A government source has told RT that only punishing the “Israeli regime” and US for their nuclear site attacks can prevent a new war Read Full Article at RT.com

The US president has slammed his supporters who have been left unconvinced by the DOJ’s recent report that says no list of clients was found Read Full Article at RT.com

A powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Alaska on Wednesday afternoon, prompting tsunami warnings Read Full Article at RT.com

US immigration officials have faced a major surge in assaults against them this year, the US Department of Homeland Security has said Read Full Article at RT.com

At least three children were injured after a Ukrainian drone crashed into a residential building in the southern Russian city of Voronezh Read Full Article at RT.com

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. abruptly fired two of his top aides, rattling his department’s leadership team amid his broader attack on the nation’s public health apparatus. The two ousted officials—chief of staff Heather Flick Melanson and deputy chief of staff for policy Hannah Anderson—were dismissed after only a few months on the job. CNN, which first reported the firings, said Kennedy had lost confidence in both, though it’s unclear what triggered the move. In a statement to CNN, an HHS spokesperson confirmed the departures and said White House liaison Matt Buckham would serve as acting chief of staff effective immediately.  “He brings valuable experience in personnel strategy and organizational management to this new role,” the spokesperson said. “Secretary Kennedy thanks the outgoing leadership for their service and looks forward to working closely with Mr. Buckham as the Department continues advancing its mission to Make America Healthy Again.” No permanent replacements have been named. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta, shown in 2013. HHS oversees the work of major federal health agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institutes of Health—institutions now squarely in the crosshairs of Kennedy’s largely anti-science agenda. The leadership churn hasn’t stopped with Kennedy’s own staff, either. According to The Washington Post, NIH’s chief operating officer, Eric Schnabel, was recently fired as well.  The various shakeups come mere months into Kennedy’s tenure and leave him scrambling to fill key leadership roles amid mounting scrutiny of his radical plans to reshape health policy, gut vaccine programs, and overhaul the structure of the department itself. Flick Melanson was one of Kennedy’s more seasoned Washington players, having previously served as acting general counsel and senior adviser to then-HHS Secretary Alex Azar during Trump’s first term. Anderson, a former GOP Hill staffer and policy adviser to Senate Republicans, had recently worked on health care at the America First Policy Institute, a pro-Trump think tank. Politico reported that Flick Melanson had been viewed by some as a steadying hand—someone who understood the functions of the department, given concerns about how aggressively Kennedy might pursue his anti-science agenda. And yet, backed by President Donald Trump, Kennedy has charged ahead with his “Make America Healthy Again” crusade. Not only did he fire all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel and replace them with loyalists, but he also published a widely criticized, error-filled report on childhood illnesses. And he’s moved to axe 20,000 HHS staffers and slash dozens of agency divisions—all while facing a wave of legal challenges. His war on synthetic food dyes faces industry changes. And under his watch, HHS has taken a series of anti-vaccine actions that experts say have eroded public confidence in immunizations. More chaos at HHS under Kennedy. No surprise there.

The plan is being explained by new spending demands, including for military buildup, the newspaper notes Read Full Article at RT.com

The US government has posted a surprise $27 billion monthly budget surplus, driven by President Donald Trump’s tariffs Read Full Article at RT.com

The decline in demand comes as the ruble has strengthened for the seventh consecutive month, the regulator has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The cryptocurrency has topped $120,000, fueled by strong demand from institutional investors and growing support for crypto in the US Read Full Article at RT.com

Boris Titov has called for urgent easing in monetary policy as investment climate worsens Read Full Article at RT.com

President Lula da Silva has pushed back, vowing reciprocal action and defending the country’s court system Read Full Article at RT.com

New pictures taken in Yukon, Canada, show a perfectly preserved fossil skull, which experts say belonged to a male, teenage horse that lived during the last ice age.

The largest known Martian meteorite, NWA 16788, has been sold at auction for $5.3 million. The hefty chunk of the Red Planet, which weighs 54 pounds, could help unravel new secrets about Mars — if it's allowed to be studied.

Cat owners have noticed their pets seem to go crazy for concrete blocks. Why?

Twin orbs of superhot plasma at the Milky Way's center known as the «Fermi bubbles» contain inexplicable clouds of cold hydrogen, new research reveals. They could help scientists figure out when our galaxy's black hole last erupted.

A groundbreaking trial in the U.K. has released data on eight babies born through a special IVF procedure to lower their risk of mitochondrial DNA disease.

Researchers from NASA and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) recently tested a scale model of the X-59 experimental aircraft in a supersonic wind tunnel located in Chofu, Japan, to assess the noise audible underneath the aircraft. The test was an important milestone for NASA’s one-of-a-kind X-59, which is designed to fly faster than the speed of sound without causing a loud sonic boom.

LensCulture presents the winning work of seven photographers from the New Visions Awards at the Leica Gallery in New York City.

For over a decade, Los-Angeles-based photographer Daniel Postaer has been exploring China, where his mother was born. Amidst a landscape in transition, he has discovered a side of himself too.

Known for his large-scale participatory art projects, JR has embarked on a new project that breathes life into a historic venue. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article JR’s Tree of 10,000 Hands Takes Root in a Former Montpellier Church appeared first on Colossal.

Through large-scale installations and framed tile pieces, the artists explore the possibilities of texture, pattern, and color. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Wood and Ceramic ‘Guardian’ Assemblages by Expanded Eye Emphasize Earthy Materials appeared first on Colossal.

The Philadelphia-based artist channels a nostalgic medium to peer more closely at what we ignore in the present. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Tenderly Crocheted Sculptures by Caitlin McCormack Contend with Existential Dread appeared first on Colossal.

A five-part series confronts the inevitability of change through poetic, if not dizzying movement. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article A Dance and Film Series Choreographs Five Poetic Approaches to Beginning Again appeared first on Colossal.

Franco Morbidelli will miss out on this weekend’s Czech GP following the injury he sustained in the MotoGP sprint race at the Sachsenring.The VR46 rider suffered a severe contusion to his left collarbone in a high-speed crash at the German track, having lost control of his Ducati in the rain before cartwheeling to a halt in the gravel trap.Read Also:MotoGPFranco Morbidelli to ...Keep reading

Red Bull has an interesting history in NASCAR, entering the sport with a race team in the mid-2000s and attempting to form a championship-caliber organization. Unfortunately, it didn't work out as well as their Formula 1 venture as Red Bull Racing's NASCAR branch shut down at the conclusion of the 2011 season. Now, if you want to learn more about that tumultuous era, you can find the full rundown ...Keep reading

Amid frequent speculation over his future at Alpine, Franco Colapinto vows to keep chipping away at the underwhelming results that he's achieved while struggling with a difficult 2025 F1 car. For a variety of reasons, Alpine's switch from Jack Doohan to Colapinto hasn't worked out yet. After six race weekends marred by several incidents and no points, Doohan was relieved of his duties after ...Keep reading

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There are at least five different lawsuits going on at the moment in relation to charter disputes in NASCAR, and three of them involve Legacy Motor Club as either the plaintiff or defendant.After suing Rick Ware Racing for allegedly backtracking on a signed contract to sell a charter to Legacy for 2026, RWR has since countersued Legacy. While Legacy claims they have a signed Charter Purchase ...Keep reading

Check out the best moments from this Copa América Femenina matchup between Bolivia and Brazil.