The Archive — the 2020s.

World

69 percent of Ukrainians want negotiated end to Russian war as their hope for NATO, EU membership dives: Gallup poll

In 2022, polling found that 73 percent backed continuing the fight and only 22 percent wanted talks.

Opinion

KENNY CODY: Trump is right to federalize DC—it's time to make the nation's capital safe again

​​​​​​​Swift and decisive action must be taken to reclaim the heart of America and restore its proper standing as a beacon of safety and order.

World

Trump admin seeks to destroy European USAID stockpile of contraceptives slated for African nations

The destruction process is expected to cost taxpayers more than $160,000.

Opinion

EMINA MELONIC: The WNBA has a dildo problem

Commentary by coaches complaining about the sexualization of women only revealed the humorlessness with which she and the entire WNBA are imbued.

World

Police tell UK shop owner to remove sign calling shoplifters 'scumbags' after complaint

“One person whinges about a sign, and the police turn up and ask if I can take the signs down."

World

Zelensky warns peace agreements without Ukraine would be 'dead decisions' ahead of Trump-Putin meeting

“Any decisions that are without Ukraine are at the same time decisions against peace. They will not bring anything. These are dead decisions. They will never work."

World

North Korea starts removing border loudspeakers after South Korea ends propaganda broadcasts

The loudspeaker exchanges have been a longstanding element of Cold War-style psychological warfare between the two countries.

World

European leaders insist Ukraine must be part of US, Russia peace talks

“Ukraine has the freedom of choice over its own destiny.”

Opinion

DANIEL HAYWORTH: Texas' redistricting rights the wrongs of Democrat power grabs

This is the party that stuffed their presidential nominee in a closet and did not hold a primary.

Opinion

RAW EGG NATIONALIST: America, put General Lee's statue back in its proper place—for the sake of your own history

Far from being a creature to be reviled for his association with an unjust or simply a defeated cause, Lee was a man who demanded respect for his many obvious virtues and his pure intentions, regardless of the outcome.

National Security

Suspected cartel member arrested for assassination of Mexican senior prosecutor

Authorities said Jaret Roberto “H” was captured Friday at a rehabilitation center in Reynosa, Tamaulipas.

Opinion

JACK POSOBIEC: Take back the cities: President Trump will Make Cities Great Again

Trump isn't inventing new rules; he's enforcing the ones we have to save our cities from the abyss.

Opinion

MADISON CAMPBELL: Vinay Prasad's failures should prohibit him from further power in the FDA

Prasad's disruptive policies on clinical trials — particularly his longstanding skepticism toward surrogate endpoints — threatened to slow drug development, deny timely access to promising therapies, and undermine public health progress, all while prioritizing theoretical purity over patient realities.

Opinion

LARRY WARD: The Affirmation Addiction: How AI is creating a generation of digital yes-men

It doesn't just offer affirmation; it offers intelligent-sounding affirmation. It doesn't just agree with you; it explains why you're right in sophisticated language that makes you feel intellectually superior.

National Security

France to deport Moroccan man for lighting cigarette from eternal flame at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier memorial

Hamdi H. has admitted to the act and now faces charges of desecrating a burial site or monument.

World

Starbucks South Korea bans desktop computers, printers from cafes as remote workers turn them into offices

The policy change aims to prevent bulky items from limiting seating and disrupting the shared space.

World

Australia to join France, UK, Canada in recognizing Palestinian state at UN General Assembly in September

“The situation in Gaza has gone beyond the world’s worst fears,” Albanese said.

Opinion

GEORGE HARIZANOV: The DNC's collapse is the direct result of the defunding of USAID

If the DNC truly had a nationwide army of enthusiastic supporters, it wouldn't be begging for loans. But it doesn't.

Opinion

ROD THOMSON: Trump's DOJ holds Democrats accountable for their anti-MAGA lawfare

Democrats and intelligence operatives went after people like General Michael Flynn and Peter Navarro to stop them, but also as a shot across the bow to keep all Republicans and Trump appointees in order.

World

Russian forces make rapid advancement into Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin summit

Zelensky said that Ukraine will not cede territory in the Donetsk region as part of any ceasefire deal.

World

Young adults are using pacifiers for their anxiety in disturbing new trend: report

“It’s really soothing and helps me feel little."

World

JEFF WEBB: Anchorage Accords could break Ukraine war impasse—or expose deep divides

Webb said that the two sides in the war “have been more intransigent than he figured they would be” and stressed that “something has to break the logjam.”

World

RET GEN MICHAEL FLYNN: Ukraine is fighting 'a losing war, and the spoils usually go to the winner'

"I want everybody to understand that we need to really meter our expectations of what is possible for these historic talks.”

World

Keir Starmer’s gov tells UK residents to delete old emails and pictures to save water during drought

"Simple, everyday choices - such as turning off a tap or deleting old emails - also really help the collective effort to reduce demand and help preserve the health of our rivers and wildlife," said Helen Wakeham, the Environment Agency's director of water.