Author: Lester Holt
Lester Holt
Lester Holt is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 25 years of experience reporting on Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. He earned his degree in Journalism from California State University, Sacramento. Throughout his career, he has contributed to outlets such as NBC News, MSNBC, and The New York Times. Known for his clear reporting and insightful storytelling, Lester delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on national and global developments.
Statement at Eastern Economic Forum Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a firm warning on Friday, stating that any European or Western soldiers entering Ukraine amid ongoing fighting would be regarded as legitimate targets by Russian forces.Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, he emphasized that Moscow views foreign troop deployments during active hostilities as a direct threat. Reaction to European Security Commitments The warning followed a Paris summit where French President Emmanuel Macron announced that 26 nations had pledged long-term security support for Ukraine.These pledges include financial aid, military training, and the possible formation of a multinational reassurance force…
Judge Orders Funding Reinstated A Massachusetts federal judge has overturned the Trump administration’s decision to revoke more than $2.2 billion in research support for Harvard University. Judge Allison Burroughs delivered the ruling on September 3, directing that the money be returned and barring officials from suspending it again. The freeze, in place since earlier this year, had left critical scientific and medical studies in limbo. Opinion Highlights Political Motives In her 84-page opinion, Burroughs found that the administration’s attempt to end the grants breached both constitutional protections and administrative law. She determined that the move stemmed from political conflicts tied…
Trump calls action a warning to drug traffickers President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that US military forces had destroyed a vessel allegedly connected to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel, killing 11 people. The operation occurred in international waters in the southern Caribbean, officials said. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the boat as part of a drug-smuggling route originating in Venezuela, calling the strike a “lethal operation” aimed at disrupting cartel activity in the region. President defends mission On Truth Social, Trump posted: “Under my orders, US forces carried out a strike against identified Tren de Aragua narcoterrorists in the…
Rescue efforts slowed by blocked roads and landslides A severe magnitude-6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, claiming over 800 lives and leaving approximately 2,500 injured, Taliban officials reported. Emergency teams are struggling to reach remote mountain villages as landslides and destroyed roads prevent access. The quake’s epicenter was located near the Pakistan border, with Kunar province bearing the brunt of the destruction. Its shallow depth amplified the damage, and aftershocks continued into Monday, shaking communities as far as Kabul, more than 100 miles away. Hospitals overwhelmed by casualties Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the death toll is expected to…
Court intervenes following urgent legal challenge A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Sunday ordered a temporary halt to the Trump administration’s plan to deport Guatemalan minors. The emergency injunction came after attorneys filed last-minute appeals arguing the planned removals were unlawful. Ten children named, protections extend to all minors in custody The lawsuit concerns 10 unaccompanied children, aged 10 to 17, who lawyers said were only hours from being flown to Guatemala late Saturday. Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan suspended deportations for 14 days and directed that the children remain under the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).…
Washington, August 30, 2025 — Senator Bernie Sanders has urged Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign from his role as U.S. health secretary, warning that his leadership threatens public health across the nation. Sanders Condemns Kennedy’s Management In an op-ed for The New York Times, Sanders accused Kennedy of endangering the health of Americans and called for his immediate departure. He criticized the administration’s slogan, “Make America Healthy Again,” stating that Kennedy’s policies have undermined scientific authority and weakened public health agencies. Sanders pointed to the recent termination of CDC director Susan Monarez and the resignations of four senior CDC…