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Beyond Aid Mentality – What Liberia Can Glean Out of Her Relations with Barbados?

There has been a mixture of low-key publicity and comic reactions greeting the visitation of President Sandra Prunella Mason of Barbados to Liberia. Prior to her visit, there was no serious publicity about her coming to the country, not even from the …

Thurs, May 15

2023—An ex-aide files a suit alleging Rudy Giuliani told her he and Trump were selling pardons for $2 million. 2002—The White House admits it knew before 9/11 that al-Qaeda had plans to hijack U.S. airliners. 2001—Two engineers, in a locomotive, chase …

Trump’s Real Secretary of State

Steve Witkoff emptied his backpack on the conference table in his second-floor office, in the West Wing. He wanted to show me a pager given to him by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior officials of the Mossad. The pager commemorates the …

Tom Cruise is joined by his dazzling leading ladies Hayley Atwell, Pom Klementieff and Hannah Waddingham at the very A-...

Man of the moment Tom Cruise led the A-list arrivals on the red carpet at the premiere of his Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning during Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday. The Hollywood actor, 62, was joined by his dazzling leading ladies Hayley …

Film Shorts // May 14-20, 2025

  OPENING   Ada: My Mother the Architect (NR) Yael Melamede’s documentary profiles her mother, Ada Karmi-Melamede. (Opens Friday in Dallas) A Breed Apart (R) Grace Caroline Currey stars in this horror film as an influencer whose trip to a private island …

Happenings — what’s coming up in Northeast Ohio starting May 16

Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email to entertainment@morningjournal.com or entertainment@news-herald.com. You must include a phone number and/or web address for …

Making Wisconsin: Hmong refugees and the promise of something better

NK Xiong grew up in Green Bay knowing her family’s refugee story. Her parents documented almost every part of it through pictures and then the family’s camcorder. But she didn’t know much about her culture’s history: the Hmong culture. In high school she …

Tom Cruise is joined by his dazzling leading ladies Hayley Atwell, Pom Klementieff and Hannah Waddingham at the very A-...

Man of the moment Tom Cruise led the A-list arrivals on the red carpet at the premiere of his Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning during Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday. The Hollywood actor, 62, was joined by his dazzling leading ladies Hayley …

Tom Cruise is joined by his dazzling leading ladies Hayley Atwell, Pom Klementieff and Hannah Waddingham at the very A-...

Man of the moment Tom Cruise led the A-list arrivals on the red carpet at the premiere of his Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning during Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday. The Hollywood actor, 62, was joined by his dazzling leading ladies Hayley …

UAE-Jordan Cepa deal to come into effect on Thursday

The comprehensive economic partnership agreement between the UAE and Jordan will come into effect on Thursday, with the deal expected to boost bilateral trade between the nations to more than $8 billion by 2032. The UAE's ninth Cepa, initially signed …

Hayley Atwell stuns in feather-trimmed skirt as she joins Tom Cruise and glam Hannah Waddingham for Mission Impossible ...

Tom Cruise will finally show his eighth and final instalment of Mission Impossible to the prestigious Cannes crowd on Wednesday night. The premiere of The Final Reckoning will take place at the world renowned film festival on Wednesday evening, but a …

"I Still Am Passionate About That World": Alexi Hawley Teases 'The Recruit' Wrap Up Movie

While The Recruit Season 2 did not end on a massive cliffhanger, it felt like there was still more for the show to explore in Owen Hendricks' (Noah Centineo) next stage in his life and career. However, the show received devastating news when Netflix …

'The Recruit' Creator Offers Update on Possible Movie Follow-up on Netflix

One of the (many) shows to suffer the fatal blow of the Netflix cancellation axe could return as a movie. Beginning back in 2022, the action thriller spy series The Recruit was cut down in its prime after the streamer revealed that Season 2, which debuted …

Correlation Between PhenoAgeAccel and Clinical Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Undergoing Radiofrequency ...

Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, with a worldwide prevalence of 37.5 million cases (0.51% of the population), increasing by 33% over the last two decades.1 Radiofrequency ablation (RFCA) for atrial fibrillation …

I Really Hope This Is Tom Cruise’s Last Mission: Impossible Movie, so He Can Get Back to What He’s Best At

One of Hollywood's brightest stars and a three-time Academy Award-nominee, Tom Cruise needs no introduction, and the same can be said for his iconic action film franchise, Mission: Impossible. Cruise has been practically intertwined with the Mission: …

The Pentagon Is Using a Fabricated Chinese Threat to Build Genetically Engineered Soldiers

On April 8, a bipartisan commission chartered by Congress warned that China is rapidly advancing a terrifying new military threat: genetically engineered “super soldiers.” The report by the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) …

US Narratives Versus Reality on Taiwan

As Sino-US relations deteriorate, the Taiwan question has become an increasingly dangerous flashpoint—one that some analysts believe could even spark a third world war. The dominant, US-led, Western narrative casts the “Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis” as the …

