Author: Brittany Mays

Two American visitors were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens on the morning of July 21, 2026, when a knife-wielding man began threatening people on a pedestrian street and then attacked the couple; police detained the suspect, who reportedly has psychological issues and a prior knife arrest. The victims were treated at a nearby hospital, and authorities treated the incident as an isolated act while investigators reviewed the suspect’s background and the timeline of response. A Greek American couple visiting Athens was wounded on a pedestrian walkway close to the Acropolis Museum and one of the archaeological site entrances when…

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pushed back Wednesday against GOP claims that democratic socialists plan to impose a communist agenda in Congress, arguing the accusations are politically motivated and mischaracterize her policy goals. Republicans have spent months warning that democratic socialists will steer Congress toward radical change, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez answered those attacks head-on. She defended the policy priorities she and her allies promote while rejecting labels that equate their proposals with communism. The exchange highlights the partisan tug-of-war over what constitutes mainstream policy versus ideological extremism. From a Republican perspective, the concern is straightforward: democratic socialist proposals can mean bigger…

House Democrats split sharply when an amendment to cut $3.3 billion in military aid to Israel reached the floor, exposing fractures in leadership and the party’s stance on a longtime ally. More than half of House Democrats voted to strip billions in U.S. military aid to Israel, a roll call that laid bare a widening rift the party’s leadership can no longer paper over. The amendment, offered by Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, proposed removing $3.3 billion in U.S. aid to Israel from a State Department funding bill. The House defeated the amendment 314 to 104, but the internal math…

Iran on Wednesday denied there had been any nuclear-related activity at the so-called “Pickaxe Mountain,” one of the country’s most advanced uranium-enrichment facilities, less than a d

At least 999 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in Congo, according to official data published overnight into Wednesday. This figure underscores the scale and speed of the emergency in a country already struggling with conflict, fragile health infrastructure, and deeply rooted logistical challenges. At least 999 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in Congo, according to official data published overnight into Wednesday. That grim toll reflects a crisis moving faster than many past outbreaks, stretching local teams and international partners. Health officials are racing to trace contacts, vaccinate at-risk populations, and keep care centers running under dangerous…

President Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter. The White House action reported here signals a significant shift in U.S.-Saudi cooperation on nuclear energy, and it will likely draw intense scrutiny from lawmakers and experts. Giving a partner state enrichment capacity touches raw national security concerns because the same technology can be used for both power reactors and weapons programs. From a Republican perspective, the decision is framed around bolstering an important ally while insisting on…

Landbell USA collected mandatory payments running into “tens of millions of dollars a year” as corporate revenue and said it would hire staff and create the organization, raising questions about how the funds were used and how the entity was established. Landbell USA took in mandatory payments described as “tens of millions of dollars a year,” recording those sums as corporate revenue while publicly committing to build out a staffed organization. The payments came from regulated producers and covered compliance obligations in various U.S. programs, with the money routed through the company’s accounts. That accounting choice has drawn attention because…

Japan reported concern after a Chinese navy destroyer fired live rounds off a remote Japanese island during joint drills with Russia, a move that has intensified regional unease and raised questions about military signaling in the Pacific. Japanese officials said the incident took place on Sunday when a Chinese destroyer carried out live-fire drills off a remote Japanese island in the Pacific Ocean during a joint exercise with Russia. Tokyo publicly expressed concern over the operation and said it was watching developments closely, with officials confirming details on Tuesday. The proximity of live-fire activity to Japanese territory is the core…

The piece outlines how recent diplomacy, infrastructure moves, and US energy expansion are reshaping global oil flows and chokepoints, with Washington playing a central role in a shifting order. The past months have produced a clear realignment in oil markets driven by politics, projects, and American energy muscle. Deals struck in Washington and pipeline restorations across the Middle East are already altering where crude flows and who controls access. What looked like permanent chokepoints are being challenged by new routes and by expanded US output. For conservatives who favor American leadership, these are not accidents; they are strategic wins. Iraq’s…

A widening split in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary has turned into a clear fight between the progressive wing and the party establishment, with Elizabeth Warren and other left figures openly challenging Chuck Schumer’s preferred pick. Sen. Elizabeth Warren recently released an endorsement video backing Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, putting her at odds with Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Warren praised El-Sayed as the only candidate refusing corporate cash and said he can build the grassroots operation needed to win in November. Earlier, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had already stumped for El-Sayed, stacking three high-profile progressives…