A bomb threat exposes the dark reach of authoritarian regimes
Growing up under the Islamic Republic of Iran, I know first hand how dictatorships target people lucky enough to escape their tyranny. That's exactly what happened at the Kennedy Center. For decades, authoritarian regimes have been implementing threatening tactics to silence voices of resistance and reconstruct society with its own image. Recent Bomb Threat at […]
Bolton claims Trump’s threat of sanctions on Russia is ‘totally hollow’
Former White House national security adviser John Bolton has ruled out President Trump's recent threat of imposing sanctions on Russia over the ongoing strike in Ukraine, while peace talks are underway. In his appearance on CNN on Friday, Bolton was asked about the weight of the issue and how he will change the story after […]
How a women-led resistance can end Iran’s nuclear threat
Earlier this year, the International Atomic Energy Agency warned that Iran's Islamic Republic is “pushing gasoline pedals” on nuclear activities. In response to the latest criticism by the IAEA's Governor's Committee, the Iranian regime has announced plans to expand its nuclear facilities in a way that further accelerates the pace of uranium enrichment. This comes […]
Russia under threat of sanctions from Trump after attack on Ukraine
President Donald Trump threatened to impose “large” sanctions on Russia after a massive attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. In a post about True Society, President Trump said he is strongly considering “sanctions and tariffs” until a peace ceasefire and a final settlement agreement are reached. Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, told reporters […]
Some Mardi Gras celebrations canceled in Louisiana due to severe weather threat as NOLA parades roll early
The Mardi Gras festival is underway early Tuesday morning in New Orleans. According to the New Orleans Police Department, the city's iconic fat Tuesday parade will adapt to the imminent storm, with Zulu and Rex Cruises each shortening the route, starting earlier than usual at 6:30am and 9am. Authorities have banned floats and marching bands […]
Chinese manufacturing surges despite threat of higher Trump tariffs | Chinese economy
Despite the looming threat of Donald Trump's tariffs this week, China's manufacturing activities expanded at its fastest pace in three months in February. Production at Chinese factories returned to growth last month, thanks to higher new orders and purchase volumes, according to an official survey. Beijing officials Manufacturing Purchase Manager Index The Statistics Bureau reported […]
Congress plays blame game as government shutdown threat inches closer
Congressional Democrats and Republicans are preparing to take responsibility for a potential partial government shutdown next month, despite negotiations to avoid pitfalls. “The federal government will run out of money on March 14th. Republicans who will control Congress and decide whether or not the government will close will bring about one of the worst budget […]
Google Chrome users warned to delete 16 popular extensions due to ‘malicious’ threat risk
Google Chrome users have been warned to remove 16 “malicious” browser extensions that can lead to security threats and remove “scams” at the hands of prolific “threat actors.” The extension affects features including screen capture, ad blocking, emoji keyboards, and potentially affecting at least 3.2 million users. According to Gitlab Threat Intelligencefirst reported a threat. […]
Senate Democrats: Detaining migrants at Guantanamo Bay a threat to civil rights, military readiness
Sen. John Ossoff (D-Ga.) wrote a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegses on Friday to lead a group of Democratic senators in Cuba's massive detention of immigrants in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, saying it poses a threat to civil rights and military preparation. Lawmakers highlighted previous reports of abuse of detainees in facilities run by […]
Israel Underestimated Hamas Threat; Thought Sinwar a ‘Pragmatist’
On Thursday, October 7, 2023, the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) published its findings on its own failure to respond to Hamas terrorist attacks, finding it underestimated Hamas and misconstrued it as practical. A survey as an era of Israel It's attracting attention“Intelligent material that has been misunderstood for years. The military relies on having early […]