City of St. Pete in Florida DOGE crosshairs
The city of St. Petersburg is the latest municipality to find itself under review by the newly formed Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) created to mimic federal efforts under…
Florida’s GOP Congressmen show little appetite for mid-decade redistricting
Congressional Democrats in Florida are already railing against potential redistricting efforts. But Republicans in Florida’s congressional delegation don’t show any more appetite for reshaping their district lines either. “I’d like…
US to require up to $15,000 bond for some tourists
The United States could require up to $15,000 bonds for some tourist and business visas under a pilot programme launching in two weeks. The Department of State notice released on…
Trump warns of higher tariffs if India keeps buying Russian oil
US President Donald Trump waves as he walks across the South Lawn upon return to the White House in Washington, DC on August 3, 2025 after spending the weekend at…
Palestinians return to Gaza’s al-Zeitoun after 45-day Israeli assault
NewsFeed Al-Zeitoun neighbourhood in Gaza City has been left in ruins after a 45-day Israeli military operation that flattened entire residential blocks. Residents of the area in northern Gaza described…
Deadly Moscow concert hall attack suspects appear in court for trial
NewsFeed Nineteen suspects accused of being involved in the 2024 shooting attack in a Moscow concert hall that killed 149 people, and wounded over 600, have appeared in court in…
22 migrants in North Florida convicted on federal charges of reentering U.S.
The roundups and convictions are part of the ‘Take Back America’ effort instituted by President Donald Trump. Nearly two dozen foreign nationals in North Florida who were previously deported from…
More than 600 former Israeli security chiefs urge Trump to end Gaza war
The group’s letter says the Israeli army has already achieved its objectives and the release of Israeli captives can be achieved only through a deal. More than 600 former Israeli…
Palestinians won’t tolerate war profiteering in Gaza
On July 17, I was in a market in Nuseirat camp in central Gaza looking for any affordable food item to buy when I saw a crowd of people gather…
Arkansas tax revenue up more than 3% in July
Arkansas began a new fiscal year in July with total tax revenue of $636.8 million, up 3.4% compared with July 2024, and 5% more than the budget estimate, according to…