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.
Federal Strategy Targets Urban Centers President Donald Trump declared that his administration will expand its crime-control measures to Chicago and New York, criticizing Chicago as being in disarray and saying New York would be next. The initiative continues a federal campaign focused on Democratic-run cities led by Black mayors, sparking political pushback. National Guard to Patrol with Weapons in Washington Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered that National Guard units operating in Washington DC will now be equipped with firearms, overturning earlier assurances they would remain unarmed. Around 2,000 Guard personnel are currently deployed in the city, including reinforcements from Republican-led…
American tariffs on European automobiles will remain at 27.5% until the European Union enacts laws reducing barriers for U.S. exports. A framework agreement released Thursday outlines how tariffs could fall to 15% once EU legislation is in place. Agreement Background The trade framework was unveiled on July 27 after President Donald Trump met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Turnberry, Scotland. The EU has promised to remove tariffs on U.S. industrial goods and expand access for American agricultural and seafood exports. The U.S. has agreed to lower tariffs to 15% on a broad range of European products,…
Ocean cycles temporarily offset warming Scientists have observed a marked slowdown in the melting of Arctic sea ice over the past two decades, with little change in overall extent since 2005. Researchers attribute the pause to natural shifts in ocean currents that have temporarily curbed ice loss, even as greenhouse gas emissions continue to climb. Temporary relief, not recovery While the slowdown has surprised many, experts emphasize it is only a short-lived reprieve. Once current ocean patterns shift, melting is expected to pick up again — potentially at double the long-term rate. “This buys us a little time, but the…
Investigation LaunchedFederal authorities have opened a criminal investigation into claims that Washington DC police deliberately altered crime statistics to portray the city as safer than it actually is. According to anonymous sources cited by the Washington Post, NBC News, and Fox News, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, led by Jeanine Pirro, is conducting the probe. Trump Speaks OutFormer President Donald Trump commented on the situation via social media, alleging that DC officials provided “fake crime numbers” to create a misleading sense of security, and that city officials were “under serious investigation.” Origins of the InquiryThe investigation…
Storm Prompts Mass EvacuationsHurricane Erin is prompting residents and tourists to leave North Carolina’s Outer Banks, even though the storm is expected to remain offshore. The hurricane hit parts of the Caribbean on Monday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Officials ordered evacuations on Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island, warning that the hurricane could create dangerous rip currents and waves reaching 15 feet (4.6 meters). Cars lined up for hours at Ocracoke’s ferry dock, the only way off the island besides flying. Forecast and Expected StrengtheningForecasters say Erin is likely to turn northward, steering away from the U.S. mainland. However,…
