For “Sex, Lies, and Videotape” star Andie MacDowell, life recently has been a real pain in the … sciatic nerve. It runs from the buttocks to the leg and was causing the former Calvin Klein model to suffer from a rare condition. Andie MacDowell talks diagnosis MacDowell, who is 66, recently appeared on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” where … Read more...Read More
A US Army Blackhawk helicopter collided with a passenger plane near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C., late Tuesday, sparking a search-and-rescue operation in the Potomac River. Video of the mid-air crash, which reportedly also involved an American Airlines jet, was posted on X. The DC Police Department said in a statement that … Read more...Read More
Dajua Blanding, a Detroit rapper who goes by the name of “Dank Demoss,” is suing Lyft after a driver for the rideshare company allegedly denied her a ride and prevented her from entering his car due to her weight. CBS 12 reported that Blanding recently announced on social media that she weighs 489 pounds. In … Read more...Read More
The Eagles are flying without touring guitarist Steuart Smith, who is stepping away from the rock band because of health issues. “It is with profound regret that, due to performance issues associated with my recently diagnosed Parkinsonism, I find that I must bow out of my role with the Eagles while I can still do … Read more...Read More
Pentagon officials have reportedly confirmed that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has informed Retired General Mark Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, that he is revoking both his security detail and security clearance. Pentagon officials also indicated that Hegseth is ordering a review to determine if Milley should be demoted in his … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump is offering buyouts to agency employees who don’t want to comply with his demands that they return to the office as he looks to reshape the federal workforce in his second term. The buyouts will run through Sept. 30 as long as the employees resign by Feb. 6, according to a White House official who shared details of the … Read more...Read More
An F-35 fighter jet crashed early Tuesday afternoon at Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks, according to an official there. The pilot was not injured in the crash, which occurred around 1 p.m., according to Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson. He said an emergency response is ongoing and had few additional details. There were no … Read more...Read More
Retired U.S. Army Special Forces master sergeant Jeremy Brown remains in jail while his attorney advocates for his release under President Donald Trump’s pardon for Jan. 6 crimes. Brown, a Tampa resident sentenced to seven years on weapons charges, is among a handful of still-incarcerated convicts who are most associated with the 2021 U.S. Capitol … Read more...Read More
Stage and screen actor Linda Lavin’s immediate cause of death has been revealed. The “Alice” star’s death certificate, obtained and posted online Monday by TMZ, said that her immediate cause of death was cardiopulmonary arrest due to her underlying lung cancer. Cardiopulmonary arrest, which is also known as cardiac arrest, occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating … Read more...Read More
Atlanta rapper Young Thug, who was banished from metro Atlanta after pleading guilty in the “Young Slime Life” case, is being allowed to fly through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport as early as Tuesday. The request was made Tuesday morning in a motion by Young Thug’s attorneys Brian Steel and Keith Adams. They asked Fulton County Superior … Read more...Read More
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning to visit Washington next week to meet with President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter, as the leaders look to maintain the ceasefire in Gaza. The meeting is not yet finalized and may not come together in that time frame, the people said on condition of anonymity to discuss the plans. … Read more...Read More
“Tiger King” star Joe Exotic has taken issue with Donald Trump pardoning hundreds of Jan. 6 insurrectionists and ignoring his calls for clemency. The former zoo owner-turned-reality TV star — whose real name is Joseph Allen Maldonado — has been publicly crusading for a release from prison since his conviction on 19 criminal counts in 2020. Currently incarcerated at Federal Medical Center in Fort … Read more...Read More
What makes a food healthy? For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration is updating its claim on what food products can use the word “healthy” on their labels. And both the foods being taken off the list and the new foods now approved to use that claim might surprise you. “This was … Read more...Read More
Rapper DJ Unk died of a heart attack, his wife has revealed days after his death at age 43. The attack killed him as he slept, his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, told TMZ. Long-Platt noted that her husband, whose given name was Anthony Platt, did not do drugs, dispelling rumors his death was substance-related. She revealed the news on Sunday, … Read more...Read More
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently revealed that he “probably would be diagnosed on the autism spectrum” if he were growing up today. The 69-year-old billionaire discussed his alleged connection to autism in his upcoming book, “Source Code: My Beginnings.” An excerpt from the book was published on Sunday in The Wall Street Journal. In the … Read more...Read More
Rapper Snoop Dogg recently defended his performance at a pre-inauguration celebration for President Donald Trump after receiving criticism for performing at an event honoring the 47th president. In a Sunday video posted on Instagram, the famous rapper shared a message that appeared to be directed at the criticism he has received regarding his decision to … Read more...Read More
A 42-year-old man who was pardoned by President Donald Trump last week for his involvement in the storming of Capitol Hill on January 6, 2021, was shot and killed by a police officer after the suspect attempted to resist arrest during a traffic stop in Indiana. In a Monday press release, the Indiana State Police … Read more...Read More
Google announced on Monday that the company will update Google Maps to feature “Gulf of America” and “Mount McKinley” instead of Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali following President Donald Trump’s executive order last Monday. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Google wrote, “We’ve received a few questions about naming within Google Maps. We … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to reinstate more than 8,000 members of the U.S. military who were “unjustly discharged” under the Biden-Harris administration for refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. In a Monday press release, the White House explained that Trump’s executive order directs Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security … Read more...Read More
Another Atlanta legend is gone. DJ Unk, most known for snap-era songs like “2 Step” and “Walk It Out,” died on Friday, according to a statement sent from long-time producer and collaborator Korey “Big Oomp” Roberson. He was 43. A cause of death is unknown at this time. The Atlanta DJ and rapper, whose real … Read more...Read More
Mayor Eric Adams, who “hasn’t been feeling his best” over the past few days, is canceling most public appearances this week and will undergo medical tests, according to a statement from his spokesman. The statement, issued shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday by Deputy Mayor for Communications Fabien Levy, said the 64-year-old Adams will “have a number of doctors’ appointments … Read more...Read More
About 200 soldiers from Fort Stewart near Savannah have deployed to the U.S.-Mexican border as part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration. The troops, according to the military, will “support enhanced detection and monitoring efforts” and help set up and repair physical barriers. They will operate under U.S. Northern Command and Joint Task … Read more...Read More
A former Mercer County resident admitted Monday that he tried to join a Somalian-based terrorist organization to target “evil America” in 2023, authorities said. Karrem Nasr, 24, a U.S. citizen who previously lived in Lawrenceville, pleaded guilty to attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Southern New York. Nasr moved from New Jersey to Egypt in July … Read more...Read More
Hundreds of U.S. military members are training for the next two weeks in Gulfport and across Mississippi during a combat exercise that will send low-flying helicopters and noise across the area. The event is called the Sentry South-Southern Strike exercise. It began Monday and ends Feb. 7. The Air National Guard is hosting 500 members from the U.S. military’s active, guard and reserve units, a … Read more...Read More
The Lancaster city man shot and killed by a police officer Friday morning was running toward a bystander while armed with a machete, the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office said Monday. Luis Alex Fuentes, 39, of the 400 block of South Plum Street, died several hours after being shot once in the back on his street, according to … Read more...Read More
Elon Musk’s Neuralink has selected Miami as a clinical trial site for its brain-computer interface. Musk’s Neuralink makes devices that link the human brain to computers, focusing on giving people with quadriplegia or paralysis the ability to control computers and devices with their thoughts. The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Miami will be … Read more...Read More
MyPillow and CEO Mike Lindell are again suing a merchant cash advance company, accusing the lender of charging an illegally high interest rate. It’s the third such lawsuit the Minnesota-based company and its nationally prominent founder have brought against a merchant cash advance firm, which effectively offer payday loans for businesses. The suit claimed New … Read more...Read More
An alleged would-be Donald Trump assassin with ties to Iran says he’s been held in a cold solitary confinement cell at the notorious Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn without warm clothing, and denied basic amenities like salt and pepper to season his food. Asif Merchant has been locked up in the Special Administrative Measures, or SAMS, unit, on the eighth floor of the Sunset Park federal jail, since his … Read more...Read More
UnitedHealth Group says the impact from the cyberattack last year at its Change Healthcare subsidiary is much wider than previously understood, affecting roughly 190 million patients — up from previous estimates of about 100 million people. The updated tally extends the scope beyond what was previously described by company Chief Executive Andrew Witty, who suggested … Read more...Read More
DENVER — Two people are dead, one is in custody and a fourth is on the run after an early morning shooting at a Denver 7-Eleven, police said. Just after midnight on Monday morning, two groups arrived at a 7-Eleven gas station on the corner of East 35th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, Denver police chief … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The Philippines has deployed vessels and aircraft to closely monitor a gigantic Chinese coast guard ship – the world’s largest – in waters off Luzon island, Filipino officials said, describing the ship as a menacing presence in its exclusive economic zone. … Read more...Read More
“Dear White People” star DeRon Horton is recovering from a gunshot wound to his arm after being shot last month. The 32-year-old actor, who played geeky Lionel Higgins in Netflix’s college-set series adaptation of Justin Simien’s 2014 film, revealed Thursday that he had been shot a few days before Christmas and has been on the … Read more...Read More
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth referred to “Fort Liberty” as “Fort Bragg” on Monday two days after he was sworn in on a razor-thin 51-50 vote in the Senate. The military base, originally named after General Braxton Bragg, was renamed under the Biden administration due to Bragg’s service in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. … Read more...Read More
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Sunday said the removal of Tuskegee Airmen videos and curriculum about the Tuskegee Airmen from its military instruction curriculum “has been immediately reversed.” Hegesth posted the comment in response to concerns from U.S. Sen. Katie Britt about “malicious compliance we’ve seen in recent days.” “We’re all over it Senator. This will not stand,” Hegseth posted … Read more...Read More
Not even a week into President Trump’s second term, a congressman is pushing for Trump to have the chance to serve a third term. Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles, a Republican, has introduced a proposal to amend the Constitution and allow a president to be elected for three terms. “I am proposing an amendment to the Constitution to revise the limitations imposed by … Read more...Read More
A representative for Brad Pitt has reacted to the viral story of a French woman who was catfished and conned out of her life savings by someone pretending to be the famous actor. An interior designer, identified only as Anne, revealed on a Sunday episode of French TV’s “Seven to Eight” that she believed she was in a long-distance romance … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China’s People’s Liberation Army has conducted sea and air combat readiness drills in the South China Sea as the Philippines and its ally the United States held joint exercises in disputed waters in the region, the PLA Southern Theater Command said. … Read more...Read More
Iran needs to reach an understanding over its atomic activity with the administration of Donald Trump in order to avoid being dragged into another military conflict in the Middle East, according to the world’s top nuclear regulator. Six-and-a-half years after Trump abrogated an agreement that gave the Islamic Republic sanctions relief in exchange for strict limits on its nuclear activities, … Read more...Read More
Dr. Anthony Fauci. Retired Gen. Mark Milley. Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney. These public figures, along with several of his relatives, were among those former President Joe Biden pardoned in the final hours before the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Absent from that list was former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, whose supporters had called on … Read more...Read More
A former executive for Chicago-based Verano, one of the largest cannabis companies in the United States, was federally indicted on charges of insider trading. The indictment Thursday accused Anthony Marsico, 39, of Bartlett, Illinois, of using confidential information to make an illegal profit of about $607,000 by buying stock in another marijuana company that Verano planned to acquire. The … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hit the ground running in his new job on Tuesday, hosting the foreign affairs ministers of Australia, Japan and India only hours after being sworn-in as America’s new top diplomat by Vice President J.D. Vance. Along … Read more...Read More
Olin Corp. announced Tuesday it is set to buy ammunition manufacturing equipment from an Arizona company for $75 million. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025. The acquisition between Clayton-based Olin and AMMO, Inc. includes AMMO’s brass shell capabilities and a 185,000-square-foot production facility the company owns in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, … Read more...Read More
Automotive product legend Hal Sperlich passed away Monday at 95, but his memory lives on in the millions of pony cars and minivans that ply our highways. Sperlich was known as the father of two American icons, the Ford Mustang and Chrysler minivan. Colleagues remember him as one of the most significant product developers of … Read more...Read More
Democrats in the U.S. Senate voted on Wednesday to block the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act,” which would guarantee protections for babies born alive after a failed abortion procedure. In a 52-47 vote, the Senate failed to invoke cloture and proceed with a motion to pass the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act,” which requires a … Read more...Read More
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Aviator Cancers Examination Study (ACES) Act. If passed, this bill would direct the Secretary of the VA to study cancer incidences and mortality rates among aviators and aircrew who served in the Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. This legislation is critical as it would improve our understanding of the … Read more...Read More
About 18,000 Costco workers will go on strike beginning Feb. 1 if their union doesn’t reach a deal with the warehouse retailer, the union announced Sunday. The Teamsters represent Costco workers in 56 warehouses across five states, CNN reported. The 18,000-person strike would represent about 8% of Costco’s nationwide workforce. A contract for the unionized workers expires on Jan. 31, and 85% of … Read more...Read More
Earlier this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the use of red dye No. 3 from the country’s food supply, citing studies that have found the dye to cause cancer in rats. Often called erythrosine or FD&C Red No. 3 or Red 3, red dye No. 3 was barred from use in cosmetics over three decades … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Vietnamese authorities have arrested a Protestant pastor known for his criticism of the government on Facebook on charges of “anti-state propaganda,” according to his son. Pastor Nguyen Manh Hung, 71, is the first person to be arrested on the charges since … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China has executed a man for killing at least 35 people with his car at a stadium in the southern city of Zhuhai following a marital breakdown last November, along with a man who stabbed eight to death in a school … Read more...Read More
A reportedly suicidal suspect and a 4-year-old girl were killed, and an officer was critically wounded, after the suspect opened fire Wednesday on two cops who tried to help him, Ohio authorities said. The incident unfolded just after 2 p.m. when cops in St. Clair Township were called about a possibly suicidal man, police said in … Read more...Read More
Fans of the “Great British Baking Show” should be relieved to hear that filming for the next season of the much-loved baking competition show won’t be delayed due to the mystery “health issues” of one of its hosts, comedian Noel Fielding. A spokesperson for Fielding, a popular British TV personality and stand-up performer, has hit … Read more...Read More
Trace Cyrus, as a child, wanted to be just like dad Billy Ray Cyrus growing up. Nowadays, he says, he can “barely recognize” his father as someone he once thought was “the coolest person ever.” The younger Cyrus, whose sisters are pop stars Miley Cyrus and Noah Cyrus, expressed his complex emotions about the “Achy Breaky Heart” singer Wednesday on … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The United States has begun the process to again declare the Iran-backed Huthi rebel group of Yemen as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO), restoring the designation President Donald Trump set out during his first term. “Supported by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps … Read more...Read More
More than 20,000 illegal guns have been seized by the NYPD during the Adams administration, the mayor and police commissioner said Wednesday. The official tally — 20,137 since the start of 2022, including 377 so far this year — is updated daily on the NYPD website. More than 1,400 of the seized weapons were untraceable … Read more...Read More
In his first days in office, President Donald Trump signed executive orders that sent many federal employees reeling: looming layoffs, a freeze on federal hiring and and new back-to-office expectations for many remote workers. On Wednesday, he announced that employees in diversity, equity and inclusion roles would be put on paid leave. He’s vowed to … Read more...Read More
President Trump on Tuesday announced that OpenAI, Oracle and Softbank are partnering on a venture to direct more than $100 billion toward computing infrastructure that will power artificial intelligence in the United States. “It will ensure the future of technology,” Trump said at a news conference at the White House, where he was joined by … Read more...Read More
The Idaho House Republican leader previewed a slate of large tax cuts Idahoans could see this year, beginning with a potentially historic cut to individual and corporate income taxes. The cut would bring Idaho’s flat income tax rate to 5.3%, down from the 5.695% that it is currently, which the state estimates would amount to … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China has seen nearly 3 million restaurants, cafes and other catering outlets shut down in the past year, according to industry website Hongcan, with many going bankrupt and even hugely popular chains slashing costs by shutting down hundreds of stores. In … Read more...Read More
Democratic lawmakers in Olympia are once again considering a sweeping package of gun control measures — this time, a trio of bills that would enhance gun storage, limit bulk purchases of guns and ammunition and possibly require gun buyers to get permits. Public hearings held by the House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee on Tuesday … Read more...Read More
Lynn Ban, the jewelry designer who worked with stars including Rihanna and Beyoncé and starred in Netflix’s “Bling Empire: New York,” has died. Ban died Monday, her son Sebastian announced Wednesday in a moving Instagram statement. She died weeks after she underwent emergency brain surgery after a skiing accident in December. She was 52. “She was and … Read more...Read More
Senators have thrown their support behind a proposed loan repayment program for veterans who provide mental health services to other veterans in Wyoming. In a unanimous vote, the Senate Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Committee on Thursday approved Senate File 30, “Wyoming’s investment in veteran’s mental health.” SF 30 would establish the Wyoming veteran loan repayment program, which would provide … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. U.S. President Donald Trump said on January 23 that he would like to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin immediately to secure an end to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. “From what I hear, Putin would like to see me, and … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Britain has warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that “We know what you’re doing” after the Royal Navy tracked what it called a “Russian spy ship” traveling through U.K. waters amid rising concerns of potential sabotage by Russia-linked vessels. Defense Secretary John Healey … Read more...Read More
The Trump administration released a video on Friday of the U.S. Marine Corps arriving at the southern border between the United States and Mexico and helping assist U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents as they undertake a mission to “secure America.” On Friday afternoon, the White House shared a video on X, formerly Twitter, showcasing … Read more...Read More
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida announced last Friday that Orange County Democratic Party Treasurer Matthew A. Inman had been arrested and charged with the transportation of child sex abuse material. A press release by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida revealed that 39-year-old Inman … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that he has revoked the security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. On Friday, CNN reported that the 47th president revoked Fauci’s security detail on Thursday night, citing a source familiar with the president’s decision. The anonymous source told … Read more...Read More
Barry Michael Cooper, an investigative reporter-turned-screenwriter known for the films “New Jack City,” “Above the Rim” and “Sugar Hill,” has died. Cooper died Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed to The Times. Additional details about his death, including a cause of death, were not immediately available. He was … Read more...Read More
A Marine veteran is fighting back and warning about a lack of accountability after the Nevada Highway Patrol seized $87,000 from him during a traffic stop in 2021 through a legal loophole. Marine veteran Stephen Lara, the plaintiff in a recent lawsuit against the state, told Fox News that he was pulled over by a … Read more...Read More
The Trump administration confirmed Friday morning that “deportation flights have begun,” fulfilling one of President Donald Trump’s major campaign promises to the American people. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared pictures that appear to show illegal immigrants boarding a U.S. military aircraft. “Deportation flights have begun,” Leavitt … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday ordering the declassification of the government’s files on the assassinations of former President John F. Kennedy, former Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. In a video shared on X, formerly Twitter, Trump can be signing executive orders in the Oval … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump announced plans to nominate an Idaho resident to be the U.S. Air Force’s second in command. “I am pleased to announce that Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Lohmeier will be the next United States Under Secretary of the Air Force,” Trump wrote on social media Friday. As undersecretary, Lohmeier would be the No. 2-ranked civilian and … Read more...Read More
Entrenched in their “Homeland or Death” chant and vowing to prevail against the “imperialist onslaught,” Cuba’s leader have paused the release of political prisoners and kicked off military exercises following President Donald Trump’s first-day decision to put the country back on the list of nations that sponsor terrorism. Just a week earlier, former President Joe … Read more...Read More
State Democratic lawmakers are pushing a bill that would allow Maryland voters to raise the minimum wage from $15 to $20 — including for workers in the service industry — but it’s receiving a thumbs down from Republicans “The minimum wage in Maryland is not enough to meet the cost of living,” Del. Adrian Boafo … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korea is accelerating preparations to send more troops to Russia amid an increasing number of casualties, South Korea said on Friday, while Ukraine said the North’s additional support would mainly include missile and artillery troops. About 4,000 of the up … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Four people were crushed to death Thursday by a crowd that gathered in front of a prominent businessmen’s house in Phnom Penh to receive red envelopes full of cash ahead of the Lunar New Year, police said. A large crowd gathered … Read more...Read More
Acclaimed blues-rock musician Barry Goldberg, who was part of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band when it backed Bob Dylan during his legendary electric outing at the otherwise-acoustic Newport Folk Festival in 1965, died on Jan. 22. He was 83. Goldberg, who also performed/recorded with Steve Miller, Muddy Waters, Leonard Cohen, Stephen Stills and many other … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump has reportedly revoked the security details for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Brian Hook. The two former Trump officials had received security details under the Biden-Harris administration due to threats from Iran. The New York Times first reported Trump’s move … Read more...Read More
A viral video shows an illegal immigrant insulting President Donald Trump while thanking former President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama while being arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. In the video, an illegal immigrant can be seen being detained in a police vehicle during an ICE operation in Boston. During … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials announced on Wednesday that a Texas man was sentenced to over four years in federal prison after being convicted of smuggling more than 2,500 illegal immigrants into the United States in just six months during the Biden-Harris administration. In a Wednesday press release, the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Western District of … Read more...Read More
Seven people from New York City and Long Island have been busted in a massive COVID relief fraud scheme that netted $44 million — and one of the defendants was so brazen he rapped about his crime in a song named after the IRS, the feds alleged Wednesday. The suspects scammed the money through thousands of bogus … Read more...Read More
Less than a week after a highly contagious strain of bird flu was found in a Georgia commercial poultry facility for the first time, a second and even larger flock nearby has tested positive for the virus, state agriculture officials said Wednesday. The virus, the H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, has ravaged wild birds, commercial … Read more...Read More
CNN announced on Thursday that roughly 6% of its workforce would be laid off amid the network’s shift toward digital platforms. The announcement came just days after President Donald Trump’s inauguration. In a memo distributed to staff members on Thursday, CNN CEO Mark Thompson announced the mass layoffs at the news network. While Thompson confirmed … Read more...Read More
Among dozens of day one executive orders President Donald Trump enacted on Jan. 20, was an executive order to begin designating transnational cartels as terrorist organizations. The order states cartels go beyond traditional organized crime rings, to pose a threat to national security. The order states cartels have shown a willingness to work with “extra … Read more...Read More
Guitarist John Sykes, who played with the rock bands Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died at 65. He helped compose one of the defining power ballads of the late-1980s hair-metal scene in “Is This Love,” which drove sales of Whitesnake’s self-titled 1987 LP to sales of more than 8 million copies in the United States. … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump stepped up pressure Wednesday on Russia to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, and threatened financial penalties on the country if it refuses to conclude fighting swiftly. In a Truth Social post, Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin should make a deal “soon,” or else he would “have no other choice” but to impose additional taxes, tariffs … Read more...Read More
Applications for the new director or administrator of the Jasper County Veterans Affairs department have been submitted to commissioners for review. If all goes well with the selection committee’s interview process in the next two weeks, it is possible a candidate will be recommended for commission approval in February. Dennis Simon, director of human resources for Jasper County, … Read more...Read More
A 26-year-old man has admitted to fatally stabbing the wife of BBC commentator John Hunt and killing his two adult daughters with a crossbow at their home just north of London last year. Appearing via video link at Cambridge Crown Court, Kyle Clifford pleaded guilty on Wednesday to three counts of murder, one count of false imprisonment and two counts of possession of offensive weapons. It marked … Read more...Read More
Garth Hudson, the multi-talented musical genius who elevated the Band while remaining its most reserved member, died Tuesday. He was 87. Hudson, who was the last surviving member of the group, died in his sleep at a nursing home in Woodstock, according to the Toronto Star. His exact cause of death was not announced. “Garth once … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump ordered all federal diversity, equity, and inclusion offices to be shut down by Wednesday night following an executive order targeting DEI programs in the federal government on Monday. The president also ordered all federal DEI employees to be placed on leave. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, White House Press Secretary … Read more...Read More
India’s government is prepared to work with Donald Trump’s administration to identify and take back all its citizens residing illegally in the U.S., an early signal from New Delhi that it’s willing to comply with the incoming American president and avoid a trade war. The U.S. has identified some 18,000 illegal Indian migrants to be sent back home, for which India will … Read more...Read More
Francisco San Martin, an actor who appeared on the soap operas “Days of Our Lives” and “The Bold and the Beautiful,” has died in Los Angeles. The actor, who also had a guest stint on the CW telenovela “Jane the Virgin,” was pronounced dead Thursday by the Los Angeles County medical examiner. San Martin died … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s inauguration has already led to a major shakeup in the leadership at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Fox News reported that the major leadership changes at the FBI started when former FBI Director Christopher Wray, who was appointed under Trump’s first administration, recently announced that … Read more...Read More
Former Navy SEAL Officer and USAF Pararescueman Anthony Donahue has built a life defined by relentless service, intellectual curiosity, and steadfast leadership. From elite military roles to private sector success and humanitarian efforts, Donahue’s story is about redefining leadership and inspiring others to pursue duty over passion. A Dual Special Forces Career In an interview … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that former President Joe Biden left him a “very nice letter’ that he found in the Resolute Desk at the White House on Monday night. According to Fox News, Trump was asked about Biden’s letter during a press conference regarding the announcement of a $500 billion investment in artificial … Read more...Read More
A video shared on social media shows Antifa protesters confronting law enforcement officials and starting fires at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Portland, Oregon. The attack occurred on Monday night following President Donald Trump’s inauguration and immediate crackdown on illegal immigration. According to The Post Millennial, approximately 15 Antifa members … Read more...Read More
A man was recently sentenced to life in federal prison after being convicted by a jury for kidnapping and sexually assaulting two women. The man also locked one of his victims in a cinder block cell. In a recent press release, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon announced that 31-year-old Negasi … Read more...Read More
A Massachusetts man took “repeated, deliberate steps” to steal from his neighbor — a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who was in the hospital — “again and again,” federal prosecutors wrote in court documents filed last week. Joseph Smith, 71, and others stole more than $450,000 in disability benefits from the man between roughly 2015 and 2020, when he was … Read more...Read More
A Connecticut resident ended their week by claiming a winning lottery ticket worth half a million dollars, and another Connecticut Lottery player has yet to claim hundreds of thousands in winnings. On Friday, Jan. 17, a Milford resident claimed a $500,000 prize from a winning “$4,000,000 Fortune” scratch game ticket, according to the Connecticut Lottery winners list. According to the Connecticut Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Fortune” … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump said he would be open to billionaire supporter Elon Musk or Oracle Corp. Chairman Larry Ellison purchasing social video app TikTok as part of a joint venture with the U.S. government. “I have the right to make a deal,” Trump said at an event alongside Ellison at the White House on Tuesday. “So what I’m thinking about saying to somebody is buy it and … Read more...Read More
Firefighters are taking advantage of a lull in the wind to make steady progress against the massive fires that have ravaged Los Angeles since Jan. 7. Officials are also easing evacuation orders and lifting curfews across the region as residents of burned neighborhoods return to face the damage. As of Saturday morning, the Palisades fire, … Read more...Read More
A restaurant chain was ordered by a jury on Friday to pay $2.8 million to a Texas woman after the woman sued the restaurant chain for serving her “dangerously hot” barbecue sauce that burned her when she dropped it on her leg. According to Fox 26, 19-year-old Genesis Monita sued Bill Miller Bar-B-Q Enterprises in … Read more...Read More
The police chief in Northfield, Vermont said Monday the death of Daniel Bermudez, of Norwalk, at a local military college was not due to foul play as family and friends continue to mourn his loss. Bermudez collapsed during a training exercise Jan. 15 at Norwich University, a military school that also serves civilian students. He received medical care at the scene and … Read more...Read More
Circus Circus, the venerable 56-year-old north Strip resort that caters to families and low-budget visitors, may soon be sold by owner Phil Ruffin, according to a published report. Ruffin, who also owns Treasure Island, is in Washington for President Donald Trump’s inauguration and was unavailable for comment Friday, but a story in business magazine Forbes … Read more...Read More
Just hours into his second term, President Donald Trump issued a full pardon for Ross Ulbricht, the creator of Silk Road, a “dark web” marketplace that allowed users to buy and sell products and services anonymously. “I just called the mother of Ross William Ulbricht to let her know that in honor of her and … Read more...Read More
Thousands of flights at three Texas airports were canceled on Tuesday amid a major storm that caused “extremely hazardous” travel conditions in the Houston region. An alert issued late Monday night by the Houston Airport System said, “To prioritize the safety of our passengers and staff, and due to extremely hazardous road conditions throughout Houston, … Read more...Read More
A senior official with the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that President Donald Trump’s acting secretary of Homeland Security, Benjamine Huffman, fired the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard shortly after the start of Trump’s second administration. In a message sent to the U.S. Coast Guard workforce on Monday, Huffman announced that 61-year-old Adm. Linda … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump said he will reinstate all military members who were dismissed for refusing to comply with orders to receive the COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic. “This week, I will reinstate any service members who were unjustly expelled from our military for objecting to the COVID vaccine mandate with full back pay,” the newly … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump fired Retired General Mark Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on Monday as part of a purge of over 1,000 individuals appointed under the Biden-Harris administration. In a statement shared on Truth Social at roughly 12:30 a.m., Trump wrote, “Our first day in the White House is not … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump immediately ended the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s controversial CBP One app on Monday, as the agency’s website quickly changed while the 47th president was sworn into office. According to Fox 26, the CBP One app was used by the Biden-Harris administration to allow over 900,000 migrants into the United States. The … Read more...Read More
The 107th Attack Wing recently enlisted its 108th recruit of 2024 (between fresh recruits and prior service) just before the close of the year, an achievement that has only been accomplished twice before in the past 20 years. This string of enlistments marks a considerable increase from 2023, during a prolonged period of challenges and … Read more...Read More
A long-delayed ceasefire in the Gaza war began taking hold as Hamas released three hostages in exchange for 90 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. The first halt in the war since November 2023 appeared to go as planned, following months of negotiations by the Biden administration, along with Qatar and Egypt, then a recent push by President-elect Donald Trump for a deal before his inauguration on … Read more...Read More
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., shot down rumors he plans to jump to the Republican Party after meeting with President Donald Trump. “It’s not going to happen,” Fetterman told Semafor on Monday night. “And even if I wanted to do that, that is a rocket sled to Palookaville to try to switch. I would make a pretty bad Republican.” Rumors have swirled … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump temporarily halted a ban on TikTok in the US, granting the company and its Chinese parent ByteDance Ltd. more time to reach a deal for the popular app that would resolve long-standing U.S. national security concerns. TikTok’s lifeline came via an executive order signed by Trump on Monday in one of his first acts after taking office. The … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump vowed Monday to revert the name of Alaska’s 20,310-foot Denali, the tallest peak in North America, to Mount McKinley, reigniting a long-running dispute. “We will restore the name of a great president, William McKinley, to Mount McKinley, where it should be and where it belongs,” Trump said Monday after he was sworn … Read more...Read More
If you’ve lost your home or business in this month’s wildfires, you can receive substantial relief on your property taxes now and in the future — whether you decide to rebuild or move. You will be able to reduce what you owe immediately and defer payment. Ultimately, you can retain the taxable value of your … Read more...Read More
Craig Watts, who once made a career of raising hundreds of thousands of chickens in North Carolina, knows the torment and the crushing financial stress that can come with the job. In the 1990s, he needed $400,000 in loans to build four chicken houses on his Robeson County farm. A decade later, Watts spent $100,000 to upgrade the … Read more...Read More
Former President Joe Biden pardoned his family approximately 15 minutes before President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday. According to a press release obtained by CNBC, Biden announced pardons for his brother, James Biden; James Biden’s wife, Sara Jones Biden; his brother, Francis Biden; his sister, Valerie Biden Owens; and his sister’s husband, John Owens. A … Read more...Read More
An illegal gambling network that ran from strip-mall casinos to a warehouse in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood was taken down this week by state and local law enforcement agencies. Authorities raided slot-machine parlors in suburban West Palm Beach, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach and Zephyrhills, confiscating machines and cash. They also charged officers of a company in … Read more...Read More
A Fort Carson soldier is under investigation after he was caught by a civilian group of pedophile hunters. Fort Carson Spc. Brandon Storey states in the first few minutes of a video on YouTube taken by Colorado Ped Patrol he was planning on meeting children, a 12-year-old and an 11-year-old, for sex. The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation … Read more...Read More
American Express Co. will pay about $230 million to resolve a long-running investigation into some of the firm’s prior sales practices which regulators said misled small-business owners. Amex reached agreements with federal prosecutors and the Federal Reserve to settle the allegations, according to statements from the parties involved. The misconduct stems from a practice where Amex workers offered … Read more...Read More
After having to evacuate his Pacific Palisades home amid the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, Ben Affleck returned to find a massive military vehicle outside the home Thursday. Photos published by TMZ show a man dressed in military fatigues and a khaki-colored Humvee parked right outside the 52-year-old Oscar winner’s Brentwood estate. The “Gone Girl” star was seen … Read more...Read More
President Joe Biden issued pardons for Dr. Anthony Fauci, Retired General Mark Milley, and members of the January 6 committee on Monday just hours before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. “I believe in the rule of law, and I am optimistic that the strength of our legal institutions will ultimately prevail over politics,” Biden said in … Read more...Read More
Richard Cohen, an Emmy-winning journalist and husband of former “Today” show anchor Meredith Vieira, died on Christmas Eve, 50 years after he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He was 76. The three-time Emmy award-winning CBS journalist had been battling pneumonia for two months when he died, Forbes reports. A former senior producer for CBS News and CNN, Cohen sometimes wrote for The New York … Read more...Read More
Perry, the beloved real-life stand-in for the “Shrek” donkey voiced by Eddie Murphy, has died. He was 30. The donkey’s handlers announced his passing on Instagram, detailing that it was from an incurable hoof disease. “We are heartbroken to share that our beloved Barron Park donkey, Perry, passed away yesterday at the age of 30,” the Barron Park Donkey Project, … Read more...Read More
Clark County’s efforts to address contaminated groundwater at Camp Bonneville are getting a boost from the U.S. Army. On Tuesday, the county council approved a contract amendment to accept $6 million in additional funding from the Army for site cleanup. The amendment also extends the county’s contract with the Army to 2054. Councilor Matt Little, one of two new … Read more...Read More
Amazon.com Inc. is halting some of its diversity and inclusion programs, a move that coincides with activist pressure on U.S. companies to abandon efforts to build a more diverse workforce. In a memo to employees, Candi Castleberry, a senior human resources executive, said last month that Amazon was “winding down outdated programs and materials” as part of a review … Read more...Read More
Ukraine is ready to return to North Korea the soldiers captured in Kursk. In return, Volodymyr Zelensky asks Kim Jong-un to intercede for the return of Ukrainian prisoners from Russia. The Ukrainian president launches the message that aims to transform the North Korean leader from an ally of Vladimir Putin into a ‘mediator’. Zelensky takes the initiative after the capture of two North Korean soldiers … Read more...Read More
A hang glider for four decades, 69-year-old Arthur Simoneau was a calculated risk-taker. And so, as residents fled the Pacific Palisades fire Tuesday, Simoneau headed closer to the inferno. He was returning from a ski trip in Mammoth when he learned of the evacuation orders for his Topanga home in the Santa Monica Mountains, said … Read more...Read More
The suspected Chinese drone recovered by fisherfolk in Masbate province was “non-operational” when it was found, according to the Philippine Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad. The fishermen found the drone with the markings “HY-119” in the waters off San Pascual town, Masbate last Dec. 30. They turned it over to the Philippine National Police (PNP) … Read more...Read More
A now-former Florida police officer watching pornography on his cellphone slammed into another vehicle that had stopped for a school bus flashing its light. According to an internal investigation report obtained by the Smoking Gun on Friday, 28-year-old Lake County Deputy Sheriff Tristan Macomber rear-ended a 63-year-old woman’s Toyota Corolla, then claimed his brakes malfunctioned. When investigators discovered that Macomber’s bodycam footage showed him … Read more...Read More
Target is debuting Hollywood star Tom Holland’s new nonalcoholic beer as shoppers double down on alcohol-free options during Dry January and beyond. Holland, known for his role as Marvel’s Spider-Man, launched the beer online last year, sharing stories from his own journey with sobriety on late-night talk shows and podcasts. “I tried to start with a month … Read more...Read More
Megan Thee Stallion was granted a five-year civil restraining order against Tory Lanez, who’s currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting her in the feet in July 2020. Megan filed for a restraining order last month, claiming Lanez had been harassing her while behind bars via third parties. A judge on Thursday confirmed the Grammy-winning hip-hop superstar “sustained burden of … Read more...Read More
You don’t have to actually freeze to death in order to die of cold. And according to the Mayo Clinic, people who are dying of cold usually don’t realize it. As sleet, snow or cold rainfall is expected in metro Atlanta on Friday amid freezing temperatures, Southerners who aren’t used to these conditions need to be careful to … Read more...Read More
Chinese officials are evaluating a potential option that involves Elon Musk acquiring the U.S. operations of TikTok if the company fails to fend off a controversial ban on the short-video app, according to people familiar with the matter. Beijing officials strongly prefer that TikTok remains under the ownership of parent ByteDance Ltd., the people say, and the company is contesting the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. NATO and EU leaders agreed to launch a monitoring mission of the Baltic Sea in the wake of several “serious incidents” damaging critical undersea infrastructure, some of which are suspected to involve vessels that form part of Russia’s so-called shadow … Read more...Read More
Investors seeking the next obesity-like market opportunity will be closely watching developments related to treatments for Alzheimer’s disease in 2025. Companies including Biogen Inc. and Eli Lilly & Co. have spent billions of dollars on developing potential treatments, while others including Novo Nordisk A/S and Roche AG are also investigating the brain-destroying disease. Any breakthroughs in trials or drug approvals could have a … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Chinese authorities in Tibet have forbidden aid workers and Buddhist monks from entering areas of the region struck by deadly earthquakes last week, three residents of the region and a Tibetan in exile told Radio Free Asia. On Jan. 7, a … Read more...Read More
The scale of the aerial assault on the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles was on full display Monday during a lull in the Santa Ana winds, in videos posted by the Los Angeles County Fire Department depicting planes and helicopters swooping over hillsides to protect homes and businesses under threat. Among the newest aircraft in the arsenal: The S-70 Firehawk, sold … Read more...Read More
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday over a Texas law that requires pornography websites to verify the ages of their visitors, a case over salacious content that might influence the power of Congress and states to regulate minors’ access to the internet. In Free Speech Coalition et al. v. Paxton, a group of challengers are set to urge the justices to … Read more...Read More
Colorado transportation officials plan to nearly double the number of remotely controlled avalanche blasters installed on mountain ridges above highways, a project estimated to cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars to prevent potentially catastrophic snow slides. They’ve settled on a strategy of firing these blasters at night to trigger slides as part of efforts … Read more...Read More
Members of Congress are among the least-trusted professions in the U.S., while pharmacists and teachers are among the highest, according to new polling. The latest Gallup poll — conducted Dec. 2-18 — asked 1,003 American adults to rank about two dozen professions in terms of their perceived ethical and honesty standards. Here is a breakdown of the results, which were … Read more...Read More
Ashley Dyrdahl’s voice shook as she wiped away tears and admitted Tuesday to buying the guns her boyfriend used to ambush and kill three first responders in Burnsville last year. Dyrdahl, 36, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Paul to two charges of straw purchasing, which means she knowingly bought firearms for a … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Russia has seized control of some of Ukraine’s prized lithium reserves since it launched its all-out invasion in 2022, potentially depriving Kyiv of a key economic resource. Russian forces captured a lithium deposit in the southeastern region of Zaporizhzhya in early … Read more...Read More
Gov. Brian Kemp plans to give Georgia schools an additional $50 million this year to spend on school security, he announced Monday. Kemp, speaking at a news conference at the Georgia Capitol on the first day of the 2025 legislative session, said school safety in Georgia will also be a top priority in next year’s … Read more...Read More
More than 80% of poultry slaughterhouse workers and half of hog processing employees testing faster line speeds are at high risk of developing chronic conditions like arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome, according to recent U.S. Department of Agriculture reports on line speeds and worker safety. Current line speeds run up to 140 birds per minute … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. An app from a Cambodian financial firm accused of operating the world’s “largest illicit online marketplace” could be downloaded from Google until today, and is still available on Apple. Huione Guarantee, a Telegram marketplace, has facilitated billions of dollars in transactions … Read more...Read More
U.S. auto safety regulators ended a federal investigation into Cruise robotaxis without taking action, removing an overhang weeks after General Motors Co. decided to shutter the struggling business. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had opened a preliminary evaluation in late 2023 to determine potential safety risks from Cruise’s driverless vehicles. The company drew heavy scrutiny following an incident in … Read more...Read More
The United States imposed sanctions Thursday against Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces, on the grounds that he has destabilized the country and undermined moves toward democracy. Under the penalties announced by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, any property or interests owned or controlled by al-Burhan are blocked. “Burhan’s SAF has committed … Read more...Read More
A Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper cartoonist, who previously mocked conservatives for child grooming concerns and has been critical of President-elect Donald Trump, was arrested for the possession of child pornography on Wednesday. In a Thursday press release, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office announced that the Sacramento Valley Internet Crimes Against Children Detectives (ICAC) conducted an investigation … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korea tested on Tuesday what were believed to be multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast less than a week before Donald Trump is inaugurated for his second term as U.S. president, South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported. The … Read more...Read More
A Chinese robotic company recently announced it has created a robotic dog that is capable of running 100 meters in under 10 seconds. A video shared on X, formerly Twitter, by Collin Rugg, co-owner of Trending Politics, shows the new robotic dog in action and explains how the Chinese robotic company used new technology to … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Palauan Sharla Paules surveys the contaminated ground of her lush tropical home island of Peleliu, still littered with WWII munitions 80 years after its liberation from the Japanese. She recalls as a child her grandmother warning the land was poisoned by … Read more...Read More
