Cory Herthel, a 40-year-old pastor from the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has been handed a 15-year federal prison sentence for the attempted sexual exploitation of a child. Herthel admitted guilt in August to one count associated with this charge, propelling a case that was first brought to light when the church reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in May about Herthel's involvement in trading sexually explicit videos with a 15-year-old in Venezuela.The Unveiling of a Dark SecretCourt documents revealed a chilling narrative about how Herthel met the child. The victim was begging on the streets in Ecuador when he first came across the pastor. Despite the child and his mother returning to their home in Venezuela, Herthel maintained contact with them. This connection would eventually take a dark turn as they began exchanging explicit videos. However, the investigation conducted b...

In a significant move, the White House, under President Joe Biden's administration, has issued a stern warning to Congress about the perils linked with delays in providing substantial aid to Ukraine. Shalanda Young, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, has sent an urgent letter to the leaders of both the House and the Senate. She emphasized that the U.S. funds designated for Ukraine's needs for weapons and assistance are expected to run out by the end of the year, potentially leaving Ukraine in a vulnerable state on the battlefield.Implications of Delayed AidYoung's letter underscored the critical national security risks that could arise if the aid is not provided timely. The continuation of funding, she argues, is of paramount importance for preventing a larger conflict in the region. The warning comes as the Biden administration is pushing to get President Joe Biden’s $61.4 billion...