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.
Court Restores $2.2 Billion in Grants A federal judge in Massachusetts has ruled against the Trump administration’s effort to cancel more than $2.2 billion in research funding for Harvard University. On September 3, Judge Allison Burroughs ordered that the grants be reinstated and prohibited any further suspension. The funding, which had been frozen since spring, supports a wide range of projects in science, medicine, and engineering. Judge Cites Political Motivation In an 84-page ruling, Burroughs concluded that the administration’s actions violated both constitutional protections and federal administrative law. The judge found that the cancellation was influenced by political disputes surrounding…
Trump calls the operation a warning to traffickers President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that US forces carried out a military strike against a vessel allegedly tied to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel, killing 11 people in the southern Caribbean. The attack took place in international waters, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rubio described the targeted ship as part of a common trafficking route originating in Venezuela, framing the strike as a strategic move to disrupt cartel operations in the region. Trump defends action In a post on Truth Social, Trump said: “At my direction, US forces conducted a…
Landslides and damaged roads slow rescue efforts A powerful magnitude-6 earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing over 800 people and injuring around 2,500, Taliban officials reported. Emergency teams are struggling to reach remote mountain communities due to landslides and destroyed roads. The tremor’s epicenter was near the Pakistan border, with Kunar province suffering the most severe impact. Its shallow depth intensified the damage, and aftershocks continued into Monday, shaking areas as far as Kabul, over 100 miles from the epicenter. Hospitals overwhelmed with casualties Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the death toll is expected to rise, as many residents…
Court steps in after urgent legal filings On Sunday, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued an emergency injunction stopping the Trump administration from deporting a group of Guatemalan children. The ruling followed last-minute appeals from attorneys who said the planned removals were unlawful. Ten children identified, ruling extends to all in federal custody The case centers on 10 unaccompanied minors, ages 10 to 17, who lawyers said were hours from being flown to Guatemala late Saturday. Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan suspended the deportations for 14 days and ordered that the children remain under the care of the Office of…
Washington, August 30, 2025 — Senator Bernie Sanders has publicly demanded that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. step down from his role as health secretary, citing serious threats to public health under his leadership. Sanders Criticizes Kennedy’s Tenure In an op-ed for The New York Times, Sanders accused Kennedy of endangering Americans’ health and called for his immediate resignation. He criticized the administration’s slogan, “Make America Healthy Again,” claiming that Kennedy’s actions have undermined scientific guidance and weakened public health institutions. Sanders highlighted the recent dismissal of CDC director Susan Monarez and the resignations of four senior CDC officials in opposition…
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