Missouri residents could receive a $1,000 payout if they turn in undocumented migrants to the state highway patrol under an initiative introduced Monday in the state Senate. The so-called “bounty hunter” proposal, sponsored by Sen.-elect David Gregory, R-Sunset Hills, is among at least seven GOP-led bills introduced in the House and Senate this week focusing … Read more...Read More
Country music superstar Carrie Underwood is among the performers set to take part in the 2025 presidential inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. The Grammy winner is confirmed to sing “America The Beautiful” when Trump is sworn in for his second term as president on Jan. 20 in Washington D.C. Representatives for Trump confirmed Monday that … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the Biden-Harris administration gave almost 7,000 exceptions in Fiscal Year 2024 to refugees and foreign nationals who would typically be ineligible for entry into the United States under terrorism-related entry restrictions. Fox News reported that a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) report on DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ authorization of exceptions for … Read more...Read More
A jury determined on Friday that CNN is guilty of committing defamation against U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young. CNN will be forced to pay the Navy veteran $5 million, and the jury is expected to also determine punitive damages against the news outlet. According to Fox News, the jury determined that Young should be awarded … Read more...Read More
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed on Thursday that the agency closed its Office of Diversity and Inclusion in December ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House. In a statement to Fox News, the FBI said, “In recent weeks, the FBI took steps to close the Office of Diversity and Inclusion … Read more...Read More
The mother of a 22-year-old man fatally shot by an FBI agent in Philadelphia in 2023 has sued, saying her son was unarmed when the agent and others chased after him and then used deadly force while seeking to arrest him. Tahiem Weeks-Cook was shot in the early afternoon hours of Aug. 4, 2023 as FBI agents in the Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood were attempting … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A mudslide at a Myanmar jade mine swept over a village on Monday and 12 people were confirmed killed with dozens missing, residents of the area in Kachin state said — the latest disaster in the unregulated sector in which scores … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Canadian naval vessel HMCS Ottawa successfully completed a joint exercise with U.S. Navy destroyer USS Higgins amid tension in the South China Sea, the Canadian Joint Operations Command said. During the Jan. 8-11 drills, codenamed Noble Wolverine, both ships “navigated through … Read more...Read More
Over the weekend, Ben Affleck received a visit from FBI agents and Los Angeles police at his Brentwood home as the Palisades fire raged nearby. According to photos obtained by Page Six, authorities were seen outside his front gate. An FBI spokesperson explained that members of the agency’s Ground Intercept task force were “conducting activity … Read more...Read More
Dozens of “big-name artists and bands” are vying for one of the limited spots in the upcoming FireAid benefit concert for victims of the deadly wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles over the past week. Sources told TMZ that the interest of 50-plus musicians has benefit organizers looking to add more than the current 24 slots to … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. At least eight Buddhist monasteries and nunneries in southern Tibet have been severely damaged by the recent 7.1-magnitude earthquake, sources in the region told Radio Free Asia. The Jan. 7 quake that truck Tibet’s Dingri and Lhatse counties left 126 people … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said his government hoped to impress upon incoming U.S. leader Donald Trump how important the South China Sea issue is to peace in Asia. Iwaya visited Manila on Wednesday as part of a high-profile diplomatic push by … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Soldiers from North Korea, fighting in the Kursk region of Russia, are driving residents out of their homes to take shelter and hide from Ukrainian drones, said a Ukrainian activist group, amid reports of increasing casualties among the North Koreans from … Read more...Read More
A nurse practitioner and LGBTQ activist recently pleaded guilty to federal child sex crime charges after sending child pornography to an undercover agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In a December press release, the U.S. Justice Department wrote, “Lucas Allen Fussell, 42, of Onley, Virginia, pleaded guilty yesterday to federal charges arising out … Read more...Read More
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian recently claimed that Iran has “never” tried to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump and that the country, which is currently the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, “never will” plot to assassinate Trump. During an interview this week with NBC News anchor Lester Holt, Pezeshkian addressed accusations by the U.S. Justice Department … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump announced Hollywood superstars Mel Gibson, Jon Voight, and Sylvester Stallone as his “special ambassadors” to Hollywood on Thursday, promising to bring back the “Golden Age of Hollywood.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “It is my honor to announce Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone, to be Special Ambassadors … Read more...Read More
Preparing to serve at next week’s presidential inauguration, nearly 70 soldiers and airmen of the Wyoming National Guard underwent civil disturbance training Wednesday morning. They were activated to support the inauguration on Monday, serving as a part of a much larger military effort to provide security, logistical and support operations for the event in Washington, D.C. This service … Read more...Read More
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport again had more guns caught at security checkpoints than any other airport in the nation, according to the Transportation Security Administration’s tally for 2024. It’s the ninth year in a row that the Atlanta airport has had the distinction. There were 440 firearms caught at Hartsfield-Jackson last year, TSA said Wednesday, far ahead of the 390 guns caught at second-place finisher Dallas … Read more...Read More
With just days left in the Biden administration, the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday unveiled its highly anticipated proposal to require manufacturers to display nutrition information on the front of packaged foods. The proposal is several years in the making. The agency in 2022 announced its intention to develop a rule on such labeling during the White … Read more...Read More
Macy’s has revealed that the company’s workers in the Bay Area and California face the loss of several hundred jobs due to the iconic retailer’s decision to close 66 stores nationwide and several in this state. Separately, Rite Aide has disclosed it will shut the doors of one of its San Jose stores, a move … Read more...Read More
Chicago’s city council blocked an amendment proposal on Wednesday that would have allowed local law enforcement officials to work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials to detain illegal immigrants with criminal records. According to Fox News, Alds. Ray Lopez and Silvana Tabares had proposed a change to the “welcoming city” ordinance that prevents … Read more...Read More
Gov. Dan McKee (D-R.I.) announced on Tuesday that he is planning to include a “ban on assault weapons” as part of the state’s budget. During McKee’s State of the State Address on Tuesday, the Democratic governor outlined how state lawmakers have worked to pass gun control laws over the past several years. However, he claimed … Read more...Read More
A threat assessment compiled by U.S. national security agencies warns that President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will be “an attractive potential target” for violent threats. However, U.S. national security agencies have not yet revealed any specific credible threats. Politico reported that the threat assessment, which has not yet been publicly released, warns that individuals with “election … Read more...Read More
Meta Platforms Inc. is cutting roughly 5% of its staff through performance-based terminations and plans to hire new people to fill their roles this year, according to an internal memo sent to all employees. As of September, Meta employed about 72,000 people, so a 5% reduction could affect roughly 3,600 jobs. “I’ve decided to raise the … Read more...Read More
A Joint Base Lewis-McChord doctor was sentenced Wednesday to more than 13 years in prison after pleading guilty last week to three dozen counts of sexual abuse against male patients he saw as an anesthesiologist and pain-management specialist. Maj. Michael Stockin admitted to 36 counts of abusive sexual contact and five of indecent viewing, defined as wrongfully … Read more...Read More
A Cobb County student is in critical condition after she suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at Lindley Middle School in Mableton, Ga., on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. “This afternoon, a student at Lindley Middle School tragically used a firearm to commit self-harm, prompting a code red,” the Cobb County School District said in a statement. “School administrators, along with a Cobb County School District police … Read more...Read More
Investigators have learned that the gun used to shoot and seriously wound two kindergartners last month at a small faith-based school in Northern California was sold to the gunman by a convicted felon in Arizona. Glenn Litton, 56, shot two boys who were outside for recess at Feather River Adventist School in Oroville before fatally shooting himself, … Read more...Read More
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing iconic tractor manufacturer John Deere over farmers’ rights to repair their own machines. Citing the frustration of farmers who are forced to rely on authorized dealers to fix broken-down tractors, Ellison joined the Federal Trade Commission and the Illinois attorney general in charging Deere & Co. with anticompetitive … Read more...Read More
Year-end jet orders and deliveries figures released Tuesday by Boeing reveal how much Airbus dominated its crisis-ridden U.S. rival in 2024. In the smaller narrowbody jet sector that services domestic and intermediate-range flights, Airbus delivered 602 of its A320neo jet family aircraft while Boeing delivered just 260 of the 737 Maxes that compete head-to-head. Well … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump revealed plans on Thursday to create an “External Revenue Service” to collect revenue, tariffs, and duties from other countries. In a Tuesday statement on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “For far too long, we have relied on taxing our Great People using the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Through soft and pathetically weak Trade … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump celebrated the ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Hamas terrorist organization on Wednesday, just weeks after warning there would be “ALL HELL TO PAY” if Hamas did not release all of the hostages prior to his inauguration. In a Wednesday post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “WE HAVE A DEAL FOR THE … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. In his last week in office, U.S. President Joe Biden has named two aircraft carriers being built after former presidents – the USS William J. Clinton and USS George W. Bush, the White House said in a statement. Construction of the two … Read more...Read More
ALDI announced on Monday that it is recalling Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos in 31 states due to reports of the frozen food product containing a “potential foreign material.” In a Monday press release, the company said, “In cooperation with Bestway Sandwiches, Inc., and out of an abundance of caution, ALDI Inc., (‘ALDI’) recalls … Read more...Read More
The Biden-Harris administration’s U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a lawsuit on Tuesday against Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk just days before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. In a Tuesday press release, the SEC announced it had filed “an action” against Musk over claims that he “failed to timely file a beneficial ownership … Read more...Read More
Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport slammed Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) in a viral video on Tuesday, arguing that the California governor should have “fire-proofed” the state instead of trying to “Trump-proof” it. In a video shared on X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram, Rapaport mocked Newsom for claiming that the state would learn from its mistakes … Read more...Read More
Officials have confirmed that an American Airlines flight attendant was killed during a layover in Denver on Saturday in a stabbing spree that left one other individual dead and two others injured. In a Monday press release, the Denver Police Department announced that 24-year-old Elijah Caudill had been arrested on Sunday evening for “several stabbings” … Read more...Read More
Donald Trump and Joe Biden both said they are optimistic a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be agreed within days, pausing the devastating war in Gaza that’s raged for more than 15 months. “We are very close to getting it done,” Trump, who succeeds Biden as U.S. president on Jan. 20, said Monday in an interview with Newsmax. “I understand there’s been a handshake and they’re … Read more...Read More
In a last-minute move before he leaves office next week, President Joe Biden removed Cuba from the list of countries that sponsor terrorism, lifted sanctions on companies run by Cuba’s military and again suspended a provision in a law that allows Cuban Americans to seek compensation for confiscated property on the island. In a call … Read more...Read More
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a Virginia-class submarine will be named for the city of Norfolk. The submarine will follow in the footsteps of three former vessels named for the mermaid city. One was a brigantine ship used in the late 1700s, another was a destroyer leader used during the 50s and 60s, … Read more...Read More
A U.S. Army veteran stole more than $779,000 in government disability benefits by pretending to have severe PTSD in a scheme that involved him lying about receiving a Purple Heart award, federal prosecutors said. Kevin Paul McMains, 44, of Milton, Florida, was sentenced to two years and nine months in prison for theft of government money and two … Read more...Read More
Kohl’s announced last Thursday that it would be closing 27 “underperforming” stores in the coming months. The major retail chain also announced that it would be closing its San Bernardino E-commerce Fulfillment Center in California. In a Thursday press release, the company wrote, “Kohl’s announced real estate changes for 2025, including the closure of its San … Read more...Read More
Leslie Charleson, whose Dr. Monica Quartermaine was the longest-tenured character on “General Hospital,” has died. She was 79. Charleson died of complications from a long illness, said ABC News, which broadcasts the long-running soap opera. “General Hospital” executive producer Frank Valentini announced the star’s death. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dear friend and colleague, … Read more...Read More
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a warning on Monday of “possible copycat or retaliatory attacks” similar to the ISIS-inspired New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, which left 14 dead and dozens wounded. Fox News reported that the FBI and DHS warning was … Read more...Read More
Chase Chrisley is following in his family’s footsteps as the “Chrisley Knows Best” alum was arrested Thursday for an alleged bar fight in Atlanta earlier this week. The 28-year-old “Growing Up Chrisley” star, son of convicted fraudsters Todd and Julie Chrisley, was taken into custody for misdemeanor simple battery Thursday, according to online jail records. He was released from Fulton County Jail the … Read more...Read More
A disability rights group is suing Maryland’s health secretary and health department in federal court for leaving mentally ill people accused of crimes to languish in jail rather than admitting them to psychiatric hospitals as required by state law. Filed Thursday, the lawsuit by Disability Rights Maryland claims Health Secretary Dr. Laura Herrara Scott and the Maryland … Read more...Read More
Former New Mexico Rep. Eliseo Lee Alcon, a prominent Democrat from Milan who received a Bronze Star for his service as a combat medic in the Army during the Vietnam War, died Monday after battling liver cancer. He was 74. Alcon’s death stirred tributes from members of the state Legislature, who remembered the longtime lawmaker as a continual … Read more...Read More
A former girlfriend of Matthew Livelsberger, the man authorities have blamed for a Tesla Cybertruck explosion at the Trump International on New Year’s Day, said his 2019 deployment to Afghanistan “absolutely broke him.” Livelsberger, 37, a decorated military operations sergeant who served in the U.S. Army as a Green Beret, shot himself in the head, an act that Sheriff Kevin McMahill said was likely simultaneous with … Read more...Read More
More military veterans could be moving into Carlsbad’s Windsor Pointe affordable housing under a program expected to be approved next week by the Carlsbad City Council. The San Diego County Housing Authority has offered to provide six rental assistance vouchers for veterans in Windsor Pointe under the Housing and Urban Development Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing … Read more...Read More
A prison guard sued the state Friday alleging the Corrections Department failed to protect her from being held hostage and sexually assaulted by an inmate. The complaint lays out in horrific detail the ordeal Katie Jackson, a correctional officer who worked the Sierra Conservation Center, allegedly suffered after Robert Lawrence Ransom Jr. managed to hold … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday said it will decline to hear a case regarding handgun licensing requirements in Maryland. “This is great news for Maryland and common-sense gun laws. This law helps prevent tragedies and keeps families safe, by keeping guns away from those who want to harm our communities,” Attorney General Anthony Brown, … Read more...Read More
Patients are piling up in Minnesota emergency rooms once again, but it’s not just from COVID-19. State health officials say influenza is making a comeback, combining with COVID, norovirus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to put more pressure on Minnesota hospitals than they’ve faced since the end of the pandemic. Thursday’s weekly update of COVID activity only … Read more...Read More
After more than a decade of development, hype and pent-up demand, Jeff Bezos’ aerospace venture Blue Origin will at long last attempt to put a rocket into orbit. New Glenn, originally intended to launch as early as 2020, is slated to fly on Sunday out of Cape Canaveral, Florida, during a nearly four-hour launch window that … Read more...Read More
A suspect with a blowtorch who was “subdued by residents” and arrested by police officers near the Kenneth wildfire in West Hills, California, is reportedly an illegal immigrant from Mexico. A viral video on X, formerly Twitter, shows a man with a blowtorch being confronted and restrained by local California residents until police officers arrive … Read more...Read More
Jordan Goudreau, a U.S. Army Special Forces “Green Beret” veteran facing federal charges for arms trafficking and conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government, has told a federal court he intends to prove he committed those acts at the behest of officials in the highest levels of the U.S. government. Goudreau is the founder of the private security … Read more...Read More
Rory Callum Sykes, a former Australian child star who was born with cerebral palsy and blindness, was killed by the massive Palisades fire last Wednesday. According to Rory Sykes’ mom, Shelley Sykes, the 32-year-old former child star who was featured in the British television show “Kiddy Kapers,” died at the family’s home in Malibu. “It … Read more...Read More
David Anderson was around 19 when he was deployed to the Korean Peninsula during the Korean War shortly after enlisting and becoming a Marine. Now at 93, his service continues to inspire his daughter to make a better life for veterans in Bridgeport. In 1950, David Anderson deployed as part of the U.S. Marine Corps to assist South Korea as it fought against communist … Read more...Read More
At least two rounds of vicious, dry Santa Ana winds are expected to blast through Southern California early this week, bringing powerful gusts that will challenge fire crews struggling to contain two destructive blazes and likely force thousands more residents to evacuate. After a brief respite from the winds over the weekend, a shifting pressure gradient is set to … Read more...Read More
The city is trying to quash a lawsuit seeking pivotal data on the toxins that hovered over lower Manhattan following the 9/11 terror attacks, claiming it doesn’t have the important documents and that the search for the long-sought records is nothing more than a “fishing expedition,” the Daily News has learned. In court papers filed late last year, the city’s … Read more...Read More
The downtown Los Angeles Macy’s department store, situated on 7th Street and a cornerstone of retail in the area, will shut down as the company prepares to close 150 underperforming locations in an effort to revamp and modernize its business. The iconic retail center announced this week the first 66 closures, including nine in California spanning from Sacramento … Read more...Read More
An Apalachee High School student was arrested for having a firearm on school grounds, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Wednesday. A 14-year-old male was taken into police custody Wednesday afternoon and faces multiple charges, including possession of a weapon on school grounds and theft, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office. Law … Read more...Read More
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration canceled a transgender activist’s driver’s license after the popular TikToker publicly posted about changing the stated gender on their ID. James Rose, a nonbinary content creator who uses they and she pronouns, posted a video in December about changing the gender on their license from male to female. Rose talked about … Read more...Read More
President Joe Biden’s administration plans one additional round of restrictions on the export of artificial intelligence chips from the likes of Nvidia Corp. just days before leaving office, a final push in his effort to keep advanced technologies out of the hands of China and Russia. The U.S. wants to curb the sale of AI chips used in data centers on both … Read more...Read More
REI is eliminating its outdoor classes, events and tours this month as it looks to prune unprofitable parts of its business while struggling to break even. The Issaquah-based co-op will lay off 180 full-time and 248 part-time employees with the move, according to an email from CEO Eric Artz sent to employees Wednesday. Sixty-seven Washington-based … Read more...Read More
The holiday season often includes gift-giving to loved ones and charitable causes, but authorities say the threat of scammers seeking to trick victims into giving them large sums of money and personal information persists year-round. Here are some common scams and how to protect yourself from them: ‘Pig butchering’ “Pig butchering” refers to several kinds … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China has created two new counties in southwestern Xinjiang in disputed territory also claimed by India, a move analysts say is aimed at strengthening Beijing’s control over the area — and will likely exacerbate tension with India. The two new counties … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Police in the Vietnamese city of Da Nang fined a resident 30 million dong (about US$1,200) for suggesting on social media that the country’s first president Ho Chi Minh had many illegitimate children, state media reported. On Monday, the People’s Public Security online … Read more...Read More
The Venezuelan government released opposition leader María Corina Machado on Thursday after capturing her in a violent raid in which shots were fired and drones were used to pinpoint her location, members of her team told the Miami Herald. Machado, deemed as the top leader of the Venezuelan opposition, was expected to appear on video … Read more...Read More
West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) will host a groundbreaking ceremony at noon Jan. 27 for its new Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Abilene. This state-of-the-art facility will expand access to high-quality health care for veterans in the region, furthering our commitment to honor and serve those who have served the nation. It will be at 5602 Health Center Drive in Abilene. … Read more...Read More
Contradicting what U.S. spy agencies have publicly said, senior National Security Council officials told a group of Havana Syndrome victims in a meeting at the White House that they have seen information that undercuts the intelligence community’s assessment that no foreign adversary was behind the incidents. In a meeting in the Situation Room on Nov. 18, deputy assistant to the President and … Read more...Read More
The House on Thursday passed a bill that would impose sanctions on International Criminal Court officials in retaliation for their issuance of an arrest warrant last year against Israel’s leader for his wartime actions in the Gaza Strip. The bipartisan vote, 243-140, in favor of the legislation showed that supporting Israel in its military response to the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack … Read more...Read More
A bipartisan eight-bill package is aiming to modernize Maryland’s military laws and create consistent and equal benefits among the uniformed services and reserve units. The package, submitted by Republican Sen. Bryan Simonaire, an Anne Arundel County Republican, and supported by five House delegates, would restructure Maryland’s military laws to provide more than 100 benefits that … Read more...Read More
Hundreds of people said their goodbyes Thursday to an Irondale police lieutenant who was struck and killed while preparing to direct traffic outside Church of the Highlands. Irondale police Lt. Mark Meadows, a 60-year-old husband, father and grandfather, was remembered as a “silent warrior,” a man of few words who made a big impact on those who knew and loved … Read more...Read More
While lauding a new partnership among Florida universities and Kennedy Space Center, Gov. Ron DeSantis shoehorned in a pitch to have NASA headquarters leave the nation’s capital in favor of the Sunshine State. “There is an interest in moving the headquarters of NASA right here to Kennedy Space Center and I’m supportive of that,” DeSantis … Read more...Read More
An 18-year-old woman stuck in a car with accused kidnappers told them she was ordering pizza as she called 911 in Washington state, police said. The woman was with her 17-year-old cousin when they met up with two men to get marijuana before 1 a.m. on Jan. 6, the Seattle Police Department said in a … Read more...Read More
Panera Brands’ CEO is stepping down after less than two years of in the position, the parent company of Panera Bread said in a press release Tuesday. José Alberto Dueñas’s resignation is effective immediately. Dueñas, former president and CEO of Einstein Bros. Bagels, became Panera CEO in July of 2023. “I am immensely proud of … Read more...Read More
Six months after being cleared of criminal charges in the “Rust” shooting death, actor Alec Baldwin has filed a suit alleging malicious prosecution and defamation by New Mexico prosecutors and law enforcement. The 73-page civil complaint, filed Thursday in Santa Fe, New Mexico, names special prosecutor Kari T. Morrissey, 1st Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies, Santa … Read more...Read More
A Republican state senator backed by a coalition of gun rights advocates plans to file a suite of bills this month that attempt to repeal a major firearms law Gov. Maura Healey approved last year. Sen. Peter Durant of Spencer said he is preparing six different pieces of legislation that target a gun law top … Read more...Read More
A team of tech-savvy scam artists stole millions in a nation-wide cryptocurrency con that duped unsuspecting victims, including some in New York, searching for remote work into transferring money in the fraudsters’ digital wallets, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday. The network of scammers cold-texted their victims, duping them into thinking they could earn … Read more...Read More
Brooke Shields is revealing many private and sometimes painful moments in her new memoir, including that a doctor once performed a vaginal rejuvenation procedure without her consent. The native New Yorker, 59, details the enraging experience in “Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman,” out Jan. 14. Shields says that while she … Read more...Read More
The Biden-Harris administration announced another $500 million in “additional security assistance support” for Ukraine on Thursday, just before the end of President Joe Biden’s term in office and President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. In a Thursday press release, the U.S. Defense Department wrote, “Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced additional security assistance … Read more...Read More
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) unveiled its list of the top 10 “most unusual items” discovered by officials at airport security checkpoints in 2024 in a new video this week. Sharing a video of the top 10 “most unusual items” in a post on X, formerly Twitter, the TSA tweeted, “TSA’s Top 10 Best Catches … Read more...Read More
After weeks of pressure from parents and students, and the arrest of a 14-year-old student who allegedly had a weapon at Apalachee High School this week, the Barrow County Board of Education voted Thursday to install weapons detectors in its high schools. District leaders intended to discuss safety recommendations later this month, but moved the … Read more...Read More
The massive wildfires continuing to burn across Los Angeles County and Southern California have left at least 10 individuals dead and over 10,000 homes and businesses destroyed. As of Thursday night, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that the agency had “received notification of 10 fire-related deaths.” According to Fox News, at least … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced on Friday to an “unconditional discharge” by New York Judge Juan Merchan after being convicted for falsifying business records in a case brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. This is breaking news that will be updated as more information becomes available. Keep reading below. According to NBC News, Merchan’s … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Cambodian police arrested on Wednesday the suspect in the killing of a former opposition lawmaker who was gunned down on a Bangkok street in a brazen attack that is sure to spread fear among Cambodians and other dissidents living in Thailand. … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Two American officials called for China to release a Uyghur entrepreneur who recently marked his 40th birthday in prison, where is he serving a 15-year sentence for “inciting ethnic discrimination and ethnic hatred.” “Ekpar Asat will spend his 40th birthday in … Read more...Read More
The soldiers’ stories were strikingly similar. On the eighth floor of Madigan Army Medical Center, Maj. Michael D. Stockin would see patients who were in pain, then give a medical reason for why he needed them to take off their pants and underwear. One patient came in with thoracic back pain in 2020. Stockin touched his genitals, checking … Read more...Read More
Two New York National Guard airmen who work in space operations were recognized as enlisted service members of the year for 2024 by the Space Force Association during the organization’s annual conference in Orlando, held Dec. 10 to 12. Staff Sgt. Jason Capostagno, a resident of Rome, NY, was named National Guard Enlisted Airman of the Year in the Space Operations … Read more...Read More
Republican lawmakers introduced a bill on Wednesday to block the Biden-Harris administration from moving forward with plea deals for 9/11 terrorists who have been held in custody for years at Guantanamo Bay. In a Wednesday press release, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark) announced that he introduced the Justice for 9/11 Act in the U.S. Senate alongside … Read more...Read More
The Biden-Harris administration’s attempt to expand Title IX protections for transgender students on the basis of “gender identity” was struck down on Thursday by a federal court in Kentucky. Fox News reported that the ruling was issued by the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky Northern Division on Thursday in Cardona v. Tennessee. Thursday’s … Read more...Read More
A man was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police officers on Wednesday near the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial in Washington, D.C., after attempting to set his car on fire, which allegedly had napalm in it. In a Wednesday press release, the U.S. Capitol Police confirmed that officers had “arrested a man who attempted to set his … Read more...Read More
Texas lawmakers are pushing to end a gun ban that prevents American citizens from carrying firearms at the Texas State Fair in Dallas. According to Houston Public Media, Texas state Rep. Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has proposed a bill that would make it illegal for licensed gun owners to be prohibited from carrying firearms on property … Read more...Read More
President Joe Biden recently confirmed that he is still considering preemptive pardons for the political enemies of President-elect Donald Trump, such as Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) In an interview with USA Today in the Oval Office over the … Read more...Read More
Navy helicopters from Naval Airstation North Island will join other fire-fighting helicopters in the skies over Southern California, officials at the Pentagon announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The helicopters, known as the MH-60S Seahawk, are operated by several squadrons at the San Diego base and are being prepared to assist, said Steve Fiebing, a Navy … Read more...Read More
Matt Gaetz, the former U.S. representative turned conservative cable host, may not be done with politics. Weeks after the release of a congressional report on sexual misconduct allegations against Gaetz, the former U.S. representative from Florida told the Tampa Bay Times he’s “starting to think about running for governor” in 2026. Chief among Gaetz’s stated … Read more...Read More
The Biden administration is racing to put out an executive order meant to shore up U.S. cybersecurity in its dwindling days in office, according to four people familiar with the matter. The executive order, which has cleared some internal hurdles and is close to being published, incorporates lessons from a series of major breaches during the Biden … Read more...Read More
JetBlue confirmed on Tuesday that two men were found dead in the wheel well of an airplane during a post-flight inspection after a flight from New York City to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A JetBlue spokesperson told The New York Post that two decomposed bodies were found in an Airbus A320’s landing gear compartment during the … Read more...Read More
A new migrant caravan is moving toward the southern border between the United States and Mexico in the final days of the Biden-Harris administration before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. According to News Nation, Mexican sources have confirmed that a migrant caravan recently departed from Tapachula, Mexico, and is currently heading toward Chiapas, … Read more...Read More
Experian, one of the nation’s largest credit bureaus, was sued Tuesday by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for allegedly improperly handling consumer disputes, which could lead to lower credit scores — one of a number of punitive actions the agency has taken in the waning days of the Biden administration. The Costa Mesa-based company was accused in … Read more...Read More
Peter Yarrow, who helped make folk music a pop phenomenon in the 1960s as one-third of the vocal trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died Tuesday at his home in New York. He was 86. His death was confirmed by his publicist, Ken Sunshine, who said the cause was bladder cancer. Yarrow was the tenor in … Read more...Read More
The Biden-Harris administration is banning roughly 40% of current tankless water heaters in the United States ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in less than two weeks. The Washington Free Beacon reported that the new regulations published by Biden’s Department of Energy on December 26 will ban the sale of many new tankless, non-condensing gas water heaters … Read more...Read More
Massive wildfires in Southern California have forced over 30,000 residents to evacuate as firefighters battle the fires that are “continuing to grow” amid “extreme wind conditions.” Fox News reported that as of Wednesday morning, five wildfires were raging throughout southern California. The five wildfires in Los Angeles County and the surrounding region include the Hurst … Read more...Read More
U.S. Central Command confirmed on Monday that one non-U.S. soldier was killed and two others were injured recently in a coalition operation against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. In a press release shared on X, formerly Twitter, Central Command wrote, “U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and partner forces conducted operations in Iraq and Syria, December 30, … Read more...Read More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently “monitoring” increased reports of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China. In a statement to Newsweek, a CDC spokesperson said, “CDC is aware of reported increases of HMPV in China and is in regular contact with international partners and monitoring reports of increased disease. These reports are not … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump won’t rule out use of the U.S. military to take control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, if necessary. Trump, during a press conference held Tuesday, said he is “not going to commit to that,” when asked to rule out use of American troops to secure either territory. “It might be that you’ll have to do something. The Panama Canal is vital … Read more...Read More
A dog that used to work for the government is in need of a new home — one that’s free from the torment he faced following his retirement. Ceaser was once a military dog who “gave his all to our country” and was taken in by K9 Hero Haven in Pennsylvania, a shelter that houses former working dogs … Read more...Read More
An undocumented immigrant who was arrested at a state-run shelter in Revere last month allegedly with an AR-15 and $1 million worth of fentanyl was not officially part of the emergency assistance program but was staying with someone who was, Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday A day after ordering an inspection of all emergency shelter units, Healey … Read more...Read More
When Johnny Wactor found three people in masks trying to steal the catalytic converter from his Toyota Prius last May, one of the thieves yelled “No!” before his “hot-headed” companion fired a single shot into the “General Hospital” actor’s chest, a detective testified Monday. New details about the case came at a preliminary hearing for … Read more...Read More
The sister of Sam Altman accused the OpenAI chief executive officer of sexually abusing her for almost a decade, in a lawsuit filed in federal court. Ann Altman, 30, alleged that Sam Altman abused and manipulated her while they were growing up in Missouri in the late 1990s to early 2000s. According to the lawsuit filed Monday, the alleged abuse began … Read more...Read More
A JetBlue flight out of Logan Airport came to a screaming halt tonight after a passenger attempted to open a door and climb out, State Police report. “Shortly before take off, a passenger who wanted to deplane opened an aircraft door suddenly and without warning,” said MSP spokesman Tim McGuirk. The frightening sudden attempt to … Read more...Read More
The National Weather Service has issued a warning regarding a “life-threatening” and “destructive” windstorm in California’s Los Angeles and Ventura Counties this week. In a Monday post on X, formerly Twitter, the National Weather Service Los Angeles said, “HEADS UP!!! A LIFE-THREATENING, DESTRUCTIVE, Widespread Windstorm is expected [Tuesday] afternoon-[Wednesday] morning across much of Ventura/LA Co. … Read more...Read More
The chairman and CEO of Columbia-based Tenable Holdings died Jan. 3, the cybersecurity company said. Amit Yoran, who led the company through a period of growth and a 2018 initial public offering, died of cancer, Tenable said in an announcement Saturday. He joined the company as CEO in 2016. Yoran was 54. “His passion for cybersecurity, his strategic vision, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Wielding metal rods, nearly 60 foreigner workers –- many from Nepal and Pakistan –- stormed past security guards to escape from a northern Cambodian casino complex that’s home to an online scam operation, police said. Armed with rods fashioned from bed … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korea fired a suspected mid-range ballistic missile over the sea off its east coast on Monday, said South Korea’s military, two weeks before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The launch came as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was … Read more...Read More
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Tuesday that the social media company will remove “fact-checkers” from Facebook and Instagram and will stop censoring the free speech of millions of Americans on social media. “We’re gonna get back to our roots and focus on reducing mistakes, simplifying our policies and restoring free expression on our platforms,” … Read more...Read More
An expert recently warned that the Biden-Harris administration’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advancing a new rule that would ban most cigarettes currently available in stores and would require cigarettes to feature lower nicotine levels, which he believes would be a “gift” to drug cartels and other criminal organizations controlling the black market. Rich … Read more...Read More
The Louisiana Department of Health announced the first U.S. human death caused by the deadly bird flu virus, also known as avian influenza A (H5N1), on Monday amid concerns of increased bird flu cases throughout the United States. In a Monday press release, the Louisiana Department of Health wrote, “The patient who had been hospitalized … Read more...Read More
The United States has begun issuing the new licenses to allow some financial transactions within Syria after years of sanctions designed to keep pressure on former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. On Jan. 6, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a general license permitting a range of transactions in Syria. The license is good … Read more...Read More
For decades, the corporate makers and users of “forever chemicals” used on carpet produced in Northwest Georgia have hidden the associated dangers, leading to a public health crisis, Murray County alleges in a new lawsuit. In its complaint Monday, the county takes aim at chemical producers including 3M, Daikin and DuPont as well as carpet manufacturers including Mohawk and Shaw Industries. It … Read more...Read More
Frank Thorp, a former Navy midshipman, recently launched his campaign to be the next Ward 8 alderman. Thorp, a Democrat, is the second person running against five-term Democratic incumbent Ross Arnett. Will Cunha, an independent who is also a Naval Academy graduate, launched his campaign in November. Thorp, 65, enters the race after 28 years in the Navy, retiring with the … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to overturn outgoing President Joe Biden’s eleventh-hour ban on expanded offshore drilling in the U.S. On Monday, Biden declared he would invoke the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prevent offshore drilling along the East and West coasts, through parts of the Gulf of Mexico and portions of the Northern Bering … Read more...Read More
Online influencers who make money off promoting products online are getting played by one of Silicon Valley’s iconic technology companies, a new lawsuit claims. “It involves almost every high-profile creator that I can think of, including myself,” tech influencer Marques Brownlee, who has almost 20 million subscribers on YouTube, said in a video this week. San … Read more...Read More
In 1967, Brenton Wood looked as if he was on the cusp of mainstream success. The Compton crooner’s single “The Oogum Boogum Song” became a hit and ranked 34th and 19th on the Billboard’s Hot 100 and Top Selling R&B Singles charts, respectively. A few months later, Wood debuted his second hit, “Gimme Little Sign,” which peaked at No. 9 on … Read more...Read More
Ryan Routh, who is currently in federal custody for allegedly attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump during the 2024 presidential election cycle, recently wrote a letter offering to surrender himself as a hostage to the Hamas terrorist group in Gaza to help “restart the peace process” in the Middle East. In a letter obtained by … Read more...Read More
Boeing Co. and U.S. prosecutors said they’re working to hammer out a new deal to settle a criminal case stemming from two fatal 737 Max crashes after a federal judge blocked an earlier plan because it included race as a consideration for selecting a compliance monitor. The Justice Department is working with Boeing “to include revisions to the proposed plea … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Maral became a sex worker to feed her two young children. The 38-year-old, who is the sole breadwinner for her family, said financial desperation forced her into prostitution four years ago. “There were times when I couldn’t even afford to … Read more...Read More
President Joe Biden announced an executive action on Monday to ban new oil and natural gas drilling on over 625 million acres of U.S. offshore and coastal waters. In a statement released Monday by the White House, Biden said, “I am taking action to protect the East and West coasts, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that more than 1,000 of the individuals convicted on charges stemming from the storming of Capitol Hill four years ago on January 6, 2021, are expected to be granted clemency by President-elect Donald Trump. According to Bloomberg, Trump is expected to quickly grant clemency to more than 1,000 January 6 defendants after … Read more...Read More
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., debuted his new show and a new look on the right-wing One America News Network Thursday night. The MAGA representative launched the eponymously named program with a visit from Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky. But the OAN gig wasn’t Gaetz’s first job choice to start 2025. The president-elect nominated the right-wing firebrand to serve … Read more...Read More
United States and Mexican authorities recently used drone technology to uncover an incomplete secret tunnel that authorities believe cartels would have used for human and drug smuggling operations near the southern border between the United States and Mexico in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico, which is located to the south of Yuma, Arizona. In a … Read more...Read More
Jeff Baena, an independent filmmaker who directed wife Aubrey Plaza in “The Little Hours” and co-wrote David O. Russell’s “I Heart Huckabees,” has died at 47. Baena died Friday at his residence, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office. The office did not provide any information about cause of death. Born June 29, 1977, … Read more...Read More
President Joe Biden has decided to block the sale of United States Steel Corp. to Japan’s Nippon Steel Corp., according to three people with knowledge of the matter. The White House announcement of the decision is planned for Friday, some of the people said. The people requested anonymity to discuss a senstitive issue. The Washington Post earlier reported the move. The president has indicated … Read more...Read More
U.S. ARMY Bruno Orig U.S. ARMY Bruno Orig A Hawaii soldier who fell in battle during the Korean War was one of seven serv ice members retroactively awarded the Medal of Honor Friday, the highest U.S. military award for courage in wartime. Pvt. Bruno Orig was serving with Company G of the 2nd Infantry Division’s 23rd Infantry Regiment near Chipyong-ni in South Korea on Feb. 15, 1951, where … Read more...Read More
As New York City ushered in its long-awaited congestion pricing plan, the FDNY sounded the alarm over what it calls a looming public safety crisis — one they warn could mean slower response times, longer shifts and millions of dollars in extra costs. The tolling program, the first of its kind in the United States, was introduced just after midnight on … Read more...Read More
President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that will increase Social Security benefits for millions of Americans — his first public bill signing ceremony in more than two years. The Social Security Fairness Act will boost Social Security payments to more than 2.5 million retirees — some by as much as $550 a month — by changing the formulas used … Read more...Read More
After years of preparations, Aurora Innovation’s big launch of autonomous trucks in Texas is facing an unlikely stumbling block: safety triangles. When a traditional big rig pulls to the side of the highway, drivers are legally required to place a series of orange triangles or flares at the rear of the vehicle, to alert oncoming traffic. Aurora’s semis are … Read more...Read More
Wayne Osmond, the second eldest sibling in the Osmond Brothers group of singers, has died. He was 73. The baritone-voiced singer and guitarist, who was the fourth oldest of the nine Osmond children and older brother to famed duo Donny and Marie Osmond, “passed away peacefully” Wednesday surrounded by his wife and five children, his daughter Amy … Read more...Read More
Federal officials are cracking down on poultry operations looking for taxpayer relief from bird flu losses and will now require a biosecurity audit before insuring birds against future avian influenza outbreaks. The new requirement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is an effort to stamp out the nearly three-year-old outbreak that has claimed 128 million … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump went on a social media blast following the recent truck attack in New Orleans that killed 15 people, though he has yet to make a specific comment on the Tesla Cybertruck explosion that occurred outside of his hotel in Las Vegas. On New Year’s Day a Cybertruck exploded outside of the Trump International Hotel, injuring seven bystanders. Police identified the driver … Read more...Read More
Apple agreed to pay $95 million in cash to settle a lawsuit that alleges the tech giant recorded private conversations from people who used its voice assistant Siri without their consent. The iPhone maker was sued in 2019 for allegedly violating users’ privacy after The Guardian reported that contractors hired by the company to review Siri’s responses … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that two major news outlets buried stories regarding a recent study that suggested diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) education “increased hostility” and made participants more likely to agree with slightly modified statements from Adolf Hitler. According to the National Review, both The New York Times and Bloomberg told the Network Contagion … Read more...Read More
The city of Palm Springs, California, recently agreed to pay $5.9 million in reparations to black and Latino families decades after a neighborhood was destroyed in the 1960s to build commercial buildings in the city. According to The Associated Press, the Palm Springs City Council unanimously approved the reparations earlier this month. The New York Times … Read more...Read More
Podcaster and rapper Joe Budden has been charged with lewdness in New Jersey after his neighbor reportedly saw him naked on their doorbell camera trying to enter their apartment. The alleged incident happened at an apartment complex in Edgewater around 7:21 a.m. on Dec. 4, and was first made public by police on Monday. “The (doorbell camera) … Read more...Read More
Chinese state-sponsored hackers broke into the computers of senior U.S. Treasury Department leaders as part of a recent breach of the agency, according to a U.S. official and another person familiar with the matter. The hackers were able to access unclassified material stored locally on the senior officials’ computers, which were among the laptops and desktops that were infiltrated, … Read more...Read More
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced his bid to be the state’s next governor Thursday, becoming the first Democrat to enter what will likely be a crowded 2026 primary field. “There’s critical work ahead. I want to help do it — I want to help Colorado, I believe in Colorado, I want to serve the people of Colorado,” Weiser told The … Read more...Read More
A viral video shows a member of the Parliament of the United Kingdom challenging the nation’s government with a report that over 250,000 young white girls have been raped in this century and that the young girls have “very largely” been raped by “Muslim men.” In a video shared by Don Keith, host of “The … Read more...Read More
Michael Newman, a full-time firefighter known for his long-running role as “Newmie” on “Baywatch,” has died after a nearly two-decade battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 68. Newman, who was the only actual lifeguard on the show, was “surrounded by his family and friends” when he died “from heart complications” Sunday evening, friend Matt Felker … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the Department of Justice spent more than $100 million on promoting Restorative Justice, DEI, and Social Emotional Learning initiatives in public school classrooms between 2021 and 2024. A report published on Thursday by Parents Defending Education noted that the Biden-Harris administration’s Department of Justice awarded 102 grants totaling over $100,113,942 … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump is planning on holding a major “victory rally” at the Capitol One Arena in Washington, D.C., on January 19, just one day prior to his inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. The rally, which has been labeled the “Make America Great Again Victory Rally,” is currently being promoted by the Trump … Read more...Read More
“Star Wars” actor Angus MacInnes is dead at 77. The Canadian performer strung together a long list of bit parts throughout a career spanning nearly 40 years, but he’ll likely be best remembered for his role as Jon “Dutch” Vander, also known as Rebel forces fighter pilot Gold Leader, in the 1977 film “Star Wars.” MacInnes’s Dec. 23 … Read more...Read More
A Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) whistleblower recently came forward and accused the agency of engaging in a “cover up” regarding mysterious symptoms suffered by former CIA employees. The whistleblower claims that she was the victim of a foreign-directed energy weapon, which caused her to experience an “Anomalous Health Incident (AHI) known as “Havana Syndrome.” In … Read more...Read More
