The Horrifying Endgame in Ukraine

Hezbollah historically has fit in an unusual position in Lebanese politics, being a substantial Shi’ite political party as well as a substantial Shi’ite militia that was centered on resisting Israeli military intervention on Lebanese territory. Those statuses are coming into focus again as Israel ramps up its latest war against Lebanon. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf […]

FAA Mandates Airlines To Affirm Merit Hiring For Pilots Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times, The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing a new mandatory rule that requires all commercial airlines in the country to formally commit to merit-based hiring for pilots, according to a Feb. 13 statement from the Department of Transportation (DOT). Under the new mandate, all U.S. carriers must certify that the practice of airlines hiring based on race and sex has ended or face a federal investigation. “When families board their aircraft, they should fly with confidence...

Which US States Are Seeing Incomes Rise The Fastest (And Slowest) Since 2019, U.S. household incomes have surged - rising from $68,700 to $83,730 nationally, a 21.9% increase in just five years. But where you live matters a lot. While some states tracked close to the national average, others saw incomes climb at nearly double the pace, driven by booming local industries and major investment. States like Colorado posted outsized gains, while Georgia’s expanding EV industry brought billions in investment and rising paychecks. The map, via Visual Capitalist's Dorothy Neufeld, shows which states saw...