Hegseth highlights U.S.-first national defense strategy

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took the stage at the annual Reagan National Defense Forum on Saturday to attack post-Cold War US foreign policy and announce a new military focus on the Western Hemisphere, criticizing decisions of the former administration. Over nearly 40 minutes, Hegseth spoke on a myriad of topics, including repeated demands from colleagues……

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Companies plan to hide airlines’ restrictive ‘basic’ business fares

United Airlines Polaris lounge in Chicago United Airlines CHICAGO — No advanced seat selection, lounge access or flight changes included with a C-suite executive’s business-class ticket? Absolutely not, some companies say. Delta Air Lines joined United Airlines last month in launching stripped-down business class fares for certain flights, taking the same approach they used to…

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Is it here to stay or just a fad?

Bubble tea may have started as a playful drink, but it has grown into an industry worth billions.  The global bubble tea market size will grow from $2.83 billion in 2025 to $4.78 billion by 2032, according to a report from Fortune Business Insights. This year, three Chinese bubble tea chains — Mixue Group, Guming…

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Trump megabill: Senate begins vote-a-rama

Visitors to the U.S. Capitol rest in the shade on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 25, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters Senators on Monday began offering amendments to President Donald Trump’s megabill, following a weekend of tense negotiations to try to get the president’s second term domestic priorities through the upper chamber. The…

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