In late October 2025, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel announced that multiple people had been arrested in Michigan—specifically in the Detroit suburbs of Dearborn and Inkster—and that the FBI had “thwarted a potential terrorist attack” planned for the Halloween weekend. The FBI said the arrests stemmed from online chat-room discussions where a […]
In a revealing interview with CBC’s As It Happens, two Illinois National Guard members—Capt. Dylan Blaha and Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek—voiced strong opposition to deployment orders that would send troops into Chicago to suppress protests against President Donald Trump’s ongoing immigration-enforcement campaign. The case underscores rising dissent within the National Guard ranks as the federal […]
On 29 October 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out overnight air-strikes in Gaza that killed at least 104 Palestinians, including dozens of children and women, according to Gaza’s health authorities. Israel described the strikes as targeting weapons depots and militants in northern Gaza near Beit Lahia. This development came despite a US-brokered cease-fire […]
On 25 October 2025, Health Canada approved lecanemab (brand name Leqembi) for use in Canada. This is the first medication in more than a decade—and the first in Canada with a mechanism of action targeting the underlying biology of Alzheimer’s disease. Lecanemab is indicated for people diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment […]
The article reports that a notable number of senior officials in the Donald Trump administration—including Stephen Miller (former White House adviser), Marco Rubio (Secretary of State) and Kristi Noem (Secretary of Homeland Security)—have moved into housing on U.S. military installations in the Washington, D.C., area. These homes were previously occupied by senior uniformed officers. Specifically, […]
On 29 October 2025, the White House announced that all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) had been terminated with immediate effect. The CFA is an independent federal body, established in 1910, that advises the President, Congress, and local governments on matters of design and aesthetics related to federal buildings, memorials, and […]
On 28 October 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, alleging that they engaged in deceptive trade practices by marketing Tylenol (acetaminophen) as safe for pregnant women, while allegedly concealing evidence of links between its use and developmental disorders—specifically autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). […]
The BBC article reports that Prince Andrew (Duke of York) hosted major figures including Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Harvey Weinstein at the royal residence known as Royal Lodge. The piece draws on previously hidden or newly obtained documents and testimony, exploring the exposure of elite networks and the role of the royal household in […]
As the U.S. federal government shutdown extends into its fourth week, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — the nation’s primary food-aid safety net supporting more than 41 million Americans — is facing a potential interruption of benefit payments for November 2025. While October benefits remain funded under previously allocated resources, the United States Department […]
On October 26 2025, the U.S. and China announced an agreement to restructure TikTok’s American operations. Under the deal, U.S. and international investors will acquire a majority of the platform’s U.S. business — estimated around US$14 billion — while China’s parent company ByteDance would retain a minority stake (reported under 20 %). U.S.-based board control […]