The SR-71 Blackbird Had 1 Enemy It Could Never ‘Mach 3’ Past (Not Russia or China)

Key Points – The SR-71 Blackbird, a Cold War reconnaissance marvel from Lockheed’s Skunk Works, remains the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft, achieving Mach 3.3+ at over 85,000 feet. -Developed after the U-2’s vulnerability became clear, its …

China's Research Vessels Are Drawing Attention in Neighbors' Waters

  China's research vessels have been attracting attention in the waters of neighboring states, not least because of suspicions of spying. The latest encounter occurred in the Japanese EEZ, about 140 nautical miles, when a Japan Coast Guard cutter found …

5 Steps to Avoid Picking a Lemon Amid Tariff Turmoil

With 25% tariffs on imports, new car prices are up, driving buyers to used cars and raising the risk of ending up with a costly “lemon.” LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the recent implementation of 25% …

82-Acre Off-Market Texas Tract Available for AI, Crypto and Energy Development

Texas Land Opportunity for Global Investors: 82 acres unzoned Texas land near Dallas for $1.2M. Ideal for global AI, crypto, & BESS investors. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas leads the global surge in AI, …

Mazama Energy & MicroThermal Energy Embarks to Drill Deeper with Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS)

Superhot Rock (SHR) Geothermal Demonstration Project HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MicroSeismic® Inc. (MSI) is proud to announce our first EGS contract in the field with Mazama Energy, Inc. (Mazama) to utilize …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business …

MyLegalWin Launches 2025 Honors: Celebrating the Nation’s Top Attorneys and Law Firms Driving Legal Wins Across America

Recognizing the attorneys and law firms behind America’s most trusted legal outcomes—published and updated throughout 2025. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyLegalWin has officially launched the 2025 rollout of its …

Historic Haitian Film 'July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti' Premieres tomorrow Across Global Theaters

A Final Call to Media Ahead of Haitian Flag Day Weekend NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark cultural moment for Haitian cinema, July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti will premiere in theaters …

Javier Palomares, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business suppliers …

Yxstian Gutierrez, Chairman of IEHP Board of Directors, Visits Autism Behavior Services Inc.

Autism Behavior Services Inc. hosted IEHP Chair Yxstian Gutierrez to explore the autism community's challenges and successes in Riverside and San Bernardino. RIVERSIDE, CA , CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Autism …

NMAC Demands Immediate Action from Secretary Rubio on Lifesaving PEPFAR Concerns at Senate Oversight Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With millions of lives at stake and the Senate about to hold a critical oversight hearing, NMAC is calling on Secretary Marco Rubio to provide direct, immediate answers regarding …

Audiobook Release: The Broken Whistle Examines Systemic CIA Whistleblower Protection Failures

The Broken Whistle, a Central Intelligence Agency exposé on whistleblower reprisals, is now available on Amazon Audible audiobook. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The award-winning The …

Adult Education: The Hidden Engine of America's Comeback Story

COABE Shines a Light on the Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning BRADENTON, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COABE is calling attention to this unsung hero of America’s recovery story. With more than 43 million U.S. …

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a Special Screening of 'Centered: Joe Lieberman' Documentary

Followed by Q&A with Director Jonathan Gruber and the Senator’s Children, Matt & Rebecca Lieberman Tuesday, May 20 · 6:00 PM · Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration …

May Mental Health Month: A Red Circle Launches National Arts & Wellness Hub to Support Youth Healing Through Creativity

The Creative Spot in Ferguson blends art, music, & therapy into replicable, community-led solution for youth mental wellness and trauma recovery. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten years after Ferguson’s …

Justice Department Hosts 32nd Annual Federal Interagency Holocaust Remembrance Program

Army Soldier Charged with Child Pornography Offenses

A federal grand jury returned an indictment yesterday charging Seth Herrera, 35, a U.S. Army soldier, previously of El Paso, TX, with attempted sexual exploitation of a child and receipt of files depicting child sexual abuse. According to court documents, …

OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Rural Program Pre-Application Information Session

OVW conducted a pre-application information session for its Fiscal Year 2025 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). During the presentation, OVW staff reviewed this NOFO’s …

Roundtable Wrap Up: State and Local Law Enforcement Need More Support from Federal Agencies

WASHINGTON—Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement held a roundtable on “A View from the Frontlines: A Police Week Roundtable on Emerging Issues Facing American Law Enforcement.” During the roundtable, members and participants examined the …

EPA to Roll Back Drinking Water Protections

In a reversal of progress, EPA’s announcement puts the health of millions at risk and favors polluters over people WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to …

Scalise Honors Police Week in the House

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congressman John Rutherford (R-Fla.) to discuss the progress House Committees …

A New Kind of Urgency: Families Worldwide Seek U.S. Student Protection

Young Travelers Concierge offers protection and personalized care amid rising visa denials and campus uncertainty. CLAREMONT, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the political climate in the United States becomes …