Senate Republicans Block Child Tax Credit Expansion Bill
On Thursday, August 1st, Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan bill aimed at expanding the child tax credit and providing tax breaks for businesses. The vote ended at 48-44, failing to...
Home Affairs Official Sentenced to 35 Years for Passport Fraud Scheme
On Thursday, August 1st, Judith Zuma, a Department of Home Affairs official based in KwaZulu-Natal, was sentenced to 35 years in prison by the Durban Specialized Commercial Crimes Court. Zuma...
Widespread Listeria Contamination Prompts Major Food Recalls at Kroger, Walmart, and Aldi
On Tuesday, July 30th, several major food retailers, including Kroger, Walmart, and Aldi, announced recalls of various food products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected items include...
Outrage Erupts Over Racist ‘Slave Auction’ at Pinelands High School
A disturbing incident at Pinelands High School in Cape Town has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation. Several students were suspended after a video surfaced showing a mock “slave auction” in...
Putin Threatens Missile Deployment in Response to U.S. Plans in Germany
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to the United States regarding its plans to deploy long-range missiles in Germany. The Russian leader cautioned that if the U.S....
Netanyahu Addresses Congress Amid Controversy and Protests
On Wednesday, July 24th, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United States Congress for the first time since the October 7th terrorist attack by Hamas, which claimed 1,200 lives...
12 Students Suspended Amid Racism Allegations at Pretoria High School for Girls
On Wednesday, July 24th, twelve students from the prestigious Pretoria High School for Girls were suspended following allegations of racism. This suspension comes after reports surfaced of a WhatsApp group,...
South Africa Enacts Key Laws on Climate, Procurement, and Small Business
On Tuesday, July 23rd, President Cyril Ramaphosa enacted three critical pieces of legislation, shaping South Africa's future in climate action, public procurement, and small enterprise support. These laws include the...
Delta Faces Federal Investigation Amid Massive Flight Cancellations
Delta Air Lines is facing a federal investigation following a global technology outage that led to the cancellation of over 7,000 flights. The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) launched...
