Some Marines graduate without their parents’ presence amid ICE fears

PARRIS ISLAND, South Carolina — Pvt. Ramirez Garcia considered giving up a lot of times during her recruit training at Marine Corps Depot Parris Island. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I’m glad I pushed through,” said the newly graduated Marine, who withheld her first name out … Read more

Paraguay lawmakers approve a defense agreement that allows an increased US military presence

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday approved a defense agreement allowing the temporary presence of U.S. military and civilian personnel inside its borders, widely seen as a victory for the Trump administration, which has sought to strengthen its presence in Latin America. The Status of Forces Agreement, or SOFA, was approved by … Read more

5 Strategies to Enhance Your Brand’s Online Presence

Your competitors sit one click away from your customers. Every single day. Standing out online takes more than posting when you remember to. You need a real plan. Most brands try everything at once. They post randomly, chase whatever’s trending, then wonder why nothing works. The brands winning online do five things differently. Here’s what … Read more

In Cuba, is Trump seeking ouster of Communist leaders, or of China’s presence?

With ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in custody in New York, and his decapitated regime in Caracas quietly cooperating with the United States, President Donald Trump has shifted his hostile refrain to Cuba. “Cuba is a failing nation,” Mr. Trump has been saying recently. “It is down for the count.” And with the Trump administration’s … Read more