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.
Apple has officially revealed its iPhone 17 lineup, marking a major shift in design after years of visual repetition. For a long time, each new iPhone release has offered internal upgrades but only subtle changes on the outside. That pattern is now over. The latest models showcase Apple’s effort to break away from a design language that has remained largely unchanged since the iPhone X. The launch introduces several new models, including the headline-grabbing iPhone Air. This ultra-thin model stands out with a body that measures only 5.64 millimeters thick. By comparison, the standard iPhone 17 measures 7.95 millimeters, and…
WARSAW, Poland — Polish fighter jets intercepted and destroyed multiple Russian drones overnight after they crossed into Poland’s airspace during a large-scale strike on Ukraine, officials said Wednesday. Authorities confirmed that about 19 drones entered Polish territory between late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. At least eight were shot down by Polish F-16s, supported by NATO aircraft and defense systems. Debris was found in several locations, including Wyryki-Kolonia, where one drone damaged a home but caused no injuries. Prime Minister Donald Tusk condemned the incursion as a deliberate act of aggression and requested NATO consultations under Article 4. Several…
Leaders discuss measures to pressure Moscow as assaults escalate WASHINGTON, Sept 9 — U.S. and European officials met in Washington this week to discuss coordinated sanctions against Russia, following its largest aerial attack on Ukraine since the conflict began. The talks focused on reinforcing economic measures to limit Russia’s ability to fund its military operations. The meeting, hosted at the U.S. Treasury Department, included high-level representatives such as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the European Union’s sanctions envoy, David O’Sullivan. Officials explored additional restrictions on Russian energy exports and refining operations, aiming to reduce one of the Kremlin’s most important…
Lower court’s block overturnedThe Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration, permitting federal agents to carry out immigration raids in Southern California that rely on profiling by race, ethnicity, or language. The ruling lifts a July 11 injunction from U.S. District Judge Maame Frimpong, who had found the practices likely unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment’s protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. Allegations of racial targetingThe lawsuit that triggered the injunction described “roving patrols” by masked, heavily armed agents who detained people in public spaces based on appearance or speech. One plaintiff, Jason Gavidia, alleged he was roughed up despite…
Athens — Greece will roll out a €1.6 billion package of tax cuts and family incentives in 2026 in an effort to slow the country’s shrinking population, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced. Speaking at the Thessaloniki International Fair on Saturday, Mitsotakis said the measures are meant to “lighten the burden on families” and encourage young people to stay in or return to Greece. What’s in the package Why it matters Greece faces one of Europe’s steepest demographic challenges. Births fell to 71,455 in 2023, according to the national statistics authority, and fertility rates remain far below the level needed…
Brussels Imposes Record Penalty The European Commission has fined Google €2.95 billion for abusing its dominant position in online advertising. Officials said the company gave unlawful preference to its own ad exchange and publisher ad server, distorting competition and limiting choice for publishers and advertisers across Europe. Deadline for Remedies Google has been given 60 days to propose changes to its ad-tech operations. Regulators warned they could impose stronger measures, including a potential breakup of parts of its advertising business, if the remedies are inadequate. Google said it will appeal the decision, arguing that its tools support publishers and advertisers.…
Moscow’s Warning at Economic Forum Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that any Western troops deployed to Ukraine during the ongoing conflict would be treated as “legitimate targets.” He made the remarks at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, stressing that foreign military presence while fighting continues would be unacceptable to Moscow. Response to Western Security Pledges Putin’s comments followed a Paris meeting where French President Emmanuel Macron announced that 26 countries had pledged long-term security guarantees to Ukraine. The commitments include financial aid, training, and possibly an international reassurance force once the war ends. Putin warned that foreign troops…
Trump frames action as warning to drug traffickers President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that US forces conducted a strike on a vessel allegedly linked to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel, killing 11 people in the southern Caribbean. Officials said the attack took place in international waters. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the targeted ship as part of a known trafficking route from Venezuela and emphasized that the strike was aimed at disrupting cartel operations in the region. Trump defends the mission On Truth Social, Trump wrote: “Under my orders, US military units carried out a kinetic operation against identified…
Rescuers race against blocked roads and unstable terrain to reach survivors A magnitude-6 earthquake has torn through eastern Afghanistan, leaving at least 800 people dead and around 2,500 injured, according to Taliban officials. Emergency crews are struggling to access remote mountain villages as roads have been destroyed and landslides have cut off entire communities. The quake struck shortly after midnight on Sunday near the Pakistan border, with Kunar province bearing the heaviest destruction. The shallow depth of the tremor intensified the damage, while repeated aftershocks overnight and into Monday were felt as far away as Kabul, more than 100 miles…
Judge blocks immediate removals after late-night legal challenge A federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued an emergency order Sunday halting the Trump administration’s attempt to deport Guatemalan minors. The ruling followed urgent filings from lawyers who said the government was preparing flights to return children unlawfully. Case involves 10 minors, ruling applies broadly The lawsuit was brought on behalf of 10 children, ages 10 to 17, who attorneys said faced removal within hours on Saturday night. Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan barred deportations for two weeks and directed that the children remain in shelters overseen by the Office of Refugee Resettlement.…
