A record 35 candidates are vying for the presidency in Peru on Sunday. Only one, however, pitched himself as the most pro-Donald Trump option. Rafael Lopez Aliaga, a chubby-cheeked business magnate and former mayor who goes by the nickname "Porky", had been the race's frontrunner since August. He ran a far-right campaign, expressing support for the United States bombing of alleged drug-smuggling boats and proposing that the US military intervene in Peru to capture gang leaders. read more
The Orion spacecraft just made contact with the Pacific Ocean as the parachutes fluttered down to a restful water landing. read more
The extended deployment of the United States Navy's largest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), is set to last a bit longer. read more
Average US mortgage rates climbed again for the fifth week in a row, making homebuying more expensive than it was just a few weeks ago, before the outbreak of war with Iran. read more
President Donald Trump is seeking $152 million to cover the first year of costs to reopen the infamous Alcatraz prison as a secure facility. read more
Imagine being a Master Race White Republican, then having to beg the smelly Pakistanis for help.
Imagine the meltdown when Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.