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4+ min ago (707+ words) I just want to put up top that this story is about what it sounds like, which is fantastical and like something out of a spy thriller, and yet there's nothing we can put past this administration. But it's also about how The New York Times missed " or chose to ignore " a story staring it right in the face. When I read reports last weekend about how Jair Bolsonaro, the Brazilian president who'd been sentenced to home confinement after being convicted in a notorious coup plot, had been arrested after an attempted escape, the first person I thought about was Donald Trump. But that wasn't the only reason I thought about Trump. Reports about Bolsonaro's arrest focused on how his ankle monitor was breached after midnight, and security forces immediately detained him, putting him in a pretty cushy jail, under…...

4+ min ago (331+ words) Ahead, see some of Little Bellies" most delicious snacks for toddlers and picky eaters available at Walmart and Little Bellies. For a fun snack, Little Bellies offers softcorn in single, two-, four-, and six-packs. The snack provides little ones with soft corn (like puffs) and is made with organic ingredients that are safe for growing bodies. Treat your kids to this sweet-and-salty snack. Made with soft, chewable baked softcorn pieces, tiny teeth can easily chew and digest the snack. Plus, it"s made with certified organic and non-GMO ingredients. Parents say that their teething little ones "love these easy toddler snacks so much." Although the non-sweetened and salted "tubes" are packed with vegetables, picky eaters won"t even notice. The sticks are simple for tiny hands to hold and nibble on safely. Most popular cheesy snacks on the market contain…...

9+ min ago (1166+ words) Many students are torn between leaving to continue their education or staying in Gaza to rebuild what Israel destroyed. Haya Abu Hjeer graduated with a degree in computer science in Gaza in 2023 and had dreamed of pursuing a master's degree. But then, Israel launched its genocide on Gaza, destroying or damaging all 12 universities within the Gaza Strip by May 2024, and killing hundreds of university students and academics. "It was the hardest decision of my life " to leave my mother broken like that," Abu Hjeer, who is now in Italy, told Prism in a phone interview. "But I felt I had to continue for everyone who's gone." As they fight to survive amid the ruins of Gaza, some students have received scholarships to pursue higher education in European and Arab countries and have been evacuated through border crossings closed to most…...

23+ min ago (557+ words) First American pope urges Catholic Church in Turkiye to serve the most vulnerable, including migrants and refugees. Pope Leo XIV is set to join the leader of the world's Orthodox Christians to celebrate the historic 1,700-year milestone since one of the early Church's most important gatherings, on the second day of his visit to Turkiye. The leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics began his day on Friday by joining a prayer service at Istanbul's Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. The first American pope has chosen the Muslim-majority Turkiye as his first overseas destination, to be followed by Lebanon in the coming days, as he seeks to be a bridge-builder and a messenger of peace amid raging global conflict. In Istanbul, police shut down a main artery of the country's largest city to allow Leo's entourage to pass. After the…...

24+ min ago (235+ words) Sanchari Ghosh is a political writer for The Mary Sue who enjoys keeping up with what's going on in the world and sometimes reminding everyone what they should be talking about. She's been around for a few years, but still gets excited whenever she disentangles a complicated story. When she's not writing, she's likely sleeping, eating, daydreaming, or just hanging out with friends. Politics is her passion, but so is an amazing nap. Once a GOP member, Adama Kinzinger has emerged as one of the strongest critics of Donald Trump and his administration in recent times In the past couple of months, he has taken multiple digs at Republicans and their leader in chief for their reckless actions, dishonesty, unfounded conspiracy theories, and their inclination to spread hate Adam Kinzinger is doing what he knows best: calling out Republicans for…...

25+ min ago (285+ words) Donald Trump Jr.had strong words for the editorial board atThe Wall Street Journalon Friday after the paper published an op-ed defending Afghan refugees who have immigrated to the United States. In the wake ofthe shooting of two National Guardsmen by a suspected Afghan man, President Donald Trumpand his administration halted "all immigration requests" from Afghan nationals, later expanding that pause to include "migration from all Third World Countries." In response to the crackdown, the editorial board atThe Journalpublished a piece on Thursday entitled "The Ambush on the National Guard." The subheading reads: "The alleged shooting by an Afghan "partner" shouldn"t condemn all who assisted the U.S. and now live here." The president"s son took issue with the op-ed and the Journalwrit large, writing a fiery response on Friday morning calling the board RINOs" meaning Republicans in name only....

26+ min ago (339+ words) Fadl Shaker's charge of "insulting Assad's Syria" to be dropped Piers Morgan and Tucker Carlson "defend Muslims' in interview Is the UAE quietly blocking visas for Pakistani citizens? How Gaza is entering an uncharted era of foreign guardianship Testing the waters: Is Saudi Arabia re-engaging with Lebanon? As MAGA turns on Zionism, Israel First right stokes Islamophobia The Dutch election shows the far-right never lost its grip How Hani Dajani built a safe space for Arab diaspora voices Inside Amir: A quiet portrait of leaving Iran Migrant Ethiopian women see no relief from Pope's Lebanon visit Shaker appeared before the head of the military court, Brigadier General Wasim Fayyad, on 26 November 2025. At the request of his lawyer, Amata Mubarak, who sought additional time to review the four cases still pending against him, the session was postponed to 3 February 2026. According to…...

35+ min ago (1713+ words) Corporate actors have shed any pretense of climate action and now openly back Trump's doubling down on fossil fuels. Billionaire executives have long been lauded by the corporate media as unfettered heroes advancing human progress. But the first year of Donald Trump's second presidential term should dispel any notion that wealthy CEOs will save us from the twin crises of creeping authoritarianism and intensifying global climate chaos. We shouldn't be surprised. Board directors and CEOs driven by profit motives have long shown that they favor corporate interests over democracy at home and abroad, while climate pledges by big businesses have always smacked of greenwashing and largely avoided the underlying need to stop extracting and burning fossil fuels. Board directors and CEOs driven by profit motives have long shown that they favor corporate interests over democracy at home and abroad. Protesters…...

39+ min ago (458+ words) Now that temperatures are dropping, it's the best time to evaluate your wardrobe to make sure you're prepared for colder weather. If you're overwhelmed by the number of items you own yet still feel you "have nothing to wear," consider implementing a capsule wardrobe with the help of Arach & Cloz. Keep reading to discover seven of our favorite capsule pieces from Arach & Cloz, available at Amazon. This sweater is a must-have for the season. It features a premium wool blend that is soft and breathable, making it perfect for layering or wearing on its own. Shoppers praise that it is also wrinkle-resistant, so it always looks put together, no matter what you wear. The best feature? It's only $29! Arach & Cloz's Stretchy Wide Leg Jeans feature a breathable and durable denim blend that is actually comfortable to wear all day, unlike…...

42+ min ago (541+ words) Constitutional amendment limits US presidents to two terms, but Trump diehards claim there is a loophole Donald Trump has repeatedly flirted with the idea that he could run for a third term in 2028. "There are methods which you could do it," the president said in an interview with NBC News earlier in the year. He declined to elaborate further, but last month, during his Asia tour, he told reporters it was "too bad" he was not allowed to seek a third term, adding cryptically: "We'll see what happens". Since 1951, however, presidents have been limited to two terms by the 22nd amendment of the constitution, which states: "no person shall be elected to the office of the president more than twice". Successive presidents continued to observe the two-term convention until Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was elected to a third term in 1940 and had…...