A juvenile was exploring a decommissioned nuclear missile facility in Colorado when he fell 50 feet into a silo, rescuers said. The silo was an exhaust vent tunnel at the Titan Missile Facility on private land in Watkins, east of the Aurora Reservoir, Sable Altura Fire Rescue posted Jan. 1 on Facebook. A missile silo is the underground chamber where a guided missile is kept. … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that President Joe Biden is planning on issuing an executive order that would permanently ban new offshore drilling for oil and gas in some U.S. coastal waters ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration later this month. The president’s executive order would make it difficult for the incoming Trump administration to undo … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials have confirmed that 10 people were injured on Wednesday in a mass shooting outside the Amazura nightclub, which is located in Queens, New York. The New York Police Department has notified the public that the incident was “not a terrorist attack.” Fox 5 reported that a group of roughly 15 individuals between … Read more...Read More
Newly empowered Syrian warlord Ahmed al-Sharaa has indicated, in a new interview, that it may take up to four years before the country will hold new presidential elections. Sharaa, also known by his war name Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, is the leader of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a Sunni Islamist organization that the United States has … Read more...Read More
Rudy Giuliani is playing hide-and-seek with “the vast majority” of belongings he was ordered to hand over to the Georgia mother and daughter he was found liable for defaming, the women’s lawyers said in court filings Tuesday. Around four weeks ago, Giuliani emptied his multimillion-dollar E. 66th St. apartment, save for “some rugs, a dining room table, some stray pieces of small … Read more...Read More
Shel Talmy, the American record producer who helped foment the British Invasion by capturing the scabrous guitar riff in the Kinks’ “You Really Got Me” and Roger Daltrey’s stuttering vocal line in the Who’s “My Generation,” died Wednesday. He was 87. His death was announced in a post on his Facebook page, which said he “passed away … Read more...Read More
An ancient chieftain gathered the community and gave them instructions: bury dozens and dozens of weapons as a sacrificial offering. The community complied. Over 1,500 years later, archaeologists in Denmark just found the “sensational” artifacts. Archaeologists started excavations along a highway in Løsning as part of a road expansion project, the Vejle Museums said in a Nov. 21 Facebook post. “From … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials have confirmed that human remains were discovered along the shore of the Palos Verdes Peninsula in California last Wednesday and Thursday. NBC Los Angeles reported that a human leg was discovered on Christmas morning by a family walking along the shoreline of Palos Verdes Estates. The outlet noted that the Palos Verdes Estates … Read more...Read More
The man who drove a truck into a New Year’s Day crowd in New Orleans, killing at least 10 and injuring dozens of others in a terrorist attack had multiple Georgia and military ties, including earning a degree from Georgia State University. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, a U.S. citizen from Texas, was identified as the suspect … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Russian warplanes have joined Syrian air forces to bomb Islamist-led rebels who had taken much of the northwestern city of Aleppo in the biggest challenge to President Bashar al-Assad’s rule in the battle-torn Middle East nation in several years. Iran, meanwhile, said … Read more...Read More
Rebeca Gonzalez got the call no retail worker wants on a weekend they’re scheduled off — the store was short-staffed and her manager needed her to come in for a few hours. It would be a shift that would change Gonzalez’s life. Overwhelmed with customers during the Labor Day weekend, Gonzalez was unable to keep … Read more...Read More
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te arrived in Hawaii Saturday to begin his first trip overseas since his inauguration, and is expected to spend two nights at the Kahala Hotel before continuing on to visit the three Pacific island nations with which his country still has direct diplomatic ties. Upon arrival at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, he was greeted on the tarmac … Read more...Read More
The South Korean government shelled out nearly $10,000 for Veterans Services Secretary Jon Santiago to stay at two five-star hotels and travel roundtrip in business class to the country for a conference last month on veterans affairs, according to documents reviewed by the Herald. The Healey administration pitched the trip as a way to showcase the state’s … Read more...Read More
Russia shot at an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane “by accident” on Dec. 25, leading to the aircraft’s fatal crash, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev told state TV on Sunday, calling on Moscow to take responsibility for the incident. Aliyev spoke to AZTV a day after he had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who apologized for the incident without specifically saying that Russia had been … Read more...Read More
Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov left Pyongyang on Saturday after holding talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his North Korean counterpart, No Kwang-chol, in the latest show of deepening cooperation between the two countries. The Russian delegation led by Belousov departed from the North Korean capital at the end of his two-day visit laden with meetings with the country’s … Read more...Read More
The producer of a documentary that falsely accused a metro Atlanta man of committing election fraud during the 2020 election has issued an apology saying his depiction was based on “inaccurate information.” The statement by right-wing commentator Dinesh D’Souza came months after Salem Media Group issued a similar apology to Mark Andrews about “2000 Mules,” the 2022 film that purported to … Read more...Read More
The Southern Military Zone on Sunday thwarted a smuggling attempt involving a drone along its western frontier within its area of responsibility. A military source from the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) said that “Border Guard forces in the Southern Military Zone foiled a smuggling attempt using a drone that tried to cross the Kingdom’s border.” The … Read more...Read More
The United States, Germany, France and the United Kingdom have called for an immediate de-escalation in Syria. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights yesterday reported at least 412 dead, including 61 civilians, since the start of the offensive by HTS jihadists and the armed opposition in the northwest of the country. According to the NGO, the offensive has claimed the lives of 214 … Read more...Read More
More than 1,000 Catholics from around San Diego joined together in the North Park neighborhood on Sunday for the annual Our Lady of Guadalupe procession, an event meant to foster unity and hope among the community. The procession — which honored Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patron saint of Mexico and the Americas — featured more than 70 Aztec dancers, over 20 floats, and members from … Read more...Read More
Investigators believe a driver intentionally struck several people early Wednesday on a crowded street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Ten people were killed and at least 30 injured in the incident, which happened shortly after 3 a.m. while revelers will still celebrating the New Year. In addition to local and state police, the FBI was investigating the incident, officials said … Read more...Read More
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law late Tuesday before backing down, placing the military in control of all government and judicial functions in a power grab that came after months of political stalemate. The hours of crisis and chaos have thrown the future of his presidency into doubt. As the military and police … Read more...Read More
Beyoncé has officially been named the greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard. The music industry magazine made the announcement on Tuesday as part of its ongoing series highlighting the artists “who have most defined pop stardom for the last 25 years.” “The reasons why Beyoncé captured the top spot on our list were beyond … Read more...Read More
Investigators probing the cause of the worst civil aviation accident ever in South Korea will focus on a bird strike and the unusual landing-gear failure in the final moments of the fateful flight that left all but two of the 181 occupants of the Boeing Co. 737 jet dead. The 737-800 aircraft operated by Jeju Air Co. crashed at Muan International Airport on … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China launched on Friday the first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship that can carry and launch drones and multiple aircraft including fighter jets, Xinhua News Agency reported. The ship, named after the southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan, is equipped with … Read more...Read More
PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela said they received video and photographs of the incident from the fishermen who returned to Quezon, Palawan, on Nov. 28 from Rozul Reef. The PCG immediately dispatched BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) and BRP Cape Engaño (MRRV-4411) to Rozul Reef to secure the other fishermen there. At least … Read more...Read More
The Clinton Township Kiwanis will host a ceremonial tribute to Wreaths Across America on Saturday to honor fallen soldiers and the memory of loved ones who served in the Armed Forces at Resurrection Cemetery. The event will begin at noon at the American Veterans Memorial section of the cemetery. Guest speakers will include Doug “Odie” Slocum, Brigadier General … Read more...Read More
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday reiterated that mysterious drone sightings don’t pose a public threat, after 21 mayors and other elected officials called for more action. “This is something we’re taking deadly seriously,” he said at an unrelated bill-signing event in Princeton. “I don’t blame people for being frustrated.” His comment came after lawmakers and mayors in New … Read more...Read More
A memorial service was held on Sunday in HCM City for 12 soldiers who lost their lives during a military exercise in the southern province of Đồng Nai five days ago. The event, held at the southern National Funeral House in Gò Vấp District, was attended by former State Presidents Nguyễn Minh Triết and Trương … Read more...Read More
A Los Angeles police lieutenant has filed a legal claim against the city, alleging his superiors ignored his warnings about misconduct in an anti-gang unit until it became a public scandal, leading to him facing termination. The claim, which typically serves as the precursor to a lawsuit, was brought this month by Lt. Mark Garza. … Read more...Read More
With the goal of replacing multiple online learning platforms, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently announced the launch of CISA Learning. Here’s how the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) announced the education and training effort: “We are excited to announce CISA’s new Learning Management System has replaced the Federal Virtual Training Environment … Read more...Read More
Some tech industry leaders are pushing the incoming Trump administration to increase visas for highly skilled workers from other nations. The heart of the argument is, for America to remain competitive, the country needs to expand the number of skilled visas it gives out. The previous Trump administration did not increase the skilled visa program, instead clamping … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China is moving ahead with plans to build the world’s largest hydropower dam on Tibet’s longest river despite environmental, water security and displacement concerns raised by India, Bangladesh and Tibetan rights groups. The Chinese government granted approval to build the Medog … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Nearly 65,000 Rohingya have crossed into southeastern Bangladesh since late last year amid unrest and violence in Rakhine, their home state in neighboring Myanmar, according to newly updated information from Bangladeshi officials. The new arrivals, documented from November 2023 to December 2024, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A North Korean soldier who was captured by Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk region has died from his wounds, South Korea’s spy agency confirmed. The National Intelligence Service, or NIS, said earlier on Friday that an injured North Korean soldier was … Read more...Read More
As the Navy seeks to renew its operating permit for training at sea around Hawaii and California, it is looking to expand mine warfare training here in the islands. The Navy’s, which is open for community input and will be the subject of public meetings in California and Hawaii next month, lays out a request to install and maintain new ranges to train troops … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials recently announced that eleven teenagers from Illinois were charged after allegedly using gay dating apps to lure and beat two male victims over the summer. Police officials indicated that the teenagers were inspired by a “viral social media trend.” In a recent press release, the Mount Prospect Police Department said that a … Read more...Read More
Three expensive watches stolen from Keanu Reeves’ home last year were tracked down in Chile, authorities said Saturday. One of the stolen watches was a $9,000 Rolex Submariner that was engraved with Reeves’ name and a personal message related to the film “John Wick 4.” Police in Chile raided four homes in and around the capital city of Santiago and … Read more...Read More
Gal Gadot revealed that she was diagnosed with a blood clot in her brain early this year during the eighth month of pregnancy and had to undergo emergency surgery before giving birth to her fourth child. The “Wonder Woman 1984” and “Death on the Nile” star confirmed Sunday that she is “fully healed and filled … Read more...Read More
The Guardian Angels, a volunteer crime prevention patrol group, has announced that it will begin patrolling subway trains in New York City following a surge in crime on the city’s subway train system, including a recent incident involving an illegal immigrant who allegedly set a woman on fire and burned her alive. Announcing the plan … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials confirmed on Saturday that two men died while searching for Sasquatch (Bigfoot) last week in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, which is located in Washington. In a post on Facebook, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office wrote, “Two Portland men lost their lives while searching for Sasquatch in eastern Skamania County.” The Skamania … Read more...Read More
Amid an increase in reported human cases of the bird flu, health experts are warning of the potential for another pandemic in the United States. Health experts are currently urging the federal government to increase bird flu testing and authorize vaccines to prevent the deadly avian influenza A (H5N1) virus from rapidly spreading. Dr. Dean … Read more...Read More
SpaceX knocked out a midnight launch from Cape Canaveral on Sunday, but has a midnight Monday launch on tap from Kennedy Space Center to cap off a record year for the Space Coast. The Sunday launch saw a Falcon 9 lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 40 carrying communication satellites … Read more...Read More
Rapper OG Maco died Thursday night after suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound earlier this month, his family confirmed on Friday. The 32-year-old Atlanta native had been hospitalized in Los Angeles since Dec. 12 after a neighbor called 911 for sounds of gunfire inside a home. First responders arrived to find Maco with a gunshot wound to the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A plane carrying 181 people crashed in a ball of flames as it was attempting to land in South Korea on Sunday, killing all but two of those on board in one of the country’s worst ever air disasters. Witnesses said … Read more...Read More
For members of the Boeing Co.’s executive council, catching a ride on the company’s corporate jets has long been a cherished perk of the job. The 19 senior leaders have counted on five company-owned Bombardier Inc. Challenger 650 business jets and two customized 737 narrowbodies to help oversee the U.S. planemaker’s sprawling operation. Boeing requires its chief executive officer to avoid commercial flights … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. An RFE/RL journalist says he was beaten and arrested by security forces as he walked near Georgia’s parliament in Tbilisi. Jano Chkadua, a lawyer for Beka Beradze, told RFE/RL that his client said he was walking in the vicinity of … Read more...Read More
A judge ruled Friday that a security contractor can seek punitive damages against CNN over a November 2021 report about war profiteers who charged Afghans who were trying to leave their country after the U.S. military withdrawal. The contractor, Zachary Young, said CNN destroyed his business by including him in a segment by chief national security correspondent Alex Marquardt, which focused on how Afghans were … Read more...Read More
‘A united front of gratitude and respect’: Wreaths Across America event salutes veterans in Richland
American Military News: 2024-12-29 07:46:37Cindy and Charles Ickes Jr. knelt together on a blustery winter afternoon and placed a wreath next to their son’s black gravestone. His mother quietly spoke: “Charles Ickes III, United States Marine Corps, thank you for your service, buddy.” Ickes III, an Afghanistan War veteran, died at home on Aug. 13, 2016, age 23. On Saturday, he was one … Read more...Read More
An annual military spending bill that will bring billions to New Mexico passed Congress last week and was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Monday. The National Defense Authorization Act authorizes $895 billion in spending, including $33.5 billion for nuclear weapons programs in the Energy Department. It authorizes annual budgets for institutions in New Mexico like the nuclear waste storage facility near Carlsbad and … Read more...Read More
Cindy Stephens is proud to have a long lineage of veterans in her family. When Stephens was 16 years old, her grandfather was dying of cancer, an illness she and her family attribute to his time in military service. She promised him before he died she would never let a veteran down. Stephens has been … Read more...Read More
Veterans who rely on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ online services will now have more secure ways to access their health and benefits information. Starting on Jan. 31, the VA will require all users to log in using one of two secure methods. Veterans who access their records and services on My HealtheVet, VA.gov or through the VA: Health and Benefits mobile app … Read more...Read More
Union organizers have called an end to a five-day strike against Amazon by about 100 Atlanta drivers who joined workers at hundreds of other locations around the country. While the huge company did not acknowledge any impact and rejected calls for bargaining, labor leaders said the strike achieved the goal of raising public awareness about the needs of … Read more...Read More
The saltwater crocodile who made a shocking star turn in “Crocodile Dundee” has died in Australia. Burt the croc died at Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin over the weekend, the park posted on social media. The croc “passed away peacefully” and was “estimated to be over 90 years old.” “Burt was truly one of a kind,” Crocosaurus Cove … Read more...Read More
A cluster of large drones spotted flying over central New Jersey — including near a military base and President-elect Donald Trump’s Bedminster golf course — has sparked a federal investigation as well as new flight restrictions for the region. The collection of “what look to be drones and a possible fixed wing aircraft” have been spotted around the Raritan River, … Read more...Read More
Video. Fingerprints. A weapon. A manifesto. A plan. Police claim that they have accumulated overwhelming evidence that Luigi Mangione fatally shot UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive Brian Thompson, on a midtown Manhattan sidewalk in an early morning killing that reverberated across the U.S. Mangione, 26, was arrested Dec. 9 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, ending a five-day manhunt. While the former software engineer sits in a nearby jail, fighting … Read more...Read More
A U.S. Navy aviator’s wife went viral recently after surprising her husband with a hunting trip for Christmas after he returned from his three-year deployment overseas. According to Fox News, Navy aviator Patrick Brennan has been stationed in Japan as a weapon systems officer in an F/A-18 fighter aircraft since the spring of 2022. Cecilia … Read more...Read More
Three orphans of a Sacramento couple brutally gunned down in Mexico earlier this month are raising money to help stay afloat and bring their parents’ remains home. Authorities said Rafael Cardona Aguilera, 53, and Gloria Ambriz de Cardona, 50, were shot and killed Dec. 11 while spending time with their grandparents in Angamacutiro, Michoacán, a state besieged … Read more...Read More
A rolling strike of Starbucks baristas has grown since kicking off Friday to include about 300 of the coffee giant’s shops across the U.S., according to the union organizing the work stoppage. The strike, set to end after Christmas Eve, seeks to pressure Starbucks during the busy holiday season to offer a better wage proposal … Read more...Read More
An Oak Park police detective was killed Friday morning by a gunman who was seen leaving a bank, marking the first killing of an officer in the line of duty in the near west suburb in 86 years, officials said. Detective Allan Reddins, a five-year veteran of the department, was shot in his left side … Read more...Read More
Dulce, a popular Mexican balladeer, soap star and TV personality known for the songs “Lobo,” “Tu Muñeca,” “Déjame Volver Contigo” and “Soy una Dama,” has died. She was 69. The pop icon and “Siempre Reinas” reality star, whose name was Bertha Elisa Noeggerath Cárdenas, died Wednesday from health complications, according to the Associated Press. In early December, Dulce … Read more...Read More
It was Christmas Day when a passenger plane crashed in western Kazakhstan, near the city of Aktau. Out of 67 people on board, 38 died and 29 miraculously survived. The Azerbaijan Airlines tragedy shook the world; a national day of mourning was declared and condolences came pouring in from across the globe. Stay up to date with the latest news. … Read more...Read More
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin bucked his party in 2021 when he refused to support a $1.8 trillion bill on taxes, social programs and clean energy, thus dooming President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” initiative. Then this month, in one of his final actions as a member of Congress, he also bucked his party and voted against a nominee that would have … Read more...Read More
American Airlines Group Inc. said a technical vendor glitch was the cause of a brief groundstop on all U.S. flights on Christmas Eve, one of the busiest days of the holiday travel season. The carrier said Tuesday the delay lasted about one hour, but the issue has been resolved and flights have resumed. It blamed an unspecified technology issue … Read more...Read More
Hudson Meek, an actor who appeared in “Baby Driver” and voiced Bada in the preschool-age series “Badanamu Stories,” has died after falling from a moving car. He was 16. Meek fell “to the roadway from a motor vehicle in motion” in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on the night of Dec. 19, the Jefferson County coroner’s office … Read more...Read More
The Hawaii State Archive is cataloging documents and records from the Pacific War Memorial Commission, chronicling how the state raised money to commemorate the Dec. 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor attack by Japan. It’s a story that involves a nationwide fundraising drive, multiple architects with wildly different visions, several proposed memorial locations and an unexpected fundraising push by Elvis Presley and his controversial … Read more...Read More
The Oakland Sheriff’s Office confirmed Wednesday that one victim in a triple shooting on Christmas Eve near Oxford High School has died. Sheriff Mike Bouchard’s office announced the update in a Facebook post Wednesday afternoon. Oakland County authorities did not provide other details on the death or the victim. The shooting was reported around 6:32 … Read more...Read More
An Alabama teenager was asleep in his childhood bedroom moments before a police S.W.A.T. team “rammed down” the front door of his family’s home and fatally shot him, according to a new federal lawsuit. Randall Adjessom was left bleeding out in the hallway for more than four minutes during what was an unauthorized, “no-knock” raid … Read more...Read More
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Thursday that it recently had seized 22,000 counterfeit Pennsylvania vehicle inspection stickers that were shipped from Israel to Philadelphia with a total value — if they were real — of more than $1.4 million. Customs and Border Protection officers encountered 10,000 suspected fake stickers on Nov. 26 in a parcel from Israel destined for an address in Philadelphia, and 12,000 suspected … Read more...Read More
Authorities located more human remains Thursday after conducting a search along the Palos Verdes Peninsula, where a human leg washed on shore a day before. During the search of the shoreline, officers and coroner investigators recovered a second human leg and a femur, said Palos Verdes Estates Police Capt. Aaron Belda. He said the human … Read more...Read More
Hip-hop megastar Jay-Z has emphatically denied accusations in a lawsuit that he and fellow entertainer Sean “Diddy” Combs raped a 13-year-old girl more than two decades ago. The complaint was amended Sunday in U.S. District Court in New York to add Jay-Z as a defendant after originally being filed against Combs in October. It alleges … Read more...Read More
A cat from Alaska will be spending the holidays in a much warmer climate after a reunion with her owner that was about four years in the making, according to a cat rescue group and news reports. The feline, named Luna, recently was scooped up as a stray, Alaska’s Forgotten Felines wrote in a Dec. 3 Facebook post. It … Read more...Read More
The University of Hawaii and the Department of the Navy signed Monday an unprecedented 10-year agreement aimed at safeguarding natural and cultural resources on Navy and Marine Corps installations in the state. The agreement, a renewable intergovernmental support agreement, is the first of its kind in Hawaii between an academic institution ; Commander, Navy Region Hawaii ; and Marine Corps Installations Pacific, and is the second … Read more...Read More
Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies shot an armed man dead following a pursuit near the Fort Lauderdale Tri-Rail station, officials say. Just before 2 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a “domestic disturbance with a firearm” at a home in Broward County, Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Carey Codd said in a news release. An armed man … Read more...Read More
Writers Guild of America this week sent a letter to major Hollywood studios asking them to take action against tech companies that are using writers’ work to train AI tools without their permission. “The studios, as copyright holders of works written by WGA members, have done nothing to stop this theft,” the guild’s leadership said … Read more...Read More
The Maryland native accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month faces five charges in New York, the most serious being second-degree murder. Each state defines its own murder statute, and many state laws lay out differing levels of seriousness with different definitions of what constitutes each degree. Had the shooting taken place in … Read more...Read More
More than a thousand North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in fighting against Ukrainian forces, after being deployed in support of Russian troops, more than two years after the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This is the assessment of the South Korean military. “We estimate that North Korean troops recently engaged in … Read more...Read More
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump reportedly discussed the security environment surrounding China and Taiwan when he met with Akie Abe, the widow of late former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, earlier this month. According to sources, Trump said during the meeting, with a Taiwan contingency in mind, that China and Taiwan are a major issue for world peace. This indicated his administration’s stance of placing importance on dealing with the situation in Taiwan. … Read more...Read More
A national uproar surrounding unidentified drones being spotted along the East Coast hit close to home Saturday night with the arrests of two men on an island in Boston Harbor who were charged after flying devices too close to Logan. Meanwhile, elected leaders from across the country amplified their demands for answers, even as the Biden administration insisted there … Read more...Read More
The toll from an explosion inside a military base in the city of Gimhae, in the southeastern part of South Korea, is at least three injured. This was reported by the South Korean agency Yonhap, based on news released by the police and fire brigade. The causes of the explosion are unclear. The victims are civilians … Read more...Read More
The timing of the Chicago Police Department’s two gun turn-ins Saturday was intentional. During the late days of December around Christmas and New Year’s Eve, when schools are shut down and offices sit mostly empty, many people spend more time at home. Lots of folks also visit the homes of relatives this time of year. … Read more...Read More
China has lodged serious protests with the United States following the most recent US military assistance and arms sales to the Taiwan region, urging the US to stop undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. A Foreign Ministry spokesperson made the remarks in a statement on Sunday, after the White House announced military assistance worth $571.3 million to Taiwan on Saturday, and the US Department of Defense announced … Read more...Read More
As Space Force celebrated its fifth birthday Friday, the youngest military branch is embarking on new training, a new way to manage part-time service members and facing growing threats. With a little more than two-thirds of the Space Force stationed along the Front Range, many of the initiatives are happening locally, including new classes for officers … Read more...Read More
Panama’s president rebuffed Donald Trump’s threat to reimpose U.S. control over the Panama Canal, saying its shipping tolls aren’t inflated and that sovereignty over the waterway isn’t negotiable. “Every square meter of the Panama Canal and its adjacent zones is part of Panama, and it will continue to be,” President José Raúl Mulino said Sunday in a video statement on X, the social … Read more...Read More
A House Ethics Committee report released on Monday claims that former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) allegedly used illegal drugs such as ecstasy and cocaine and paid multiple women for sex, including a 17-year-old female high school student. The report released by the House Ethics Committee states, “The Committee concluded there was substantial evidence that Representative … Read more...Read More
A Starbucks Corp. strike of unionized baristas has spread to three more cities in the US, disrupting service during the final days of the crucial holiday season. Baristas from Denver, Pittsburgh and Columbus, Ohio, will join strikes that began on Friday in Chicago, Los Angeles and Seattle, according to a union statement. Starbucks employees from additional cities will join each day until Christmas Eve, unless the … Read more...Read More
Federal safety regulators have dropped nine of 10 citations accusing Amazon of putting warehouse workers at a high risk of injury, part of a settlement agreement that requires the company to continue finding ways to reduce injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration began a series of investigations at 10 Amazon facilities around the country … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Myanmar’s junta chief has reiterated a call for insurgents battling to end military rule to make peace, saying his government was strengthening democracy, his latest offer of talks as his forces suffer a string of setbacks. Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, … Read more...Read More
Earlier this month, Brian Machowski and Wally, a therapy dog, made their way slowly through the lobby of the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center in Scranton. Several staff stopped for a snuggle and a smile before the pair made it to a patient floor. A resident looked up in anticipation before Machowski said, “Would you like to meet … Read more...Read More
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson commuted the sentence of Patricia Prewitt, who had spent 40 years behind bars for her husband’s 1984 murder, among other reduced sentences and pardons announced Friday. Prewitt, 75, has maintained her innocence while serving a life-sentence for the killing. For years, lawyers and advocates have criticized the case, and blamed an inadequate investigation and flawed trial for … Read more...Read More
Christmas came early for Maryland state employees as Gov. Wes Moore on Sunday declared Christmas Eve a state holiday. In a news release, Moore said state agencies and offices will be closed Tuesday and workers will have the day off, with Dec. 24 being “treated like any other state employee holiday.” “Our state employees have … Read more...Read More
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of America Corp. and Wells Fargo & Co. along with the parent company of Zelle alleging the firms rushed a peer-to-peer payment network to market without adequate consumer protections. “By their failing to put in place proper safeguards, Zelle became a gold mine for fraudsters, while often leaving victims to … Read more...Read More
Actress Blake Lively accused “It Ends with Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni of sexually harassing her and seeking to smear her reputation after she spoke out about a “hostile work environment” that nearly derailed the film. In a legal complaint filed this week, Lively alleges she raised concerns about inappropriate behavior by Baldoni, who co-founded Wayfarer Studios, the company … Read more...Read More
The most powerful leaders in the tech industry are trying out a new playbook to engage Donald Trump, who has been historically opposed to their dominance: in-person dining. A steady stream of some of the biggest names in technology — Meta Platforms Inc.’s Mark Zuckerberg, Google co-founder Sergey Brin and Amazon.com Inc.’s Jeff Bezos — have all made pilgrimages to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Florida to personally … Read more...Read More
Germany is reeling after an attacker drove a car into a Christmas market in the eastern city of Magdeburg, killing five people, in an incident that’s likely to inflame debate over public safety ahead of federal elections in February. The Friday evening assault recalled a similar attack in Berlin in 2016, when a driver plowed a truck into … Read more...Read More
Everyone’s favorite Christmas gift giver, the Internal Revenue Service, has announced that it will be doling out more than $2 billion in checks to Americans this month as part of its effort to make sure everyone received their stimulus payments from 2021. The federal tax agency has announced that an internal review showed many Americans … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korea is supplying its medium-range KN-15 ballistic missile system to Russia for its war in Ukraine, a Ukrainian defense researcher said, citing evidence of video footage of what he said was a train carrying the system through Russia. North Korea … Read more...Read More
The party is over for Party City as the retail giant announced Friday it was going out of business and closing all its stores after nearly 40 years. Employees of the New Jersey-based party chain were informed in a Friday meeting they were losing their jobs five days before Christmas and would be let go sans severance pay or extension … Read more...Read More
For more than three decades, families and friends have watched a clever 8-year-old outsmart two burglars in “Home Alone.” This holiday movie is full of one-liners and gimmicks that keep everyone laughing. But how much do you know about the film? From happy accidents that shaped its look to on-the-fly solutions that brought it to … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China has announced “countermeasures” against Canadian groups and individuals two weeks after Canada imposed sanctions on senior Chinese officials in early December over human rights concerns. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release on Saturday that it was … Read more...Read More
Amy Slaton Halterman of TLC’s “1000-Lb. Sisters” has pleaded guilty to two counts of drug possession following her September arrest at a Tennessee zoo. The reality TV star on Thursday submitted a plea deal at the Crockett County courthouse conceding guilt for “simple possession” of Schedule I and Schedule VI drugs, according to court records … Read more...Read More
Drones collided, fell from the sky and hit a little boy after “technical difficulties” during a holiday show at Lake Eola Saturday night left him fighting for his life during emergency heart surgery. At approximately 6:48 p.m. the Orlando Fire Department responded to reports that a person was injured by a drone at the annual … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump gave his first public speech since the 2024 presidential election on Sunday at Turning Point USA’s America Fest in Phoenix, Arizona. During his speech, the president-elect called the woke movement “bullsh-t,” promised to secure the country’s borders, and threatened to push back against transgender policies in the military and in U.S. schools. … Read more...Read More
The White House announced on Monday that President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of almost all of the current federal death row inmates ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. “Today, I am commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 individuals on federal death row to life sentences without the possibility of parole,” Biden … Read more...Read More
Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas), who remains in office until January 3, was reportedly found living in a retirement community that offers memory care services. The Dallas Express reported that the 81-year-old Republican representative, who is retiring at the end of her term in January, has not voted in Washington, D.C., since July, despite Republicans holding … Read more...Read More
Discount retailer Big Lots has launched “going out of business” sales at all of its remaining locations after a deal to save the company from bankruptcy collapsed. Big Lots announced the decision on Thursday, three months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company has already closed more than 400 stores in 2024. “We all have worked extremely hard and have … Read more...Read More
Malaysia has agreed to resume the search for the wreckage of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, its transport minister said on Friday, more than 10 years after it disappeared in one of the world’s greatest aviation mysteries. Flight MH370, a Boeing 777 carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew, vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014. “Our responsibility and … Read more...Read More
The Environmental Protection Agency says the military violated a federal consent decree when officials chose not to attend a Dec. 12 public meeting with the Red Hill Community Representation Initiative. In a letter sent Wednesday to Rear Adm. Mark Williams, deputy commander of Navy Closure Task Force Red Hill, and David Kless of the Defense Logistics Agency, the EPA said it was “disappointed ” … Read more...Read More
The aging glass-and-concrete chimes tower that dominates a corner of Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park stands quiet vigil over the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, its bells silenced to accommodate the living who have encroached on the resting dead. The octagonal, 65-foot-tall amber glass and concrete tower — built in 1950 with donations from local veterans groups — serves as a … Read more...Read More
State wildlife officials want permission to kill 100 wolves a year via aerial gunning in a massive game unit bounded by Denali National Park and Preserve and Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. The request by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is scheduled to be heard by the state Board of Game at … Read more...Read More
A U.S. warship shot down a U.S. F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet in a friendly fire incident over the Red Sea on Dec. 22. The incident occurred when the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64), part of the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (CSG), mistook the Super Hornet fighter jet for an … Read more...Read More
Hey, America! It’s your favorite patriotic brand, American AF (www.aafnation.com), here to throw our full support behind the one and only Pete Hegseth for the role of Secretary of Defense. We’re talking about the guy who makes Captain America look like he’s just cosplaying. First off, let’s talk about Pete’s credentials. He served in the Army … Read more...Read More
Jamie Foxx required medical attention after getting hit in the face with a glass while celebrating his birthday at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills on Friday night. “Someone from another table threw a glass that hit him in the mouth,” a spokesperson for the actor said in a statement to the Los Angeles Times. “He … Read more...Read More
GoFundMe is yanking any and all campaigns supporting Luigi Mangione, but donations for his defense continue to pour in on other online platforms. Mangione, who’s accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4, has become somewhat of an internet sensation in the days since the shooting. The health insurance executive had been … Read more...Read More
Will Smith is setting the record straight about his relationship with disgraced rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs — or lack thereof. On Thursday, the Fresh Prince took the stage at The Observatory North Park in San Diego. During the show’s break, Smith took a moment to address the viral memes social media trolls have made … Read more...Read More
As puzzling drone sightings continue across New Jersey and the Philadelphia suburbs, Garden State fire officials are briefing local fire departments on how to handle the potential downing of an unmanned aircraft. The New Jersey Division of Fire Safety issued a list of safety guidelines for the scenario to fire departments across the state last week, as public frenzy over … Read more...Read More
Zakir Hussain, an internationally renowned tabla player and composer who helped integrate Indian classical sound into Western music, has died at age 73. Hussain died Sunday afternoon in San Francisco of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease, his family said in a statement. Lauded as “the greatest tabla player of his generation,” the statement said, … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump threatened to fire federal employees who don’t come back to the office, and said he would go to court to challenge a Biden administration labor contract that locked in remote work arrangements for thousands of federal employees. “If people don’t come back to work, come back into the office, they’re going to be dismissed,” … Read more...Read More
Ten people from Broward and Palm Beach counties used three call centers and three laboratories to fool doctors and rip off $53 million from Medicare. And, now, all 10 reside in the federal prison system. West Palm Beach’s Jose Goyos became the last of the economic gang to be sentenced to prison in December, getting … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Under a defense treaty newly ratified by the Philippine Senate, Japan and the Philippines can deploy troops on each other’s soil for military exercises, as the two allied nations contend with territorial challenges from China. The Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), which Manila and … Read more...Read More
Two Missouri lawmakers want to repeal a ban on firearm silencers like the one allegedly used in the hitman-style murder of a health insurance executive earlier this month in New York. State Rep.-elect Mike Costlow, R-Dardenne Prairie, and state Sen. Nick Schroer, R-Defiance, introduced legislation that would stop the prosecution of the offense of possessing … Read more...Read More
The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office has recorded thousands of hours of footage captured by its deputies’ body cameras, making it nearly impossible for the agency to review every traffic stop, welfare check or response to a crime scene. That’s partially why the agency has tapped artificial intelligence to do the heavy lifting of reviewing the footage to … Read more...Read More
Long Island serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann issued his most defiant denial in court on Tuesday after prosecutors charged him with a seventh murder in the long, emotional saga of the Gilgo Beach killings. The hulking suspect, cuffed from behind and wearing a dark-colored suit during a hearing at Suffolk County Criminal Court, raised his voice and professed his innocence … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an urgent safety alert after an electric malfunction in some older Boston Scientific pacemakers was linked to two reported deaths and early device replacements. Boston Scientific said about 13% of devices from its Accolade family of pacemakers built before September 2018 face an increased potential to initiate … Read more...Read More
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed funding legislation to keep the U.S. government operating until mid-March, avoiding a year-end shutdown and kicking future spending decisions into Donald Trump’s presidency. The legislation went to Biden early Saturday morning after the Senate voted 85 to 11 to approve the measure, which sailed through the House hours earlier. The last-minute events — the government was … Read more...Read More
FBI agents questioned a Carlsbad man Tuesday who had allegedly been in contact with a Wisconsin school shooter and is suspected of telling the girl that he planned to attack a government building with explosives and a gun, according to a court document filed by Carlsbad police. The information was provided in a gun violence emergency protective … Read more...Read More
Grubhub has agreed to pay $25 million and put an end to practices that included misleading customers over the costs of using the food delivery service and listing restaurants without their consent under a proposed settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office, the agencies said on Tuesday. Most of the money from the $25 million settlement … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Russia accused Kyiv of “terrorism” after authorities said they had detained an Uzbek citizen who confessed to planting an explosive device that killed a high-ranking Russian officer on the instruction of Ukrainian intelligence. Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the head of … Read more...Read More
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021 campaign provided records last month to address more than $2 million in financial discrepancies flagged in an audit of its operations, but his team also left a number of suspected violations unresolved, including a question about payments to two top aides, the Daily News has learned. First disclosed in August, the Campaign Finance Board’s … Read more...Read More
Russia is allegedly burning the faces of North Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine. The accusation comes from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky who posted a video on Twitter showing the alleged shocking practice by Moscow’s troops. “Even after years of war, when we thought the Russians couldn’t get any more cynical, we see something even worse,” he wrote. “Russia,” the post reads, … Read more...Read More
Israel’s deputy foreign minister said Syria’s new leaders are “wolves in clothes of sheep,” who are trying to persuade the world they are not radical Islamists — but her government isn’t convinced. “We’re not fooled by many of the conversations and interviews of those rebel groups who are, in fact, terrorist groups,” Sharren Haskel said in an … Read more...Read More
Turkey-backed forces are aiming to capture more territory in northern Syria from Kurdish groups, according to Turkish officials familiar with the matter, a move that could stir tensions with the U.S. Turkey and the Syrian National Army, which is funded and advised by Ankara, are taking advantage of the collapse of the Assad regime, the people said. The SNA will likely … Read more...Read More
Los Angeles County supervisors called Tuesday for an investigation into the death of Thyri Wood, a 1-year-old who died in July after the county’s child welfare agency left her in the care of her 11-year-old brother. The supervisors voted Tuesday to ask the county’s Office of Child Protection, considered the watchdog agency for the Department … Read more...Read More
A man who was badly hurt when a car crashed into a bakery last week had been set to start National Guard basic training in the new year, according to the organizer of a fundraiser. Eric Fernandez, 19, remained hospitalized Thursday after being flown by helicopter to Hartford Hospital nearly a week earlier, along with a 65-year-old woman who … Read more...Read More
Danny Masterson’s attorneys are seeking to overturn his conviction of raping two women in the early 2000s — alleging in a new filing that the “That ’70s Show” star did not receive a fair trial. In a 242-page appellant’s opening brief, the lawyers allege that key witness testimonies changed over time, that the court excluded … Read more...Read More
A Southern California man who was in contact with the Madison, Wis., school shooter allegedly was plotting to attack a government building, according to records and media reports. On Tuesday evening, a San Diego County Superior Court judge granted a gun violence emergency protective order that the Carlsbad Police Department filed against local resident Alexander … Read more...Read More
An Egyptian citizen who was living in Virginia was arrested this week and charged with plotting a “mass casualty attack” against the Israeli consulate in New York City. According to Fox News, Abdullah Azz al-Din Taha Muhammad Hassan, who was scheduled for deportation, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly sharing bomb-making instructions and plans to … Read more...Read More
In an effort to improve American diets, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday released a new definition of what it means for a food to qualify as “healthy.” Products like fruit-flavored yogurt, fortified white bread and sweetened energy bars will no longer be allowed to label themselves as healthy if they exceed certain limits on … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Chinese exports of tomatoes, chili peppers, marigolds and other farm products grown in the far-western region of Xinjiang are tainted by forced labor as well as the coercive transfer of land from Uyghur peasants to Chinese businesses, new research shows. The … Read more...Read More
The Los Angeles City Council is considering cracking down on the sale of nitrous oxide — known as laughing gas, which typically is administered by anesthesiologists as a short-acting sedative, but when used recreationally it can lead to disorientation, falls and even death. But a ban intended to keep young people from using the gas … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korean soldiers are being “consumed” in attacks in Russia’s Kursk region because they lack experience of drone warfare, South Korea’s spy agency said, adding that Russian forces complained that the North Koreans were a “burden” because of their “ignorance.” The … Read more...Read More
Saying the federal government and the military know the origin of the drones that are confounding residents from New Jersey, New York, and the Philadelphia suburbs, President-elect Donald Trump asserted on Monday that U.S. leaders won’t comment because “for some reason, they want to keep people in suspense.” Trump made his remarks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., just 36 … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump wants University of Georgia football legend and former U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker to serve as his ambassador to the Bahamas. Trump announced his nomination via a post on his Truth Social site late Monday night where he mentioned Walker’s Heisman Award and NFL accomplishments, as well as his work with youth and the military on topics like mental health and physical fitness. Trump also noted … Read more...Read More
After almost 100 years of publishing a Christmas gift catalog, Neiman Marcus, a luxury department store, has removed the word “Christmas” from its iconic catalog. According to Fox Business, Neiman Marcus has printed a “Christmas Book” gift catalog of luxury items since 1926. The New York Post reported that the company’s sudden decision to change … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the federal government is currently attempting to hire up to 1,200 employees to work on tasks related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in January. According to an analysis of federal job opportunities conducted by The Daily Wire, up to 1,200 DEI employees … Read more...Read More
“Real Housewives of Potomac” star Karen Huger was convicted of driving under the influence and negligent driving charges, months after she was arrested following a car crash in March. A Maryland jury on Wednesday also found the Bravo personality guilty of failure to control speed to avoid a collision and failure to notify authorities of … Read more...Read More
The United States government will shut down on Saturday unless Congress reaches an agreement on a spending bill ahead of Friday night’s deadline. According to NBC News, the federal government’s funding will expire at the end of the day on Friday unless a spending bill is approved by both chambers of Congress. The outlet noted … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A disturbing video has emerged showing a teacher slapping, pushing down and pulling the ear of a Tibetan student in front of other students gathered on what appears to be a sports field. The video, which contains no sound, was contained … Read more...Read More
Hundreds of drivers at Amazon facilities in seven locations nationwide launched a strike Thursday morning, potentially disrupting holiday deliveries in an effort to get the online retailing giant to recognize their affiliation with the Teamsters union and negotiate a labor contract. The walkout was set to begin at 5 a.m., with workers at other Amazon locations “prepared to … Read more...Read More
David Murphey, a software engineer who appeared in TLC’s “90 Day Fiancé” franchise, has died. Murphey died at his Nevada home Dec. 11 after “experiencing health issues over the last several years” of his life, his family announced Wednesday in a statement posted to Instagram and Facebook. He was 66. “He will be deeply missed by his family, … Read more...Read More
Big Lots announced on Thursday that the bankrupt retail company is planning on closing its remaining 963 store locations after failing to finalize a deal to be sold to a private equity firm. In a Thursday press release, the company said that it “does not anticipate completing its previously announced asset purchase agreement with Nexus … Read more...Read More
