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In the span of seconds, an ordinary D.C. afternoon became a battleground Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, both just sworn into the National Guard, were ambushed near Farragut metro station. Witnesses watched commuters dive for cover as gunfire erupted. A fellow Guardsman fought the alleged shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, with only a pocketknife…

Schumer’s attack on the “One Big Beautiful Bill” crystallizes a deeper national anxiety: who pays the price when Washington promises reform. By branding it the “We Are All Going To Die Act,” he’s betting that fear of lost health care, empty refrigerators, and fraying safety nets will cut through partisan fatigue and force voters to…

Trump’s $2,000 tariff dividend sits at the collision point of politics, law, and raw economic reality. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been clear: no money moves without Congress, and even then, current tariff revenue falls hundreds of billions short of what a stimulus-style payout would cost. Layered on top is a looming Supreme Court decision…

Residents in region B were told to seek shelter as a fast-moving, dangerous storm hit the area. Authorities said it formed quickly and was labeled a “Level 3 urgency”, bringing severe winds, heavy rain, and possible major damage. Meteorologists called it one of the strongest storms of the season. Visibility dropped, streets cleared, and strong…

“Epstein was a master manipulator,” said Jess Michaels, who alleges Epstein raped her in 1991 when she was 22. “That was a strategy that was honed. That was a strategy that no young woman, no teenage girl had a chance — not a chance against his psychopathic skills.” Michaels said she came forward because of…

Strong Earthquake Strikes Border Region — Communities and Authorities Respond Swiftly In the early hours of Monday morning, residents living near the China–Myanmar border were jolted awake by a powerful earthquake that sent shockwaves across several countries in Southeast Asia. Registering a magnitude of 7.7, the tremor is already being described by seismologists as one…

Strong Earthquake Strikes Border Region — Communities and Authorities Respond Swiftly In the early hours of Monday morning, residents living near the China–Myanmar border were jolted awake by a powerful earthquake that sent shockwaves across several countries in Southeast Asia. Registering a magnitude of 7.7, the tremor is already being described by seismologists as one…

Every woman carries a whole biography in the way she dresses: the line of a skirt, the sharpness of a blazer, the softness of lace, the shock of an avant‑garde cut. Style is not a random set of purchases; it is a language that reveals how well you know yourself. When clothes and makeup echo…

MARRIED IN SECRET! Fans are in shock as a top celebrity duo quietly escapes to Italy for a private wedding under the Tuscan sun. No press, no leaks—just pure romance. With vows whispered in secrecy, this hidden ceremony has left Hollywood buzzing: who was invited, and what surprises remain? Hold onto your seats, romance fans…

Should You Wash Eggs Before Using Them? Whether eggs should be washed depends on how they were handled before reaching your kitchen. Fresh eggs naturally have a protective outer layer called the cuticle or “bloom,” which helps prevent moisture loss and keeps bacteria out. Washing removes this layer and makes the shell more porous. Store-bought…