The 2026 White House salary report reveals that Trump's top advisers maintain influence without pay raises, highlighting a disparity between political power and compensation.
Marty Vergel Baes
Jul 03, 2026
Idaho has made firing squads its default execution method, citing issues with lethal injection. The state is recruiting law enforcement volunteers, sparking debate over the controversial policy.
Mimi Heimbrod
Jul 03, 2026
President Trump's wealth has tripled to £1.7 billion, largely due to cryptocurrency investments, sparking scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest with his public office.
Joycelyn Uy
Jul 03, 2026
A review of Pentagon records shows a rise in suicide and homicide rates among Army women after reforms following Vanessa Guillén's murder, raising questions about the effectiveness of these changes.
Bernadette B. Tixon
Jul 03, 2026
A stage collapse during Freedom 250 rehearsals highlights safety issues amid controversy and artist withdrawals, questioning the festival's organisational integrity and future.
Joycelyn Uy
Jul 03, 2026
The White House salary report reveals top Trump aides have not received pay rises, despite inflation. The report highlights influential roles and unchanged salaries, sparking debate over government compensation.
Mimi Heimbrod
Jul 02, 2026
Elon Musk's X has suspended a popular Trump stock tracker account, sparking criticism over free speech and platform moderation policies. The account documented financial trades linked to the Trump family.
Aiza Moraña
Jul 02, 2026
The Trump administration's 'Trump Accounts' programme offers $1,000 investment accounts for newborns, sparking debate over its long-term benefits versus immediate financial needs of families.
Marty Vergel Baes
Jul 02, 2026
Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem Al-Ashqar was fatally shot by Israeli forces in Gaza, highlighting the devastating impact of ongoing conflict on the region's sporting community and his grieving family.
Aiza Moraña
Jul 02, 2026
The EPA approved three new 'forever chemical' pesticides despite cancer concerns in its own review, raising fresh questions over PFAS, food safety and health risk.
Emmanuel Morilla
Jul 02, 2026
Report on Palestinian children shot in Gaza highlights the severe impact of the conflict, drawing attention to the use of 'collateral damage' in describing civilian casualties.
Joycelyn Uy
Jul 02, 2026
Donald Trump's financial disclosure reveals $2.2bn earnings in his first year back in office, largely from cryptocurrency ventures, raising ethical concerns and comparisons with past presidents.
Bernadette B. Tixon
Jul 02, 2026
Russia's largest aerial assault on Kyiv killed 20 and injured over 90, with missiles and drones causing destruction and sparking urgent calls for stronger air defence support.
Christelle May Napiza
Jul 02, 2026
New Oct. 7 footage has revived debate over the Hannibal Directive after a reported Israel command room video sparked competing claims about military decisions during the Hamas attack.
Audrey Liza M. Nolasco
Jul 02, 2026
Iranian clerics call for Trump's assassination in a chilling statement targeting Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, escalating tensions as US-Iran peace talks remain fragile.
Audrey Liza M. Nolasco
Jul 02, 2026
Ukraine says investigators found hidden explosives, including grenades, in returned soldiers' bodies, forcing new safety checks and delaying identification and burials.
Audrey Liza M. Nolasco
Jul 02, 2026
Germany's Chancellor Merz announces a comprehensive economic reform package, including changes to sick leave, tax relief, and pension adjustments, aimed at revitalising the economy.
Nica Marie Virtudazo
Jul 02, 2026
Amazon's documentary on Melania Trump grossed $16.6 million globally, with the first lady earning $10.7 million. Despite high costs, Amazon defends the project as a strategic streaming investment.
Anna Katrina Sevilla
Jul 02, 2026
A US court is scrutinising a $600 million Thai asset freeze, questioning its legitimacy and the influence of a $5 million social media campaign. The case highlights broader investor concerns.
Alex Rivers
Jul 02, 2026
Kid Rock describes his late-night calls to Donald Trump, highlighting their friendship and shared political theatrics, while defending Trump's character and motives in a Sky News interview.
Briane Nebria
Jul 02, 2026
The Indian government has paused WhatsApp's new username feature rollout, citing privacy concerns, following Telegram's ban due to exam paper leaks. The move raises questions about digital privacy and control.
Niloy Chakrabarti
Jul 02, 2026
The Trump administration's new rule expands criteria for dismissing federal employees, covering issues like tax filing, refusing to comply with NDAs, resource misuse, and more.
Thea Felicity
Jul 02, 2026
A triangular UFO photographed over Emiliano Zapata in central Mexico has prompted multiple witness reports across nearby cities and revived arguments over 'non-human' technology versus secret military craft.
Briane Nebria
Jul 02, 2026
Two Russian climbers face criminal charges after scaling the Empire State Building for a protest and surprise marriage proposal, capturing attention and causing disruption in New York City.
Tanmay Puri
Jul 02, 2026
A University of Tennessee professor receives £1.5 million in a settlement after being dismissed for a controversial Facebook comment, highlighting political pressure and First Amendment concerns.
Chelsie Napiza
Jul 02, 2026
Former Extra co-host Tanika Ray claims Mario Lopez supports MAGA after the actor denied political ties, sparking a fierce online debate over his public comments and past remarks.
Audrey Liza M. Nolasco
Jul 02, 2026
Vibrio vulnificus, a deadly bacterium, is spreading in US waters as federal disease surveillance is reduced. Warming seas contribute to its spread, raising public health concerns.
Chelsie Napiza
Jul 02, 2026
As Vibrio vulnificus is detected off Long Island and infections rise in the US South, Donald Trump's health cuts are fuelling concerns that America is flying partially blind into the 4 July beach season.
Briane Nebria
Jul 02, 2026
Laura Loomer, a far-right activist, described Iran's state funeral for Ali Khamenei as a 'target rich environment,' using military language that sparked controversy and highlighted security concerns.
Chelsie Napiza
Jul 02, 2026
The Daily Mail is facing a US lawsuit for allegedly using social media photos without permission, potentially exposing it to over $10 million in liability.
Thea Felicity
Jul 02, 2026