It’s that time again — time to shop for holiday gifts, ship packages to loved ones and hope they arrive in time. Whether you send packages via the U.S. Postal Service, UPS or FedEx, you may need to keep an eye on shipping costs, deadlines and estimated delivery times. You can ship packages late into the month of … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China began on Wednesday military drills in an area overlapping with Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone, or EEZ, in the South China Sea, the Sanya Maritime Safety Administration said in a navigation warning. The “training exercise” is being conducted daily until Dec. 21 … Read more...Read More
The federal government has provided “insufficient” information to date about drone sightings near Virginia’s military installations, said Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine on Thursday following a classified briefing on the matter. The three lawmakers were briefed Thursday by the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice and … Read more...Read More
The search for Austin Tice that stumped the U.S. government for 12 years has entered a new, hopeful stage — but 12 days on since Syrian dictator Bashar Assad fled the country, U.S. officials remain without answers on America’s longest-held hostage. It is the latest, perhaps most torturous chapter in the quest for Tice, a former U.S. Marine and freelance journalist for McClatchy and other … Read more...Read More
Diane Delano, an actor best known for her work in the Emmy-winning series “Northern Exposure” and the feature film “The Wicker Man,” has died at age 67. Delano died Friday evening at her home in Sherman Oaks, a representative confirmed Tuesday. No cause of death was given. Since her first television appearance in the medical … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The United States finalized a $406 million grant for GlobalWafers, a key Taiwanese semiconductor component manufacturer, amid concerns that President-elect Donald Trump might overturn a law promoting U.S. semiconductor production through subsidies, including to foreign companies. Trump has expressed a preference … Read more...Read More
The Biden-Harris administration’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced “temporary flight restrictions” against drone flights for different parts of New Jersey on Wednesday following concerns over increased drone sightings over the past few weeks. The FAA told NBC 10, “At the request of federal security partners, the FAA published 22 Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) prohibiting drone flights over … Read more...Read More
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided the home of Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Brian Williams on Tuesday as part of an investigation into an alleged bomb threat the deputy mayor made against City Hall in September. According to Fox 11, the FBI raided Williams’ home in Pasadena on Tuesday. The outlet noted that while … Read more...Read More
Tom Cruise has been awarded the highest civilian honor of the United States Navy for the “exceptional contribution” given to the armed forces with his roles on the big screen. Cruise’s starring role in 1986’s ‘Top Gun’ made him famous and the film’s record-breaking success sent military enlistments soaring. The Distinguished Public Service Award, the BBC reports, was presented to … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The United States announced Tuesday sanctions against two Chinese nationals and one entity over money laundering to support North Korea, a day after it blacklisted 19 individuals and entities for ties to the North’s missile program and deployment of troops to … Read more...Read More
The pivotal World Trade Center Health Program that covers medical expenses for those suffering from 9/11-related illnesses will be fully funded for the next 15 years, thanks to a bipartisan agreement hammered out in Washington, D.C., officials said Wednesday. A federal budget bill coming up for a vote next week will include permanent funding for the … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Senate passed an $895 billion defense spending bill under the National Defense Authorization Act on Wednesday. According to Fox News, the massive defense spending bill, which included a ban on funding for child sex changes and placed limitations on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the military, was passed 85 to 14. Following … Read more...Read More
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) declared a state of emergency for California on Wednesday due to concerns over the spread of the bird flu, which is a virus that can be deadly. In Wednesday’s state of emergency proclamation, Newsom said, “All residents are to obey the direction of emergency officials with regard to this emergency in … Read more...Read More
As graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point, we are guided by the timeless principles of Duty, Honor, and Country. These values have shaped our lives and our service to the nation, and they drive us to endorse Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense. President Trump has earned the right to assemble … Read more...Read More
Dozens of family, friends and local acquaintances stopped by The Landmark assisted living facility Tuesday to sing Happy Birthday to a local centenarian celebrating his 108th birthday. Chief Petty Officer William Monfort is the oldest living veteran in Florida; he served in World War II and was one of the first to hear the call for … Read more...Read More
A master sergeant at Fort Carson received 42 days confinement after pleading guilty to marijuana charges and attempting to engage in a relationship with a soldier of a different rank. The senior noncommissioned officer pleaded guilty to all three charges he was facing in mid-November during a special court-martial, according to a statement from Fort Carson. Court-martialed Fort Carson soldier … Read more...Read More
Texas is suing 3M and Dupont for deceptively marketing products containing PFAS, adding a new layer of litigation to the reckoning over the toxic “forever chemicals.” The chemicals have been used for decades as nonstick, waterproof and stain-resistant coatings in products like 3M’s Scotchgard and DuPont’s Teflon. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says those companies … Read more...Read More
A U.S. citizen who helped the Chinese government set up a secret, illegal “police station” in Chinatown to track and harass dissidents has pleaded guilty to federal charges. Chen Jinping, 61, could face anywhere between no prison time and five years behind bars as well as the possibility of losing his U.S. citizenship after admitting his role in the brazen Chinese spying scheme. He … Read more...Read More
The Aurora Police Department announced that 14 people were arrested on Tuesday for an “armed home invasion” at the same apartment complex in Aurora, Colorado, that was reportedly taken over by the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang earlier this year. In a Tuesday press release, the Aurora Police Department wrote, “Fourteen people have been detained … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear TikTok’s challenge to a law that would ban the popular social media app next month unless it sells itself. The case is set for oral argument on Jan. 10, nine days before TikTok is scheduled to be shut down in the U.S. “The parties are directed to … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team released the first publication of the “Road to 47” newsletter on Tuesday to counter mainstream media and the political establishment’s negative reporting regarding the presidential transition process and Trump’s cabinet nominees. According to The Daily Wire, the Trump transition team is planning on using the “Road to 47” … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Yang Tengbo was officially named as the alleged Chinese spy in Prince Andrew’s entourage after a United Kingdom court lifted an anonymity order today. Radio Free Asia first revealed Yang’s name on Friday using information contained in a newly released court document and … Read more...Read More
A National Guard member is charged with murder in a shooting that triggered a lockdown at a military base in Georgia, federal prosecutors said. Natravien Landry, 25, of Abbeville, Louisiana, fatally shot a man early in the morning Saturday, Dec. 14, at his ex’s residence in Fort Eisenhower, just southwest of downtown Augusta, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia said … Read more...Read More
President Joe Biden’s administration is set to initiate a trade investigation into Chinese semiconductors in the coming days, as part of a push to reduce reliance on a technology that U.S. officials believe pose national security risks. The probe could result in tariffs or other measures to restrict imports on older-model semiconductors and the products containing them, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The U.S. is advancing the fortification of its territory closest to China with the arrival of the first Marines from Okinawa and its first interceptor missile test in Guam last week. About 100 Marines from Japan landed on Saturday, the vanguard of about … Read more...Read More
Israeli officials say a ceasefire in Gaza is a more realistic prospect than at any time in the past year, suggesting a long-awaited deal to free hostages and boost aid to the beleaguered territory could be close. A working group from Israel is in the Qatari capital of Doha this week to re-establish relations with mediators in the event … Read more...Read More
A New Jersey mayor warned on Tuesday that the mysterious drone sightings reported in recent weeks could potentially be linked to radioactive material that went missing earlier this month. During a Tuesday interview on Fox 5’s “Good Day New York,” Belleville Mayor Michael Melham suggested that the mysterious drones seem to be “looking for something.” … Read more...Read More
A flurry of mysterious drone sightings across New Jersey may have inspired a similar copycat in the Tri-Cities. One poster to the r/TriCitiesWA subreddit over the weekend says they spotted an unidentified aerial phenomenon, or UAP — described as a “plane with blinking lights” — about 5 a.m. Sunday. “But on its path heading south over Kennewick, it just … Read more...Read More
The drones have returned. But this time at least, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base airspace was not impacted. Small “unmanned aerial systems” were spotted above and near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s Area A and Area B late Monday and early Tuesday, the base said Tuesday morning. “Installation leaders have determined that none of the incursions impacted base residents, facilities or … Read more...Read More
A Manhattan grand jury on Wednesday indicted Luigi Mangione on charges of murder and crimes reserved for suspected terrorists in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, 26, stands accused of first-degree murder as a killing in furtherance of terrorism, second-degree murder as a crime of terrorism, second-degree murder and eight other charges linked to the high-profile attack on Dec. 4 outside … Read more...Read More
A Maryland man was sentenced Tuesday to more than two years in federal prison and ordered to pay back $180,000 for his role in a romance fraud scheme that targeted an elderly woman in North Dakota. Chinedu Nwafor, 42, of Bowie, was sentenced after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud, according to a statement from … Read more...Read More
Brendan Paul, the former Syracuse basketball player accused of acting as a drug and gun “mule” for Sean “Diddy” Combs, is no longer facing felony charges in Florida. Paul, 25, was arrested on March 25 at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport— the same day Homeland Security agents raided Diddy’s mansions in Miami and Los Angeles. Paul had been charged with felony possession of cocaine … Read more...Read More
The investigation into a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday that left three dead, including the suspect, continued Tuesday. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said Tuesday the shooting was reported to 911 by a second grade teacher. Previously, he had said a second grade student called 911. Officers, including some who were doing active-shooter training nearby, … Read more...Read More
Jill Jacobson, a TV and film actor best known for her work in the “Star Trek” franchise and the drama “Falcon Crest,” has died. Jacobson died Dec. 8 in Los Angeles after “a long illness,” her publicist Daniel Harary confirmed in a statement to The Times. She was 70. “Beautiful, energetic, and positive to the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The United States on Monday announced new sanctions tied to both North Korea’s missile-building program and its deployment of troops to Ukraine, coming amid reports of casualties of North Korean troops along Russia’s border with Ukraine. The targeted entities include the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Iran closed government offices and shifted school classes online on December 16 due to freezing temperatures and a severe gas shortage. Northern provinces have experienced temperatures plunging to -20°C (-4°F) in recent days, accompanied by widespread gas supply disruptions. President … Read more...Read More
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Missouri Democratic lawmaker is pushing legislation that seeks to ban people from carrying guns into parades after the deadly shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade. The bill, filed by Rep. Anthony Ealy, a Grandview Democrat, would require individuals who attend parades hosted by the state or … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump claimed on Monday that President Joe Biden, the military, and the U.S. government know what is happening with regard to increased reports of drone activity across the East Coast. During a Monday press conference at Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect responded to questions from reporters regarding the recent reports of drone sightings across multiple … Read more...Read More
A new study shows that seed oils used in cooking and processed foods may be linked to an increased risk of colon cancer. “Colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, may be fueled by the food on our plates,” the University of South Florida Health and Tampa General Hospital … Read more...Read More
Two drug lords were arrested by Mexican authorities as part of operations aimed at boosting security in Sinaloa, a state mired in violence between warring factions of a cartel. Crescensio Moreno, who had an FBI warrant, was detained by authorities in Sinaloa after he tried to evade police in a car, according to a statement sent by a government spokesperson. … Read more...Read More
American Military News is proud to issue its first-ever endorsement for Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense. After 9 years, 250 million readers, and perfect media watchdog scores, we’ve decided to issue our first-ever endorsement due to the precarious and potentially terminal decline in which the Department of Defense now finds itself. At a moment … Read more...Read More
Billie Eilish and a vocal group of concert attendees were displeased after one fan ruined the moment at a recent stop on the singer’s Hit Me Hard and Soft tour. The nine-time Grammy winner had just begun performing her poignant ballad “What Was I Made For?” Friday evening in Glendale, Arizona, when a fan flung … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A U.S. navy vessel arrived in Cambodia on Monday on the first visit of an American warship since 2016 as the United States seeks to improve defense ties with the Southeast Asian country amid concern that China is setting up a … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said he only left the country in the late hours of December 8 after a Russian air base allegedly came under attack by rebel forces and officials in Moscow ordered “an immediate evacuation.” In what … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Escalating trade hostilities between China and the United States are putting drone supplies critical to Ukraine’s war effort in the crosshairs. U.S. media reports suggest Chinese manufacturers are limiting the sale of vital drone components to companies in the United States and … Read more...Read More
The federal government is deploying a new state-of-the art drone detection system in the wake of unidentified drone sightings across New York City, Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement. Hochul, in the same release, also once again called on congress to pass the Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act, which would allow New York and their partners the … Read more...Read More
A former OpenAI researcher known for whistleblowing the blockbuster artificial intelligence company facing a swell of lawsuits over its business model has died, authorities confirmed this week. Suchir Balaji, 26, was found dead inside his Buchanan Street apartment on Nov. 26, San Francisco police and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said. Police had been called … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump publicly urged President Joe Biden on Monday to “stop selling” the materials needed for the construction of the Trump administration’s border wall along the southern border between the United States and Mexico. During a press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Monday morning, Trump said, “I’m asking today, Joe Biden, to please stop selling … Read more...Read More
A school shooting left at least three individuals dead and six others injured at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday. Police have indicated that the suspected shooter was among those killed in the shooting incident. According to Fox 9, police officials responded to a shooting at roughly 10:57 a.m. on Monday at the … Read more...Read More
President Joe Biden granted clemency last week to roughly 1,500 Americans, including a former doctor who was convicted of engaging in Medicare fraud and providing cancer patients with diluted chemotherapy drugs. Announcing the commutations last Thursday, the White House described Biden’s action as the “largest single-day grant of clemency in modern history.” Following the president’s … Read more...Read More
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base temporarily closed its airspace late Friday night and early Saturday morning due to the presence of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) near the U.S. Air Force base, which is located close to Dayton, Ohio. According to Dayton Daily News, Robert Purtiman, a Wright-Patterson Air Force Base spokesman, confirmed on Sunday that … Read more...Read More
A former Pennsylvania judge who was convicted of sending children to jail while receiving millions of dollars in kickbacks from the facility’s operator in the early 2000s was one of the nearly 1,500 people whose sentences were commuted Thursday by President Joe Biden. Michael Conahan had been sentenced to 171/2 years in federal prison after being convicted … Read more...Read More
An updated report by the California Department of Public Health found that the number of people infected with salmonella during a 2023-2024 outbreak in raw milk from a Fresno County dairy was much higher than initially reported. The outbreak originated in San Diego County on Oct. 18, 2023, with eight cases of salmonellosis from people who drank raw milk. But as epidemiologists … Read more...Read More
A 16-year-old New Mexico boy killed his family in a quadruple homicide, then turned himself in to police early Saturday, authorities said. Diego Leyva was booked at the traumatic scene in Belen, New Mexico, state police said in a Facebook post. The four victims were not publicly identified. All four family members were fatally shot, and a handgun was found on the kitchen … Read more...Read More
One veteran student received a life-changing surprise in October. At 66, John Mark Hutchins is older than the traditional college student. But his will to help the community has brought him back to school. “It’s something I always wanted to do,” Hutchins said. “I want to help people.” Hutchins is studying to be a paramedic with a … Read more...Read More
A veteran and first-responder-focused mental health facility in Round Lake, shaped by tragedy, was toured by local officials on Monday morning. Lake County Board Chair Sandra Hart said the facility, the Frontline Care Center, will help break the stigma around mental health services, especially for first responders and veterans who have “heard, seen and experienced trauma and unimaginable things in … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China vowed to take “strong measures” following the decision by the United States to approve more arms sales to Taiwan, urging the U.S. to stop “sending out a wrong signal” to the island, hours before Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te made a … Read more...Read More
The New Mexico Military Institute is being sued for negligence, again, after a series of reported rapes. The suit stems from a 2019 incident involving an unnamed 15-year-old female student who was told to “sleep it off” and reevaluate the situation later after she reported being raped. The lawsuit was pulled in 2019 after the … Read more...Read More
Eight north Alabama and Tennessee residents filed lawsuits in Morgan County Circuit Court within the past week alleging “forever chemicals” originating from the 3M, Daikin America, and Toray Fluorofibers plants in Decatur contaminated drinking water and caused them illnesses such as ulcerative colitis and kidney cancer. The suits come nearly a year after several other north Alabama residents filed similar complaints against the companies. Those suits … Read more...Read More
President Biden will grant clemency to nearly 1,500 people and pardon 39 others convicted of nonviolent crimes — a record-breaking action described by the White House on Thursday as the biggest single-day act of mercy in modern history. “America was built on the promise of possibility and second chances,” Biden said in a statement. “As president, I have the great privilege … Read more...Read More
When Bob Fernandez joined the Navy in August 1941, his innocence was forgivable. Only 17, he had grown up in San Jose, California, and quit school after eighth grade. Quick with his hands and feet, he followed his older brother on the local boxing circuit and was ready for new opportunities. Four months later, on … Read more...Read More
Morgan Wallen is going to serve time in Tennessee. But not exactly behind bars — and definitely not in a bar. The country singer entered a conditional plea Thursday in Davidson County Circuit Court to two misdemeanor charges of reckless endangerment after an April incident where he was arrested on suspicion of throwing a chair … Read more...Read More
Naf river route closed, trade with Myanmar stopped as Arakan Army claims taking control of border Locals and Rohingyas in Cox’s Bazar are in fear amid reports of the Arakan Army’s takeover of the Rakhine State and full control of the 270km Myanmar border with Bangladesh. Due to security concerns, Teknaf upazila administration yesterday imposed restrictions on traffic on the Naf, which flows between … Read more...Read More
A Michigan House panel on Wednesday advanced legislation that would remove liability protections for gun manufacturers and create a new pathway to bring litigation against the industry. The legislation moved out of the Democratic-controlled House Judiciary Committee along party lines and is headed next to the House floor for a vote of the full chamber. Six … Read more...Read More
OpenAI said it has identified and fixed an issue that left millions of global users unable to access ChatGPT and the recently released AI video generator Sora. “We’re experiencing an outage right now. We have identified the issue and are working to roll out a fix,” the AI giant posted on X shortly after 6 p.m. ET. “Sorry … Read more...Read More
Federal nutrition guidelines likely won’t warn Americans off “ultra-processed” foods after a committee said there’s no clear definition and more study is needed — a win for Minnesota companies like General Mills and Post Consumer Brands, who argued ultra-processed guidelines would be overly broad and include potentially healthy food. The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee this week … Read more...Read More
A former personal chef of Woody Allen and wife Soon-Yi Previn has filed a lawsuit alleging they fired him for taking time off to train in the U.S. Army Reserves and then questioning payment improprieties upon his return. In a complaint filed Tuesday in Manhattan federal court, professional chef Hermie Fajardo said that defendants Allen, Previn and their private … Read more...Read More
On Friday, ahead of the 125th Army-Navy Game between the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, American Military News sat down for interviews with leaders from both sides, as well as several cadets, to get their take on the rivalry game on Saturday. During Media Row, hosted by … Read more...Read More
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was hospitalized on Friday after suffering “an injury” while “traveling with a bipartisan Congressional delegation in Luxembourg.” Pelosi’s office released the following statement about the incident: “While traveling with a bipartisan Congressional delegation in Luxembourg to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi … Read more...Read More
Mitch McConnell’s fall this week in the U.S. Capitol — his fourth public health episode in the past 21 months — is spurring fresh calls from Republicans for his resignation and underscores the fragility of what’s expected to be his final two legacy-affirming years in the U.S. Senate. Three days after advocating for American military supremacy in a speech at the Ronald … Read more...Read More
James Kennedy, a DJ and longtime cast member of Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules,” was arrested Tuesday in Burbank on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence. The 32-year-old reality TV personality (full name James Kennedy Georgiou) was arrested after officers arrived at a residence in the area around 11:30 p.m., responding to a call about an argument between … Read more...Read More
Meal kit company HelloFresh is under investigation by federal regulators for alleged child labor violations at an Aurora, Illinois, food production and distribution facility. ABC News first reported on the investigation, citing immigrant rights advocate Cristobal Cavazos of Immigrant Solidarity DuPage, who told the news source that at least six teenagers, some of them migrants from Guatemala, worked night shifts … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his Jan. 20 inauguration in Washington, his incoming White House press secretary said Thursday. Karoline Leavitt told the hosts of Fox and Friends that inauguration officials are making plans … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that Kari Lake, a former TV news anchor who has lost bids for Senate and for governor in Arizona, will be appointed to lead the Voice of America. “I am pleased to announce that Kari Lake will serve as our next Director of the Voice of America,” Trump said in a statement. “She will be appointed by, and … Read more...Read More
Investors have purchased approximately 131,710 homes in the Las Vegas Valley since the start of 2000, according to data obtained by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The valley posted the biggest increase of investor home purchases in the nation in the third quarter compared to the same quarter last year, at 27.6 percent, Redfin’s economic research … Read more...Read More
The Boeing Co. has been contracted to construct F-15 fighter aircraft to be sold to Japan, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Tuesday. The contract awards the aviation giant $450.5 million and comes from the Air Force. It covers the acquisition of radars, self-protection systems and mission computer units. The work will be done in … Read more...Read More
Doctors are stumped about what is plaguing Brandi Glanville. In a Tuesday interview with ET, the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum said the face-altering condition she has been investigating for the past year feels like something “s–ing or having babies in my face.” Glanville said the mystery ailment has left her with recurring facial swelling, speech … Read more...Read More
Mark McAfee, the California raw milk producer who has been at the center of several bird flu-related product recalls, says a transition team for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has encouraged him to apply for a position at the Food and Drug Administration. McAfee, CEO of Fresno-based Raw Farm, LLC, told The Times that he has … Read more...Read More
Although Shenghua Wen entered the United States on a student visa, eventually settling in San Bernardino County, law enforcement officials say he had a more nefarious purpose: exporting shipments of firearms, ammunition and other military items to North Korea. Federal authorities on Tuesday arrested Wen, 41, at his Ontario home, alleging he acted as an … Read more...Read More
A violent confrontation over a parking spot at the grocery store sent an 80-year-old disabled veteran to the hospital, Texas deputies and family members said. On Dec. 7, the day after the fight, family members and deputies said Earl Hollins died of his injuries. He had been in a coma due to a severe head injury and was put on … Read more...Read More
Over 250 U.S. military veterans expressed their support for former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for the Director of National Intelligence, in a letter on Monday. In a letter obtained by Fox News, the veterans said that the president-elect’s selection of Gabbard “reflects a profound recognition of her steadfast dedication to our … Read more...Read More
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., freshly reelected to a second term, is once again spotlighting something he thinks stinks: garlic from China. Scott said in a statement Tuesday he wants several different federal agencies to investigate garlic grown in China and imported into the United States. A press release from his office — headlined “Garlic Grown in Communist China Poses Major Threat to … Read more...Read More
Maryland may be the only state in the country to ban them, but it is in good company: An international treaty also bans flamethrowers, or at least their use against civilians in war. Flamethrowers, more commonly associated with wars and movies depicting them, were in the news last week when a Glen Burnie man was … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The United States on December 10 said it has loaned Ukraine $20 billion backed by the interest earned on frozen Russian assets, part of a $50 billion G7 support package agreed to this summer. The Biden administration had promised to distribute the … Read more...Read More
Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, gave an apparent confession of the shooting in his handwritten manifesto, according to a report. “To save you a lengthy investigation, I state plainly that I wasn’t working with anyone,” Mangione wrote in the 262-word note, according to The New York Times. The note also criticized … Read more...Read More
MyPillow and CEO Mike Lindell are suing another merchant cash advance company over an allegedly illegal loan. The Chaska, Minnesota-based manufacturer borrowed $1.5 million from Cobalt Funding Solutions in September and agreed to make 50 daily payments for a total repayment of $2.2 million, according to a lawsuit filed last week in Carver County District … Read more...Read More
If you live in the United States, your life span largely depends on your race and ethnicity, where you live and how much money you make, researchers have reported for years. But in the last two decades, the gap between those with longest and shortest lives has grown, according to a new report from the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Iran spent decades building the so-called axis of resistance, its network of regional armed proxies, Tehran-backed militant groups, and allied state actors. The network was the lynchpin of Tehran’s efforts to deter Israel and the United States and exert its … Read more...Read More
Nicko McBrain bid farewell over the weekend to the last crowd of metalheads he will ever perform for as a touring member of Iron Maiden. McBrain, 72, who has served as the British heavy metal band’s drummer for more than 40 years, announced his retirement from touring hours before the band’s Saturday show in Sao … Read more...Read More
Florida state Rep. Susan Valdés announced on Monday that she is leaving the Democratic Party and joining the Republican Party just one month after being reelected as a Democrat. In a statement shared on X, formerly Twitter, Valdés explained that she has worked to “give a voice to the people” of West Tampa as a member … Read more...Read More
Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) claimed on Wednesday that anonymous sources have told him the mysterious drones spotted flying over New Jersey are being launched by Iran from a “mothership” located off the eastern coast of the United States. During a Wednesday appearance on Fox News, Drew said, “From very high sources, very qualified sources, … Read more...Read More
A new video appears to show Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) struggling to walk after sustaining “minor” injuries as he tripped and fell while leaving a Senate luncheon on Tuesday. According to The Associated Press, McConnell tripped and fell on Tuesday while walking out of a Republican Party luncheon with Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.). … Read more...Read More
One America News Network (OAN) announced on Tuesday that former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), who withdrew his name last month for consideration as President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general nominee, will be joining the news network. In a Tuesday press release, OAN announced that Gaetz will be joining the network’s prime-time lineup in January and will be hosting … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. For the first time, North Korea is adding drone training to its annual civil defense military drills, but the lack of available drones means that the training will amount to reading about drones, not actually flying them, military sources in the … Read more...Read More
Agents with the Transportation Security Administration discovered a grenade inside a man’s carry-on luggage at LaGuardia Airport in New York, the agency confirmed Tuesday. TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein shared a photo of the explosive on X along with a caption reading: “Yes, it’s a real grenade. Fortunately it was inert.” That means the hand bomb was hollowed … Read more...Read More
A late-night 3.9-magnitude earthquake rocked the Clear Lake area in Northern California, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The 1.5-mile deep quake hit between Santa Rosa and Clear Lake at 9:55 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, according to the USGS. More than 130 people from as far away as San Jose and Junction City reported feeling the tremor to the agency as of early Tuesday morning. Clear Lake is about a 120-mile drive … Read more...Read More
A new Inspector General report shows that the U.S. Department of Justice reportedly spied on Kash Patel, who was recently selected as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and other federal employees without notifying the courts. According to Just the News, the Inspector General’s report, which was released … Read more...Read More
More than two dozen migrant housing sites will close in the next two months, including the mega-shelter at Floyd Bennett Field as the flow of migrants coming into the city slows, City Hall announced Tuesday. Migrant families living at the Floyd Bennett Field shelter, located in southern Brooklyn, will be moved out by Jan. 15 though the site won’t be … Read more...Read More
Jamie Foxx, who nearly died last year at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, returned to the city in October to tape a Netflix comedy special to talk in-depth for the first time about his medical issues. The special, “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…,” came out Tuesday on Netflix. Foxx said he had a brain bleed … Read more...Read More
After 24 years in power, 13 with his country in a state of civil war, the government of Syria’s Bashar al Assad has collapsed. The Syrian Ba’ath Party leader and president reportedly fled for Moscow on Dec. 8, after a Sunni Islamist offensive surrounded the Syrian capital city of Damascus. Assad’s government forces, known as … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The U.S. military downed a ballistic missile target for the first time from Guam in what Pentagon officials called a “critical milestone” in protecting the western Pacific from potential threats. The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) said the Aegis Guam System intercepted and shot … Read more...Read More
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said she was “physically accosted” at the United States Capitol on Tuesday by a “pro-[trans] man.” Mace said the alleged attacker was arrested by Capitol police. “I was physically accosted at the Capitol tonight by a pro-tr*ns man. One new brace for my wrist and some ice for my arm and … Read more...Read More
Over 100 Navy SEAL veterans are planning on marching in Washington, D.C., next month alongside other U.S. veterans to support Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, amid mainstream media’s smear campaign to pressure Republican senators to vote against Hegseth’s confirmation. Alec Lace, host of “The Alec Lace Show” and a friend of … Read more...Read More
Worcester police officers were accused of sexually assaulting women, engaging in sex acts with prostitutes, and other “egregious misconduct” in a new scathing report from the feds. The Department of Justice on Monday released a bombshell report about the Worcester Police Department, alleging that the city and police department have committed civil rights violations. “Based on this … Read more...Read More
Harmeet K. Dhillon, an influential lawyer and leader in California Republican politics, was nominated Monday by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as an assistant attorney general for civil rights in his next administration. “Throughout her career, Harmeet has stood up consistently to protect our cherished Civil Liberties, including taking on Big Tech for censoring our … Read more...Read More
Minnesota-based Michael Foods has lost 12% of its egg supply after millions of egg-laying chickens were exposed to avian influenza and euthanized at a contracted facility in Iowa, according to parent company Post Holdings. Michael Foods is one of the nation’s largest egg processors for restaurants and other foodservice outlets and as an ingredient for … Read more...Read More
A clash among lawyers from Elon Musk’s X Corp., Alex Jones’ Infowars, and The Onion would normally be enough to pack a courtroom. But the question each will debate before a Texas bankruptcy judge Monday rises to another level: Who really owns the rights to a social media handle? Asking to intervene in the liquidation of Infowars, X … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump recently announced that he is planning on considering pardons on the first day of his administration for those involved in the storming of Capitol Hill on January 6, 2021. During an interview with Kristen Welker, moderator of NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” the president-elect indicated that he plans on looking at the … Read more...Read More
A new report allegedly reveals the words Sean “Diddy” Combs, a three-time Grammy award-winning rapper, told a 13-year-old girl at the after-party of the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. Combs was accused in a civil lawsuit on Sunday alongside rapper Shawn Carter, who goes by Jay-Z, of allegedly raping the 13-year-old girl. People.com reported that … Read more...Read More
Boeing has laid off another 400 Washington workers in a second round of job cuts, according to a notice filed Monday with the state’s employment security department. That’s in addition to the 2,199 layoff notices Boeing delivered to Washington workers last month, bringing the total number of job cuts in the state to nearly 2,600. The layoffs … Read more...Read More
Following Monday’s arrest of 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, who was identified by New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch as the suspect in last Wednesday’s assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown, Manhattan, the suspect’s family released a statement expressing their shock at the news of Mangione’s arrest. In a statement shared … Read more...Read More
The family of “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson has revealed the patriarch has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, as well as a blood disease that’s causing “all kinds of problems.” Son Jase shared the news on Friday’s episode of the “Unashamed with the Robertson Family” podcast, saying the Alzheimer’s is in its early stages but that his 78-year-old dad … Read more...Read More
Gov. Phil Murphy said the state received reports of 49 drone sightings in New Jersey on Sunday night, though one turned out to be a small plane, and some were multiple reports of the same objects in the sky. The sightings came after several weeks of reports of “mystery drones” flying over parts of New Jersey at night. The sightings have included reports … Read more...Read More
The 125th edition of the Army-Navy Game is set to take place in Landover on Saturday in one of the most anticipated matchups in the history of the storied rivalry. It’s an annual contest rich in tradition, from the pregame ceremonies to the style of play on the field. One of the more recent additions to the … Read more...Read More
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) banned biological males who have gone through puberty but identify as transgender athletes from competing against biological females on Wednesday in a major update to the organization’s “Gender Policy for Competition Eligibility.” According to a Wednesday press release, under the LPGA’s updated policy, which will take effect in the … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials have revealed that a school shooter who left two children wounded last Wednesday at a Christian elementary school in California planned “child executions” as “counter-measures” against America’s “involvements in genocide and oppression of Palestinians.” According to The Los Angeles Times, Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea identified the shooter, who died of a … Read more...Read More
Honda announced on Thursday that the American division of the car manufacturing company is recalling almost 206,000 Pilot and Passport vehicles due to concerns of a potential for the vehicles to experience a fuel leak. In a Thursday press release, Honda revealed that the Honda vehicle models affected by the recall are the 2023-2025 Pilot … Read more...Read More
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed on Tuesday a set of bills that prohibit people from openly carrying firearms at polling places in Michigan. “Together, we are creating a safe environment for voters to make their voices heard,” Whitmer, a Democrat, said in a statement that announced her approval of the measures. The bills, sponsored by state … Read more...Read More
Starting in 2025, Frontier Airlines will roll out first-class seating as part of a trend of low-fare carriers offering more options to lure travelers who are willing to pay for premium accommodations. The Denver-based airline announced the change Tuesday, calling it the company’s “next evolution.” Other features include free seat upgrades to Frontier’s premium seat offerings for … Read more...Read More
A veteran reporter was shot in the stomach while investigating a forest-clearing operation in a wildlife sanctuary in northern Cambodia, according to police and the reporter’s wife. Chhoeung Chheung, 63, was shot on Wednesday as he rode on a motorbike toward the Boeung Per sanctuary in Siem Reap province’s Chikreang district, his wife Chiev Chap … Read more...Read More
A civil lawsuit filed was filed on Sunday against rapper Shawn Carter, who goes by the name Jay-Z, accusing the music star of allegedly drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl with Sean “Diddy” Combs, a three-time Grammy award-winning rapper, in 2000. According to NBC News, the anonymous plaintiff, who was only identified as “Jane Doe” … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that President Joe Biden and senior White House officials are considering a preemptive pardon for retired Gen. Mark Milley, who previously served as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. According to The Washington Post, White House officials are considering a preemptive pardon for Milley ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s … Read more...Read More
Daniel Penny was found not guilty on Monday after the Marine Corps veteran was charged with criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man in New York City. Penny put Neely in a chokehold last year after the erratic homeless man threatened to kill passengers on a subway train while high … Read more...Read More
The United States military conducted multiple airstrikes on Sunday against ISIS terrorists in central Syria in an effort to prevent the terrorist organization from taking advantage of the turmoil in Syria after Syrian rebels took control of Damascus and forced Syrian President Bashar al-Assad into exile in Russia. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, … Read more...Read More
Intel Corp. Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger was forced out after the board lost confidence in his plans to turn around the iconic chipmaker, adding to turmoil at one of the pioneers of the technology industry. The clash came to a head last week when Gelsinger met with the board about the company’s progress on winning back market … Read more...Read More
A fellow sailor has been charged in the April 28 death of U.S. Navy sailor Lyndon Joel “LJ” Cosgriff-Flax of Wichita, who was originally thought to have died in training exercise when he went overboard. “The sailor, who will remain unnamed until charges have been referred, has been charged with negligent homicide in the death of … Cosgriff-Flax, making … Read more...Read More
Today, VA is launching a new outreach campaign to encourage all eligible veterans to enroll in VA health care — including approximately 93,400 unenrolled Texas veterans who served in Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan. This campaign will include text messages and emails directly to veterans, public service announcements, paid advertising, and events. VA is launching this campaign after reports of concerns from veterans … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Three Taiwanese nationals have been detained by authorities in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong in connection with religious activities linked to the I-Kuan Tao spiritual movement, which is banned by the Chinese Communist Party, a Taiwanese official confirmed on Wednesday. … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The U.K. Parliament is discussing possible steps of action after an investigative report found that “Italian” tomato purees sold in British supermarkets are actually often made with Uyghur forced labor in China. The report published by the BBC on Sunday found that 17 … Read more...Read More
Gov. Gavin Newsom struck back against threats of upcoming immigration crackdowns and tariffs on Thursday with his own vision for the California-Mexico border, including offering the California National Guard’s help screening southbound traffic and promising an imminent start to construction on San Diego’s newest port of entry. Newsom outlined his plans during a visit to Otay Mesa, flanked by state … Read more...Read More
Artificial intelligence is rapidly gaining popularity. And the Chicopee Police Department wants to buy in. AI is one of the many technological advancements the police department is looking to provide its officers. The department also hopes to provide cutting-edge equipment and a center that would provide real-time information to officers. At a City Council meeting this week, Mayor John Vieau told … Read more...Read More
Despite winning a massive Powerball jackpot in California, Jerry Heath said he won’t forget his humble beginnings. Heath, an Army veteran and former Long Beach police detective, won a $44.3 million Powerball jackpot, California Lottery officials said in a Dec. 3 news release. “I’m a very fortunate human being,” Heath said in the news release. Heath bought his winning ticket, which matched all five numbers and the Powerball, from … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Police and security officials have cordoned off a large area near Dusanbe after a drone resembling a military unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) crashed in a nearby town in an area where there are both Tajik and Russian military bases. Officials have not … Read more...Read More
The Shapiro Administration has announced that a new selection of military-themed license plates are available. Recently passed legislation allows the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to offer Pennsylvanians six new license plates honoring military veterans. “These plates are yet another opportunity to show our appreciation for the sacrifices of our military members and their families,” said Kara Templeton, PennDOT … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump appointed former U.S. Sen. David Perdue as ambassador to China, putting a former Fortune 500 chief executive who has a long history of criticizing the nation into the key diplomatic post. “He will be instrumental in implementing my strategy to maintain Peace in the region, and a productive working relationship with China’s leaders,” Trump said in a post Thursday … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Myanmar junta officials tasked with drafting new recruits for the military are arresting young people and demanding ransoms of more than US$3,000 from their families for their release — and pocketing the money themselves, residents told Radio Free Asia. If the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A campaign by China’s government to rewrite the cultural identity and history of the country’s minority ethnic groups and political dissidents is increasingly being waged on American shores, activists told a U.S. congressional hearing on Thursday. The Tibetan, Uyghur, Mongolian and … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. U.S. President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden days before his scheduled sentencing on gun-possession and tax-related charges, despite having repeatedly said he would not do so. The sweeping pardon announced on December 1 exonerates Hunter Biden, 54, from … Read more...Read More
The second-degree manslaughter charge against Marine Corps veteran Daniel Penny was dismissed on Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in the subway chokehold trial. According to Fox News, Judge Maxwell Wiley told the jury on Friday afternoon that they were free to consider the criminally negligent homicide charge against Penny after dismissing the … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled on Friday in favor of the federal government’s ability to ban TikTok in the United States due to national security concerns sparked by China’s influence over the popular social media platform. According to CNN, TikTok sued the federal government in May after President … Read more...Read More
A federal appeals court panel in Chicago ruled Thursday that Illinois’ sweeping ban on high-powered guns and high-capacity ammunition magazines can stay in place while the state contests a ruling from a downstate judge who found the law unconstitutional. It’s the second time the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has determined that the state’s … Read more...Read More
A New Jersey woman is suing a local Dunkin’, claiming she suffered severe and permanent injuries when poorly secured, “excessively hot” coffee spilled all over her. Zina Lewis, a 58-year-old woman from East Orange, claimed in a six-count complaint filed against the chain that a worker put the wrong-sized lid on the coffee cup, the Bergen Record reported. Adding injury … Read more...Read More
Donald Trump says he is selecting venture capitalist David Sacks of Craft Ventures LLC to serve as his artificial intelligence and crypto czar, a newly created position that underscores the president-elect’s intent to boost two rapidly developing industries. “David will guide policy for the Administration in Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrency, two areas critical to the future of American competitiveness. David … Read more...Read More
Boeing announced it would lay off 141 employees at several Florida locations beginning in January including several at facilities at Kennedy Space Center where the beleaguered Starliner spacecraft is manufactured. The workforce reduction statement said the permanent layoffs will begin Jan. 17 at 18 offices in the state. Those include 26 at offices at KSC and another 20 in Titusville. An Orlando site will lose … Read more...Read More
Agriculture trader Cargill, which has a grain facility in East St. Louis, said this week it is laying off 5% of its global workforce, or about 8,000 employees companywide. The company would not say how many local employees will lose their jobs. Cargill has facilities in East St. Louis and Columbia, Missouri, plus in Kansas … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The U.S. military’s Space Force launched its first-ever unit in Japan, which a senior member said is designed to enhance the alliance’s defense and deterrence amid threats from China, Russia and North Korea. China, Russia, and possibly North Korea have been … Read more...Read More
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning to Americans on Tuesday in light of a major cyberattack against telecommunications companies, urging phone users to use encrypted messaging apps to avoid privacy breaches by foreign hackers. According to NBC News, the warning comes as FBI and … Read more...Read More
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson, a Democrat, was arrested on Friday morning by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents on charges of public corruption. According to WCVB, the Democrat official was arrested after being indicted for allegedly engaging in a “kickback scheme” that she used to “obtain several thousand dollars in taxpayer money.” The … Read more...Read More
A new bill proposal is being considered in Missouri that would offer residents a $1,000 bounty for reporting illegal immigrants who enter the United States. The bill would also allow bounty hunters to search for illegal immigrants and detain them. According to Fox 2, the new bill, which has been proposed by Republican state Senator-elect … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump announced Daniel P. Driscoll as his nominee for the secretary of the United States Army on Wednesday. The president-elect’s selection of Driscoll was quickly met with praise by other Republican leaders. In a statement posted on Truth Social on Wednesday morning, Trump wrote, “I am pleased to nominate Daniel P. Driscoll, from … Read more...Read More
You might have heard about the mysterious unidentified drones hovering over different areas of New Jersey in recent weeks — but did you know Staten Island is experiencing a similar phenomenon? The Advance/SILive.com received tips about comparable drones being seen near 1441 South Ave., Howland Hook Marine Terminal, and other parts of the island. Former Air Force Sergeant Walter Ziegler of New Springville spotted some of … Read more...Read More
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing arrested a U.S. citizen for military desertion on Tuesday. Customs officers encountered the 38-year-old man entering on the pedestrian walkway. He told them he was “turning himself in” for military desertion. The traveler was escorted to secondary inspection for verification. During the secondary examination, officers verified the … Read more...Read More
