Lebanese Casualties Mount as Israel-Hezbollah Strikes Test Fragile U.S.-Iran Accord
At least 182 killed in Wednesday attacks as disagreement emerges over whether cease-fire framework extends to Iranian proxies in Lebanon.
By Marcus Cole
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The Lies of Howard Lutnick
A Clear Press Investigation: From a shifting 9/11 survival story to Epstein's island, from Tether's billions to tariff profiteering — the Commerce Secretary's lifetime of deception, exposed.
Howard Lutnick built his public persona on the ashes of September 11th. But a Clear Press investigation reveals a pattern of lies stretching across decades — a 9/11 story that doesn't add up, an Epstein relationship he swore he'd ended but didn't, an $80 billion crypto conflict he refused to recuse from, and a government office he's used to enrich his sons. This is the full accounting.
By Marcus Cole
How U.S. Politicians Got Rich in 2025
A Clear Press Investigation: From Capitol Hill stock trades to crypto empires and billion-dollar Saudi deals, the machinery of public enrichment has never been more brazen — or more lucrative.
In 2025, 140 members of Congress traded $720 million in stocks while setting policy. The Trump family banked $3.4 billion from the presidency. A hedge fund billionaire became Treasury Secretary. The Commerce Secretary's firm managed $80 billion for a crypto company linked to terrorist financing. This is how they did it — in plain sight.
By Marcus Cole
Summerville Reaches Midpoint of Decade-Long Development Blueprint
South Carolina town evaluates progress on comprehensive plan as growth pressures mount in Charleston metro area.
By Marcus Cole
The Evolving Character of Modern Warfare: What Recent Conflicts Reveal About Military Power
As traditional doctrines meet new realities on contemporary battlefields, military strategists are reassessing fundamental assumptions about how wars are fought and won.
By Marcus Cole
Trump Rebukes NATO Over Iran War Support as Alliance Faces Deepest Rift in Decades
President's criticism of European allies during conflict marks sharp break from traditional transatlantic security cooperation.
By Marcus Cole
Broadway's 'Cats' Reinvented: Ballroom Culture Breathes New Life Into Lloyd Webber Classic
The 1981 musical returns to the Great White Way transformed by the voguing, shade-throwing energy of New York's queer ballroom scene.
By Marcus Cole
West Michigan Dance Company Returns to Grand Haven Stage with Spring Gala
Dance PlayHouse stages second major performance as regional arts scene expands beyond traditional urban centers.
By Marcus Cole
Australian Envoy Highlights Palembang's Untapped Tourism Potential
By Marcus Cole
Welsh Liberal Democrats Propose £300 Million Social Care Package Ahead of May Election
By Marcus Cole
Dark Money Surges in 2026 Midterms as Donor Disclosure Loopholes Widen
By Marcus Cole
Channel 4 Pulls Celebrity Bake Off Episode Following Scott Mills Dismissal
By Marcus Cole
'Euphoria' Returns After Three-Year Hiatus as Cast Hints at Series Finale
By Marcus Cole
Actor Michael Campbell, Who Redefined Richard III from a Wheelchair, Dies at 52
The Northern Irish performer brought new depth to Shakespeare's villain while living with motor neurone disease, earning acclaim for turning personal struggle into theatrical triumph.
By Marcus Cole
Irish Agriculture Officials Warn Farmers of Cattle Disease Risk Before Breeding Season
By Marcus Cole
Greece to Impose Social Media Ban for Under-15s
By Marcus Cole
Drug Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years in Matthew Perry Overdose Case
By Marcus Cole
Global Leaders Welcome Iran Cease-Fire While Navigating Unpredictable U.S. Policy
By Marcus Cole
England and Wales Maintain Policy Allowing Trans Inmates in Women's Prisons Despite Policy Shifts
By Marcus Cole
Somerset Council Rejects Emergency Declaration Over Glastonbury Van-Dwellers
By Marcus Cole
Iran Nuclear Talks Stall as U.S. and Tehran Present Competing Roadmaps
By Marcus Cole
Starmer Warns US-Iran Ceasefire Remains Fragile as Hormuz Closure Rattles Markets
By Marcus Cole
UK Government Demands Repayment from 22,000 Students Over Ineligible Maintenance Loans
By Marcus Cole
Emmy-Winning Wildlife Cinematographer Doug Allan Dies While Filming in Nepal
By Marcus Cole