U.S. Embassies Halt Air Quality Monitoring Abroad

Since 2008, embassies and other diplomatic posts had been publishing data about local air quality. In many countries, it was the only reliable source of such information.

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Woman accused of testing cocaine quality faces charges in U.S.

Irma Elvira Cruz, a 60-year-old woman known as "Madre," has been extradited from Mexico to face federal charges, according to the Justice Department.
CBS News - 5d
Rare Protest at U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Reflects Fears Over Trump

The demonstration drew only a handful of people, but showed how some Ukrainians fear that Washington is drifting away from backing Ukraine now that President Trump is in power.
The New York Times - 6d
U.S. Embassy warns Americans in Somalia of "potential imminent attacks"

The U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu said it is tracking threats against multiple locations in Somalia.
CBS News - 5h
Andrew Tate, Tristan Tate back in U.S. despite charges abroad. Did Trump's team intervene?

There are reports of the Trump administration pushing for the release of influencers Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate. This comes after the brothers faced criminal charges in Romania and as police in ...
CBS News - 5d
Right-Wing Media Praises U.S.-Russia Talks as ‘Breath of Fresh Air’

Many of President Trump’s media allies were quick to celebrate this week’s negotiations, a contrast to the deep unease expressed by the foreign policy establishment.
The New York Times - Feb. 20
Christianity’s Decline in U.S. Appears to Have Halted, Major Study Shows

Young people contributed to the shift. “If you’re a young white male these days and you think of yourself as conservative, then being religious is a part of that.”
The New York Times - 6d
Ukraine Races to Salvage U.S. Alliance After Trump Halts Aid

“We are working on all possible scenarios to protect Ukraine,” said President Volodymyr Zelensky, whose country was looking to European allies for support.
The New York Times - 15h
Israel halts all aid entry into Gaza as U.S. lifts partial arms embargo

Israel halted all entry of humanitarian aid and goods into the Gaza Strip on Sunday and warned of “further consequences” after Hamas refused to accept its proposal to extend the first phase of the ...
NBC News - 2d
As the U.S. halts military aid to Kyiv, how long can Ukraine continue to fight Russia?

U.S. military aid for Ukraine has been paused following the spectacular falling-out between President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
CNBC - 14h