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is joining calls for Ukraine to expand its military draft, to keep it afloat in the war with Russia. Ukraine employs a military conscription system. Currently, Ukrainian men over the age of 25 may be drafted into military service. In a Dec. 4 interview with Reuters, Blinken advocated expanding … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The United States arrested a man in Ontario, California, for allegedly orchestrating illegal shipments of firearms, ammunition and military equipment to North Korea with the intent of supporting a “surprise attack” by North Korea on the South. Chinese national Shenghua Wen, … Read more...Read More
Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) revealed on Monday that the U.S. government spent roughly $151 billion on illegal immigration in 2023. In a Monday post on X, formerly Twitter, DOGE wrote, “In 2023 alone, illegal immigration cost taxpayers $150.7 billion.” According … Read more...Read More
The Biden-Harris administration recently announced a ban on new mining leases in a region responsible for roughly 40 percent of the country’s total coal. Fox News reported that Todd D. Yeager, the Buffalo field manager for the Bureau of Land Management, confirmed that the Biden-Harris administration approved an amendment to the Resource Management Plan that … Read more...Read More
Two U.S. Navy sailors died late last month within days of their aircraft carrier’s arrival at its new homeport in Japan, a spokesman for the ship confirmed this week. The two sailors, assigned to the USS George Washington, died in separate incidents, according to the Navy Times. They were identified by Stars and Stripes as Petty Officer 2nd Class Cuyler Burnett Condon and Seaman Dimitri Isacc Morales. … Read more...Read More
Members of three shattered families packed inside a mournful courtroom Wednesday and watched as a Baton Rouge judge handed down three life sentences to one of the gunmen who opened fire at a Memorial Day pool party, killing three people — including a 21-month-old girl who was caught in the crossfire. Ladarius Coleman, 19, had been convicted Aug. 23 of three … Read more...Read More
A 70-year-old man rebuffed at a financial services company took his annoyance to extremes when he put on a helmet and drove into the building, according to investigators in Florida. Robert Beaty’s pickup came to a stop only after it got tangled in a turnstile, a Tampa Police Department photo shows. The series of crashes began just after 2 … Read more...Read More
A mysterious presence of drones reportedly stopped a medevac chopper from rescuing a person injured in an auto crash last week. The helicopter was dispatched to a Somerset County crash site on the evening of Nov. 26 where Raritan Valley Community College security guards had closed roads in anticipation of a landing, according to NJ.Com. A fire department captain reportedly aborted the airlift on account of … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. An explosion killed 12 Vietnamese soldiers during a training exercise at a military shooting range in southern Vietnam, state media reported on Wednesday. The blast took place on Monday as soldiers transported explosives amid heavy rain and thunder in the 7th … Read more...Read More
Police sources have indicated that the suspect who assassinated UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday morning outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown, Manhattan, may have left a secret message on the bullet casings used in the “targeted attack.” The suspect currently remains at-large amid a manhunt by law enforcement officials. Police sources told The New … Read more...Read More
Rogers County has hired an Army National Guardsman and former Claremore High School teacher to manage its opioid abatement grant. Scott Greenland started in his position as project manager Monday. He will take charge on managing the $506,158 the state awarded Claremore and Rogers County earlier this year to combat the opioid epidemic. District 3 Commissioner Ron Burrows, who introduced Greenland at … Read more...Read More
A man who sliced the throats of five people over 4 1/2 years, cut three of the bodies into pieces, and sexually abused in a motel bathtub the dismembered corpse of one of his victims should be executed in the state’s death chamber, a jury in Fort Worth determined on Wednesday. Jason Thornburg, who said … Read more...Read More
Worried that a drink of infected raw milk could cause the H5N1 bird flu virus to jump to people, state health officials have ordered that all raw milk and cream from a Fresno-based dairy farm be pulled from store shelves. Consumers should return any purchased milk to the store where it was bought, they add. … Read more...Read More
Amazon is accused of slowing deliveries to two predominantly Black zip codes in Washington, D.C., while still charging for memberships that promise fast-delivery benefits, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday. The complaint, filed in District of Columbia Superior Court, claims Amazon secretly stopped offering Prime delivery services (same-day, one-day and two-day) to residents of 20019 and 20020 — zip … Read more...Read More
Chinese hackers compromised eight American telecommunications companies as part of a wide-ranging espionage effort to gather intelligence about prominent U.S. citizens, Biden administration officials said Wednesday. Anne Neuberger, deputy assistant to the president and deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technologies, said that the Chinese group known as Salt Typhoon continues to linger inside some … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team said Tuesday they had signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice which would allow the agency to begin vetting potential picks for the incoming administration. The agreement allows the transition team to submit names for background checks and security clearances, a significant step in the process as Trump assembles his … Read more...Read More
Philadelphia International Airport on Monday was still relying on a generator to power Terminal D after outages delayed more than 90 flights during one of the year’s busiest travel weekends. An investigation determined that a “fault in the cabling system” caused the initial 16½-hour outage that delayed 70 flights Friday and Saturday, PHL spokesperson Heather Redfern said Monday. A large generator … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The United States on December 2 announced a new $725 million military aid package for Ukraine that includes another shipment of landmines and ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and other artillery systems, Stinger missiles, and drones. The United States … Read more...Read More
President Joe Biden is reportedly considering issuing preemptive pardons for several current and former officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, who previously led the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Fauci came under during the Covid-19 pandemic due to his controversial recommendations and alleged involvement in gain-of-function research. According to Politico, senior aides to the … Read more...Read More
The Aurora Police Department recently busted a major shoplifting ring that had targeted a local mall and other retail stores in Colorado. According to CBS News, Aurora Police officers Chris Ozaluk and Kevin Manley executed the shoplifting ring bust at the Town Center Mall after a Victoria’s Secret regional loss prevention manager notified the Aurora … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials have confirmed that eight missing children were recently discovered in Las Vegas as part of the “Big Search Operation,” which was led by an anti-human trafficking organization and involved multiple law enforcement agencies and religious groups. In a press release obtained by The Las Vegas Review-Journal, Kim Yoko Smith, a Nevada Highway … Read more...Read More
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was assassinated Wednesday morning outside of the Hilton Hotel in Midtown, Manhattan, as he was arriving for a conference. Law enforcement officials are conducting a manhunt as the masked suspect currently remains at-large in New York City. Police sources told The New York Post that the 50-year-old CEO was repeatedly shot … Read more...Read More
Democrats in the House of Representatives faced major backlash on Tuesday after sharing a social media post that appeared to mock Americans who have struggled with rising prices and record-high inflation under the Biden-Harris administration. In a social media post that has since been deleted, the Ways and Means Democrats shared a screenshot on Tuesday … Read more...Read More
Kash Patel, who was announced on Saturday as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), reportedly was targeted by Iranian hackers. Two sources told CNN that Patel was recently notified by the FBI that he had been targeted in an Iranian hacking operation. One of the sources told CNN … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A Russian national, Nomma Zarubina, has been arrested on possible charges of providing false information to U.S. law enforcement and maintaining connections with Russian intelligence services, linking her to another suspected spy who fled the United States while being pursued … Read more...Read More
The wife of a U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II believes he is buried in a cemetery plot they purchased decades ago in the Massachusetts city they grew up in — as he wished, according to her family’s attorney. But he’s not, a lawsuit filed by the family says. Before William Z. Lemnios died at age 98 on June … Read more...Read More
The Biden administration’s Department of Labor is moving to phase out a controversial program that allows some employers to pay disabled employees less than the federal minimum wage, the department announced Tuesday. Enacted in 1938 during the late years of the Great Depression, the measure was intended to increase employment opportunities for workers with disabilities but has … Read more...Read More
The deadly E. coli outbreak traced to slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers is officially over, the Centers for Disease Control said Tuesday. Since the beginning of the CDC’s investigation into the outbreak in October, a total of 104 E. coli cases were reported in 14 states from coast to coast, with the majority of the illnesses linked to locations in Montana and Colorado. Of … Read more...Read More
Hard rock legends AC/DC will “Power Up” on at 13-date North American tour this spring, promoters announced Monday. Tickets for the show, including an April 30 stop at Ford Field, the Detroit Lions’ home, go on sale at noon on Friday via Ticketmaster. The show is part of AC/DC’s “Power Up” tour, named for the … Read more...Read More
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department has arrested two teenagers and a 45-year-old man on suspicion of manufacturing unregistered handguns and automatic rifles. After a months-long investigation, deputies arrested two 17-year-olds on Nov. 27 in Thousand Oaks and served a warrant to search their car and a residence in the Santa Rosa Valley, according to the … Read more...Read More
An Islamic illegal immigrant recently arrested for terrorism and hate crime charges was found dead inside the Cook County Jail in Chicago over the weekend. According to CWB Chicago, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Sunday that 22-year-old Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi was found dead on Saturday inside the Cook County jail. Officials have indicated … Read more...Read More
A resident of Edison, New Jersey, was removed from a town council meeting last week for waving an American flag and criticizing the town council for passing a new ordinance that bans “props,” such as the American flag and the U.S. Constitution, from being used by residents during the public comment portion of the council’s … Read more...Read More
A high school hockey player died suddenly on Saturday after collapsing during intermission at a charity game in honor of a high school graduate killed in a car crash last year. According to The Daily Mail, 17-year-old Connor Kasin, a senior at Massapequa High School in Long Island, New York, collapsed at roughly 9 p.m. … Read more...Read More
For weeks, drones have been flying at night over sections of northern New Jersey, sometimes traveling in groups, leaving residents frustrated at the lack of information. Nancy Read, who lives on Ironia Road in Mendham, told NJ Advance Media on Sunday that she has been seeing groups of drones for long periods of time between 8 and 10 p.m. near the Randolph Regional Animal Shelter. “One … Read more...Read More
Wrapping up a recent radio interview, Gov. Ron DeSantis hinted that Florida may soon loosen its gun laws even further, allowing for the open carrying of firearms in public places. “You may get that in this upcoming legislative session,” he told the host Bob Rose earlier this month. “Stay tuned on that.” But open carry isn’t getting … Read more...Read More
Israeli-American hostage Omer Maxim Neutra, 21, who was kidnapped in the Gaza border area on October 7, was declared dead while being held in the Strip. This was announced by the IDF, adding that the body is still in the enclave. US Navy destroyers shot down seven missiles and drones fired by Yemeni Houthi rebels at warships and three US … Read more...Read More
Chaos erupted in South Korea on Tuesday after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law and vowed to “eliminate anti-state forces as quickly as possible and normalize the country.” However, the National Assembly of South Korea quickly voted to end the president’s martial law declaration. According to The Associated Press, Yoon declared martial … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump issued a major warning to the Hamas terrorist group on Monday, warning that there will be “ALL HELL TO PAY” if Hamas does not release all of the hostages prior to his inauguration on January 20. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump claimed that while everyone is talking about the Israeli … Read more...Read More
A staff member working for a Democrat congressman in the House of Representatives was arrested by the U.S. Capitol Police on Monday after attempting to bring ammunition into the Cannon House Office Building. The staff member was later fired over the incident. According to Axios, a U.S. Capitol Police spokesperson identified 38-year-old Michael Hopkins, the … Read more...Read More
Stanley Primmer was knocked unconscious and blown out of his shoes after a Japanese kamikaze pilot dropped a bomb and then slammed the aircraft into the U.S. Navy veteran’s ship during World War II. The strike hospitalized the Rockford farmer, now 98, killed three of his shipmates and wounded 34 others off the island of Okinawa, Japan, in 1945. Primmer … Read more...Read More
Pearl Harbor veterans will be honored as North Mankato American Legion Post 518’s Veterans of the Month for December. A short indoor ceremony 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, is planned at the Post 518 building on the corner of Range Street and Belgrade Avenue. The ceremony is open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Families of deceased, honorably discharged veterans or POW/MIAs … Read more...Read More
A gunman opened fire inside a busy Brooklyn subway station Monday afternoon but nobody was hit, police said. At least one shot rang out inside the Jay St-Metrotech stop in Downtown Brooklyn at 12:03 p.m., cops said. The shooter, believed to be between 16 and 20 years old, fled the station and is being sought. It wasn’t immediately clear why … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A Russian attack submarine surfaced in the South China Sea to the west of the Philippines last week, prompting Manila to send a warship and aircraft to track it, said the Philippine military on Monday, an appearance that the president said … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Koreans are using protective gear issued by the government for emergencies as raincoats and sun shades, angering central authorities, residents told Radio Free Asia. A recent investigation by the central government’s civil defense department found that the city of Hyesan, … Read more...Read More
A new video shows a robot dog protecting a group of children at President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. The video comes amid heightened security around the president-elect following two assassination attempts over the past several months. “Donald Trump’s robot dog protects while a group of children play at Mar-a-Lago,” Collin Rugg, co-owner of … Read more...Read More
A body camera video shows a police officer and a good Samaritan heroically saving a man from rolling off a bridge while asleep on a guardrail in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. According to Fox News, Oklahoma City Police Officer Reyes discovered a man lying on his back on a concrete guardrail on the bridge that spans … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Toomaj Salehi, an Iranian rapper who was acquitted in court after being sentenced to death over his protest songs against the Islamic republic, was released from custody on December 1, a news agency linked to the judiciary reported. Mizan quoted … Read more...Read More
China’s state news media recently claimed that the world’s largest gold deposit was discovered in the country’s Pingjang County. The gold deposit has been estimated at roughly $83 billion U.S. According to The New York Post, Xinhua News, a Chinese media outlet, claimed that geologists with the Hunan Provincial Geological Institute recently discovered over 1,000 … Read more...Read More
When it comes to improving efficiency and reducing emissions in transportation, often the answer is to take what’s old and replace it with something entirely new, such as buying an electric vehicle. Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern and manufacturing giant Alstom are testing a different approach: retrofitting a pair of half-century-old locomotives with a new hybrid electric propulsion system that the … Read more...Read More
Ellen DeGeneres’ new home in the U.K. has endured a massive flood, mere weeks after the former talk show host permanently moved to England in the wake of Donald Trump’s reelection. She and her wife, actress Portia de Rossi, were just settling into their new home in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, about 100 miles northwest … Read more...Read More
Bob Bryar, a former drummer for rock band My Chemical Romance, has died at age 44, according to reports. Bryar, who was last seen alive on Nov. 4, was discovered dead inside his Tennessee home just days before Thanksgiving, TMZ reported late Friday night. Sources told the outlet the rocker’s body was badly decomposed by the time … Read more...Read More
Hearst Magazines, a major media company that publishes brands like “Cosmopolitan,” “Esquire,” “Country Living,” and “Good Housekeeping,” announced last week that it is cutting roughly 200 employees just before Christmas. The Writers Guild of America East, which represents thousands of media workers, told W42ST that 197 employees will be cut by Hearst Magazines, including 67 members of … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump responded to President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden on Sunday. Slamming the president’s description of Hunter Biden’s illegal gun purchase conviction as a “miscarriage of justice,” Trump argued that the actual “miscarriage of justice” is what the Biden-Harris administration has done to the “J-6 Hostages.” In a post … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The Pentagon said on October 29 that a “small number” of North Korean troops have been deployed in Russia’s Kursk region and expressed concern that they will be used in combat against Ukrainian troops. There are “indications that there’s already … Read more...Read More
An Arizona man has been arrested by the feds for sharing expletive-laden videos “on a near-daily basis” that show him brandishing an automatic rifle as he threatens to kill President-elect Donald Trump and members of Trump’s family. Manuel Tamayo-Torres is accused of making “vague yet direct threats” against “the president-elect,” according to court documents obtained by several news outlets. They … Read more...Read More
In June, an FBI informant met with a South Florida man who expressed his desire to join an anti-government militia and build a bomb targeting a New York City landmark, authorities say. His plan: to plant an improvised explosive device outside the New York Stock Exchange the week before Thanksgiving, according to the FBI. Federal … Read more...Read More
On Sunday, President Joe Biden signed a pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted of illegally buying a gun and who pleaded guilty to tax charges. The pardon comes after President Biden repeatedly claimed he would never pardon his son. In a statement on the controversial move, President Biden appeared to downplay Hunter’s … Read more...Read More
Alec Baldwin said his fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust” and the aftermath left his wife, Hilaria, “traumatized” and made him unwilling to see the film’s final cut. Baldwin, 66, discussed the situation in an interview with Variety, calling it “the most difficult thing I’ve ever dealt with in my life.” Baldwin was … Read more...Read More
Veteran “The Simpsons” voice actor Pamela Hayden will bid farewell to Springfield’s Milhouse, Jimbo Jones and all the other characters she helped bring to life for more than three decades. Fox announced Wednesday that Hayden will retire from the hit animated series after 35 years. Her final episode will air Sunday on Fox, the show’s official page … Read more...Read More
Legendary filmmaker David Lynch said he uses a supplemental oxygen tank now because of emphysema caused by decades of smoking. The “Blue Velvet” director revealed in August he was suffering from emphysema that was diagnosed in 2020. “I have to say that I enjoyed smoking very much, and I do love tobacco — the smell … Read more...Read More
Coca-Cola and its rival PepsiCo are entangled in a lawsuit filed in California that alleges they misled the public about the recyclability of their plastic bottles. Los Angeles County filed suit against the corporations last week, claiming the two made consumers believe that purchasing their products in single-use plastic is an environmentally responsible choice, further alleging the companies … Read more...Read More
Two Los Angeles police officers were wounded and a suspect was taken into custody Friday night after a shootout that erupted in South L.A. while officers were investigating a possible robbery, authorities said. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. Friday when the two officers from LAPD’s Southeast Division responded to a report of a robbery … Read more...Read More
One person was found alive and a body was recovered during a massive search effort Sunday along the Sonoma County coast for a group that was aboard a recreational vessel that capsized, officials said. Four people were still missing Sunday night. Helicopters, a plane, rescue boats and various state and local agencies, along with the California Air National … Read more...Read More
A brother and sister from Mexico were convicted of kidnapping a neighbor and threatening to kill the victim unless his Southern California family paid a ransom, according to federal authorities. On Friday, Mario Alex Medina, 54, and María Alejandra Medina, 51, of Rosarito, Mexico, were found guilty for their roles in the violent kidnapping and … Read more...Read More
A 17-year-old in a stolen car was the subject of a cross-county chase when he hit a mom and her 23-year-old daughter driving on the highway, Oklahoma police said. The teen had stolen three vehicles in 24 hours, according to the Rogers County Sheriff’s Office and KOTV , and had said he would “take a life” to … Read more...Read More
Military veterans in need of dental or chiropractic care may register for free services from two St. Peter businesses. Valley View Dental and Rising Sun Chiropractic are offering a limited number of appointments between 8 a.m. and noon Friday. Appointments may be made by calling 507-934-3332. ___ (c) 2024 The Free Press Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC....Read More
San Jose City Council member Omar Torres arrested on child molestation allegation, resigns city post
American Military News: 2024-11-30 07:06:13Embattled City Council member Omar Torres was arrested on suspicion of child molestation Tuesday, hours after submitted his resignation to the city. The connection to a police investigation into his alleged sexual interest in minors revealed last month was not immediately clear, but the details made public in that investigation had already unleashed a torrent of criticism against … Read more...Read More
The recent decline in overdose deaths hides a tremendous disparity by race: Deaths have fallen only among white people while continuing to rise among people of color, according to a new Stateline analysis of federal data. Health experts in nonwhite communities say they’re finding strategies that work in their areas, but that they still struggle for … Read more...Read More
In late 2022, Facebook parent Meta saw ChatGPT go viral and went all in on developing its own version of generative artificial intelligence. But a whistleblower claims in a new lawsuit that after she pointed out that the social media giant’s revenue projections for the technology were inflated by $1.5 billion — a number pulled … Read more...Read More
It was a long and dangerous night for the Washington State Patrol after four of its vehicles were struck by impaired drivers late Saturday night and early Sunday morning, the agency announced. All of it happened in a four-hour period. But no troopers were hurt and three drivers were arrested on suspicion of DUI, according to the … Read more...Read More
The cost of shipping milk, bread, vehicles and many other products over the ocean to Alaska will likely go up in response to increased fees. Customers probably won’t notice much of a change in store prices, with individual items generally rising by pennies or fractions of pennies, according to officials with the Municipality of Anchorage … Read more...Read More
UPS has agreed to pay $45 million to settle a complaint with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which alleges the Sandy Springs-based shipper improperly valued one of its businesses. The SEC alleges UPS misrepresented its earnings because of improper valuation of its UPS Freight unit, which it agreed to sell in 2021. The SEC said it found UPS violated accounting and disclosure controls required by … Read more...Read More
For more than a century, Atlanta beverage giant Coca-Cola has released holiday ads that have closely shaped much of the imagery associated with Christmas. Think Santa Claus and polar bears. This year, some of Coca-Cola’s holiday ads airing on TV look a little different. They’re generated by artificial intelligence. In what is the company’s largest push into … Read more...Read More
The number of nonresidents in the Alaska workforce has reached its highest rate in nearly 25 years. About 22.5% of Alaska’s workforce lived outside Alaska in 2023, the highest since at least 2000, according to preliminary data released by Dan Robinson, research chief with the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The increase is … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The European Union has proposed for the first time to target Chinese companies and individuals with visa bans and asset freezes over their dealings with Russian firms linked to Moscow’s war effort in Ukraine, according to RFE/RL. The new measures, which are … Read more...Read More
A lost hunter relied on his military background to survive overnight in the frigid Colorado mountains, rescuers said. The group he was hunting with hadn’t seen him since about midday Thursday, Nov. 21, and called rescuers at about 7:40 p.m. for help finding him, Grand County Search and Rescue said on Facebook. A team of rescuers set out to locate the hunter … Read more...Read More
A Connecticut man was sentenced to serve 15 years in prison earlier this month for sexually assaulting a juvenile, court documents show. Frank Scott Fomo, 42, was found guilty on July 29 of first-degree sexual assault, risk of injury/illegal sexual contact with a minor under the age of 13, and risk of injury to a child, according to court … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Thousands of protesters calling for the release of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan defied roadblocks and tear gas on November 25 to march toward Islamabad despite a lockdown and a ban on public gatherings. Protesters clashed early on November 26 with police firing … Read more...Read More
Walmart Inc. is reversing course on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, joining a growing list of businesses retreating on DEI programs targeted by conservative activists. The world’s biggest retailer will no longer consider race and gender to boost diversity when granting supplier contracts, and stop collecting demographic data when assessing financing eligibility. The most prominent company … Read more...Read More
Standing outside his family’s future home near Tumwater, Logan Merriweather took a moment to reflect on the work he and others have put into South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity’s first-ever Veterans Build project. His home is one of 28 townhomes being developed for veterans, active-duty military members and their families by the nonprofit organization. When finished, it will feature … Read more...Read More
Georgetown University offered college students coloring books, milk, cookies, legos, and other comforting activities as part of a “Self-Care Suit” designed to help students deal with the “stressful times” surrounding the 2024 presidential election. In an email obtained by The Free Press, Georgetown University Director of Student Engagement Jaclyn Clevenger unveiled the school’s “Self-Care Suit,” … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ukraine’s military said it struck an oil depot overnight in Russia’s western Kaluga region and “a number of important targets” in two other Russian regions after Russia shelled the center of the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. The General Staff of the Armed … Read more...Read More
Jim Abrahams, a writer and director behind slapstick comedies like “Airplane!” and “The Naked Gun” series, has died. He was 80 years old. The cause of death was natural causes, his son Josh said in a statement. He died at his home in Santa Monica, California. Along with childhood friends Jerry and David Zucker, the … Read more...Read More
One Oklahoma man was arrested and another was issued a citation for hunting squirrels in a public park, police said. Officers responded Nov. 23 at 3:45 p.m. to reports of people shooting in the area of McClure Park, according to a Nov. 25 news release from the Tulsa Police Department. McClure Park offers many public amenities including a playground, picnic areas, basketball and tennis courts, and … Read more...Read More
Man tried to fly from LAX with 71 pounds of meth-caked clothing, including cow onesie, officials say
American Military News: 2024-11-28 08:29:27A 31-year-old man was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport after trying to check two suitcases filled with clothing caked in methamphetamine — including a cow pajama onesie, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. Authorities say Raj Matharu of Northridge checked two bags before his Nov. 6 flight to Sydney. But screening officers who X-rayed the pink … Read more...Read More
More than 3,000 fake Gibson electric guitars have been seized through the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex as part of a multiagency law enforcement investigation, making it the largest counterfeit musical instrument seizure on record, authorities announced Tuesday. Africa Bell, port director for the Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport, provided no details about suspects or details … Read more...Read More
The person soon to be in charge of cutting federal spending is blasting a Lockheed Martin jet made in Fort Worth. Billionaire Elon Musk, the man behind Tesla and SpaceX, said Tuesday, Nov. 26, on X that the U.S. should pull the plug on the Lockheed-Martin’s F-35, made in Fort Worth. “Some US weapons systems … Read more...Read More
Thousands of Marylanders are eligible for a piece of a $57 million class-action settlement with the Estate of Peter Angelos and his law offices, according to a news release from law firm Gallagher Evelius & Jones. Baltimore City Circuit Court approved the settlement agreement on Friday, the release said. The firm represented three individual plaintiffs … Read more...Read More
A National Security Council spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday that China was releasing three Americans who were “wrongfully detained” and that the three U.S. citizens were returning to the country. “We are pleased to announce the release of Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung from detention in the People’s Republic of China,” a National Security Council spokesperson … Read more...Read More
Over the past week, unidentified drones have been seen flying over joint U.S.-U.K. military bases in the United Kingdom. According to Fox News, Jennifer Griffin, the network’s chief national security correspondent, reported that “swarms of small drones” have been spotted since last Wednesday near four U.S. military bases in the United Kingdom. The outlet noted … Read more...Read More
Walt Disney Co. has agreed to pay $43.3 million to resolve a long-running lawsuit brought by a group of female employees who alleged gender pay discrimination at the Burbank entertainment giant. The proposed settlement was filed Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Disney did not admit fault as part of the settlement. The company has long … Read more...Read More
Wendy Williams’ health battle has taken a turn for the worse. The former talk show host is now “permanently incapacitated” due to her dementia diagnosis, according to her guardian. In new court documents obtained and made public by Deadline, Williams’ guardian confirms she “has been afflicted by early-onset dementia and, as a result, has become cognitively … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said he will impose an additional 10% tariff on all products coming into the U.S. from China on his first day in office as penalties for deadly fentanyl and illegal immigrants, which he claimed were pouring across … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Indonesia’s defense ministry has not signed any new documents to purchase weapons from Russia, it said in a statement. Last week, Russian media reported that Jakarta sent an official request for weapons and military equipment from Russia over the 2025-2030 period … Read more...Read More
Hollywood star Sharon Stone criticized Americans as “ignorant and arrogant” this week following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. According to Fox News, Stone’s comments against the American people came this week during her appearance at the Torino Film Festival in Turin, Italy. In response to a question … Read more...Read More
An illegal immigrant with a history of sexual assaults and indecent exposures was arrested last week after attempting to abduct and rape a stranger on a trail in Herndon, Virginia. The attempted rape incident occurred just days after the illegal immigrant was released from jail. The Herndon Police Department confirmed during a press conference last … Read more...Read More
Body camera videos show a Cook County, Illinois, politician refusing to cooperate with police and warning that she is “an elected official” during her arrest for an alleged charge of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) earlier this month. According to WBEZ, 45-year-old Samantha Steele, a Democratic politician who serves as the commissioner of … Read more...Read More
Israel and Lebanon have reached an agreement on Nov. 26, brokered by the United States, to end nearly 14 months of fighting. “I just spoke with Prime Minister of Israel and Lebanon. I’m pleased to announce that the governments have accepted the United States proposal to end the devastating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah,” President … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is readying an announcement of Jamieson Greer as U.S. trade representative, according to people familiar with the matter. Greer’s selection highlights the central role tariffs will play in Trump’s economic agenda with the incoming president vowing to use trade policy to raise revenue for the federal government and to pressure companies to reshore manufacturing … Read more...Read More
A Texas man was sentenced to prison after officials say he killed his ex-girlfriend and dismembered her body because he thought she stole his deceased dad’s Social Security card. Andres Perez Tarnava III was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison, according to court records. McClatchy News reached out to Tarnava’s attorney for comment on Nov. 26 but didn’t … Read more...Read More
Prison was Samuel Villalba’s domain. On the inside, he was Negro from Artesia, a Mexican Mafia member whose word was the law to the thousands of Latino gang members who fall under the syndicate’s influence. Outside prison, he was an ex-con with a failing liver and a dark past. His once muscular body, tattooed with … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A British national fighting for Ukraine has reportedly been captured by Russian forces in Russia’s Kursk region, marking a significant development in the ongoing war. A video released on pro-Russian Telegram channels and TASS news agency over the weekend shows a man in a … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said the deadly crash of a cargo plane in Lithuania on November 25 could have been a “hybrid incident” with outside involvement. “We must now seriously ask ourselves whether this was an accident or whether … Read more...Read More
The owner of a mansion in Burlington, Wisconsin, was arrested and charged on Friday after a major fire destroyed the historic Meinhardt Mansion. In a Friday press release, the Burlington Police Department said the Burlington Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at the 200 block of South Kane Street at roughly 3:22 a.m. … Read more...Read More
A police chief and his entire police force suddenly resigned last week, leaving a South Carolina town without any police officers. The police chief confirmed that the resignations were due to a “toxic” councilman who created a “hostile work environment.” Last week, McColl Mayor George Garner told WMBF News that the town would be without … Read more...Read More
Hollywood star Alec Baldwin, who has appeared in news headlines over the past couple of years due to a fatal shooting incident on the set of the recent “Rust” film, claimed that the American people are “very uninformed about reality” during an appearance at the Turin Film Festival on Monday. According to The Hollywood Reporter, … Read more...Read More
A federal judge recently denied an illegal immigrant’s request to have a gun charge dismissed after the illegal immigrant was found to have possession of roughly 170 guns in Ohio. In last week’s ruling, Judge Edmund A. Sargus Jr. noted that Carlos Serrano-Restrepo was indicted earlier this year for “the possession of a firearm by … Read more...Read More
One of the most hectic travel weeks of the year has sure been busy at Boston Logan International Airport. A plane reportedly hit another aircraft while at a Boston Logan gate on Monday, according to officials. “While under tow, an American Airlines aircraft struck the wingtip of a Frontier Airlines aircraft that was parked at the gate … Read more...Read More
Russia launched one of its largest missile and drone strikes against energy infrastructure and other targets across Ukraine on Sunday as its invasion nears the 1,000-day mark. A total of about 120 cruise, ballistic and aeroballistic missiles — including Tsirkons, Iskanders and Kinzhals — and 90 drones were fired by Kremlin forces, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Telegram. Air … Read more...Read More
Jay Leno is sharing a health update with fans following a nasty 60-foot fall down a hill in Pennsylvania that left him heavily bruised and with a broken wrist. The comedian and former “Tonight Show” host, 74, was hosting the inaugural amfAR Las Vegas benefit event on Friday, when he assured attendees that he’s “feeling good,” People reports. “I’ve … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump vowed additional tariffs on China as well as U.S. neighbors Canada and Mexico, providing a sharp counter to expectations that he might temper his trade policies during a second term. Trump said he would impose additional 10% tariffs on goods from China and 25% tariffs on all products from Mexico and Canada in posts to his Truth Social network on Monday that sent the dollar higher and … Read more...Read More
Standing behind a table bristling with guns and drugs at Baltimore Police Headquarters, officials on Monday touted the takedown of four criminal organizations comprised of at least 39 people as evidence of improving law enforcement coordination. The gangs operated in Southwest Baltimore and primarily dealt in drug trafficking, but were also associated with violence, officials … Read more...Read More
A man from Granite Bay was arrested by the FBI Friday on suspicion of assaulting law enforcement at the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot. Dane Thompson, 45, was allegedly at the site of “one of the most violent attacks against law enforcement” during the insurrection, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Thompson was arraigned Monday in … Read more...Read More
Pakistan’s army has been ordered to “shoot on sight” after clashes with demonstrators killed four soldiers and at least one protester, according to reports. The violence erupted when protesters demanding the release of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan entered the capital Islamabad late Monday, defying efforts by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government to stifle the nationwide demonstrations. Television networks … Read more...Read More
Jeff Witt, a decorated combat veteran and fighter pilot, revealed on Monday that he is campaigning to fill the seat of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) following the Florida Republican’s decision to leave Congress. According to Fox News, Witt is a 38-year-old Afghanistan War veteran, F-35 fighter pilot and instructor, businessman, and graduate from Harvard … Read more...Read More
An assistant principal and school counselor was arrested on Friday and charged with molesting eight children at an elementary school in Santa Paula, California. According to a news release by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, 42-year-old David Lane Braff, Jr. was arrested on Friday and charged with 17 felony counts of “lewd acts upon … Read more...Read More
Special Counsel Jack Smith asked U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan to drop the Biden-Harris administration’s election subversion and classified documents cases against President-elect Donald Trump on Monday. “The (Justice) Department’s position is that the Constitution requires that this case be dismissed before the defendant is inaugurated,” Smith wrote in a court filing pertaining to … Read more...Read More
Two of the newest members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) recently updated their emergency survival manuals, providing citizens with instructions on what to do in the case of a war or another major crisis. The updated survival manuals come amid rapidly-escalating tension in Europe regarding the war between Ukraine and Russia. According to … Read more...Read More
A Stanford professor serving as an expert in a federal court lawsuit over fakery created by artificial intelligence submitted a sworn declaration containing false information likely made up by an AI chatbot, a legal filing claims. The declaration submitted by Jeff Hancock, professor of communication and founding director of the Stanford Social Media Lab, “cites a … Read more...Read More
The South Side took another step toward becoming a national computer hub Thursday when the Chicago Plan Commission approved the creation of a quantum computer research park on the long-vacant U.S. Steel South Works site. The vote came after hours of impassioned testimony from dozens of community residents. Many said the project represents an opportunity to bring billions of … Read more...Read More
A plan by Advance Auto Parts to stem deepening losses by closing hundreds of stores will result “in a complete exit of certain markets on the West Coast” as the company shutters California locations, its chief executive said. The national auto supply chain plans to close more than 725 locations around the country as well … Read more...Read More
Matthew Byars, an assistant and talent manager who briefly appeared in Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” has died. He was 37 Byars’ was pronounced dead Thursday from “multiple blunt force injuries,” a spokesperson for the Maryland Chief Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Friday to The Times. The medical examiner ruled his manner of death as … Read more...Read More
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) blocked the promotion last week of Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, a three-star general who was one of the Biden-Harris administration’s top military leaders responsible for overseeing the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal in 2021. According to Task and Purpose, Donahue was nominated earlier this month by President Joe Biden to be promoted to … Read more...Read More
A New Jersey Facebook group recently released a “blacklist” and urged people to boycott businesses whose owners allegedly supported President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election. The Facebook group has shut down following significant backlash from the community. According to NJ.com, the liberal Facebook group, called “Indivisible Blue Two Rivers,” recently shared a spreadsheet on … Read more...Read More
Selena Gomez has shut down social media body shamers once again — and she revealed another health condition while doing so. The “Only Murders in the Building” star and Rare Beauty cosmetics founder slammed speculation about her weight on TikTok, revealing that she lives with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. She shared her revelation days after … Read more...Read More
After nearly two hundred phone calls, he threatened to kill her with a syringe. This is why the Carabinieri of the Rome La Storta station have arrested a 25-year-old from Rome, already known to the police, seriously suspected of the crimes of family abuse and stalking against his pregnant ex-partner. Following a report to 112 by … Read more...Read More
Not just Putin and the Russian nuclear threat. Kim Jong-un also warns the US about the possibility of an armed conflict “at any time”. And he does so through the North Korean Defense Ministry, which speaks of a situation that would justify the adoption of self-defense measures due to continuous “US provocations”. “We strongly warn the United States and its … Read more...Read More
A reputed member of the Mexican Mafia was wounded in a shooting Saturday that left a second man dead in Los Angeles County, authorities said. At 11 p.m., Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies responded to a Veterans of Foreign Wars hall on Valley View Avenue in La Mirada, where they found two men with gunshot … Read more...Read More
It is not every day that someone heads to school in a Black Hawk military helicopter. On Monday morning, however, Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District staff and students were entertained by the arrival of Air Force representatives who touched down in the Chippewa Falls High School practice field. Their arrival to Chi-Hi was no surprise to staff however, as a … Read more...Read More
Angry Donald Trump supporters are calling for outspoken actress Rachel Zegler to be fired from the upcoming live action remake of “Snow White” — or at the very least, for people to boycott the film. Screenshots of the 23-year-old star’s anti-Trump Instagram rant have been making the rounds on social media this week, prompting critics to urge … Read more...Read More
As an outbreak of the avian flu continues to wreak havoc on California agriculture, the number of infected animals and workers is stacking up. As of Friday, state agriculture officials confirmed 294 dairies — representing a little more than 25% of the state’s 1,100 dairies — are now under quarantine due to the H5N1 avian flu. On the … Read more...Read More
The ballet world is mourning renowned Russian ballet dancer and onetime Ukraine war critic Vladimir Shklyarov after he fell 60 feet to his death from the fifth-story balcony of a St. Petersburg building. Shklyarov was 39. Russian authorities immediately ruled his death an accident, though an investigation was under way to confirm that, the Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported. He … Read more...Read More
When members of the Oath Keepers, an anti-government extremist group, met online to discuss plans to stop the counting of electoral votes sealing Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential victory on Jan. 6, 2021, Georgia resident Brian Ulrich signaled he was ready for anything. “I will be the guy running around with the budget,” he wrote in an encrypted chat, referring to … Read more...Read More
Federal and local authorities are investigating multiple drones seen flying over Morris County on Monday night. “There is no known threat to public safety,” according to a joint statement released by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. Authorities didn’t say if they know who was operating the drones or why they were overhead. “The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, … Read more...Read More
Katt Williams’ dreams of being a movie mogul have taken him to Alabama, where the comedian purchased a former military base with the intention to launch a movie studio. “I can’t disclose the amount or exact location just yet, but I can confirm that he has purchased a former military base in Alabama,” Williams’ publicist, Amy … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Influential Ukrainian tycoon Dmytro Firtash is among eight people targeted by fresh British sanctions that accuse the group, which includes his wife, Lada, of large-scale, international corruption. Angolan-Russian billionaire Isabel dos Santos and Latvian politician and businessman Aivars Lembergs are … Read more...Read More
Move over, Chris Hansen — 20 Southern California juveniles just executed a sting operation that netted a suspected child predator. Riverside County deputies responded to a tip Friday that an adult was meeting a minor for sex at Nicolas Road Park in Temecula, according to a release. When they got there at around 4:25 p.m., a … Read more...Read More
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said he is likely to make a decision on who will fill Marco Rubio’s U.S. Senate seat by early January, saying his office has already begun vetting several possible candidates and will continue to do so over the coming weeks. President-elect Donald Trump named Rubio as his pick for … Read more...Read More
State government has unpaid bills of more than $37 million for completed projects rebuilding the homes of Eastern North Carolina hurricane survivors, newly released records show. The leader of the state’s Office of Recovery and Resiliency addressed the unpaid bills on Monday when she testified before state lawmakers, explaining that without new funding from lawmakers, … Read more...Read More
A former Sean “Diddy” Combs bodyguard is making bizarre claims that the hip hip mogul took part in an animal sacrifice ritual in Central Park to keep him being convicted in the 1999 New York nightclub shooting for which rapper Shyne served time. Shyne, born Jamal Michael Barrow, was eventually sentenced to 10 years for … Read more...Read More
A panel of state lawmakers on Monday narrowly approved a $17 million increase in refugee services funded by the federal government, with several Republicans taking the rare step of airing formal objections to receiving the federal funds. Now funded at about $41 million for the year, the money provides cash assistance, support services, English language training, transportation … Read more...Read More
A New Jersey resident killed in World War II has recently been accounted for, officials said on Monday. The remains of U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. William Scott, who was killed in the war at the age of 21, were identified in 2022, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency said. Scott, a Passaic resident, was operating an aircraft in Romania on Aug. 1, 1943, when it was … Read more...Read More
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is sharing a jail housing unit with fallen hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, the Daily News has learned. The two rappers are both housed on the same dorm-style floor at MDC Brooklyn, where they’re sharing space with big-time crypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried, 6ix9ine’s lawyer confirmed Tuesday. The “GUMMO” performer, born Daniel Hernandez, struck a deal with … Read more...Read More
A veteran K-9 who suffered abuse after she retired is in need of a new home in Philadelphia. Sosa, a 5-year-old German shepherd, was one of the 28 dogs that were rescued by Animal Law Enforcement from a place that was supposed to be a safe haven for the dogs while they waited for new homes. … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A court in Russia’s Republic of Bashkortostan on November 19 sentenced activist Marat Sharafutdinov, the final defendant in the high-profile Karmaskaly case, to nine years in prison. The court found Sharafutdinov guilty of preparing to commit hooliganism on ethnic grounds … Read more...Read More
A conservative legal organization is ratcheting up its opposition to the requirement in Illinois that mail-in ballots be counted for 14 days after Election Day by calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse federal court rulings that upheld the law because three Republican plaintiffs lacked the legal standing to challenge it. The appeal, filed Tuesday by the organization Judicial Watch, also … Read more...Read More
Lindsay Lohan and Lacey Chabert reprised their “Mean Girls” roles in a fetch recreation of one of the film’s most iconic scenes. The stars stepped back into the roles of Cady Heron (Lohan) and Gretchen Weiners (Chabert) on “Watch What Happens Live” Wednesday night, albeit without the requisite pink attire. New York native Lohan, 38, and … Read more...Read More
A bipartisan panel of Georgia lawmakers on Wednesday endorsed a plan recommending the state spend up to $5 million studying the effects of ecstasy, psychedelic mushrooms and other mind-altering drugs on mental health treatments for military veterans. The proposal was one of 16 recommendations from the Senate Study Committee on Veterans, Mental Health and Housing. And while it sounds … Read more...Read More
A “grim-faced” Alec Baldwin was seen walking through New York City on Wednesday, a few hours after skipping the world premiere of his controversial film “Rust” in Poland, the Daily Mail reported. Actually, the 66-year-old Baldwin wasn’t invited to the premiere at the Energa Camerimage international film festival because organizers said his presence would have been … Read more...Read More
Lebanon and the Hezbollah militia have reached agreement on a U.S. plan for a cease-fire with Israel, Reuters reported on Monday. Ali Hassan Khalil, an aide to Lebanon’s parliament speaker, Nabih Berri, told the news agency that the government gave its response to Lebanon’s U.S. ambassador on Monday. A U.S. official cautioned that negotiations were ongoing. Amos Hochstein, one of President Joe Biden’s senior Middle East advisers, was on … Read more...Read More
