At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russia shows its most optimistic face as the war in Ukraine drags on.
Donald Trump: President to undergo annual medical examPresident Trump is scheduled to visit the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday for an annual medical exam ahead of his 80th birthday on June 14. Trump's previous annual check-up was in April 2025. Back in October 2025, he told the press he had an MRI scan. A memo written by Captain Sean Barbabella said that advanced...
Swiss to vote on right-wing push to slash licence fee for public broadcasterReutersThe Yes campaign (L) wants a big cut in the licence fee, but the No campaign says it will hit the public broadcaster hardSwiss voters go to the polls this weekend to decide whether to reduce sharply the annual licence fee for their national broadcaster.The fee for the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation has already...
Trump's sanctions on Iran have dramatically affected its economy and led to protests Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admitted that Washington helped spark recent protests in Iran by creating a U.S. dollar shortage, leading to runaway inflation. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: President Trump is pondering military action in Iran. His administration has already been engaging in economic...
The global Wafer Biscuit Market is projected to grow from USD 48.0 billion in 2026 to USD 87.6 billion by 2036, registering a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period. The market was valued at USD 45.2 billion in 2025, reflecting strong consumer demand for convenient, portion-controlled snack products and continued innovation in flavors, fillings, textures, and premium product offerings....
When Flock Comes to Town: Why Cities Are Axing the Controversial Surveillance TechnologyEarly this year, my home city of Bend, Oregon, ended its contract with surveillance company Flock Safety, following months of public pressure and concerns around weak data privacy protections. Flock's controversial AI-powered license plate cameras were shut down, and its partnership with local law...