‘American Scoundrel’ Traces Roy Cohn’s Playbook From McCarthyism to Trump
The new biography “American Scoundrel: The Rise and Fall of Roy Cohn” by investigative journalist Maya Patel maps the ruthless…
A Year After Trump’s Pledge, Medicaid Drug Prices Remain Stubbornly High
In January 2023, former President Donald Trump announced a bold initiative to slash Medicaid prescription drug costs, promising to negotiate…
From the Poor to the Palace: The Other Side of Sudhir Ruparelia’s Big Charitable Heart
While billionaire real‑estate mogul Sudhir Ruparelia is celebrated for his multimillion‑dollar donations to hospitals and schools, a new investigative report…
PACEID Boss Bagonza Charged Over Shs 171.7 Million Transfer to Personal Account
Uganda’s anti‑corruption watchdog, the Inspectorate of Government, has filed criminal charges against Dr. John Bagonza, the chief executive of the…
The House That Waits for Its Roof Has Not Failed: Residents Celebrate Completion After Two-Year Delay
After a protracted two‑year construction pause caused by supply chain shortages and funding hiccups, the long‑awaited roof of the Riverside…
Pressure on Global Chokepoints Drives Asia’s Increased Use of Arctic Trade Routes
Shipping companies across Asia are rerouting a growing share of their cargo through the Arctic’s Northern Sea Route (NSR) and…
Why Reshaping Memories May Hold the Key to Raising Self‑Esteem
Emerging research in cognitive psychology suggests that targeted memory reconsolidation techniques could boost self‑esteem by altering the emotional weight of…
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns; EU Proposes Canada as Associate Member
The U.S. Federal Reserve announced a 25‑basis‑point increase in the federal funds rate on Wednesday, taking the benchmark to 5.25%…
Uganda Invites Global Investors to Mineral Wealth Conference as Mining Sector Eyes Value Addition
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is set to host the inaugural Uganda Mineral Wealth Conference (UMWC) in Kampala…
NSSF Assets Rise to Shs32.8 Trillion as Income Hits Shs6.51 Trillion
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) announced a remarkable financial performance for the fiscal year ending June 2024, with total…