Delta Air Lines will soon serve Shake Shack cheeseburgers to first-class customers on certain flights out of Boston — including to Atlanta. The first-class meal option will be offered starting Dec. 1 on routes of more than 900 miles out of Boston Logan International Airport. The airline said it “plans for expansion to other U.S. markets throughout 2025.” The in-flight ShackBurger will be customizable with toppings like tomato, … Read more...Read More
A Dallas anesthesiologist has been sentenced to 190 years in prison for injecting “heart-stopping drugs” into IV bags at the surgical center where he worked, leading to the death of a co-worker and “numerous cardiac emergencies,” federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz Jr. injected IV bags of saline with a nerve-blocking agent and other dangerous drugs … Read more...Read More
For the third year in a row, Jay Leno is bouncing back after an ugly injury. This time around, the culprit was a steep hill that the 74-year-old comedian misjudged. Leno was stepping out for dinner a few hours before his Friday show at the Palace Theatre in Pittsburgh when he opted for a shortcut … Read more...Read More
“The Apprentice” star Sebastian Stan, who portrays a young Donald Trump in the biopic released last month, revealed this week his co-stars and other actors have since distanced themselves from the controversial project out of fear. The biographical drama, directed by Ali Abbasi, chronicles the early days of the president-elect when he was a rising … Read more...Read More
The University of Texas Permian Basin is proud to announce that faculty members Dr. Rebecca Babcock, the Principal Investigator (PI), and Marlon Fick, the Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI), have been awarded a prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant under the Dialogues on the Experience of War program. This grant supports critical discussions exploring the human experiences of war … Read more...Read More
A new hotel at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado recently unveiled a unique flight simulation experience for guests, becoming the first hotel in the United States to provide a flight simulation experience. According to a press release obtained by Fox News, Hotel Polaris at the U.S. Air Force Academy, which is a new … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. At least 38 people were killed and more than 40 wounded after gunmen opened fire on a convoy of cars carrying Shi’ite Muslims in northwest Pakistan as religious tension in the region rises. Three women and a child were among … Read more...Read More
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected another attempt by Philadelphia officials to overturn a long-standing state provision that prevents the city from enacting its own gun laws. In a 6-0 decision, the high court ruled that the city’s arguments had fallen “woefully short” of the standard needed for a legal victory — and said that despite the … Read more...Read More
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday, offering him 1,402 acres of land in Starr County near the southern border between the United States and Mexico to serve as a base of operations for the president-elect’s anticipated mass deportation operation. According to Fox News, Buckingham’s offer to Trump … Read more...Read More
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, which is located in Simi Valley, California, opened a new exhibit on Friday featuring the Dead Sea Scrolls. The new exhibit, created in partnership with the Israel Antiquities Authority, provides guests with a better understanding of the “history, culture, and religious practices of ancient Judaism and the early foundations of … Read more...Read More
A Michigan pastor hit by a car driven by an illegal immigrant in Rochester Hills, Michigan, died after suffering major injuries earlier this month. According to ABC 7, 72-year-old Stephen Singleton was hit by a car while crossing the street in Rochester Hills, Michigan, on November 3. The outlet reported that police investigators said the … Read more...Read More
Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk and former 2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy announced on Wednesday that they are planning to reduce federal spending by cutting government funding to “progressive groups like Planned Parenthood” as part of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming administration. In a joint … Read more...Read More
The Associated Press announced on Monday that the news company is going to implement layoffs and will be offering employee buyouts in an effort to decrease its staffing number by roughly 8% and transition to a “digital-first” news source. “We all know this is a time of transformation in the media sector,” Associated Press CEO … Read more...Read More
Vic Flick, the guitarist on the famous James Bond theme song, has died. He was 87. The British session musician died last Thursday from Alzheimer’s disease, his family announced. Flick was brought in by composer John Barry to rearrange Monty Norman’s original theme for 1962’s “Dr. No,” the first James Bond movie. In a 2021 interview … Read more...Read More
Actor Paul Teal, an actor who appeared in “One Tree Hill,” “Dynasty” and “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” died Friday after a seven-month cancer battle. He was 35. Teal died in North Carolina after being diagnosed in April with Stage 4 neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer, his agent Susan Tolar Walters said in a statement to The Times. “With heartfelt sorrow, we share … Read more...Read More
A jury in Philadelphia awarded $11 million in damages to U.S. Army veteran George Abrahams, who claims his SIG Sauer P320 pistol fired in its holster without his hands touching the gun. Abrahams is the latest to prevail at trial against the international gun manufacturer, according to his attorneys at Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky PC. After a three-week trial, the jury … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office in Novi Sad announced on November 21 that 11 people were arrested after being found responsible for the deadly collapse of a concrete canopy at the railway station in Serbia’s second-largest city. The huge canopy collapsed on … Read more...Read More
Social media was sent into a panic on Thursday after a media pool falsely reported that there was an emergency at Mar-a-Lago with multiple ambulances, emergency vehicles, a helicopter, and vans of Secret Service agents leaving the president-elect’s Florida residence. At roughly 4:15 p.m., Andrew Feinberg, a White House correspondent for The Independent, tweeted, “NOW: … Read more...Read More
The Biden-Harris administration has informed Congress that it intends to forgive $4.65 billion in loans provided to Ukraine earlier this year. Matthew Miller, a U.S. State Department spokesman, confirmed during a Wednesday press briefing that the Biden-Harris administration plans to forgive roughly half of the economic loan the U.S. offered Ukraine in April. “So we … Read more...Read More
You might never have imagined that Saddam Hussein would be instrumental, in fact, in a “Star-Spangled Banner” performance. But a U.S. military veteran who learned to play a piano once owned by Hussein is performing our anthem prior to the Raiders-Broncos game Sunday at Allegiant Stadium The recording duo War and Treaty, the married couple Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, are … Read more...Read More
The gun ownership rate among Republican women has increased significantly in recent years, new polling reveals. According to Gallup’s annual gun ownership survey — which groups results in six-year clusters — 33% of GOP women owned guns between 2019 and 2024. That is a 14-point increase from 2007 to 2012, when 19% of Republican women owned firearms. … Read more...Read More
A grand jury returned a murder charge Thursday against a former Eastern Kentucky sheriff accused of shooting and killing a district judge in the judge’s courthouse office. The indictment accuses Shawn “Mickey” Stines, then-sheriff of Letcher County, of shooting and killing Judge Kevin Mullins inside Mullins’ office on Sept. 19. The prosecutor, Commonwealth’s Attorney Jackie Steele, said after the indictment was returned that … Read more...Read More
A 35-year-old man arrested Saturday while boarding a Chicago-to-Miami Amtrak train carried a Lankybox plushie toy, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle action figure — and a plan to kidnap a child from a Fort Lauderdale school, federal agents say. Homeland Security Investigations agents say they had something, too — text messages as Devontay Shields planned … Read more...Read More
Hospitals around the country are conserving critical intravenous fluid supplies to cope with a shortage that may last months. Some hospital administrators say they are changing how they think about IV fluid hydration altogether. Hurricane Helene, which hit North Carolina in September, wrecked a Baxter International facility that produces 60% of the IV fluids used in the … Read more...Read More
Jennifer Rubin, a columnist for The Washington Post, claimed that “Republicans want to kill your kids” during a recent podcast episode and criticized Republican senators considering the approval of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet selections. During a Tuesday podcast episode of “Jen Rubin’s Green Room,” the Washington Post columnist criticized Trump’s cabinet selections and threatened that … Read more...Read More
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) announced on Thursday that he was withdrawing his name from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general nominee. The former congressman’s decision comes as Republicans in the U.S. Senate appeared doubtful that he would be confirmed. According to The Post Millennial, the former Florida representative’s announcement came shortly after documents from the … Read more...Read More
A Florida man has been arrested by the FBI on accusations of plotting to blow up the New York Stock Exchange, according to court documents filed Wednesday. Harun Abdul-Malik Yener was charged in Miami-Dade County with “attempting to use an improvised explosive device to damage or destroy a building used in interstate or foreign commerce,” … Read more...Read More
General Mills Inc. is planning to engage federal officials over potential restrictions on food dyes that it uses in some of its cereals, as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee to run the Department of Health and Human Services, calls for them to be removed. “Because this is always an evolving space, we work in close partnership with … Read more...Read More
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday said it’s reassigning about 400 workers to other southeast Michigan plants for reduced production at its Bronco plant in Wayne, Michigan, and is reducing its workforce by 4,000 in Europe by the end of 2027. Although Bronco SUV sales were up 105% year-over-year in October, deliveries are down 10% overall … Read more...Read More
Heading into the all-important holiday months, budget-conscious Target customers shopped more but didn’t necessarily spend more. As a result, the retailer missed its sales and earnings expectations for the quarter that ended in October; profits declined 12% year over year to $854 million. Investors punished Target on Wednesday, tanking the company’s stock price. It was … Read more...Read More
U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Boston announced the arrests of three illegal immigrants on Wednesday, including two illegal immigrants charged with child rape in Massachusetts and one illegal immigrant convicted of child rape in Brazil who fled to the United States in 2022. According to a Wednesday press release, 21-year-old Mynor Stiven De Paz-Munoz, … Read more...Read More
Comedian Ellen DeGeneres, who formerly starred as the host of the “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on television, has reportedly moved out of the United States and relocated to Cotswolds, England, with her wife Portia de Rossi after President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 election landslide. Sources with knowledge of the former television star’s relocation told The Wrap … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced his intent to nominate Mehmet Oz — better known by his television moniker “Dr. Oz” — to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. If confirmed, Oz would oversee a sprawling federal agency that manages health care coverage for nearly half of Americans through Medicaid, Medicare, the Children’s Health Insurance Program and other … Read more...Read More
The U.S. will provide Ukraine with landmines to help slow the advance of attacking Russian and North Korean troops, an announcement that comes as the American Embassy in Kyiv is warning citizens of the potential for “significant” air attacks in the coming days. The most recent aid package to the war torn eastern European country, the … Read more...Read More
A bipartisan letter urging the Biden Administration to lift restrictions on members of Congress traveling to Ukraine in order to get a clearer picture of American assistance there, among other goals, was led by Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Carmel Valley, and Rep. Joe Wilson, Republican, South Carolina, District 2. The letter argues that lawmakers need the … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump has picked Republican lawyer Matthew Whitaker to be the U.S. Ambassador to NATO, selecting a former loyal aide from his first administration as his envoy to an international alliance he regularly criticizes. “I have full confidence in Matt’s ability to represent the United States with Strength, Integrity, and unwavering Dedication,” Trump said in a statement on Wednesday. “I look forward to … Read more...Read More
Jordan’s King Abdullah II and the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed held talks on Wednesday, which included international efforts to secure ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon. The two leaders met in Abu Dhabi as the US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution to halt Israel’s war on Gaza and as diplomats shuttled between Jerusalem and Beirut to try to end Israel’s offensive in Lebanon. Sheikh Mohamed and King Abdullah “underscored the importance of intensifying efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, ensuring … Read more...Read More
Jaguar is facing significant backlash on social media and being labeled as “Bud Light 2.0” after unveiling a new advertisement on Tuesday as part of the iconic car company’s rebranding campaign. In a video advertisement shared on X, formerly Twitter, Jaguar introduced the public this week to its reimagined logo and “Copy Nothing” rebranding campaign. … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang has expanded its operations in the United States and is currently operating in 16 states. According to an internal Department of Homeland Security memo obtained by The New York Post, officials were warned last week that the Venezuelan gang is continuing to grow in … Read more...Read More
A little over a week after releasing his first album since 2011, singer Jamey Johnson was arrested Sunday just outside of Nashville. The country singer-songwriter, who has written with Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and George Strait, is facing a felony drug charge after he was pulled over by the Tennessee Highway Patrol for speeding, the Tennesseean reported. … Read more...Read More
Former Bee Gees drummers Colin “Smiley” Petersen and Dennis Bryon, who played with the quintessential disco group in the 1960s and 1970s, respectively, have died within days of each other. The death of Petersen, the bestselling group’s original drummer, was announced Monday in a post on the Best of the Bee Gees Facebook page. “It … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on November 19 updating and expanding Moscow’s nuclear doctrine to allow for the use of atomic weapons in case of an attack on Russia by a nonnuclear actor that is backed by a nuclear … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement on November 19 that Ukraine used six U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles in its attack on the Bryansk region overnight, claiming Russian forces managed to shoot down five of the missiles and damage one. According to … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Taiwan plans to spend 70.6 billion New Taiwan dollars (US$2.2 billion) on American weapons next year, confirming recent speculation that it would make big new purchases to signal its commitment to President-elect Donald Trump’s suggestion that it pay more for U.S. … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Dozens of staff at a popular North Korean restaurant in the Chinese city of Dandong are returning to North Korea to face punishment after one of them temporarily escaped from her job, residents in China told Radio Free Asia. There are … Read more...Read More
The United States Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine issued a security alert on Wednesday, warning of a “potential significant air attack” from Russia. The Embassy said it would be closed and employees are to “shelter in place.” The warning comes after President Joe Biden authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range missiles against Russia. “The U.S. Embassy … Read more...Read More
A major house explosion and fire in Bethel, Ohio, left two people dead and one person hospitalized on Tuesday. According to WLWT, Bethel-Tate Fire Chief Christopher Cooper said that fire crews were dispatched at roughly 8:44 a.m. on Tuesday. Cooper confirmed that the fire crews were notified of an explosion in the area and that … Read more...Read More
Former National Basketball Association (NBA) star Charles Barkley is urging the Democratic Party to “shut the f-ck” up following President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential election landslide. During a recent podcast episode of “The Steam Room,” Barkley wished Trump success in his second administration, criticized the Democratic Party for its 2024 presidential election strategy, and encouraged … Read more...Read More
A former member of the Wyoming Military Department told lawmakers Friday that victims of sexual assault in the military are not getting the justice they need. Marilyn Burden formerly served in the Wyoming National Guard, where she worked in the Equal Opportunity program for eight years and served as an alternate sexual assault response coordinator for four years. Burden … Read more...Read More
More than two dozen gang members were killed by police and members of the public after residents in the country’s Pétion-Ville neighborhood woke up Tuesday to panic and armed bandits in their midst. The attempted attack on the tony residential suburb of Port-au-Prince, which has tried to shield itself from the capital’s murderous gangs, unleashed … Read more...Read More
The pilot of a single-engine plane that crashed into a house in Hermantown in 2022 — killing the three people on board but not the homeowners — had expressed before the flight that he was “not confident about his instrument flying abilities,” according to the final report from the NTSB. The plane, flown by Tyler Fretland, 32, … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration is looking to slash fuel-efficiency requirements for new cars and light trucks as part of plans to unwind Biden policies he’s blasted as an “EV mandate,” according to people familiar with the matter. Trump advisers plan to reexamine fuel economy requirements that were finalized in June, said the people, who … Read more...Read More
Paul Teal, an actor known for “One Tree Hill,” has died. He was 35. The cause of death was cancer, Forbes reported. His partner Emilia Torello confirmed the news Sunday in an Instagram post. “The most thoughtful, inspiring, driven, self-disciplined, loving man passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024,” she captioned a black-and-white photo of her and Teal. … Read more...Read More
Two parents are facing criminal charges after violently choking their own daughter in an alleged “honor killing” attempt outside a high school in Lacey, Washington, last month. Court documents obtained by KOMO News indicate that Ihsan and Zahraa Ali were arrested on October 18 outside Timberline High School in Lacey, Washington, after the 17-year-old student … Read more...Read More
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled on Monday that undated and misdated ballots cannot be counted in the state’s U.S. Senate race recount. The ruling comes after Democrat election officials attempted to disregard the court’s previous ruling against ineligible ballots. Monday’s Pennsylvania Supreme Court order states, “All Respondents, including the Boards of Elections in Bucks County, … Read more...Read More
A beloved Mexican gray wolf, who was known among conservationists as a symbol of hope for the endangered species, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Arizona. Several agencies have pledged up to $103,500 in reward money for information that “leads to successful prosecution” of those responsible for killing the wolf, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said in … Read more...Read More
Owners of certain Tesla Cybertrucks will have to visit the repair shop after Tesla issued a recall affecting 2,400 of the electric vehicles over possible sudden loss of power to the wheels. At issue is a transistor in some trucks built between Nov. 6, 2023 and July 30. Failure of the component could lead to a non-responsive … Read more...Read More
Boeing has laid off 2,199 workers in Washington, according to a notice filed Monday with the state’s Employment Security Department. The cuts are part of a companywide effort to reduce Boeing’s workforce by 10%, or 17,000 workers. Managers began scheduling meetings and delivering pink slips over three days last week, starting on Wednesday. The cuts were … Read more...Read More
“The Voice” winner Jason “Sundance” Head says he’s thankful to be alive after accidentally shooting himself in the stomach on his East Texas ranch. The Season 11 winner wounded himself Friday while hunting solo in the woods, his agent Trey Newman said in a statement. Head received one bullet in the stomach early that evening … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump appeared to confirm on Monday that his administration will declare a “national emergency” and will use “military assets” to carry out a “mass deportation program” to help solve the illegal immigration crisis currently facing the United States. In response to a Truth Social post from Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton, which stated, … Read more...Read More
Russia claimed on Tuesday that Ukraine fired six U.S.-supplied Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) into Russian territory after President Joe Biden authorized Ukraine to fire U.S.-supplied long-range missiles deeper into Russian territory. According to Fox News, Russia claimed that it shot down five of the six U.S.-supplied missiles and damaged the sixth missile. Russia also … Read more...Read More
During certain seasons of the year, you may notice changes in your energy level, sleep and interest in activities. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that is related to the changes in seasons. Symptoms typically appear in the fall, continue through the winter months and eventually go away in the spring or … Read more...Read More
North Korea may deploy as many as 100,000 troops to aid Russia’s war on Ukraine if the alliance between Pyongyang and Moscow continues to deepen, according to people familiar with assessments made by some Group of 20 nations. The analysis is one of several on the evolving partnership between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said the people, speaking on … Read more...Read More
Ethan Opfer knew about the surprise in store for his grandfather Lawrence Opfer, a World War II veteran, but he didn’t know there would be a second surprise. He had planned to present a handmade Quilt of Valor to his unsuspecting grandpa to acknowledge his service. Ethan did not expect to receive a quilt of his … Read more...Read More
On Monday morning, Gordon Cliett took his mother to a doctor’s appointment — and came home with a gun safe. Cliett, 50, had spotted the display in the lobby at Penn Medicine’s Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine in West Philadelphia, where staff had set up a table to give away safes and gun locks to promote gun safety. Cliett … Read more...Read More
Crafting vivid stories with his music was an enduring passion for Paul Kamanski, whose best-known songs — including “Hollywood Hills” and “California Kid” — were recorded and popularized on albums by the globe-trotting San Diego roots-rock band the Beat Farmers. His Oct. 5 death from sudden heart failure at age 68 has silenced Kamanski’s voice, … Read more...Read More
A resurfaced video shows President-elect Donald Trump warning that the world has never been closer to a third world war than it has been under President Joe Biden’s leadership. The video has resurfaced following Biden’s authorization allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplied by the United States to conduct strikes inside Russian territory. In the … Read more...Read More
A one-time substitute teacher who was banned from a Minnesota school district after being accused last month of re-enacting George Floyd’s murder in class has now lost his job as a police officer in western Wisconsin, the city’s mayor said Monday. Prescott Mayor Robert Daugherty told the Minnesota Star Tribune that the City Council on … Read more...Read More
Two separate mass shootings left two individuals dead and 11 others injured on Sunday afternoon in New Orleans. The mass shootings took place near a second line parade in the city and occurred within the same hour. In a Sunday press release, the New Orleans Police Department confirmed that officials were investigating two shooting incidents … Read more...Read More
Aviation giant Boeing Co. laid off more than a hundred workers in the region this week, as the company continues to grapple with serious manufacturing problems on marquee planes, costly labor strife and deep financial woes. Boeing notified 111 mechanics of the layoffs on Thursday, according to DeLane Adams, a spokesman for the International Association … Read more...Read More
Officials asked 130 families in Orange County, N.Y., to evacuate to a shelter as a precaution after the nearly-contained Jennings Creek Fire jumped a containment line. The move Saturday gave firefighters maneuvering room for the heavy equipment needed to combat the blaze straddling the New York-New Jersey border. The fire has been smoldering for days, and by Sunday morning had burned 5,207 … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. U.S. media are reporting that President Joe Biden’s administration has lifted restrictions that have prevented Ukraine from using American-provided weapons to strike deeper inside Russian territory. Reports on November 17 by The New York Times, The Washington Post, AP, Reuters, and others … Read more...Read More
Spirit Airlines revealed on Monday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in an effort to reduce its debt and restructure the company. In a Monday press release, Spirit Airlines announced it had “entered into a restructuring support agreement (the “RSA”) supported by a supermajority of Spirit’s loyalty and convertible bondholders on the terms … Read more...Read More
A carrot company headquartered in Bakersfield is linked to a national outbreak of E. coli, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC announced Sunday that the multistate outbreak stems from Grimmway Farms, which is one of the largest growers, producers and shippers of carrots in the world. The company has recalled multiple brands … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed on Friday that the Pentagon failed its seventh consecutive audit and failed to give a full account for its $824 billion budget. Despite the seventh consecutive audit failure, Pentagon officials claimed that the Department of Defense has “turned a corner” and is “making progress” toward a clean audit in … Read more...Read More
President Joe Biden reportedly authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplied by the United States to conduct strikes inside Russian territory. Biden’s authorization comes after the United States had previously restricted Ukrainian strikes inside Russian territory. Senior U.S. officials first confirmed the news of Biden’s authorization to The New York Times on Sunday. Fox News … Read more...Read More
Lawyers for the family of Malcolm X have filed a $100 million lawsuit against the U.S. government, Department of Justice, FBI, CIA and the NYPD for conspiring to allow the assassination of the civil rights leader in 1965. “The government’s fingerprints are all over the assassination of Malcolm X,” civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump said Friday at … Read more...Read More
One person has died after a newly reported E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots infected 39 people across 18 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Sunday. Only one case has been reported in Colorado so far, but CDC officials said the true number of infections could be much higher because many people recover … Read more...Read More
X, the social media app owned by Elon Musk, has sued California in an attempt to block a new law requiring large online platforms to remove or label deceptive election content. The lawsuit, filed in federal court this week, targets a law that aims to combat harmful videos, images and audio that have been altered … Read more...Read More
GM to lay off roughly 1,000 people globally with majority working out of its Global Technical Center
American Military News: 2024-11-18 06:46:49General Motors Co. on Friday laid off roughly 1,000 people globally with a majority working out of the automaker’s Global Technical Center in Warren, according to a person familiar with the matter. The layoffs, which were done as part of a reorganizing effort, affect both salary and hourly GM employees and impact multiple departments. The … Read more...Read More
Kanye West has been slapped with yet another lawsuit from an ex-employee, this time for allegedly subjecting him to “antisemitic tirades” and sex acts during meetings. Murphy Aficionado says the hip-hop superstar — who legally changed his name to Ye — hired him as a project manager in 2022. Aficionado is now suing Ye for … Read more...Read More
Ella Jenkins, the prolific, multigenerational musical pioneer who became known as the “First Lady of Children’s Music,” died Saturday. She was 100. The lifetime achievement Grammy Award winner, who recorded primarily for children, died “peacefully” at her residence in Chicago, according to her longtime record label, Smithsonian Folkways. “We mourn the passing of Ella Jenkins, … Read more...Read More
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said Donald Trump was helpful to the carrier in his first term, and he expects his return to the White House to be “positive” for Delta. “We worked with President Trump well in his first term,” Bastian said during an interview with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Bastian, who has led Atlanta-based Delta since 2016, said Trump was “very helpful” in Delta’s fight against what it called unfair advantages … Read more...Read More
A recent study by Florida International University found 21 types of PFAS “forever chemicals” in South Florida’s rainwater. The evidence in the study suggests that some of the PFAS that end up in South Florida are carried over vast distances in the atmosphere via the water cycle. There are thousands of types of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) used in a … Read more...Read More
The market for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Beverly Hills mansion, with its alleged ties to his infamous “freak offs,” has reportedly been slow to develop. The disgraced music mogul, 55, listed the mansion for sale over the summer, several months after it was raided by FBI and Homeland Security agents and months before his September arrest … Read more...Read More
A 7-year-old girl walking down a Harlem street with her father was shot Monday afternoon as gunfire erupted outside a nearby park, police and witnesses told the Daily News. The innocent bystander, shot in the abdomen, was rushed by police officers to Harlem Hospital in stable condition, cops said. The shooting happened near a Starbucks at 2:52 p.m. at … Read more...Read More
They don’t call it the home of the brave for nothing. The weather was treacherous on Monday morning, with a downpour of rain in Vallejo making conditions less than ideal for a Veterans Day ceremony at Mare Island Naval Cemetery. That wasn’t a problem for a group that showed up to honor veterans who have certainly been in tougher situations … Read more...Read More
Actor Cole Hauser is gunning for more “Yellowstone” as the hit Paramount Network series rides toward its conclusion. The actor, who plays “hired gun” Rip Wheeler in Taylor Sheridan’s neo-western drama, told People that it would “sure would be a shame to stop a great thing.” “I believe the numbers speak for themselves and America … Read more...Read More
A high-ranking Google director was texting with two of the company’s executives about digital-ads prices when he mentioned that the changes they were discussing could lead to lawsuits. Suddenly, he realized the chat’s history function was on, so the conversation would not be automatically deleted, and could be found by adversaries in any legal actions. … Read more...Read More
During cheerleading practice in April, Jana Duey’s sixth-grade daughter, Karter, sustained a concussion when she fell several feet headfirst onto a gym floor mat. Days after, Karter still had a headache, dizziness, and sensitivity to light and noise. Karter rested for a week and a half at home in Centennial, Colorado, then returned to school … Read more...Read More
An Alpharetta man is accused of selling more than $1 million worth of fake Masters Tournament, University of Georgia football and concert tickets to dozens of people across the state, authorities said. Matthew Timothy Neet, 42, was booked into the Jones County Jail last week after he allegedly swindled at least 30 people in Georgia … Read more...Read More
Being a professional musician often means an unpredictable paycheck. Even for an internationally famous one like Dr. Fink of Prince & the Revolution. Fink, a Twin Cities keyboardist/producer/composer, is selling 54 lots at auction this week of his Purple memorabilia and instruments — including an unreleased Prince album, rare rehearsal tapes and a synthesizer used … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump has picked his former national intelligence director, John Ratcliffe, to be the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, selecting a fierce loyalist from his first administration to lead the nation’s intelligence apparatus. Ratcliffe, 59, is expected to bring a heavy focus on countering national security threats and foreign adversaries such as China and Iran to the position. If confirmed by … Read more...Read More
A Ukrainian national accused of being part of a network that smuggled machinery with military and nuclear manufacturing applications to Russia was sentenced to 33 months in prison on a money laundering charge Wednesday in U.S. District Court. Federal authorities said Stanislav Romanyuk, 39, was part of a conspiracy that acquired an $800,000 piece of precision equipment from … Read more...Read More
A Massachusetts school committee member has resigned after being exposed on social media for telling Trump supporters she hopes they choke on a “piece of (expletive) covered in broken glass.” The Millbury School Committee has confirmed to the Herald that Sarah Murray’s resignation was “tendered and accepted” on Saturday with her viral post at the … Read more...Read More
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is preparing to lay off hundreds of employees this week, director Laurie Leshin said in a memo to staff sent Tuesday afternoon. The La Cañada Flintridge research institution will let go of approximately 325 employees across the organization on Wednesday, or roughly 5% of its total staff, the memo stated. “With lower budgets … Read more...Read More
An inmate was stabbed to death last Thursday at High Desert State Prison, according to the Nevada Department of Corrections and the man’s mother. Hawk Urban, 27, who had been imprisoned on multiple battery charges, and his cellmate had an altercation, according to department spokesperson Teri Vance. Urban’s mother, Selma Belle, said her son was incarcerated at Ely State Prison, then moved … Read more...Read More
Grant funding in the amount of $63 million from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program of the California State Transportation Agency, has been awarded to provide rail improvements along the Union Pacific Coast Line between Monterey and Santa Barbara counties. The funding was awarded to the Facilitating and Accelerating Service Transformations on the Central Coast Program, or FAST Central … Read more...Read More
A portion of a Michigan Senate bill that would significantly limit the places where individuals with concealed pistol licenses can carry their weapons won’t advance in the state Legislature, a spokeswoman for Senate Democrats said Wednesday. On Thursday, the Michigan Senate’s Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee is scheduled to consider a two-bill package … Read more...Read More
Gov. Roy Cooper has pardoned a Pitt County pastor who served eight years in prison for a robbery he did not commit, offering the falsely accused preacher a rare declaration of innocence and making him eligible for $400,000 in state compensation. The Rev. Darron Carmon was a 19-year-old college student with a clean record in … Read more...Read More
The effort to station a squadron of F-35 fighter jets at Barnes Air National Guard Base reached an administrative milestone Thursday. The Air Force posted its final environmental impact statement detailing how the cutting-edge F-35A Lightning II fighter jets would affect the area around Westfield. The report’s official release date was scheduled for Friday. Detailing noise, traffic, pollution and other environmental … Read more...Read More
Rapper Nelly won’t face drug charges stemming from his August arrest at a St. Louis-area casino, a prosecutor said. “We don’t believe the facts in this case warrant the issuing of charges,” St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell said in a statement Tuesday. Bell, a Democrat, recently won election to Congress after defeating Cori … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. More than 50 lawmakers from around the world have called on the United Nations to secure the safety of 48 Uyghurs who have languished for more than a decade in detention in Thailand. Four dozen Uyghur men have been held at … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A Uyghur man named Jappar Ablimit was sentenced to seven years in prison in China’s far western Xinjiang region for possessing ‘illegal’ books, a police officer and a Uyghur living in Turkey told Radio Free Asia. Ablimit, a resident of Yopurga … Read more...Read More
In a blistering critique, the top U.S. diplomat in Mexico said the country is not safe and that its leaders should stop denying widespread violence, invest more in security and increase cooperation with the United States. “To say there is no problem is to deny reality,” U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar told reporters this week. “And … Read more...Read More
The University of Oregon says it is investigating several recent incidents of antisemitism in its residential dormitories, including reports of a swastika drawn next to a picture of a Jewish student and what one family described as a “Hitler-style” mustache drawn onto the student’s face. University police and the school’s Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance are also … Read more...Read More
A Chipotle shareholder is suing the company over a skimpy-portions uproar that allegedly ruined their investment. Revelations of Chipotle’s inconsistent portion sizes that rocked social media in July and August sparked a “precipitous decline” in the fast food chain’s stock, causing “significant losses and damages,” according to a proposed class-action lawsuit, CNN reported. The shareholder’s beef hinges … Read more...Read More
Chicago rapper Lil Durk pleaded not guilty to murder-for-hire charges at his Los Angeles arraignment Thursday, three weeks after his dramatic arrest in Miami as he allegedly tried to flee the country. Lil Durk, 32, whose real name is Durk Davontay Banks, was accused of paying five associates of his South Side rap consortium “Only … Read more...Read More
The Marion VA Healthcare System held its inaugural Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, paying tribute to local veterans’ dedication to the nation. It’s the first time the VA has held an event to honor veterans on the day set aside for them. The day held special meaning, with a bench dedication honoring Sergeant First Class Gregory Lee Strong, a veteran respected … Read more...Read More
Angry Donald Trump supporters are calling for outspoken actress Rachel Zegler to be fired from the upcoming live action remake of “Snow White” — or at the very least, for people to boycott the film. Screenshots of the 23-year-old star’s anti-Trump Instagram rant have been making the rounds on social media this week, prompting critics to urge … Read more...Read More
New federal election paperwork shows that Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has filed to run for reelection in 2026. Pelosi filed the reelection paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Thursday. According to The Post Millennial, the 84-year-old Democrat has served as the representative for California’s 11th Congressional District since 1987. Pelosi previously served … Read more...Read More
A 14-year-old from New Jersey has been arrested and charged with arson for allegedly setting a fire that burned 52 acres of land and threatened homes in Evesham, police announced Wednesday. Fire officials are also investigating a possible link between that fire, which occurred on Oct. 30 and took days to extinguish, and another much larger … Read more...Read More
After President-elect Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, many celebrities have expressed their disapproval and even publicly shared their plans to leave the U.S. Here’s a list of your favorite stars who might not be sticking around for a second Trump administration. Eva Longoria Eva Longoria announced that she … Read more...Read More
Following President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as his nominee for U.S. attorney general on Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced that the Florida representative had submitted his resignation “effective immediately.” In a statement obtained by The Hill, Johnson said, “I think, out of deference to us, he issued his resignation … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump announced last Saturday that he will not be inviting Nikki Haley or Mike Pompeo to be a part of his second administration. Haley, who ran against Trump in the 2024 Republican presidential primary election, served as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations during Trump’s first term in office, while Pompeo served as the … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump announced former independent 2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday as his nominee for the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. In a Thursday statement released on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health … Read more...Read More
Four Los Angeles-area residents were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of insurance fraud and conspiracy after allegedly falsely claiming a bear got into their vehicles and damaged them. There was no bear, rather, a person in a bear costume was seen in video footage provided with insurance claims. Dubbed “Operation Bear Claw,” the California Department of … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The United States and South Korea confirmed that North Korean troops have been in combat against Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk region, as China declined to comment on military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang saying it was their affair. The U.S. … Read more...Read More
A new report from the U.S. government’s lead investigator on gun trafficking in the Caribbean area is confirming what region leaders have long said: Most of the firearms wreaking havoc in their vulnerable nations and being used in 90% of the homicides are coming from the United States. However, the report from the Government Accountability … Read more...Read More
A Detroit man convicted of leading a drug-trafficking operation in the Bay City and Saginaw area has been sentenced to 60 years in prison, officials said. Ricardo Delgado II, 51, was sentenced Wednesday in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, U.S. Attorney Dawn Ison said. “This defendant endangered countless individuals … Read more...Read More
A St. James, Minnesota, meat-processing plant not far from similar southern Minnesota plants owned by companies penalized last year for violating child labor laws has been fined $2 million for allegedly illegally employing teenagers in dangerous, late-night jobs. According to allegations disclosed by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry on Thursday, the Smithfield plant … Read more...Read More
Advance Auto Parts revealed on Thursday that it is preparing to close over 700 locations across the United States as the company struggles to deal with a decline in consumer demand and increased expenses. In a Thursday press release, the iconic auto part company announced that it will close 523 Advance corporate locations, 204 independent … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate former U.S. Rep. Doug Collins, a longtime political ally who represented a northwest Georgia seat in Congress, to join his Cabinet as secretary of the sprawling Veterans Affairs department. Collins, a Gainesville lawyer, was one of Trump’s biggest defenders in the U.S. House during Democratic-led impeachment hearings, and tried … Read more...Read More
A federal jury returned a guilty verdict against the former interim sheriff of a Mississippi county after federal prosecutors detailed how he solicited, and accepted, nearly $10,000 in cash bribes from a convicted felon. Marshand Crisler, while the sheriff of Hinds County from August 2021 to December 2021, promised to reward the man in exchange … Read more...Read More
More than two decades ago, researchers spotted a mysterious sea slug swimming more than 8,000 feet deep in the Monterey Bay. In February 2000, scientists from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute were using a remotely operated vehicle to observe sea animals offshore when they discovered a bioluminescent mollusk with a large gelatinous hood and … Read more...Read More
ABC morning show “The View” wants President-elect Donald Trump to visit the program — despite its hosts having been very critical of him and vice versa. Bookers plan to “beg” the 78-year-old politician to return to the “Hot Topics” table, a show insider told The Daily Beast. The thinking behind inviting Trump on the program is that he’ll need to message … Read more...Read More
Denzel Washington says he had a same-sex kiss in Ridley Scott’s hotly anticipated “Gladiator” sequel, but it won’t see the light of day. The two-time Oscar winner, 69, recently told LGBTQ+ outlet Gayety about the kiss, which didn’t make the final cut in “Gladiator II,” which opens next week. “I actually kissed a man in the … Read more...Read More
Delta Air Lines acknowledged this week that information from its internal directory was leaked in a data breach of a third party, but said it did not include any sensitive employee information. The data included “things like names, contact information and office location,” but no sensitive personal data, according to the Atlanta-based airline. The Delta data was part … Read more...Read More
Music legend Quincy Jones died earlier this month reportedly from pancreatic cancer. The 28-time Grammy Award winner’s cause of death was listed as the aggressive form of cancer, according to a death certificate issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and obtained by TMZ. No other factors contributed to his death, the outlet … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Marco Rubio, a strident foreign policy “hawk” when it comes to relations with China, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the next U.S. secretary of state. The Republican senator from Trump’s adopted home state of Florida is … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump selected former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday as his nominee for the Director of National Intelligence (DNI). In a Wednesday statement released on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “I am pleased to announce that former Congresswoman, Lieutenant Colonel Tulsi Gabbard, will serve as Director of National Intelligence.” “For over two decades, Tulsi … Read more...Read More
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas announced on Thursday that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested a man from Houston, Texas, who allegedly attempted to support ISIS and planned a terrorist attack in the United States. In a Thursday press release, U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani and FBI Special … Read more...Read More
A former Defense Department official who worked in a “secretive Pentagon unit” that studied unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), formerly unidentified flying objects (UFO), told Congress on Wednesday that he had signed documents restricting what he could say about UAP crash retrievals. During a Wednesday congressional hearing called “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth,” Luis Elizondo, … Read more...Read More
Former National Football League (NFL) star Michael Strahan, who works as an NFL analyst and host of “Good Morning America,” has issued an apology after he received backlash for allegedly being “disrespectful” by not holding his hand over his heart during the playing of the “The Star-Spangled Banner” during a pre-Veterans Day Fox broadcast on … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seized the phone and electronics of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan on Wednesday. The FBI raid comes just one week after the betting platform successfully predicted that President-elect Donald Trump was going to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. An anonymous source … Read more...Read More
Four veterans from the Flathead Valley were among those honored by Gov. Greg Gianforte with the 2024 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation on Monday. “Honoring our veterans with the Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation award is a small yet meaningful way to express our profound gratitude for their sacrifice, service, and dedication to our freedoms,” Gianforte said in a statement. Among the recipients … Read more...Read More
“I’d like to a buy a U,” Rocky Hill Police Officer Will Jordan said when trying to solve the puzzle board during an episode of “Wheel of Fortune” that aired on Monday night. Three U’s appeared on the board, leaving it displaying “_ — _ E — YOURSE_F A ROUN_ OF A — _ — AUSE.” Jordan then said … Read more...Read More
The Massachusetts Air National Guard tech support member responsible for “one of the most significant leaks of classified documents and information in United States history” will spend a decade and a half behind bars. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani sentenced Jack Teixeira to 180 months, which is 15 years, in federal prison at a sentencing hearing … Read more...Read More
Technology executive Bob Lee’s accused killer told a jury he acted in self defense after Lee tried to attack him with a knife on a San Francisco street a year and a half ago, saying “he went crazy on me” after losing his temper. Nima Momeni, defending himself at his murder trial, testified Wednesday that during a … Read more...Read More
Donald Martindale of Warren has been named the sixth recipient of the annual Pat Daniels Macomb County Veteran of the Year. The county Board of Commissioners proclaimed it so Wednesday at a committee meeting attended by Martindale, his wife, Mary, and son, Paul, and most of the county Veterans Services Commission at the county Administration Building in Mount Clemens. Martindale, 77, who was wounded in Vietnam while … Read more...Read More
A Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official was arrested on Tuesday and charged for allegedly leaking classified documents regarding Israel’s plans to attack Iran after the U.S. adversary fired over 180 ballistic missiles against Israel in October. According to The New York Times, Asif W. Rahman, who works for the CIA overseas, was arrested in Cambodia … Read more...Read More
Pentagon officials confirmed that U.S. destroyers defended against ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and attack drones launched by Iran-backed Houthi terrorists after U.S. Central Command conducted airstrikes against Houthi weapons storage facilities in Yemen. In a Wednesday press release, Central Command confirmed that the USS Stockdale and USS Spruance destroyers responded alongside U.S. Air Force and … Read more...Read More
Thirty-five people were killed after a Chinese driver rammed his car into a crowd in southern China, the nation’s deadliest attack in at least a decade as an economic slowdown sparks outbreaks of violence. A man surnamed Fan drove his small jeep into pedestrians outside a sports center in the city of Zhuhai at around 7:48 p.m. … Read more...Read More
A homeless 21-year-old man was stabbed to death in a Brooklyn playground Tuesday morning, police said. The scene of the slaying, Clinton Hill’s Steuben Playground, is where a Venezuelan migrant was shot to death earlier this year. In the latest violence, the victim was stabbed in the stomach during a confrontation with a man near Flushing Ave. and Steuben St. about 8:45 a.m. Medics … Read more...Read More
Colorado is on track to see the deadliest year for police shootings since 2020 with nearly 60 people having been shot or killed by state law enforcement so far this year. This time last year, 34 people had been killed by police officers and sheriff’s deputies across Colorado and 19 others had been injured, according … Read more...Read More
Officials have confirmed that a major factory explosion left two dead and at least 10 injured in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday. According to WHAS 11, an explosion occurred at roughly 3 p.m. at Givaudan Sense Colour, which is a factory that manufactures the caramel color used in soft drinks. The outlet noted that all of … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump announced Army combat veteran and Fox News host Pete Hegseth as his nominee for secretary of defense on Tuesday. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “I am honored to announce that I have nominated Pete Hegseth to serve in my Cabinet as The Secretary of Defense. Pete has spent his … Read more...Read More
Let there be light! That’s what shark researchers are saying after finding that LED lights on surfboards could be the key to preventing great white shark bites. The Australian scientists have published the results of a six-year shark study that could lead to a revolution in surfboard design. “What we’ve been trying to do is understand how … Read more...Read More
Boeing employees will learn Wednesday who will lose their jobs in mid-January in the round of layoffs Boeing announced last month. The cuts will be broadly spread across the company and, despite some expectations earlier, engineers and production workers won’t be exempt. On an earnings call late last month, new Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said that … Read more...Read More
A guest at one of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ infamous “freak offs” is lifting the lid on what went on there, and it’s pretty shocking stuff. Tanea Wallace appears in “TMZ Presents The Downfall of Diddy,” claiming that back in 2018 a Saudi prince flew her and a friend out to Miami for a bash at … Read more...Read More
