Franky Venegas, one half of the viral TikTok duo Island Boys, has been arrested in Florida on gun and drug charges, TMZ has learned. The 22-year-old social media personality was taken into custody on Sunday and booked into Collier County Jail in Naples, FL. Police records show he faces charges of possessing a controlled substance…
On Thursday, January 20, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accused former U.S. President Donald Trump of attempting to “become an emperor of the world,” urging the U.S. to respect the sovereignty of other nations. In an interview with a local radio station, Lula stated, “Post-World War II democracy has been an example of…
The Pope’s funeral is reportedly being rehearsed after the 88-year-old pontiff warned he may not survive his battle with pneumonia. The Swiss Guard, tasked with protecting Pope Francis, is said to be preparing for his death, with members under curfew as they rehearse funeral plans, according to Swiss newspaper Blick. The Pope had previously revealed…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized recent US statements regarding the Ukraine conflict, accusing the United States of attempting to “please” Moscow in its efforts to bring the war to an end. In an interview aired on Monday, February 17, Zelensky responded to comments made by US officials that he believed were overly accommodating toward Russian…
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently uncovered $4.7 trillion in United States Treasury payments linked to an untraceable budget line. In a statement, DOGE revealed that the Treasury Access Symbol (TAS), a key identifier for the accounts associated with these payments, was missing on numerous transactions made by the Treasury Department. “In the…
On Wednesday, February 12, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Justice Department is suing New York and its top officials, accusing them of prioritizing “illegal aliens over American citizens.” “We already sued Illinois, and New York didn’t listen. Now, you’re next,” Bondi said. In her first press conference since taking office, Bondi claimed that…
Liberian President Joseph Boakai, committed to combating corruption, has suspended over 450 government-appointed officials for failing to declare their assets. The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) identified 457 officials, including the minister responsible for the budget and various ambassadors, who did not submit their asset declarations by the November deadline, as mandated by the country’s code…
On Wednesday, February 5, a federal judge blocked the enforcement of President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship in the United States. The ruling halts the order indefinitely, preventing it from taking effect nationwide on February 19 as initially planned. In her decision, District Judge Deborah Boardman argued that denying birthright citizenship…
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9, as confirmed by a White House official to NBC News. The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles at 6:30 p.m. ET, marking the Chiefs’ third consecutive Super Bowl appearance. Trump’s attendance would make him the…
China has responded to President Donald Trump’s tariffs by imposing its own set of tariffs on U.S. goods, escalating tensions amid a potential trade war. Announced by China’s Finance Ministry, the new measures include a 15 percent tariff on certain types of coal and liquefied natural gas, and a 10 percent tariff on crude oil,…
