobach. He told her he believed that air traffic control wanted them to turn left, toward the east river bank,” the Times reported. “Turning left would have opened up more space between the helicopter and Flight 5342, which was heading for Runway 33 at an altitude of roughly 300 feet. She did not turn left,” the report stated.

The funeral and burial of late Pope Francis brought together heads of state and dignitaries from all over the world. And it ended up being an opportunity for Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky to get 15 minutes of face-to-face time with US President Donald J. Trump. The meeting took place inside the Holy at Saint Peter’s Basilica, and was catapulted to nearly every paper and magazine cover in the world. But when Trump arrived, there were three chairs for the conversation. Papers around the world had their lip readers try to guess what happened in this highly unusual exchange, revealing Trump’s...

New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker are holding a livestreamed sit-in protest and discussion on Sunday from the steps of the U.S. Capitol. Titled "An Urgent Conversation with the American People," the livestreamed discussion comes ahead of Congress' return to session on Monday. A statement released by both officials' offices said in part, "Republican leaders have made clear their intention to use the coming weeks to advance a reckless budget scheme to President Trump's desk that seeks to gut Medicaid, food assistance and basic needs programs that help people, all to give tax breaks to...

@MAGAVoice Imagine being 78 With 5 children Dancing in front of his grandchildren Being loved by everyone The LEFT can’t stand this

Don't get me wrong, I love a siesta just as much as the next guy. But a decade-long break seems a bit, you know, lazy: A 117-story skyscraper in the Chinese port city of Tianjin has stood unfinished and empty for nearly a decade — but according to China's state media, construction on Goldin Finance 117 may resume as early as next week. If plans stay on schedule this time, the nearly 1,960-foot-tall supertall structure will open its doors in 2027. The towering structure "has remained the world's tallest unoccupied building since 2015, when financial fallout from the Chinese stock...

Benny Johnson @bennyjohnson 🚨BREAKING: President Trump announces he is REINSTATING Columbus Day: “I’m bringing Columbus Day back from the ashes.” 12:50 PM · Apr 27, 2025

President Donald Trump and Prince William's outfits for Pope Francis' burial on Saturday attracted a lot of attention and sparked debates over violating strict Vatican procedure.​ Trump donned his trademark American flag lapel pin, a light blue tie, and a blue suit when he arrived for the somber service in St. Peter's Square. “Any reason why Donald Trump is in a blue suit and not wearing traditional black for a funeral?” one netizen asked on X. In keeping with the Vatican's standards for such events, Prince William, who was filling in for King Charles III, chose to sport a traditional...

Bhavik Lathia, former digital director for the Wisconsin Democratic Party, complains that "there is an extreme imbalance in strategy that allows Republicans to say and do stuff--like cutting government waste, deporting criminal aliens, and cutting taxes--that really grabs voters' attention. Meanwhile, we're stuck on the opposite side of these issues. We need a strategic shift in Democratic messaging. That shift is 'dark woke.'" Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett agreed saying "we need a crass and rude attitude that will show voters that we're ready to fight for the soul of America. With this in mind, I'm calling out Rep. Marjorie Taylor...

A pioneering trial shows that adults with severe peanut allergies can build up a tolerance through supervised daily exposure, freeing many from lifelong fear. *********************************************************************** Adults living with the fear of severe peanut allergies might finally have hope. A groundbreaking trial has shown that carefully supervised daily peanut exposure can desensitize most adults, allowing them to eat peanuts without a reaction. The GUPI trial, the first to focus solely on adults, revealed that two-thirds of participants could safely consume the equivalent of five peanuts after gradual dose increases. Many reported dramatic improvements in quality of life, shedding years of fear...

A mother in East Texas was arrested after a child got sick from alleged vodka-laced Jell-O shots at a fifth grade school holiday party in December. Teresa Isabel Bernal, 33, is facing a felony count of injury to a child after multiple students consumed what officials allege were vodka-laced treats Dec. 20 at Jones Elementary School in Tyler. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by KETK, a Tyler Independent School District (ISD) police officer received a phone call from the Jones Elementary assistant principal that said she believed a parent had brought in Jell-O shots to a class Christmas party....

But his walk to the Royal Victoria Pavilion, the largest Wetherspoon’s pub in the country, was interrupted several times by people wanting selfies and asking questions. One man, a former newspaper journalist, grilled the politician about his assertion that Reform UK could ultimately usurp the Conservatives. Farage told the man: “Our voters loathe the Conservative party. [Making a deal with them] is the last thing they’d ever want me to do. And frankly, if I do a deal with someone, I shake their hand, I look them in the eye and I trust them. I don’t trust them.”As Farage attempted...

JUST IN - German Defense Minister Pistorius says Trump's proposals for territorial cessions from Ukraine to Russia are "going too far" and has assured Ukraine of more weapons from Germany.

News ReleaseSecretary Chavez-DeRemer warns states could lose federal funds if illegal immigrants allowed access to unemployment benefitsWASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer is urging governors to comply with President Trump’s directives ensuring tax dollars are not spent on encouraging or rewarding illegal immigration. In a letter sent today, the Secretary reminds all states that failing to fulfill existing legal obligations will result in the loss of federal funding through the Title III UI administrative grant.“Our nation’s unemployment benefits exist solely for workers who are eligible to receive them,” Secretary Chavez-DeRemer wrote. “Unemployment benefits are not a handout for...

Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) that the Democratic Party lacked a vision for the future. Host Kristen Welker said, “Let’s talk about what you have called your oligarchy, and Alexandria Ocasio Cortez have been criss-crossing the country warning of an oligarchy. Senator you told the New York Times, ‘One of the aspects of this is to get people to get engaged in the political process and run as independents outside of the Democratic Party.’ As someone who twice ran in the Democratic presidential primary are you trying to strengthen the Democratic Party or Senator, are...

A shooting in Myrtle Beach, South Caroline left one person dead and 11 others injured late Saturday night, according to police. The Myrtle Beach Police Department is now scrambling to piece together the horrific scene as the popular tourist hotspot turned into a zone of terror. Just before the clock struck midnight on Saturday at 11:50 p.m., Myrtle Beach police officers stumbled upon a full-blown brawl involving a crowd of people. According to the authorities, they 'observed a disturbance involving multiple individuals.' Cops say a chaotic fight turned deadly in Myrtle Beach when someone whipped out a weapon, forcing an...

New details about the fatal helicopter-plane crash near DC’s Reagan Airport reveal the female pilot was repeatedly ignored warnings from her male co-pilot to turn away but she flew right into the passenger jet. An American Airlines flight carrying approximately 64 souls collided with a Blackhawk helicopter near Washington D.C. Reagan National Airport (DCA) in late January. All 64 passengers in the jet were killed. The three pilots in the Blackhawk helicopter also died in the explosive crash. -- snip -- Lobach reportedly had 45 hours of flying experience and served as an aide to Joe Biden. On Sunday, The...

… (NBC’s Meet The Press) Host Kristen Welker said, “Let’s talk about what you have called your oligarchy, and Alexandria Ocasio Cortez have been crisscrossing the country warning of an oligarchy. Senator, you told the New York Times, ‘One of the aspects of this is to get people to get engaged in the political process and run as independents outside of the Democratic Party.’ As someone who twice ran in the Democratic presidential primary are you trying to strengthen the Democratic Party or Senator, are you trying to start a third party?” […] … (Sanders) continued, “What Democrats lack right...