The Old Firehouse Senior Center, 100 Avon Belden Road in Avon Lake, was the site of a free drive-thru lunch for veterans Nov. 12. In partnership with the city of Avon Lake, Infinite Helping Hands, Hospice of the Western Reserve and Busch Funeral and Crematory Services, the event served over 20 veterans with a meal and other items from each organization involved. … Read more...Read More
At least 52,000 Colorado homes lost power during the peak of last week’s snowstorm, which dropped feet of wet, heavy snow across the state, according to Xcel Energy. As of 11 a.m. Sunday, 8,297 homes were without power across Colorado, a jump of nearly 6,000 homes from 10 a.m., according to the energy outlet’s outage map. The majority of … Read more...Read More
Throughout history, warfare and gambling have intersected in ways that might seem surprising at first. Soldiers, faced with the constant pressures and uncertainties of battle, often turned to gambling as a way to pass the time and cope with the stress of war. From ancient times, when Roman soldiers played dice games before combat, to … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials confirmed that a Minnesota man who vocalized his opposition to President-elect Donald Trump shot and killed his wife, his ex-partner, and his two sons before committing suicide last week. According to The New York Post, Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa told reporters on Friday that 46-year-old Anthony Nephew had been identified as … Read more...Read More
Marn’i Washington, a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) supervisor who was fired for directing Hurricane Milton relief effort workers in Florida to skip homes with signs expressing support for President-elect Donald Trump, has pushed back against the agency’s claims that her case was an “isolated” incident. During an interview with Roland Martin on his show … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that CNN is preparing to implement a new round of layoffs that is expected to impact “hundreds of employees” in the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election. According to Puck, executives at CNN are expected to announce hundreds of layoffs over the next few months following a decline in viewership ratings … Read more...Read More
Anduril Industries recently unveiled two new artificial intelligence-powered drones designed to assist military operations through lightweight, easy-to-use technology. In a recent press release, Anduril Industries announced that the defense industry company was “unveiling the Bolt family of man-packable, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Autonomous Air Vehicles (AAVs) that delivers simple and flexible capability for a variety of … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that President-elect Donald Trump warned Russian President Vladimir Putin last Thursday not to escalate the war in Ukraine, emphasizing that the United States has a significant military presence in Europe. The Washington Post reported that multiple sources confirmed Trump spoke with Putin on Thursday following his election victory. A person with … Read more...Read More
Garth Brooks is not finished with his “Plus One” residency at the Colosseum, but he’s hinted that he might be done living in the U.S. Brooks said during his Facebook Live chat show Inside Studio G on Oct. 28 that he and his wife, Trisha Yearwood, are contemplating a move to Ireland. The couple were … Read more...Read More
Just under 10,000 Nevada mail-in ballots still required signature verification as of Monday, the day before the deadline to do so in order for those voters’ choices to count. The majority of the 9,956 ballots that still needed to be cured Monday were from Clark County, according to the Nevada secretary of state’s office. While … Read more...Read More
The Republican Party is projected to keep control of the U.S. House of Representatives after Decision Desk HQ called multiple races in favor of Republicans on Monday. According to Decision Desk HQ, the Republican Party currently is expected to win at least 219 congressional seats, while Democrats are expected to win at least 210 seats. … Read more...Read More
Spokane City Hall was placed under lockdown Monday afternoon in response to an alleged threat from a man who previously threatened to kidnap former Mayor Nadine Woodward and in recent months has threatened Mayor Lisa Brown. Chesed B. Johnson, 46, sent an email to council members Monday threatening to commit suicide by cop. He also posted that email in … Read more...Read More
To mark Veterans Day, the Maryland National Guard honored Harriet Tubman with her posthumous commissioning as a one-star general. Tubman was awarded the rank of brigadier general in recognition for her service during the Civil War. The abolitionist was a spy for the Union Army and the first woman to lead a military operation when she guided the Combahee Ferry Raid in … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump picked Florida congressman Mike Waltz as his national security adviser, a person familiar with the matter said, elevating the former Army Green Beret and combat veteran to become one his closest aides. Waltz, who served multiple tours in Afghanistan, will hold a critical position of power, coordinating foreign policy from within the West Wing and briefing the president on … Read more...Read More
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Veterans Day pardoned five former members of the military and is seeking one posthumous clemency grant for another for convictions that include robbery, drug dealing and grand theft. Newsom’s office said “a pardon grant recognizes the grantee’s self-development and accountability after conviction,” but does not erase a conviction or seek to … Read more...Read More
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s officers are searching for a 39-year-old man after recovering 80 firearms in connection with a call for a domestic assault last Thursday. The suspect left the scene before authorities arrived, according to a Friday news release from the sheriff’s office. On Friday, officers turned up an “extensive collection of weapons” after … Read more...Read More
A Biden-Harris administration official with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ordered Hurricane Milton relief effort workers in Florida to skip the surveying of homes with signs expressing support for President-elect Donald Trump. Internal FEMA communications obtained by The Daily Wire and confirmed by multiple federal employees show that Marn’i Washington, a FEMA supervisor, instructed … Read more...Read More
Police officials recently confirmed that an 11-year-old child called the police after their parents killed each other while fighting at their home in Cowlitz County, Washington, on the night of Halloween. In a Thursday press release, Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Chief Criminal Deputy Troy Brightbill said, “Cowlitz 911 received a report of a shooting at a … Read more...Read More
It’s Election Day in America. Voters are heading to the polls in one of the most consequential elections in American history. In a politically polarized country, potential delays in reporting results might further fuel conspiracy theories that have spread widely. Across the country, more than 77 million voters already cast their ballots during the early … Read more...Read More
A breakneck rally in Tesla Inc. shares on Friday catapulted the electric-vehicle maker’s market value back over the coveted trillion-dollar mark, as investors bet that Donald Trump’s return to the White House can be a positive force for Elon Musk’s company. Shares of the company closed up 8.2% at $321.22 Friday, taking their gains this year to 29%, and … Read more...Read More
Stellantis NV plans to cut about 400 workers at an east Detroit warehousing facility early next year. The indefinite layoffs will affect all workers at the Freud Street parts sequencing facility, which is near the company’s Detroit Assembly Complex-Jefferson plant. Stellantis said it’s transitioning the operations to a third-party. “As Stellantis navigates a transitional year, … Read more...Read More
The historic Leinenkugel’s brewery in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is closing after more than 150 years of operating in the town, as parent company Molson Coors centralizes brewing operations in Milwaukee. “While never easy, these choices are made with much thought and consideration to position Molson Coors for continued success in Wisconsin and beyond,” Brian Erhardt, … Read more...Read More
BAFTA-nominated actor Tony Todd, best known for his titular role in the “Candyman” horror films, has died at age 69. Todd died Wednesday night at his home in Marina Del Rey, California, his reps confirmed to multiple outlets on Friday. An exact cause of death was not provided, though his rep told TMZ he died of … Read more...Read More
Rapper Bhad Bhabie, hoping to silence the “worst narratives” about her appearance, has revealed she is battling cancer. The 21-year-old “Gucci Flip Flops” performer, whose real name is Danielle Bregoli, addressed critics Thursday on social media. “I’m sorry my cancer medicine made me loose (sic) weight,” she said in an Instagram story, reassuring fans she is … Read more...Read More
A new report by House Republicans claims that the Biden-Harris administration distributed $41 billion to environmental groups that “spread radical, left-leaning ideology” in an effort to eliminate the use of fossil fuels in the United States. The report, which was recently published by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, criticizes the Biden-Harris administration for allocating … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump has announced former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Thomas Homan as the new “border czar” for his upcoming administration. In a Sunday post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “I am pleased to announce that the Former ICE Director, and stalwart on Border Control, Tom Homan, will be joining the Trump Administration, in charge … Read more...Read More
Fighter jets with the Colorado Air National Guard will fly over the Denver metro area and Front Range on Monday to honor American veterans and celebrate the national holiday. The guard will fly F-16C Vipers, also known as Fighting Falcons, military officials said in a news release. F-16s flying in formation symbolize strength and vigilance, officials said. If the skies … Read more...Read More
Street battles have started in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kurakhove, Russian security agencies told state-run Tass, as Kremlin troops attempt to press their ground advantage at a time each side has ramped up drone launches. “There is urban fighting in the territory” of the city, the agencies said, adding without evidence that Ukraine’s military … Read more...Read More
South Florida Congressman Jared Moskowitz said in a statement Friday that a man who was recently arrested in South Florida had his name on a “target list” and that there was a “potential plot on (his) life.” Lt. Michael Druzbik, a Margate Police spokesperson, said he could not confirm or release any details about any … Read more...Read More
A federal grand jury in Los Angeles this week approved new charges against Lil Durk in connection with a 2022 murder-for-hire plot that targeted a rival rapper but instead left the man’s cousin dead. The U.S. attorney’s office in the Central District of California announced Friday that a grand jury returned a superseding indictment charging … Read more...Read More
Back-to-back earthquakes hit southeastern Cuba on Sunday, damaging houses, buildings and power lines as well as causing landslides, the goverment said. The United States Geological Survey reported that a magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred 21 miles off the municipality of Granma, at about 11 am. Shortly before noon, a larger, magnitude 6.8 tremor struck near the … Read more...Read More
Sunday marked the United States Marine Corps’ 249th birthday, just one day before the 105th observation of Veterans Day. In honor of the occasion, the Marine Corps released a video celebrating the “unmatched courage, unwavering dedication, and a legacy of service that has shaped our nation’s history.” “To every #Marine who has served, and to … Read more...Read More
Langley Winds, the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Woodwind Quintet, will present a free concert for all ages at 2 p.m. Sunday at the High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave. The doors will open at 1 p.m. The ensemble features the diverse talents of professional airmen-musicians dedicated to musical excellence and military distinction. Their modern and innovative approach to the … Read more...Read More
The community gathered together Saturday for the county’s annual Veterans Celebration, including a parade featuring an array of vintage trucks and cars, motorcycles, and more. The parade began at Carnaby Square and notably featured a military truck followed by American Legion Post 16 and the Oleika Shriners trucks. As the annual parade made its way through London that afternoon, participants waved … Read more...Read More
Digging into the pale brown dirt of southern France, archaeologists painstakingly revealed more and more of a rare ancient Roman site. One structure in particular caught their attention — and for good reason. It turned out to be a roughly 1,900-year-old bathhouse. Archaeologists began excavating a site in Villeneuve-sur-Lot in 2017 ahead of home construction. They … Read more...Read More
A Westland, Michigan, man was arrested after authorities said he tried to get into the U.S. Capitol on Election Day while carrying a flare gun, torch lighter, bottles of fuel and what appears to be a manifesto. U.S. Capitol Police said they also found a letter to Congress when they searched Austin M. Olson, 27, … Read more...Read More
Prosecutors here have struck a plea deal with a man who shot and killed his ex-girlfriend’s friend in 2021, allegedly over jealousy and racial animus, court records show. Earl Godhigh, 47, pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter in the Aug. 23, 2021 death of 40-year-old Francisco Figueroa. In exchange for his plea, Godhigh will be … Read more...Read More
Strong winds helped push along a wildfire in Ventura County that quickly grew to 10,431 acres by Wednesday afternoon — causing injuries and prompting evacuations. Multiple people have been injured in the Mountain fire and transported to hospitals, the Ventura County Fire Department said, with numerous structures threatened. Fire officials didn’t specify the number of … Read more...Read More
Long-simmering tensions between Philadelphia’s Democratic Party chair and Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign erupted in public after her loss on Wednesday. As Democrats across the state were processing Harris’ defeat by former President Donald Trump, former U.S. Rep. Bob Brady, the party chair since 1988, unleashed a torrent of blame on the Harris campaign. He questioned whether Harris should have replaced President Joe Biden on the … Read more...Read More
Cardi B pulled no punches when she appeared to lash out at Southern states for Donald Trump’s second presidential victory in a quickly deleted clip. The 32-year-old New York rapper, who has campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris, suggested in the clip that the region deserves the deadly hurricanes that have recently battered it, according … Read more...Read More
A man posed as a deployed soldier and scammed people out of millions in a romance fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said. Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialo, 40, of Nigeria, defrauded victims out of more than $3.3 million, according to a Nov. 5 news release by the Western District of Washington U.S. Attorney’s Office. Nwadialo was indicted in December on 14 counts of wire fraud, … Read more...Read More
A Colorado law banning gun sales to people younger than 21 can now take effect, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned an injunction in the lawsuit and ordered the case be sent back to the district court for further consideration. Gun-rights organization Rocky Mountain Gun Owners and two men younger than 21 filed the … Read more...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team leaders announced on Wednesday that Trump will be “selecting personnel” to serve in his second administration, while the transition team prepares for the “implementation of President Trump’s common sense agenda” following his major victory in the 2024 election. In a statement obtained by The Washington Examiner, Linda McMahon, who served … Read more...Read More
HanesBrands Inc. recently revealed that it is closing one of its U.S. factories after selling one of the company’s brands earlier this year. The closure of the factory is expected to result in 75 layoffs over the next couple of months. According to Business North Carolina, HanesBrands is planning to close the High Point Distribution … Read more...Read More
Republican Dave McCormick, an Army veteran and former hedge fund CEO, has unseated three-term Democratic Sen. Bob Casey Jr. in Pennsylvania’s nationally watched U.S. Senate race, according to The Associated Press. While Casey held a lead in polls for much of the campaign, the race tightened in the final days. And McCormick ended up squeaking out a victory of … Read more...Read More
SUNY Oneonta is hosting a U.S. Army officer this month for a unique internship. According to a news release from the college, Army Captain Taylor Baum is taking part in a Department of Defense program called SkillBridge, which connects service members with local industry partners during the last 180 days of their military service. Baum, 31, originally from St. Louis, Missouri, is … Read more...Read More
Reintroduced Colorado wolf likely died after fight with another wolf, federal wildlife officials say
American Military News: 2024-11-09 05:28:49One of Colorado’s reintroduced wolves likely died of wounds it suffered during a fight with another wolf, federal officials announced Thursday. The wolf also had a healed gunshot wound on one of its hind legs, according to a statement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed the wolf’s death in Grand … Read more...Read More
In the ongoing investigation into One Direction singer Liam Payne’s death, three suspects have been charged for their alleged involvement in the pop star’s sudden demise last month. The National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office of Argentina announced Thursday in a statement shared in Spanish that it has found evidence of “illicit conduct” by three people — … Read more...Read More
A staff member at the University of Oregon encouraged supporters of President-elect Donald Trump to “go jump off of a f-cking bridge” following Trump’s landslide victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. In a video message on Instagram that has since been made private, University of Oregon Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life Leonard Serrato said, “I’m … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Department of Justice announced criminal charges on Friday against an Iranian national involved in a plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump prior to the 2024 presidential election. According to a criminal complaint, Farhad Shakeri, a 51-year-old Iranian national, was directed by an unidentified Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps official to assassinate Trump prior to … Read more...Read More
Companies are making plans to move manufacturing out of China following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. According to Bloomberg, Trump has indicated that he may put a 60% tariff on goods imported from China, as well as a 10% or 20% tariff on goods imported from … Read more...Read More
Following President-elect Donald Trump’s landslide victory in the 2024 presidential election, Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Thursday that the city is ending its free debit card program for illegal immigrants in the city’s shelters. In March, New York City’s administration announced a $53 million prepaid debit card pilot program intended to … Read more...Read More
A Texas judge ruled against the Biden-Harris administration’s plan to grant mass amnesty to up to one million illegal immigrant spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens on Thursday. According to The Post Millennial, Thursday’s ruling by Judge J. Campbell Barker determined that the Biden-Harris administration’s amnesty plan was not valid because the Department of Homeland … Read more...Read More
The city’s Beat the Street Community Center is joining ranks with the armed forces to mark Veterans Day this weekend, both at home and on the road. The local club is staging the “Fight for Freedom” boxing show Friday night at Wilcox Tech with a card featuring fighters from the U.S. Military Academy going up against opponents from the U.S. Coast … Read more...Read More
A 70-year-old woman who attacked and drowned her 92-year-old mother at a Huntington Beach home in a killing prosecutors allege was driven by greed was sentenced Thursday to 25 years to life in prison. An Orange County Superior Court in late June convicted Cynthia Roberta Strange of first-degree murder for the Sept. 4, 2018 slaying of her mother, Ruth Strange, during an early morning attack … Read more...Read More
Most golfers wait their entire lives hoping to make an elusive hole-in-one that never comes. At age 90, Ray Riek has enjoyed a lifetime of aces. The Southmont resident made a hole-in-one on the par-3 No. 5 at Berkley Hills Golf Course this past month. By Riek’s count, that was his 15th career ace. Berkley Hills manager Derek Hayes and assistant … Read more...Read More
What began as an investigation into the illegal sale of a single military-grade laser sight turned into the arrest of an Orange County man for possession of a cache of weapons of war and sexually explicit child content. Arthit Tanjapatkul, 43, was charged Wednesday in the U.S. District Court of Santa Ana with one count of possession of four machine guns … Read more...Read More
After an eight-day trial, a federal jury returned its verdict for a primary care doctor accused of groping four female veterans during routine exams at a VA medical center, according to federal prosecutors. Rajesh Motibhai Patel, 69, of Lilburn, Georgia, was convicted of two charges relating to one woman, and acquitted of charges relating to the other three patients, the U.S. Attorney’s Office … Read more...Read More
In the aftermath of President-elect Donald Trump’s landslide victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, numerous left-wing celebrities have shared videos or statements revealing their meltdowns over a second Trump administration. The celebrity meltdowns circulating on social media come after multiple top Hollywood celebrities and music stars publicly endorsed Harris and … Read more...Read More
U.S. stocks soared Wednesday in the wake of Donald Trump’s sweeping election victory as investors priced in potential gains for a wide range of industries and a near-term boost to economic growth. In early trading, the Dow Jones industrial average surged more than 1300 points, or about 3%, with expectations that a second Trump presidential … Read more...Read More
Stellantis NV said Wednesday it plans to cut a shift at its Toledo plant that builds Jeep Gladiator pickups, which will result in about 1,100 indefinite layoffs by early next year. The move from two to one shifts does not come as a surprise, with Gladiator sales slowing this year and the automaker seeking to … Read more...Read More
Fresh waves of layoffs are poised to eliminate the jobs of several hundred tech workers in the Bay Area, a disquieting series of setbacks that suggest the wobbly sector’s staffing reductions have yet to run their course. The current cutbacks for the Bay Area tech industry are slated to eliminate more than 400 jobs, according … Read more...Read More
Owners of vehicles parked in bike and bus lanes downtown can now receive warnings and, soon, tickets in the mail, as a delayed program to test automated ticketing for the parking infractions has begun. The pilot program, which uses cameras on eight city vehicles to enforce parking violations, began Monday. For the first month vehicle … Read more...Read More
The X account run by singer and outspoken Donald Trump critic Bette Midler was no longer online after her nemesis was elected president for the second time Tuesday night. A message reading “This account doesn’t exist” appeared under the handle @BetteMidler Wednesday morning. Midler had also criticized X owner and Trump surrogate Elon Musk on … Read more...Read More
An 82-year-old woman was arrested on Monday in Washington state for a hate crime after allegedly assaulting two “brown-skinned” supporters of President-elect Donald Trump. In a Wednesday press release, the Edmonds Police Department said, “An Edmonds woman was arrested Monday (11/4) afternoon for a Hate Crime after assaulting two women who were rallying in support … Read more...Read More
Less than three weeks after Cuba lost all electrical service for several days, Hurricane Rafael’s strong winds knocked out the country’s electrical grid again Wednesday afternoon, leaving the island without service, the state electricity company said. The state-owned Electric Union said that the strong winds “caused the disconnection of the National Electric System” at 2:48 p.m. and that contingency protocols were … Read more...Read More
Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Wichita-based Textron Aviation, will take over a U.S. Army defense program after the program dropped Spirit Aerosystems as a supplier. Bell is an aerospace and defense company that engineers and manufactures helicopters. On Wednesday, the company announced its facility in Wichita will keep production of the fuselage assembly for the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, a Bell news … Read more...Read More
A Golden Police Department officer was killed and a second seriously injured after they were hit by a suspected drunken driver while responding to a crash on Colorado 58 on Wednesday night. The two officers, a man and a woman, were investigating a crash near Washington Avenue and were outside of their vehicle when they were struck just before 5 p.m., Golden Police Chief Joe … Read more...Read More
A U.S. Army soldier is facing charges after a late night car crash left a Texas couple dead, officials told news outlets. The crash happened before midnight Nov. 2, at an intersection in El Paso, McClatchy News reported. Rick Ballard, 29, was pronounced dead at the scene, while his 28-year-old fiance, Dalia Olivas, died from her injuries at a hospital. Officials at Fort Bliss, a military base in El Paso, … Read more...Read More
California will receive $122 million in a settlement agreement with Kroger, the grocery chain and parent company of Ralphs, to resolve lawsuits over its alleged role in the opioid crisis and how its pharmacies dispensed prescription painkillers to customers. The payment finalizes a deal the company struck last year to resolve nearly all the opioid-related … Read more...Read More
Franchise Group, the company at the heart of a troubled management buyout that has devastated the stock of B. Riley Financial, has filed for bankruptcy — but plans to keep open most of its retail brands, including Vitamin Shoppe. The retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday, announcing it already had a deal … Read more...Read More
Tyka Nelson, the Minneapolis singer and younger sister of music legend Prince, has died. She was 64. Nelson was considered the only full sibling to the “Purple Rain” singer-songwriter. Her son President Nelson told the Minneapolis Star Tribune that his mother died Monday but did not disclose any details. A representative for Prince’s estate did not immediately … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Nefise Oguz, a Uyghur student at Istanbul University, uploaded a video to TikTok of a brief debate she had with Doğu Perinçek, leader of Turkey’s nationalist Patriotic Party, about the Uyghur genocide and China’s oppressive policies in Xinjiang. She posted it … Read more...Read More
Following President-elect Donald Trump’s historic win against Vice President Kamala Harris early Wednesday morning, multiple world leaders issued statements celebrating and congratulating him. As one of the first world leaders to celebrate Trump’s victory, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted, “Dear Donald and Melania Trump, Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback! Your historic return to the White … Read more...Read More
The State Parks Division will waive any day-use and overnight camping fees on Monday, Nov. 11, for New Mexico veterans, active military, National Guard and their dependents in recognition of Veterans Day. “It is our privilege to say thank you to our veterans and to let them know we are grateful for their sacrifices and accomplishments,” said Toby Velasquez, State Parks director, … Read more...Read More
Early voting results on Tuesday are showing Colorado voters overwhelmingly in favor of Proposition KK, a ballot measure that would create an excise tax on firearms and ammunition, primarily to pay for crime victim services, mental health services for veterans and youth and school safety programs. As of 8:30 p.m. Mountain time, out of a total of 211,072 … Read more...Read More
Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley defeated Democratic challenger Lucas Kunce in an expensive race for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night. The Associated Press called the race for Hawley at 9:28 p.m. EDT Tuesday. With about 45% of votes counted, Hawley was leading Kunce by a 52%-to-46% margin, according to The Associated Press. Kunce was leading … Read more...Read More
Soft cheeses sold under several brands have been recalled from California, Texas, Missouri and nine other states after listeria was found in the manufacturing facility. Savencia Cheese USA is based in New Holland, Pennsylvania, but said in its FDA-posted recall notice that the problem was in the company’s Lena, Illinois, facility. “Through routine testing, it was identified that processing equipment at the … Read more...Read More
Former President Donald Trump is projected to win the 2024 presidential election against Vice President Kamala Harris, according to Decision Desk HQ. Trump’s historic win comes in the wake of multiple assassination attempts, lawsuits and attempts to remove him from the ballot. As of 2 a.m. Wednesday, Decision Desk HQ showed Trump securing at least … Read more...Read More
A Michigan man was arrested on Tuesday over threats he made against conservative Christians, the U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Michigan revealed on Election Day. According to United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison, Isaac Sissel, 25, who is currently in Ann Arbor, posted the following threat online: “I shall carry out an attack against … Read more...Read More
A voting location in Pennsylvania, a key swing state in the 2024 presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, was reportedly stormed by “disrupters,” triggering an evacuation. This is breaking news that will be updated as more information becomes available. Keep reading below. Just after 7 p.m. EST on Tuesday, … Read more...Read More
U.S. Capitol Police officers arrested a suspect who “smelled like fuel” and had a flare gun and torch in his possession at the Capitol Visitor Center on Tuesday afternoon during the center’s screening process. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the U.S. Capitol Police said, “Our officers just arrested a man who was stopped … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Army announced on Monday that a soldier critically injured while assigned to the failed Gaza pier mission, which supported the delivery of aid to Palestinians impacted by the war between Israel and Hamas earlier this year, died last week. According to CNN, 23-year-old Sgt. Quandarius Davon Stanley, who died on October 31, was … Read more...Read More
Former President Donald Trump received multiple major endorsements on Monday, less than 24 hours before the start of Election Day. On Monday night, popular podcasting host Joe Rogan shared a video on X, formerly Twitter, of his recent interview with Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk, who previously endorsed Trump. “The great and powerful … Read more...Read More
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris tied in the New Hampshire township of Dixville Notch just after 12 a.m. on Election Day. According to CNN, Dixville Notch is one of the first places in the United States to report its election results. The outlet noted that the small township, which only had … Read more...Read More
Iran is planning a counterattack on Israel involving more powerful warheads and other weapons, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing Iranian and Arab officials briefed on the plans. Iran isn’t planning to limit its response to missiles and drones, the Journal said Sunday, citing the officials. The newspaper noted it remains to be seen whether the threats are real. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The North Korean Army’s main anti-socialism inspection division is going door to door in the northern province of Ryanggang to make sure that hardwired propaganda speakers installed in each home are in working order, residents told Radio Free Asia. The speakers … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The ruling Chinese Communist Party has enshrined the ashes of a general who presided over a Cultural Revolution massacre that included cannibalism of those deemed “enemies of the people” by late supreme leader Mao Zedong. On Oct. 24, officials reburied the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of a young woman who took most of her clothes off during an apparent protest against harassment outside her Tehran university on November 2. Iranian authorities arrested the female student — who has … Read more...Read More
Republican lawmakers recently criticized the Biden-Harris administration over concerns of “deficiencies” in the Pentagon’s voting “protocols and procedures” for U.S. service members. In a letter sent to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin last Wednesday, Reps. Brian Mast (R-Fla.), Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), and Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.) expressed “grave concern” regarding “deficiencies in the Defense Department’s protocols and … Read more...Read More
The United States Department of Defense announced last week that it is deploying additional destroyers, fighters, B-52 Stratofortress bombers, and other military assets to the Middle East. The deployment of additional military assets to the Middle East comes as Iran has threatened to retaliate against Israel for the U.S. ally’s recent strikes against its military … Read more...Read More
Security fencing has been installed around the U.S. Capitol, the White House, and Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence in Washington, D.C., ahead of Election Day. According to The Washington Post, the new security fencing was installed on Sunday in preparation for any potential political unrest that could be caused by Tuesday’s presidential election between Harris … Read more...Read More
The National Hurricane Center on Sunday continued to forecast a system in the Caribbean would slowly develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm in the next couple of days, and initial tropical storm watches or warnings could be needed soon. Weather models take it into the Gulf of Mexico next week, and Florida … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The Ukrainian military reported fierce battles near the industrial town of Kurakhove and acknowledged that Russian forces carried out over 100 assaults around a key Donbas village, though it did not comment on Moscow’s claim to have captured it. The comments … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian said that if a cease-fire were reached by Israel and Tehran-allied groups in the region, the action “could affect the intensity” of any retaliatory strike by Iran’s military, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. Meanwhile, Israeli … Read more...Read More
Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued a drought watch for the city on Saturday and explained that October was “one of the driest months” in New York City’s history. The mayor urged city residents to take precautions and work together to conserve water. In a video announcement shared on X, formerly Twitter, Adams … Read more...Read More
The U.S. National Guard has been placed on “standby” in multiple states ahead of Election Day on Tuesday amid concerns of “potential additional civil unrest” stemming from the 2024 presidential election. CNN reported that the activation of National Guard troops in multiple states comes after at least three ballot drop box fires have occurred recently … Read more...Read More
A supporter of former President Donald Trump was hospitalized recently with a brain bleed after reportedly being assaulted by his neighbor during a dispute over a Trump flag in Orange County, California. John Muder, a Trump supporter, told Fox 11 that the dispute started when his neighbor’s sign in support of Vice President Kamala Harris … Read more...Read More
It’s difficult to say whether Delmar Dreaming Bear struggles more asleep or awake. Some nights he dreams that the ground is about to swallow him. Other nightmares feature killers in pursuit. If he wakes, say, around midnight and doesn’t want to go back to sleep, his adult son may sit up with him until sunrise. … Read more...Read More
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer on Friday declared a weeklong state of emergency in the city — curtailing late alcohol sales and implementing a downtown curfew — in the wake of a deadly mass shooting downtown during a crowded early-morning Halloween celebration. Dyer made the surprise announcement hours after suspected gunman 17-year-old Jaylen Edgar was charged … Read more...Read More
FBI officials are seeking information about masked suspects who allegedly robbed four jewelry stores, including a store in Dearborn. The four robbers alternately carried an AR-style rifle, handgun and hammer and targeted jewelry stores in Illinois, Missouri and Michigan, according to a press release from the FBI Chicago field office. The suspects also wore costume … Read more...Read More
At least three potato-packing workers in Colorado’s San Luis Valley were trafficked from Mexico into a forced-labor scheme, compelled to work for less than minimum wage, given little food and water, and housed in substandard conditions, the laborers allege in a federal lawsuit filed this month. Armando Rubio Flores, Alfonso Angeles Hernandez and Israin Hernandez … Read more...Read More
Anheuser-Busch InBev may have turned a corner more than a year after its sales tanked from a boycott sparked by the brewer tapping transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney for a Bud Light marketing campaign in spring 2023. The Belgium-based brewer on Thursday posted revenues of $15.57 billion, up from $15.04 billion in the same quarter last … Read more...Read More
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has laid off 16 staff members from its archive and library as part of a broader restructuring that will bring all of the organization’s collecting, restoration and preservation efforts together under a newly formed Academy Collection and Preservation Department. In an internal email to staff obtained by … Read more...Read More
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Friday refused to say whether he will return $150,000 Chicago rapper Lil Durk contributed to the mayor’s political committee, a day after the artist was arrested in an alleged murder-for-hire plot. Johnson suggested he had no immediate intention to give back the money when asked how he would handle the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Several accounts of new recruits fleeing from military training sites in central Magway and Bago regions show that the junta’s blanket conscription order continues to be hugely unpopular among Myanmar’s young people, several told Radio Free Asia. In April, the junta … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Authorities in China on Tuesday handed down a three-year jail term to prominent human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng and a one-year, nine month sentence to his wife Xu Yan after the couple were detained en route to meet with European Union … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The United States, Canada, and Sweden have voiced criticism following parliamentary elections in Georgia that the pro-Russia ruling Georgian Dream party claimed it won amid reports of widespread irregularities and mass protests by opposition supporters who say the vote was rigged and manipulated … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ilya Yashin, a Kremlin opponent who was exchanged in a historic prisoner swap between Russia and the West in early August, says he is working with colleagues — including fellow activists Yulia Navalnaya and Vladimir Kara-Murza — to unite Russians abroad with the goal of … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The United States warned Iran at the UN Security Council on October 28 of “severe consequences” if it undertakes any further aggressive acts against Israel or U.S. personnel in the Middle East. “We will not hesitate to act in self-defense. … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. In what appears to be the continuation of a long-standing political deadlock, exit polls gave former Prime Minister Boyko Borisov’s center-right GERB party the most votes in Bulgaria’s parliamentary elections but without enough support to form a government by itself. … Read more...Read More
Butler Martin may have made his mark as a barrier-breaking World War II Marine who trained under challenging conditions in the segregated South, but his granddaughter fondly recalls his softer side. “He used to do my hair when I was young and always gave me hair care tips,” said Christine Russell Morgan, one of Martin’s 16 grandchildren. … Read more...Read More
Fergie’s viral rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” may have finally been overshadowed. Indie singer Loomis has been taking over social media after botching the national anthem during a live telecast of the Free & Equal Elections Foundation presidential debate featuring third-party candidates Chase Oliver, Jill Stein and Randall Terry. Her abysmal performance at Wednesday’s political event left a lot to be … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. An advocacy group urged Thailand’s government to help secure the urgent release of more than 100 victims of human trafficking from countries including Laos, saying a “Chinese mafia syndicate” has forced them to work in Myanmar’s Kayin state. As many as … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The Krasnodar regional court in Russia’s southwest has sentenced Serhiy Denysenko, a Ukrainian-Russian dual citizen, to 25 years in prison for killing the former commander of a Russian submarine implicated in the shelling of Ukrainian territories in 2022. The court also ordered … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has called the deployment of North Korean troops by Russia to aid its war against Ukraine a “dangerous and destabilizing escalation” and said it could lengthen the conflict. Speaking during a news conference at the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Germany has recalled its ambassador to Tehran following the execution of Jamshid Sharmahd after his conviction on disputed terrorism charges and summoned Iran’s envoy to Berlin to answer questions about the death of the 69-year-old Iranian-German citizen. The Mizan news agency, which … Read more...Read More
Banking and credit groups opposed to a new Illinois law banning certain credit card fees argued before a federal judge on Wednesday that the regulation would be costly to financial institutions and is preempted by existing federal law for national, state and out-of-state banks. The hearing on a request for a preliminary injunction followed months … Read more...Read More
A Disney World employee fired in June was arrested last week and accused of hacking into menu-creation software used by the company’s restaurants to falsely show that certain food items didn’t contain peanuts. Michael James Scheuer, 39, of Winter Garden, was a menu production manager for Disney before he was terminated for misconduct, according to … Read more...Read More
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi informed the Senate on Tuesday that about 1,500 WhatsApp accounts have been hacked across the country since July 1, adding that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had recovered some of the accounts while work to recover others was underway. Even though the Meta-owned application is end-to-end encrypted, which adds an extra layer of security to communication, hackers could … Read more...Read More
AT&T is moving “several hundred” jobs out of St. Louis, saying the company is streamlining its business to be more focused and efficient. “As part of our ongoing review of operations and efforts to bring teams closer together, we are consolidating some work functions from St. Louis to other strategic hub locations,” Kyle Loomis, AT&T … Read more...Read More
Charges have been filed against a soldier in the death of Ligonier, Indiana, native Sgt. Sarah Roque. A press release from Fort Leonard Wood, Army Office of Special Trial Counsel, announced on Thursday charges against Specialist Wooster Rancy, 21, with the 5th Engineer Battalion, in relation to the death of Roque. The general nature of the charges against Rancy is for … Read more...Read More
Since 2006, one of the country’s largest public exhibits of Civil War memorabilia found its home in a faux southern manor in White Settlement, a few hundred feet off Loop 820. Collin Jefferson stood by the gift shop of the Texas Civil War Museum late Thursday morning, as the first of its final visitors began to trickle in. The store … Read more...Read More
Two more nuclear submarine reactor compartments were floated by barge through the Tri-Cities in October on their way to the Hanford nuclear site. The U.S. Navy does not make its shipment schedule public, but some Washington and Oregon residents spotted the reactor compartments, minus their nuclear fuel, on their 700-mile journeys by barge in October. They floated from the Puget Sound Naval … Read more...Read More
Documents detail Connecticut man’s fake student scheme to defraud 4 U.S. universities, officials say
American Military News: 2024-11-02 03:00:13A man convicted this week of creating fake student accounts to defraud the University of Connecticut of tens of thousands of dollars had used the same tactics to target other schools, federal documents show. Dickson Alorwornu, also known as “Dixon Al,” 35, a citizen of Ghana who lives in Greenwich, was convicted by a jury Tuesday of two counts of … Read more...Read More
Joe Exotic became a household name in 2020 after Netflix’s “Tiger King” documentary gained worldwide attention. The documentary highlighted his tiger sanctuary and his rivalry with fellow tiger enthusiast Carole Baskin. He was convicted in 2020 of a murder-for-hire plot involving Baskin and on charges of killing tigers, federal officials say. In 2022, he was resentenced to … Read more...Read More
Bonhams is holding an online auction featuring a variety of “Gone with the Wind” memorabilia including movie props, costume sketches and scripts. The auction begins Nov. 4 and runs until Nov. 14 at bonhams.com. The item estimated to be the most valuable is a “Gone with the Wind” peacock lamp valued at $25,000 to $35,000. Backlit … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy is facing blowback for failing to condemn the Uyghur genocide at a meeting with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing during a recent two-day trip to China. In April 2021, British MPs passed a motion declaring that … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has attempted to manipulate the “Community Notes” fact-checking feature on X, formerly Twitter, by suppressing negative content about Harris and amplifying negative content about former President Donald Trump. According to The Federalist, the Harris campaign has directed political volunteers to block Community Notes on X that … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Thursday‘s record-long ICBM test indicated that Pyongyang’s missile program is being helped along by its closer ties to Russia, North Korea observers in the United States told Radio Free Asia. Pyongyang fired what it called a new intercontinental ballistic missile, or … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The junta has been slowly advancing along the western edge of Pekon Lake behind an increase in airstrikes, including from more advanced drones, as soldiers in the Karenni National Defense Forces, or KNDF, have sought to hold them off with dwindling … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Some 8,000 North Korean troops dressed in Russian military uniforms are expected to be deployed into combat against Ukrainian forces “in the coming days,” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Thursday. Speaking alongside … Read more...Read More
Casual-dining chain TGI Fridays has abruptly closed a slew of restaurants across the country, according to numerous reports. The inventor of the fern bar, known for its hearty menu and rich, chocolatey desserts, is now reportedly on the verge of filing for bankruptcy, trade publication Restaurant Business reported. New York State saw closures in Syracuse, Rochester, Newburgh, Saratoga Springs and Amherst, according to the Binghamton Press & … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Naim Qassem, the new leader of the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, vowed on October 30 to continue to implement the war plan set by his predecessor, Hassan Nasrallah, amid reports that Israel was again striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. In … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. An attack on a police patrol in southeastern Iran has left 10 officers dead, the Interior Ministry said. The attack occurred in Gohar Kuh, in Sistan-Baluchistan Province, some 1,200 kilometers southeast of the capital, Tehran. No group has claimed responsibility so far. … Read more...Read More
The White House altered President Joe Biden’s transcript from his Tuesday comments calling supporters of former President Donald Trump “garbage,” despite stenographers expressing concerns regarding the legality of the edits. In an email reviewed by Fox News, a supervisor raised concerns regarding the White House press office’s “breach of protocol and spoilation of transcript integrity … Read more...Read More
Former S-Ray CEO Stephen Baird was found dead after missing his sentencing hearing for wire fraud last week, the Department of Justice said in a news release on Wednesday. Baird, 69, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in May after an investigation into his misuse of investor money while leading S-Ray, a medical device startup. … Read more...Read More
Dropbox is laying off 20% of its workforce, eliminating a total of 528 jobs, the software company said Wednesday. In a memo to staff, CEO Drew Houston told employees the company is in a “transitional period” as they work to “build our next phase of growth.” “While I’m proud of the progress we’ve made in the last … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Authorities in Hong Kong have vowed to keep pursuing thousands of people arrested for their part in the city’s 2019 pro-democracy protests, rejecting suggestions that charges against some 6,000 people arrested but not yet charged could be allowed to lapse, in … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Vietnam seems “determined to maximize the strategic potential of the features it occupies” in areas of the South China Sea that China also claims, a U.S. think tank said. The Washington-based Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative, or AMTI, said in a new report there … Read more...Read More
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Tuesday that tuberculosis has surpassed COVID-19 as the world’s deadliest infectious disease. In a Tuesday press release, the WHO shared a new report that showed roughly 8.2 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis in 2023, representing the “highest number recorded” since the organization started global monitoring for tuberculosis … Read more...Read More
Democratic Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes has been ordered by the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County to release a list of more than 218,000 registered voters who did not provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. According to The Post Millennial, the court’s order requires Fontes to give the Strong … Read more...Read More
An illegal immigrant was arrested last week and charged for allegedly raping a 5-year-old girl in Long Island, New York. The suspect was previously arrested by U.S. Border Patrol and released into the United States. According to a Thursday press release by the Nassau County Police Department, 26-year-old Wilson Castillo Diaz was arrested last Tuesday … Read more...Read More
The US Marines have successfully completed their first live-fire air defense maneuvers integrating the Iron Dome missile defense system. The system is based on US radar, command and control with the Iron Dome Tamir missile interceptor and mobile launcher developed by Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems together with US defense giant Raytheon as the lead contractor. During the … Read more...Read More
Former Fox News pundit Tucker Carlson claims he had a violent demonic experience about 18 months ago. The 55-year-old fabulist told his story in a YouTube clip posted on Halloween advertising an upcoming Christian documentary. He calls what allegedly happened “a direct experience” with evil. “(It happened) in my bed at night and I got attacked while I was asleep with my wife … Read more...Read More
The man accused of gunning down Cuban reggaeton star José Manuel Carbajal Zaldívar, known as El Taiger, was apprehended in New York, Miami police confirmed Wednesday. Authorities say they are ready to throw the book at the alleged murderer and seek maximum charges. Damian Valdez-Galloso was arrested Tuesday in Brooklyn by federal marshals on an … Read more...Read More
None of the 64 protesters arrested at the University of California, San Diego, last spring after police tore down a large pro-Palestinian encampment will face criminal charges, the San Diego City Attorney’s Office said Thursday. The decision followed “a months-long review by the City Attorney’s Office of substantial body-worn camera footage and all other available … Read more...Read More
An invasive mussel that poses a significant threat to other bivalves and the health of statewide water conveyances has been detected for the first time in North America in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Golden mussels were recently discovered in the Port of Stockton by wildlife officials and … Read more...Read More
A scary situation unfolded early Halloween morning when an AR-15-wielding vigilante mistakenly fired at San Joaquin County sheriff’s deputies while trying to pursue a group of suspected burglars, authorities said. At 1:26 a.m. Thursday, deputies responded to an alarm at a Pick-N-Pull, a used auto parts store and salvage yard in Stockton. After arriving, they … Read more...Read More
The Biden-Harris administration’s Department of Homeland Security has awarded over $880,000 to an organization that works to naturalize non-citizen immigrants in the United States. The organization reportedly works to mobilize immigrants in an effort to “sway the outcome” of U.S. elections. According to The Daily Wire, the National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) helps naturalize … Read more...Read More
Over 200 retired Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials recently endorsed former President Donald Trump in a “letter to America.” The letter praises Trump for his strong border policies and blames the Biden-Harris administration for increasing illegal immigration and creating the southern border crisis. In the letter, the former DHS officials emphasized the importance of … Read more...Read More
