Russia, Ukraine release 75 POWs each in prisoner swap

Ukraine and Russia announced their first exchange of prisoners of war in nearly four months on Friday, with 150 people freed after negotiations mediated by the United Arab Emirates. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said 75 Ukrainian prisoners had been returned from Russia. They included four civilians while the rest were members of the military. Russia’s […]

Anti-Islam activist stabbed in Germany attack caught on video

Anti-Islam activist Michael Stürzenberger has been injured Friday in a knife attack in the German city of Mannheim. Police said the assailant wounded multiple people before being shot by responding officers, according to The Associated Press. The attack was captured on camera by the Buergerbewegung Pax Europa group. One of those injured was Michael Stürzenberger, […]

US Inflation Rises in Line With Expectations in April

U.S. inflation tracked sideways in April, a worrying sign for the U.S. central bank that suggests the elevated pace of price increases could last longer than expected and casts doubt on how soon it will be able to cut interest rates.[#item_full_content]

San Francisco Mayor Proposes $46.7M Increase for Police

San Francisco Mayor London Breed has proposed increased funding for police despite her city facing an $800 million deficit over the next two years. Breed, who has taken a tougher stance on crime in recent years, announced Thursday a 6% increase – about $46.7 million – to the…[#item_full_content]