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Why Two Presidents Accused of Drug Trafficking Face Different Fates Under Trump | WSJ
Two presidents, Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela and Juan Orlando Hernandez of Honduras, both accused of stealing elections, both indicted on narot trafficking charges, but only one pardoned by President Trump. >> Can you explain more about why you would pardon a notorious drug trafficker. >> Well, I don't know who you're talking about.>> Trump granted Hernandez a pardon while Maduro faces an armada and an allout effort to oust him. It seems enormously hypocritical what Trump is doing in these two cases. >> So w ...
The Drug Boat Attack Controversy, Explained | WSJ News
This boat and the 11 people on it are at the center of a controversy rocking Capitol Hill and the Pentagon. A video released by President Trump only showed one strike against the boat, which he said was full of terrorists trafficking illegal drugs. >> I can say this, I want those boats taken out.>> And the military ended up firing four separate missiles to sink the ship, destroy the drugs, and kill the alleged naroterrorists, according to defense officials. Media reports about the incident sparked allegatio ...
How Russia’s Nuclear Deployment in Belarus Threatens NATO | WSJ Coordinates
This European country is supposed to be a non-nuclear state. Yet over the last 3 years, it's been participating in nuclear exercises, operating dual capable arms like this SU25 fighter jet, and providing Russia with a base to store its non-strategic arms. Moscow says it is deploying its nuclear arms in Bellarus through a sharing agreement with Minsk which could alter the balance of power in Europe and threaten global non-prololiferation efforts.Once part of the Soviet Union, Bellarus used to host strategic ...
Why the Hottest Dating App in China Is a Park
Meet 34year-old Jongqing. She's at a marriage market in Chongqing, China, looking for a match. So, what's a marriage market.Think of it like a real life dating app, except many participants are retirees looking for spouses for their unmarried adult children. Every Friday and Saturday, hundreds gather in this hilltop park with paper resumes that act like dating profiles. They list basics like age, height, job, and requirements for a partner.Some include details that would rarely be seen on US dating profiles ...
Inside the 2025 Gold Boom: How a NYC Gold Exchange Works | WSJ
- Yeah. Good morning. Just pocket change.Singles. My name is Ben Tseytlin, I'm the owner of Bullion Exchanges. The past, like three months has been extremely busy.Gold has skyrocketed. All the metals are trending higher. You got a grand total of $9,723.59%.I need your ID - - [Customer] Sure - and we'll get you a check issued shortly. - [Customer] Okay. Thank you.- There's a huge influx of people in the 65 plus range, trying to sell their scrap jewelry. They've been sitting on this stuff for a long time. It' ...
They Paid Off Their Student Debt in Under a Decade. Here's How.
I talked with three borrowers who paid off their student loan debt in under 10 years. Here's how they did it. First up, Lauren Brily.She graduated in 2017 with around $125,000 in student loan debt. She was able to refinance her loans three times to save about $55,000 in interest. And then she started a career coaching side gig that gained her some extra income.She paid off her loans in 7 years. Next up, Christopher Valarriel. He graduated college in 2016 with about $46,000 worth of student loan debt.During ...
Shoppers are Buying Less Packaged Foods, But Love Niche Brands
Startups are eating big foods lunch. Americans are still spending on packaged snacks, but they're buying less from legacy brands like General Mills and Craft Hinds. Small startups make up less than 2% of the packaged foods market, but they drove more than a third of that whole sector's sales growth in 2024.Take the meatstick, one of the fastest growing products in food. You're probably most familiar with the traditional Slim Gym, but companies like Chomps are taking a bite out of its business. Chomps, which ...
Search for Survivors Continues After Hong Kong High-Rise Inferno
Incident Overview - A residential complex fire in Hong Kong's Wongfuk Court has resulted in a rising death toll, currently at 128, with expectations of further increases [1] - The fire spread rapidly due to the close proximity of the eight towers in the residential complex, sparing only one tower [2] - The incident raises questions about responsibility, particularly regarding the use of bamboo scaffolding, a common construction material in Hong Kong [2][3] Contributing Factors - Flammable construction materials, such as styrofoam, present in stairwells and entryways may have contributed to the severity of the fire [3] - Debris and scaffolding falling from upper floors hindered access to the affected buildings [2] Community Impact - The incident has evoked empathy and support from other Hong Kong residents, many of whom live in similar residential towers [4] - The ultimate cause of the fire is under investigation [4]
KFC Lost Fast Food's Chicken Crown. Here's How It Plans to Win It Back
Market Position - KFC ranks fourth in US chicken restaurant sales and has experienced consecutive quarters of sales declines [1] - Bone-in fried chicken menu listings in US fast food restaurants have dropped by 72% in the past 4 years [2] - Boneless chicken items in US fast food restaurants are up by 29% in the past 4 years [2] Competitive Landscape - Competitors like Raising Canes and Chick-fil-A focus on tenders and fried chicken sandwiches [2] - Fast food giants like McDonald's and Taco Bell have expanded their chicken options [3] KFC's Response - KFC is bringing back old favorites like its original honey barbecue sandwich and potato wedges [3] - KFC is testing Saucy by KFC, a new concept focused on tenders and featuring nearly a dozen sauces [3]
Lithuania’s Race to Prep for War on Russia’s Doorstep | WSJ
You can hear the shots being fired. It obviously feels very, very real. >> There's people in the window.>> We don't want to get shot. >> So, this may all be an exercise. They may not be firing live rounds, but in these guys' heads, they really are defending their city from an enemy attack.Getting ready to do that in a possible future scenario. the Russian invasion of Ukraine so close. This could be the path that Russia and its ally Barus will take if it ever invaded Lithuania.The Lithuanian Rifleman's Briga ...