The Global Update

Ever reached into a bag of potato chips and found yourself unable to put them down? There’s a psychological reason for this behavior — but there are healthier alternatives that can satisfy the same cravings.  “When under stress, the body releases cortisol, which then increases desire for comfort food, such as sweets and salty foods,” Jonathan…

A drug bust near Denver, Colorado, on Monday resulted in the arrest of two cartel-connected illegal aliens and the seizure of various drugs, including a very large stash of fentanyl pills. In a joint operation, the Drug Enforcement Agency’s Rocky Mountain Field Division (RMFD) and the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area task force…

A Southern California city is suing the state over sanctuary laws that limit cooperation between local authorities and immigration officials.  The lawsuit, which also names California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta, is one of several filed by Huntington Beach against Sacramento in recent years in an effort to manage its affairs…

The Senate is poised to vote on whether to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Transportation over the next four years. Trump tapped Sean Duffy, a former congressman, a father of nine and a former Fox News host, to serve as secretary of transportation under his administration, calling him a “tremendous…

President Donald Trump signed a handful of executive orders on Monday, including two banning “radical gender ideology” and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives from all branches of the U.S. military. Trump stated that both orders, titled “Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness” and “Restoring America’s Fighting Force,” should be in the process of being implemented…

An Indiana man and MAGA insurrectionist, who was pardoned by President Donald Trump for his involvement in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was fatally shot while allegedly resisting arrest. Preliminary investigation reveals that Matthew Huttle was pulled over by Jasper County sheriff’s depuy for a traffic stop, according to the…

Border czar Tom Homan asked singer and actress Selena Gomez where her tears are for the hundreds of thousands of Americans who have died from fentanyl coming across the southern border after she filmed herself crying about the Trump administration’s deportation efforts across the country. “I met with hundreds of Angel moms and dads who are…

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A Nigerian man has been extradited to the U.S. after being indicted for allegedly operating a sextortion scheme that led to a South Carolina teenager’s death. The U.S….

President Donald Trump said that the construction of an Iron Dome-like shield for the U.S. is a top priority for him on Monday, calling for “immediate” work to be done on the project before signing an executive order. Trump made the remarks at a Republican dinner in Florida on Monday, while commending his recently-confirmed Secretary…