Despite its wealth and technological advancements, the United States has struggled to adopt high-speed rail on a large scale. However, with projects like Brightline West and California High-Speed Rail underway, there are reasons to be optimistic about the future of high-speed...

US Navy Admiral Michael Gilday defended non-binary sailor LTJG Audrey Knutson amid criticism from some Republican lawmakers. The Navy's diversity and inclusion training has been criticized, but Adm. Gilday emphasized the importance of building a warfighting team and noted that LTJG...

Senators are discussing a potential replacement for Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee due to her ongoing absence. The replacement is needed to advance stalled judicial nominations, but senior Republicans have objected to the request, citing it as an...

Russia’s military equipment and manpower in Ukraine are being criticized by Western officials. The country is struggling to replenish lost armored vehicles, facing challenges with manpower, and not providing adequate training for its troops. This has significant implications for the conflict...

Fox News agreed to pay $787.5 million to Dominion Voting Systems in a defamation settlement, acknowledging that certain claims about the company were false. Fox News Defamation Trial: Key Points and Settlement Details Background on the Case Fox News was sued by Dominion Voting...

Germany's Left Party faces a significant challenge as it struggles to meet the 5% threshold required for representation in parliament. Three senior politicians from the party, Bodo Ramelow, Gregor Gysi, and Dietmar Bartsch, are hoping to capitalize on an exception in...

John Prescott, a prominent figure in the Labour Party and former Deputy Prime Minister, has passed away. He was known for his work on the Kyoto Protocol and his unwavering commitment to climate action. His legacy is one of public service...

Russia launches a series of missile strikes against Ukraine, with President Putin stating that the strikes are in response to Ukraine using western weaponry to strike targets deeper inside Russia. The US has put sanctions on Russia's third-largest bank and approved...

Germany's SPD party is set to nominate Olaf Scholz as their candidate for chancellor, following Defense Minister Boris Pistorius' withdrawal. Despite facing an uphill battle against the CDU and AfD, Scholz has expressed confidence in his leadership and ability to win...

The European Union executive branch is set to be led by a center-right team following a deal between the three major centrist political groups in the European Parliament. The new top brass, led by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen,...