Gilgo Beach killer receives life without parole
June 17, 2026 |
Crime and US
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole after admitting to the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Relatives of the victims delivered emotional statements before the judge condemned Heuermann as a coward.
Lewis George leads unsettled D.C. mayoral primary
June 17, 2026 |
Politics and US
Janeese Lewis George leads Kenyan McDuffie in Washington, D.C.’s unsettled Democratic mayoral primary as officials count ballots under the city’s first ranked-choice primary system. The race has centered on affordability, public safety and how the next mayor would confront federal pressure over D.C. home rule.
Warsh faces inflation test at first Fed meeting
June 17, 2026 |
Financial, Politics and US
Kevin Warsh chairs his first Federal Reserve rate meeting as inflation rises and energy prices remain elevated after the U.S.-Iran conflict. Investors will watch the policy statement, news conference and dot plot for signs of the new chairman’s approach.

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President Trump Signs Executive Order to Begin Dismantling Department of Education, Citing Need for Overhaul of U.S. Education System

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President Trump Signs Executive Order to Begin Dismantling Department of Education, Citing Need for Overhaul of U.S. Education System

By News Masher on March 20, 2025

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to initiate the dismantling of the Department of Education, marking a significant shift in federal involvement in education. He justified the move by citing poor proficiency statistics among students and the country's low educational ranking despite high spending per pupil. The order directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin the process, and Trump hopes for bipartisan support, although the decision has sparked debate about the future management of federal educational responsibilities.

President Joe Biden Welcomes Golden State Warriors to White House to Celebrate 2022 NBA Championship

President Joe Biden Welcomes Golden State Warriors to White House to Celebrate 2022 NBA Championship

By News Masher on January 18, 2023

President Joe Biden welcomed the Golden State Warriors to the White House to celebrate their 2022 NBA championship, expressing his concern for the families and communities affected by the recent storms in California. Biden's remarks were met with laughter from the team, a stark contrast to their 2017 visit when former President Donald Trump disinvited them. The Warriors' visit is a sign of their return to championship form and a reminder of the resilience of the team and its fans.

Makerfield by-election enters final stretch with Labour leadership stakes
June 17, 2026 |
Politics and World
The Makerfield by-election could return Andy Burnham to Parliament and open the door to a Labour leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Polls suggest Burnham leads Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon, but the race is close.
Oil prices slide on hopes for Hormuz reopening
June 17, 2026 |
Financial, Politics and World
Brent crude fell to its lowest level since early March as markets anticipated a US-Iran framework agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping groups and analysts warned that restoring normal energy flows could still take weeks or months.
Israel strikes Lebanon after Trump urges restraint
June 17, 2026 |
Politics and World
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon continued after President Donald Trump urged Benjamin Netanyahu to be more restrained. The attacks have added pressure to an undisclosed US-Iran agreement that mediator Pakistan says includes Lebanon.

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