An Upper East Side Townhouse with CIA History Hits the Market for $9.99 Million A historic townhouse located in the prestigious Upper East Side neighborhood of New York City has been listed for sale at $9.99 million. This townhouse once belonged to Allen Dulles, the controversial first civilian director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). …
In the realm of high school, each day is an arduous battle. Lately, the air itself has become one of the most intimidating adversaries. Referred to as “school air” on social media, it encompasses that universal feeling of not looking your best at school. It wreaks havoc on your makeup, leads to awful hair days, …
Rarely have so few words sparked such widespread discussion and analysis. In a short paragraph from an autobiography published in 2000, Vladimir Putin recounts a childhood encounter with a rat that left a lasting impression on him. The story has since taken on a life of its own, becoming a prevalent narrative used to understand …
The United States immigration policy is in dire need of improvement and has been for quite some time. Unfortunately, the current system makes legal immigration a cumbersome and lengthy process, while those who enter the country unauthorized are often rewarded. As Americans, we can easily understand and sympathize with the struggles immigrants face, as they …
In the midst of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the world watched as Russian authorities swiftly implemented legislation to establish a legal regime of censorship. New laws were put in place in March 2022, which effectively banned the use of the word “war” and imposed fines and prison sentences for discrediting Russia’s military or the …
In response to the recent threat issued by Yevgeny Prigozhin, a financier of the Wagner Group and close associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Russian leader opted not to take significant action as Wagner troops approached the city. Although Prigozhin eventually called off the attack, the incident alone serves as a striking indication of …
More than three years ago, the world was struck by the coronavirus pandemic, which posed multiple challenges for politicians and public-health advisers. However, the emergency has now officially ended, as declared by the World Health Organization and soon to be announced by the Biden administration. Unfortunately, the pandemic resulted in a devastating loss of almost …
On September 16, 1991, Senator Wigberto Tañada delivered an impassioned speech in the Philippines’ senate. President Corazon Aquino was proposing a new military-base treaty with the United States, and Tañada called upon his fellow lawmakers to sever the last chains of colonialism. He envisioned the departure of American warplanes, battleships, and soldiers as a symbol …
In Moscow, a new craze has emerged – a nuclear war game where players rush to find launch codes and prevent a catastrophic strike on the United States. The game is hosted in a building reminiscent of the Cold War era, emphasizing tensions that remain after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The game, called …
The likelihood of a new cold war between China and the United States is increasing due to tensions mounting in line with Beijing’s growing power and ambition and Russia’s relationship with the West souring due to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. However, a cold war between the US and a Sino-Russian bloc could be more dangerous …