President Joe Biden's economic narrative presents a promising tale for future voters, albeit less compelling in the immediate context of 2024. This Thursday, President Biden...

Renowned fashion designer Nancy Gonzalez, whose luxurious accessories adorned celebrities like Britney Spears and the cast of "Sex and the City," faced a significant legal setback on Monday as she was sentenced to 18 months in prison. This sentence came after Gonzalez pleaded guilty in a Miami federal court for her involvement in smuggling crocodile handbags from Colombia, her native country. Gonzalez's arrest in 2022 and subsequent extradition to the United States revealed a complex conspiracy spanning several years. She orchestrated the smuggling operation, utilizing couriers to transport her handbags via commercial flights to exclusive showrooms and fashion events in New York, all in violation of U.S. wildlife laws. Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas Watts-Fitzgerald likened Gonzalez's actions to those...

Norway's King Harald, aged 88, is planning to reduce his official duties due to considerations for his age and recent health challenges, according to the royal household. This decision comes after the king's hospitalization in February while on holiday in Malaysia, where he was treated for an infection and received a pacemaker for a low heart rate. During King Harald's absence, Crown Prince Haakon has temporarily assumed his duties. The royal household has announced a "permanent reduction" in the king's public engagements, although specific details about the adjustments have not been provided. Despite his health setbacks, King Harald recently resumed some of his constitutional duties after a period of sick leave. However, the extent of his future involvement...