A Chinese student at the University of Michigan, who is legally in the United States but is not a U.S. citizen, has been charged after illegally voting on Sunday. According to a joint statement issued on Wednesday by Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit, the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office … Read more...Read More
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, a Democrat, has faced backlash over her office sharing a spreadsheet online that contained voting system passwords. Griswold previously attempted to have former President Donald Trump removed from the 2024 ballot over claims that Trump engaged in an insurrection after the 2020 presidential election. According to 9 News, Colorado … Read more...Read More
President Joe Biden was recorded biting multiple babies while greeting children and parents during a Halloween party at the White House on Wednesday night. Videos and photos taken at Wednesday’s White House Halloween party show Biden biting multiple babies, including a baby dressed in a turkey costume. The president was also recorded allegedly sucking on … Read more...Read More
Israel is considering a U.S.-led deal to end the conflict in Lebanon and move Hezbollah fighters away from the Israeli border, after assessing the militant group’s rocket arsenal has been mostly expended or destroyed. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met top aides late on Tuesday to discuss a fresh proposal, his spokesperson said. The White House is sending two of President Joe Biden’s most senior Middle East envoys, Brett … Read more...Read More
North Korea fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile toward waters off its east coast, further raising tensions in the region after the U.S. warned that its dispatch of troops to Russia could widen the war in Ukraine. The missile was fired at a lofted angle from an area near Pyongyang early Thursday, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a text message to reporters. … Read more...Read More
Authorities on Tuesday arrested an active-duty Marine Corps recruiter on suspicion of sexually assaulting a teenage girl at a recruiting center in Sunnyvale. The suspect – identified as Jorge Lara-Pedroza – met the 17-year-old victim at a recruiting event at her school roughly a week ago, the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety said in a news release Wednesday. On Monday, the … Read more...Read More
The 22-year-old perpetrator of one of “the most significant leaks of classified documents and information in United States history” could see a sentence next month that would place him in federal prison well into his 30s. The FBI arrested Jack Teixeira, of North Dighton, in April of last year and charged with six counts of willfully retaining and transmitting national defense information, … Read more...Read More
There is no sleeping inside Port-au-Prince’s Solino neighborhood. Since members of a powerful gang coalition began carrying out a new round of violent attacks, clouds of smoke billow across the working-class neighborhood, bullets riddle its walls and the deserted cobble-stone streets have become a scene of both terror and resistance. A strategic neighborhood that would … Read more...Read More
Spain declared three days of mourning as heavy rains killed more than 90 people in what is already one of the country’s worst-ever natural disasters. The local government of Valencia, the coastal region at the epicenter of the disaster, said more than 92 deaths were recorded as of 7:20 p.m. Wednesday. Several other deaths have been reported … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Dozens of people braved the rain and defied an official ban to turn out in Halloween costumes ranging from Buddha to Batman in Shanghai at the weekend, as the authorities cracked down on those who used the fall festival to take … Read more...Read More
U.S.-based airlines are now required to give passengers automatic cash refunds when a flight is significantly delayed or canceled — even if the customer doesn’t ask for one — under a new Department of Transportation rule. The rule, which was finalized in April, went into full effect this week ahead of the upcoming holiday travel season. “Passengers deserve to get … Read more...Read More
Teri Garr, an actor with a flair for comedy who was known for film roles in “Young Frankenstein,” “Oh, God!” and “Tootsie,” a part that earned her an Oscar nomination, has died. Garr, who became a spokeswoman for multiple sclerosis after publicly revealing her diagnosis in 2002, died peacefully of the illness Tuesday in Los … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Finnish authorities have seized a beach section owned by the Russian state that was previously used by diplomats for recreation, media reports in Finland say. The area, located near the southern town of Haggesbole, covers 17 hectares of land and … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. For the first time since Moscow launched its full-scale of invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the territory of Russia’s North Caucasus region of Chechnya has been targeted by drone attacks. Chechnya’s Kremlin-backed authoritarian leader Ramzan Kadyrov wrote on Telegram on October 29 that … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The United States has voiced concern to China over “destabilizing” actions by North Korea and Russia, said the U.S. State Department’s spokesperson, as it confirmed the deployment of around 10,000 North Korean troops to Russia. China, one of North Korea’s few … Read more...Read More
An ABC affiliate sparked major backlash after the station appeared to air Pennsylvania’s 2024 election results over a week before Election Day. A video shared on X, formerly Twitter, shows an election results ticker at the bottom of the screen on Sunday during a televised broadcast of the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix on WNEP-TV, … Read more...Read More
A new whistleblower disclosure received by the House Judiciary Committee claims that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) started targeting former President Donald Trump in June of 2015 as part of a secret investigation ordered by former FBI Director James Comey. The whistleblower’s disclosure, which was obtained by The Washington Times, claims that two undercover … Read more...Read More
An armed suspect was arrested after barricading himself inside the Four Seasons Hotel and engaging in a standoff with the Atlanta Police Department and SWAT officers in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday. In a Wednesday press release, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said it was conducting an investigation into an “officer-involved shooting” in Atlanta. “The … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday against former independent 2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s attempt to have his name removed from the ballot in Michigan and Wisconsin, two states that are expected to play a critical role in determining who will be the next president. Following Tuesday’s ruling, Kennedy, who previously suspended … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Supreme Court paused a lower court ruling on Wednesday that blocked Virginia from removing approximately 1,600 non-citizens from its voter rolls ahead of the 2024 election. The Supreme Court’s ruling will temporarily allow the state to move forward with its plan to remove the non-citizens from its voter rolls. According to CBS News, … Read more...Read More
David Harris, who played gang member Cochise in the 1979 film “The Warriors,” is dead at 75. Harris’ daughter told the New York Times her father died from cancer. The New York City native attended the Manhattan School of Performing Arts before pursuing a career that included a role in the 1980 Robert Redford vehicle “Brubaker” and TV appearances … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Tens of thousands of Georgians took to the streets on October 28 after President Salome Zurabishvili accused the country’s ruling party of employing Russian-style tactics in parliamentary elections whose official results she refuses to recognize. Demonstrators gathered outside the main parliament building … Read more...Read More
Local, state and military officials on Tuesday celebrated the imminent construction of the National Coast Guard Museum behind Union Station. After a decade of derailments, the latest estimates suggest the glass doors to the estimated $150 million museum could open in 2026. Amid lunchtime nibbles and speeches at the Garde Arts Center, National Coast Guard Museum Association Chief Operating Officer Mark Walsh said … Read more...Read More
Kim Jong-un in danger. The leader of North Korea, the most armored country on the planet, risks being assassinated: this is why the security apparatus that protects the number 1 in Pyongyang has been further strengthened. The hermit kingdom fears an attack on Kim’s life, according to news filtering from South Korean intelligence: the services shared the assessment during … Read more...Read More
Walmart stopped selling ammunition at its stores in Massachusetts after a wide-ranging gun law took effect earlier this month, but a company spokesperson said bullets will soon return to shelves after an internal review was completed to ensure compliance with the statute. In a move made as a coalition of Second Amendment activists were close … Read more...Read More
Tekashi 6ix9ine was jailed Tuesday after allegedly violating the terms of his supervised release. Upon returning to Manhattan federal court — where he infamously sang like a canary against members of the Nine Trey Bloods gang five years ago — the 28-year-old Bushwick rapper pleaded not to be thrown back behind bars, telling a judge his punishment … Read more...Read More
A Centre County resident was arrested Friday after being accused of threatening violence against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump the day before his rally at Penn State. Paul J. Gavenonis, 74, of Spring Township, was charged with misdemeanor counts of terroristic threats and disorderly conduct. While purchasing a parking pass at the university’s transportation office, the registered Democrat described climbing … Read more...Read More
Legislative momentum against PFAS has surged this year, as at least 11 states enacted laws to restrict the use of “forever chemicals” in everyday consumer products or professional firefighting foam. The legislation includes bans on PFAS in apparel, cleaning products, cookware, and cosmetic and menstrual products. Meanwhile, lawmakers in some states also passed measures that require industries … Read more...Read More
If you’re retired or planning to retire soon, it’s important to have a plan for your retirement income. For most people, Social Security will play a significant role in this plan, so staying up to date on the latest benefits information is crucial. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced several key changes to the … Read more...Read More
A resurfaced video shows police uncovering an Australian man’s secret bunker with multiple weapons, 1,000 rounds of ammunition, a gun modification workbench, and an underground shooting range. The Daily Mail previously reported that Australian law enforcement officials discovered that an Australian boxing promoter had a secret underground bunker underneath his couch. The Western Australia Police … Read more...Read More
Six employees of San Fransisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit who were fired for refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination due to their “sincerely held religious beliefs” recently won a lawsuit and received $1.3 million each. According to KRON 4, the Bay Area Rapid Transit, a public transit system connecting the East Bay and South Bay … Read more...Read More
Three 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judges ruled on Friday that Mississippi is not allowed to count mail-in ballots that are received after Election Day. The ruling, which was handed down by three judges appointed by former President Donald Trump, is not expected to impact the presidential election on November 5 since the ruling … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.), had a secret relationship with a Chinese Communist Party official’s daughter while he was teaching in China in 1989. According to The Daily Mail, Walz allegedly had a secret relationship with 59-year-old Jenna Wang in 1989. Wang told The Daily … Read more...Read More
On Saturday, Nov. 16, the Humane Solution Spay-Neuter Program will be hosting a veteran’s-only free pet vaccine and microchip clinic from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Kernersville VFW Post 5352. Registration is required to attend the event and must be completed online at www.cognitoforms.com/humanesolution2/veteranappreciationevent. The clinic will offer a variety of vaccines including rabies and distemper along with … Read more...Read More
With just over a week to go before Election Day and with ballots from nearly a third of the state’s registered voters already received, officials with the U.S. Postal Service are urging voters who plan to vote by mail to send their ballots off soon. “As we anticipate an uptick of ballots in the mail … Read more...Read More
North Korea sent its foreign minister to Russia for her third trip in less than a year just as its troops arrived in Russia’s Kursk region near the border with Ukraine, a move that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte described as a “significant escalation” in the two-and-half year old conflict. Choe Son Hui departed Pyongyang on Monday, leading a delegation on an official visit … Read more...Read More
Israel’s Knesset has passed a bill to sharply restrict the main United Nations organization supporting Palestinians, further threatening the already slow flow of humanitarian aid to displaced people in Gaza. The decision to all but ban the U.N. Relief and Works Agency, or UNRWA, comes despite renewed calls by Israel’s European allies as well Canada, Australia and Japan not to press ahead with the … Read more...Read More
A Wichita, Kansas, woman died Saturday after backing into a moving airplane propeller in Derby, an official said. The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim Monday as Amanda Gallagher, 37, Sheriff’s Office spokesman Eric Slay said. The incident was reported at 2:40 p.m. at the Air Capital Drop Zone, a skydiving center in Derby. … Read more...Read More
Hawaiian Airlines is cutting 73 people from its non-contract workforce of roughly 1,400 employees following a recent merger with Alaska Air Group Inc. According to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, the job cuts come after Alaska Air Group, which is the parent company of Alaska Airlines, finalized the acquisition of Hawaiian Holdings, which is the parent company … Read more...Read More
Two ballot boxes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, were set on fire on Monday morning as voting has started for the 2024 presidential election. In a press release, the Portland Police Bureau said, “On Monday, October 28, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Central Precinct officers responded to reports of a fire at a ballot … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The number of mass killings in Myanmar has risen for the fourth year in a row, with at least 435 people killed in massacres in the first nine months of the year, an independent research group said Friday. Amid widespread opposition … Read more...Read More
A new video shows a Holocaust survivor criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris for comparing former President Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler. In a video shared on X, formerly Twitter, Jerry Wartski, a 94-year-old who survived the Nazi German Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland and who serves as the Israel Heritage Foundation’s honorary president, described Harris’ … Read more...Read More
The Republican Committee Headquarters in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, was forced to evacuate on Saturday after the headquarters received an “angry, profanity-laced” bomb threat. According to The Philly Inquirer, a Republican Party staff member received the call just after 11 a.m. on Saturday and was the only person in the office at the time. The outlet … Read more...Read More
An official with the Massachusetts campaign to reelect former President Donald Trump was allegedly assaulted Thursday afternoon in South Boston by minors who the worker said were ticked off because he was carrying a Trump flag. Brian Foley, 26, of South Boston, who is well-known for flying Trump flags across Boston, said he was on … Read more...Read More
As if voters didn’t have enough on their plates ahead of next week’s Presidential Election, it’s apparently already time to start thinking about the midterms which will follow. U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, the Bay State’s elder but junior senator, on Sunday announced he will seek a third term in office in 2026, proclaiming that at 78 … Read more...Read More
Data recently posted on a federal website shows the cyberattack earlier this year at a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary affected 100 million patients — apparently a U.S. record. The tally roughly matches the scope previously described by company Chief Executive Andrew Witty, who suggested during congressional testimony in May that data for 1 in 3 Americans could … Read more...Read More
Chicago-based hardware retailer True Value, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week, could lay off nearly 900 employees in Illinois alone if the company isn’t sold during bankruptcy proceedings, it said in mandated state filings. True Value, which has about 4,500 stores, filed for bankruptcy in federal court in Delaware on Oct. 14. In court filings, the company said Indiana-based … Read more...Read More
Paul Di’Anno, Iron Maiden’s first lead singer, died Monday. He was 66. He died at his home in Salisbury, England, his family and his record label, Conquest Music, said in a statement on his official Facebook page. No cause of death was given but Di’Anno had been having medical issues for years, suffering from a … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The United States is set to announce new sanctions as early as next week aimed at curbing Russia’s Ukraine war efforts, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on October 22. The sanctions will target secondary entities in countries that are supplying Russia with … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Belarusian journalist and political commentator Ihar Ilyash has been detained, according to the Vyasna human rights group. Ilyash’s arrest was publicized through pro-government Telegram channels, which shared a photo of him in handcuffs on October 22, although no further details … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The death of Anton Selivanets, a Russian aircraft engineer, has been confirmed following the downing of a cargo plane in war-torn Sudan. Selivanets was on board the Il-76 transport plane, which was shot down by participants in the civil conflict, his family … Read more...Read More
A large brush fire burning on Lamentation Mountain that resulted in the death of a firefighter now is believed to cover some 125 acres, as dry, windy conditions threaten to overwhelm a containment area first responders had established, Connecticut officials said Wednesday. Helicopters from the Connecticut National Guard planned to begin dropping water on the fire around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Ned … Read more...Read More
A historic synagogue near Old City was the target of arson and vandalism on Tuesday, and police are asking for the public’s help in apprehending those who committed the crimes. Congregation Mikveh Israel, which was founded in 1740 and bills itself as the synagogue of the American Revolution, was vandalized at least twice in acts … Read more...Read More
Is this going to ruin the tour too? Justin Timberlake has postponed six of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour concerts so he can recover from bronchitis and laryngitis. The former NSYNC front man said Tuesday that he hadn’t been feeling well during his last few tour stops. The dual respiratory infections forced him to push … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Fifteen Western countries have signed a public statement calling for China to release all “arbitrarily detained” Tibetans and Uyghurs and allow human rights observers to visit the regions in which they live. The statement was delivered in a speech on Tuesday to the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit for leaders of developing nations shortly after their governments reached an agreement over a disputed area along their shared border. Wednesday’s … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Myanmar junta soldiers massacred and mutilated at least 25 villagers in revenge for an insurgent attack and impaled some of the victims on stakes as a warning, anti-junta forces in the strife-torn central region of Sagaing told Radio Free Asia on … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Russia will pay North Korean troops about US$2,000 per month each, South Korea’s spy agency said on Wednesday, as the United States announced there was evidence that the troops were in Russia. The salary paid by Moscow would represent an enormous … Read more...Read More
While Connecticut’s Ed and Lorraine Warren are most well known for their investigation into the supposedly “haunted” “Annabelle” doll that inspired the “The Conjuring” franchise, the Connecticut husband-wife duo tackled other strange happenings over the years. Many of the Warrens cases have been adapted into films like “Annabelle” and “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It,” but not … Read more...Read More
California’s attempt to manage a smooth transition away from gasoline just got roughed up with this week’s decision by Phillips 66 to shutter its refinery in Wilmington next year, wiping out more than 8% of the state’s crude oil processing capacity. The closure is likely to increase California’s already high prices at the gas pump, given that … Read more...Read More
President Joe Biden suggested that former President Donald Trump should be “locked up” during a Tuesday campaign appearance in New Hampshire for Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, quickly sparking backlash from the Trump campaign. In a video shared on X, formerly Twitter, the 81-year-old president, who dropped out of the 2024 presidential race this summer … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Asia-Pacific nations should observe their obligation not to use, or threaten to use, force amid increased tensions in the South China Sea, an international panel of experts has warned. Participants at a two-day conference ending on Thursday, hosted by Vietnam, examined … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Chinese authorities are confiscating the cell phones of Tibetan Buddhist monks in Sichuan province, accusing them of having shared news about the recent closure of schools linked to monasteries, two sources with knowledge of the situation said. Under Chinese government rules, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. More than 500 North Korean workers dispatched to China for several years have returned home with serious illnesses over the past two weeks, residents in China told Radio Free Asia. The returning workers, most of whom are in their 20s and … Read more...Read More
Cardi B says her recent “medical emergency” has forced her to pull out of an Atlanta music festival this weekend. The “WAP” and “I Like It” rapper shared the news with her Instagram followers on Wednesday, calling it “sad” and thanking them for their understanding. “I’ve been in the hospital recovering from a medical emergency … Read more...Read More
Jack Merrill, an actor with credits including “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Eight Men Out,” and “Law & Order,” is reflecting on his harrowing encounter with notorious serial killer John Wayne Gacy. The future actor was just 19 years old when he was approached in 1978 by Gacy, a murderous man who killed at least 33 boys and, on … Read more...Read More
A Colorado farm has recalled onions it sold to McDonald’s before the fast-food chain’s E. coli outbreak, which killed one person in the state and sickened at least 49 people nationwide. Taylor Farms, which is based in California but also grows vegetables in Colorado, issued a recall notice Wednesday for whole and diced yellow onions because of … Read more...Read More
Five people in Chicago have been hit with federal charges in California alleging they were contracted to kill rapper Quando Rondo in Los Angeles due to his suspected involvement in the 2020 slaying of rival artist King Von. Charged in the indictment, which was unsealed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, are: Kavon … Read more...Read More
When people drive in to Trophy Club along Texas 114, the American flag is prominently displayed. All of the parks have patriotic themes, and the town takes part in celebrations honoring the military and first responders. Now, officials say it’s time for the Denton County community to be recognized by the state of Texas. During its Oct. 14 meeting, the town council adopted a resolution that … Read more...Read More
An Australian mining company’s lithium-boron mine in Nevada passed all environmental hurdles on Thursday, and an environmental group immediately notified the federal government that it plans to sue. In a letter to Interior Department officials, the Center for Biological Diversity announced its intention to file a lawsuit, calling the mine an unacceptable threat to an endangered wildflower known … Read more...Read More
The first batch of 911 calls from the July 13 assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, was released on Wednesday. NBC News obtained 15 recordings from the Trump assassination attempt 911 calls following a lawsuit for public records. The 15 recordings are from 911 phone calls made between … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ukraine’s military intelligence service said on October 24 that it has detected the presence of North Korean troops deployed in Russia’s Kursk region. According to intelligence data, the first military units from North Korea arrived in the combat zone on October 23. … Read more...Read More
Intel plans to chop another 500 jobs in the Bay Area in a fresh round of staffing reductions that reveal the local impact of the massive worldwide cutbacks that the tech titan has orchestrated. The company has decided to eliminate 516 jobs in Santa Clara, Intel reported via an official WARN letter that the company … Read more...Read More
Mel Gibson, a Hollywood star actor and director, appeared to reaffirm his support of former President Donald Trump and accused Vice President Kamala Harris of having the “IQ of a fence post” after being confronted by reporters on Thursday regarding his thoughts on the 2024 election. According to The New York Post, a TMZ photographer … Read more...Read More
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is being sued by the state of Louisiana over accusations that the Biden-Harris administration allowed an illegal immigrant from China to enter the United States and expose hundreds of individuals to a deadly tuberculosis (TB) virus. Louisiana’s lawsuit claims that Mayorkas acted “through his official capacity” as DHS secretary and … Read more...Read More
A foreign national seeking asylum in the United States allegedly raped an underage female minor repeatedly for years before being recently found dead hanging in a Bronx park in New York City. Anonymous law enforcement sources told The New York Post on Thursday that 43-year-old Manuel Delgado, an asylum seeker from Peru who had lived … Read more...Read More
The Pentagon’s inspector general has begun an audit of Israel’s “proper use, storage and physical security” of American armaments, including missiles, drones and night vision devices. The audit will be conducted under the Pentagon’s enhanced monitoring process of “accounting for sensitive defense articles” provided to foreign allies, the inspector general’s office said in a news … Read more...Read More
NYPD officials said late Wednesday that the controversial Evolv weapons scanners Mayor Adams’ administration rolled out in the MTA subway system detected 12 knives and no guns over the course of a month-long pilot program this summer. It’s unclear how significant those numbers are given the pilot was operated on a voluntary basis. Subway riders could decline to go through … Read more...Read More
A 15-year-old boy was charged Thursday with the murder of his parents and three of his siblings. The Seattle Times typically does not name juvenile suspects unless they are charged as adults. King County prosecutors charged the boy with five counts of first-degree aggravated murder and one count of first-degree attempted murder for killing his … Read more...Read More
The Justice Department’s Election Threats Task Force released a statement Thursday giving updates on four men in different states accused of harassing election officials as Nov. 5 nears. Teak Brockbank, 45, from Colorado, pleaded guilty Wednesday to threatening two election officials, a judge and federal law enforcement agents between September 2021 and July of this year. Florida … Read more...Read More
Jack Jones, a prolific nightclub singer whom Frank Sinatra once called the “next major star of show business,” has died at age 86. Jones died Wednesday night at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage after a two-year battle with leukemia, his manager Milt Suchin confirmed Thursday to The Los Angeles Times. Suchin said that Jones “passed peacefully holding hands with his wife Eleonora and his … Read more...Read More
A suspect was arrested after a fire was started at a United States Postal Service mailbox in Phoenix, Arizona, in the early hours on Thursday morning. The fire caused damage to roughly 20 electoral ballots. According to Fox 10, a fire was started just prior to 1:30 a.m. on Thursday morning outside a Phoenix post … Read more...Read More
A new Microsoft report shows that China is conducting election interference in the United States by targeting multiple Republican candidates. Sharing a report on Wednesday regarding foreign election interference efforts, Microsoft said, “With two weeks until Election Day 2024, the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center (MTAC) observes sustained influence efforts by Russia, Iran, and China aimed … Read more...Read More
A man was shot by police officers after he “attacked” multiple employees at the Brian Bemis Toyota dealership in DeKalb County, Illinois, and stabbed one employee with a knife on Wednesday. In a press release following the incident, the DeKalb Police Department said, “On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 12:25 PM, the DeKalb Police Department … Read more...Read More
The head of Fox News’ election decision desk recently warned that he does not expect the final results of the 2024 presidential election between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris to be announced until the Saturday after Election Day. “The over/under is Saturday,” Arnon Mishkin, the head of Fox News’ decision desk, … Read more...Read More
Six non-citizens legally in the United States were recently indicted by a grand jury for allegedly voting illegally in Ohio over the past 10 years. In a Tuesday press release, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced that six non-citizens had been indicted “for illegal voting in past elections,” which is a fourth-degree felony in the state … Read more...Read More
The Navy’s newest Virginia-class, nuclear-powered submarine will launch into service with “U.S.S. Atlanta” branded on its side. For the first time in 25 years, hundreds of young sailors with the U.S. Navy will travel aboard a vessel named after the city of Atlanta, the branch announced Wednesday at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum. Atlanta has had … Read more...Read More
Thieves in the San Fernando Valley have been yanking ATMs out of liquor stores and emptying the pockets of taco truck workers over the last three months, and police believe there may be additional victims or suspects. They are calling on the public for assistance. In an afternoon news conference at the LAPD’s North Hollywood … Read more...Read More
The United States on Wednesday said at least 3,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia, raising the possibility they will be sent to fight in Russia’s war on Ukraine — an assertion made by South Korea and the Ukrainian government in Kyiv. The move may show that Moscow’s shortage of manpower amid exorbitant casualties is worse “than … Read more...Read More
Qualcomm Inc. Chief Executive Officer Cristiano Amon, who unveiled a new version of the company’s Snapdragon processor this week, said new phones that handle artificial intelligence on the device itself will be common within a few years. “Over the next five years, we are probably going to have — all of us — an AI smartphone,” he … Read more...Read More
The ubiquitous and popular diner chain Denny’s will close 150 locations by the end of next year amid declining revenue and changing consumer habits, the company announced Tuesday. Known for 24/7 service and a wide selection of menu items, the company behind the 71-year-old restaurant reported lower-than-expected earnings for the third quarter and has seen … Read more...Read More
Alt-rock singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet, known for his ’90s hits like “Girlfriend” and “Sick of Myself,” is recovering from a stroke he suffered Oct. 12 while on tour in Toronto. Sweet’s longtime manager Russell Carter said Sweet was stabilized at a Canadian hospital before being transferred to a long-term rehabilitation facility in Omaha, Nebraska. Carter said Sweet, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China conducted a live-fire exercise on Tuesday around Niushan island – the closest part of China’s territory to Taiwan – which Taipei said could be part of a “deterrent effect” that Beijing was intent on creating. The Pingtan Maritime Safety Administration … Read more...Read More
A video shows a Democratic operative allegedly attempting to remove a ballot drop box from a wall in the state of Montana. A video shared on X, formerly Twitter, shows an individual approaching a ballot drop box in Glacier County, Montana. The individual can be seen placing both his hands on the drop box, stepping … Read more...Read More
An E. coli bacteria outbreak linked to McDonald’s has led to 49 cases of sickness, 10 hospitalizations, and one death. News of the bacteria outbreak comes just days after former President Donald Trump made an appearance at a McDonald’s location in Pennsylvania. In a Tuesday press release, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) … Read more...Read More
A Philadelphia man was arrested on Monday after threatening to kill and “skin alive” a state political party worker who was working to recruit poll watchers ahead of the 2024 election. In a Monday press release, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that 62-year-old John Pollard sent “threatening text messages to Victim 1” on September … Read more...Read More
A Texas trucking company recently filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy as it liquidates its assets after shutting down operations due to financial difficulties. According to Freight Waves, Sunset Logistics Inc., which is based in Irving, Texas, and five of its affiliates filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection as part of an effort to liquidate assets. … Read more...Read More
The U.S.’s top diplomat and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed Tuesday that the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar opens new possibilities for ending the conflict in the Gaza Strip but gave no indication that a 2 1/2-hour meeting yielded an accord on what comes next. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, on his 11th trip to the region since Hamas attacked Israel in October 2023, called … Read more...Read More
The FBI is investigating the leak of classified documents that detailed Israeli preparations to retaliate against Iran, as officials seek to clamp down on yet another embarrassing disclosure of U.S. intelligence secrets. The bureau is probing the disclosure and “working closely with our partners in the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community,” the Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a statement Tuesday, without providing further … Read more...Read More
Nearly 800 ballot drop boxes and voting centers opened across the state this week — the most Colorado has ever had for any single election — state officials said. “Today, we have 433 drop boxes and 365 voting centers open statewide — the most we have ever had in any election,” Colorado Secretary of State … Read more...Read More
The parents of a fifth-grader are suing an elite private Mulholland Drive elementary school after their son was expelled over emails he exchanged with a classmate containing rap lyrics and the squirt gun emoji. The parents allege that the disciplinary action was “arbitrary and capricious” and that the school provided no evidence of a policy … Read more...Read More
One of the sons of former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has begun plea negotiations with federal prosecutors in Chicago on sweeping narcotics trafficking charges alleging they took over day-to-day operations of the cartel after their father’s arrest. The development in the case against Ovidio Guzmán López, 34, was revealed during a brief … Read more...Read More
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled on Monday that votes for a ballot measure regarding the expansion of medical marijuana will not be counted due to concerns that the ballot measure did not accurately explain what the constitutional amendment would have entailed. According to The Associated Press, the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled 4-3 against the “Arkansas … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that TGI Friday’s is looking for additional financing as the major restaurant chain prepares to declare bankruptcy. Bloomberg reported that sources familiar with TGI Friday’s plans indicated that the restaurant chain is trying to obtain additional financing while preparing to file for bankruptcy protection over the next several weeks. The outlet … Read more...Read More
Five people, including three youths, were fatally shot near the Lake Alice public boat launch site in the Fall City area Monday morning, according to law enforcement officials. A sixth victim, a teenager, was injured and hospitalized with injuries to at least two parts of their body, King County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Mellis said at … Read more...Read More
Prosecutors in the trial of suitcase killer Sarah Boone offered jurors what may be the strongest piece of evidence they have – given to them courtesy of Boone herself. A video police retrieved from Boone’s cellphone shows her taunting her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., as he begs to be let out of the suitcase where … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A boat carrying more than 80 people off the coast of southern Myanmar overturned on Sunday night and eight people were confirmed dead and 17 were missing, including children heading back to school after a holiday, a rescue worker told Radio … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The European Parliament has approved a loan of up to 35 billion euros ($38 billion) for Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction that will be repaid using future revenues from Russian central bank assets frozen abroad. The loan accounts for the EU’s share of … Read more...Read More
A caravan of approximately 2,000 migrants is heading to the southern border between the United States and Mexico ahead of the U.S. presidential election between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. According to The Associated Press, the caravan of roughly 2,000 migrants includes individuals from Haiti, Honduras, Venezuela, and Africa. The outlet … Read more...Read More
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, recently announced that the pivotal swing state is not expecting to have the final results of the 2024 election tallied until the “end of the day” on Wednesday after Election Day. During a Sunday appearance on CBS News’ “Face the Nation,” Benson was asked how quickly Michigan … Read more...Read More
Gunfire erupted during homecoming weekend at Albany State University, leaving an Atlanta teenager dead and six others injured, officials confirmed Sunday. Details are limited, but the shooting happened on campus at about 8:50 p.m. Saturday, according to a statement shared by ASU Interim President Dr. Lawrence M. Drake II. “As always, the safety and security … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. South Korea’s spy agency said Friday that North Korea had decided to send “large-scale” troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine, with 1,500 special forces already in Russia’s Far East undergoing training. The National Intelligence Service, or NIS, released detailed satellite … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Russia’s military launched another wave of missiles and drones across Ukraine, Ukrainian officials said on October 20, with an energy installation hit and multiple injuries reported in another strike. The Russian attack came as officials in Russia reported a large Ukrainian drone … Read more...Read More
Of the 2.7 million Americans who served in the Vietnam War, according to research.va.gov, one is named Vic Underwood. A documentary film, “Uncle Vic,” by Wenatchee-based P2X Studio premieres Saturday. The show is 4-6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at P2X Studio, 27 S. Chelan Ave., Wenatchee. It’s free to attend, but registering at eventbrite.com is highly suggested. “Vic Underwood is my (and my brother Seth’s) great uncle,” said Jess Pierson Pappas, P2X … Read more...Read More
An American national was reportedly shot in the leg by a group of gunmen and kidnapped in the Philippines, prompting law enforcement officials to launch a search for the American, who was taken away by the unidentified suspects in a speed boat. The Associated Press reported that the alleged kidnapping incident took place last Thursday … Read more...Read More
The latest report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation shows that Americans lost billions of dollars on cryptocurrency scams in 2023. Fox News reported that despite claims from so-called “experts” and influencers that cryptocurrency was supposed to give Americans control of their own finances and was completely secure, cryptocurrency scammers have shown that cryptocurrency is … Read more...Read More
The Biden-Harris administration’s Justice Department is deploying district elections officers in preparation for Election Day to make sure that election workers are able to “do their jobs free from threats and intimidation.” According to Fox News, the elections officers will be coordinating with the Justice Department’s Election Threats Task Force, which was unveiled in June of 2021 … Read more...Read More
The U.S. government is investigating after an apparent leak of classified U.S. military documents detailing Israeli plans to strike Iran. A social media channel called Middle East Spectator published the U.S. military documents online over the weekend. The documents, marked top secret, provides a U.S. assessment of potential retaliatory actions Israel may take after Iran launched a wave … Read more...Read More
The bipartisan House of Representatives task force investigating the assassination attempts against former President Donald Trump revealed on Monday that the July 13 assassination attempt against Trump at his Butler, Pennsylvania, rally was “preventable” and was partially caused by “inadequate planning and coordination” between the Secret Service and local law enforcement agencies. The Task Force … Read more...Read More
A viral video of President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama appears to show the two Democratic presidents agreeing that Vice President Kamala Harris is “not as strong” as Biden. According to The New York Post, Jeremy Freeman, a professional lip reader who has served as a University College London-certified witness, translated a video … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China is developing one of the contested Paracel Islands into a major intelligence base in the northern part of the South China Sea, new satellite images analyzed by a British think tank revealed. A new report by Chatham House found that Beijing has … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that criminal members of the Sinaloa drug cartel have been granted permission by the cartel leaders to shoot and kill U.S. Border Patrol agents. According to an internal Border Patrol memo recently issued to the El Paso, Texas, sector of the agency that was obtained by NewsNation, there has been an … Read more...Read More
More Republicans than Democrats turned out to cast their ballots on Saturday, the first day of early voting in Nevada, according to statewide totals. Those totals showed 52.8 percent of ballots were cast by registered Republicans, 28.1 percent by voters registered as Democrats and 19.2 percent by voters not registered to either party. Republican voter turnout on Saturday was high despite Democrats having about 20,000 … Read more...Read More
Two missing crew members of an aircraft that crashed last week near Mount Rainier have been declared deceased, the Navy announced Sunday. That announcement was shared via social media by a reporter who covers the military. “The U.S. Navy has declared two missing crew members of the EA-186 Growler crash, deceased,” the announcement reads. “Electronic Attack Wing Pacific has shifted from … Read more...Read More
Ukraine’s armed forces said it targeted a major Russian military production facility in Dzerzhinsk, about 560 miles away from the front lines. The drone attack in the Nizhny Novgorod region was carried out by Ukraine’s security service, intelligence directorate and special operations forces, the Ukrainian General Staff said in a Facebook post on Sunday. The claim couldn’t … Read more...Read More
The killing of Yahya Sinwar and wider unrest in the Middle East may lead to a resurgence in Islamist terrorism, a former MI6 chief has said. Sir John Sawers, the former head of the UK’s foreign intelligence service, was speaking to Sky News days after the Hamas leader was killed. Mounting anger over the Palestinian issue and the proliferation of violent, distressing footage captured … Read more...Read More
Ohio University Southern’s upcoming Veteran Tribute Ceremony on Nov. 7, local veterans will be honored with more than words of thanks. They will receive hand-sewn Quilts of Valor, a gesture that has come to embody a profound sense of appreciation for military service. This year’s theme, “Threads of Gratitude: A Quilts of Valor Celebration,” brings a personal … Read more...Read More
The Biden administration approved the sale of billions of dollars in weapons to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, a fresh show of support to two allies that are crucial to the U.S. pushback against Iran and its proxies as conflict escalates in the Middle East. The State Department notified Congress it approved the sale of Does Hellfire and Sidewinder missiles, along with artillery, tank and … Read more...Read More
A 41-year-old South Carolina man who led rioters in the Jan. 6 Capitol breach and shouted “Where you at, Nancy?” has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of obstructing law enforcement during the riot. William “Robbie” Norwood III, of Greer, pleaded guilty on Thursday before U.S. Judge Carl Nichols in U.S. District Court in Washington, … Read more...Read More
The same tornado that devastated the Spanish Lakes neighborhood in For Pierce, killing six people, crossed into Indian River County — ripping up roofs and trees in Vero Beach, according to the National Weather Service. Although there were no deaths in Vero Beach from Hurricane Milton — which spawned a series of violent tornadoes statewide … Read more...Read More
In a rare, direct threat, the Biden administration has told Israel it must allow humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza Strip or risk losing U.S. military armament, U.S. officials said Tuesday. The demand comes as Israel launches another major offensive in northern Gaza, where airstrikes in recent days have hit a school, refugee camp and a food repository. Aid agencies say tens of thousands of civilians face … Read more...Read More
Jack Ponti, a New Jersey-based songwriter and record producer known for collaborations with artists like Bon Jovi and Alice Cooper, has died at age 66. He passed away on Monday, according to an online obituary. A cause of death was not given. Born Giacomo Pontoriero in Newark in 1958, Ponti’s early years including playing with a … Read more...Read More
Elvis Amoroso, the Venezuelan official who declared strongman Nicolás Maduro the winner of July’s controversial presidential election, has not been seen in public in 10 weeks, triggering rumors on social media ranging from his arrest in Argentina and extradition to the U.S. to his detention by regime security forces fearing he had been planning to … Read more...Read More
Hundreds of former members of Afghanistan’s special forces and their families will be resettled in the UK after ministers overturned a decision by the previous government, The Independent reported. Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard on Monday said 2,000 applicants for relocation, previously rejected by the UK, will have their paperwork reviewed once more following a Ministry of Defense review. Many of the former special … Read more...Read More
Back from nearly a week in the volatile Middle East, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal on Monday said the planned deployment of 100 U.S. soldiers to Israel is strictly limited to operating an anti-missile system for the important long-time ally, as regional negotiators try to keep violence from growing and obtain a deal with Hamas to release the remaining hostages in Gaza. Speaking during a morning … Read more...Read More
A conservative organization dropped legal challenges it had filed attempting to force four Nevada counties to address its claims that voter rolls in those counties may have included thousands who had moved out of the area. Citizen Outreach Foundation filed lawsuits last month in Carson City, Clark, Storey and Washoe counties asking the courts to order the counties to process the group’s challenges of suspected … Read more...Read More
A Mandan man who served in the Korean War has been awarded an honorary high school diploma. Frank Kraft, 96, was recognized under a North Dakota law that allows veterans of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War to apply for honorary diplomas if they went into the service before graduating from high school and were … Read more...Read More
John Novotnak knew he needed help. The U.S. Army serviceman whose eight-year career included a tour of duty in Iraq, struggled after he was discharged from the military in 2008. Novotnak, 43, of North Huntingdon was charged in 2022 for the second time with drunken driving when he finally concluded he needed to make a lifestyle change. That change came … Read more...Read More
Brantley Gilbert’s tour stop in Mississippi went off the rails Friday night: The country-rock musician’s wife gave birth to their third child while he was performing onstage, prompting him to pause the show for his son’s imminent arrival. Shortly after starting his Off the Rails Tour set in Tupelo, Miss., the “Bottoms Up” singer was … Read more...Read More
Five years after its climatic end, “Game of Thrones” is a blockbuster hit on the auction block. Collectibles and memorabilia from and inspired by the iconic HBO series raked in over $21 million dollars over the weekend. The “original touring Iron Throne molded from the original screen-used throne” sold for $1.49 million after a nearly 6-minute volley … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. An insurgent group battling Myanmar’s junta in Shan state has taken full control of a major town, a spokesperson told Radio Free Asia on Monday. The Ta’ang National Liberation Army, or TNLA, said it captured the final junta base in Hsipaw … Read more...Read More
A couple of World War II reenactors dressed as Nazis should’ve been asked to change out of their SS soldier costumes before they were served at a Massachusetts restaurant, the business wrote in an online apology. “Last night we fell short, and we deeply apologize,” Kith and Kin in Hudson said on Facebook the morning of … Read more...Read More
The victim of Monday night’s shooting at Santa Monica College has died, authorities said Wednesday. She succumbed to her injuries in a hospital around 5 p.m. Felicia Hudson, 54, of Newman, Georgia, was a custodial operations manager at the school. She was shot about 10 p.m. Monday at the college’s Center for Media and Design, a satellite … Read more...Read More
The man who was arrested outside a Trump rally in Coachella for bringing two loaded guns to the event sued the Riverside County sheriff this week, alleging law enforcement officials defamed him and violated his rights. Vem Miller, 49, was arrested on gun charges Saturday after police found a loaded pistol and shotgun in his … Read more...Read More
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is suing the California Coastal Commission, just days after the agency tasked with protecting the state’s coast and beaches rejected a plan for the company to launch up 50 rockets into space this year. In the federal suit, filed Tuesday in the Central District of California, the company accuses the state agency … Read more...Read More
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted the country is free to act as it chooses in a counter-strike against Iran after a report suggesting his government is heeding U.S. pleas to keep nuclear and energy facilities off its target list to limit the risk of escalation. “We listen to the opinions of the United States, but we will make our final decisions … Read more...Read More
After a week off, the Sick and Shut Down List of restaurant inspection failures returns, light on the rodents but heavy on the standing water. So let’s see who didn’t pass muster in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. We don’t choose who gets inspected and we don’t do the inspecting. That’s done by the Florida Department of Business and Professional … Read more...Read More
Three-term U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse again faces a challenge for his seat in the House of Representatives from a Longmont-based tech worker. Neguse won the 2nd Congressional District race in 2018 and has held the position since then. He’s risen through the ranks in House Democratic leadership, becoming assistant Democratic leader earlier this year in the minority party caucus. If reelected … Read more...Read More
Veterans living in Niagara County are set to receive an increase in their county property tax exemptions following a unanimous vote from the Legislature at its Tuesday meeting. A public hearing on the resolution garnered no comment or question before the meeting began, but when it came onto the floor, Legislator Dave Godfrey, who is also a Vietnam veteran, spoke. … Read more...Read More
Californians moving to Nevada earn about a third more than in-state residents who didn’t move, according to a new study by the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. So, it’s pretty clear the data shows the Silver State can’t compete with the Golden State’s purchasing power, said Nicholas Irwin, the report’s author and research director for UNLV’s … Read more...Read More
A major human trafficking sting operation in Polk County, Florida, led to the arrest of 157 suspects, including 25 illegal immigrants and three Disney employees. Law enforcement officials also rescued four potential human trafficking victims as part of the operation. In a Thursday press release announcing the results of “Operation Autumn Sweep,” the Polk County … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The United States on October 17 imposed sanctions on two Chinese companies and an affiliated Russian company involved in making and shipping drones that Russia has used in its full-scale war in Ukraine. The two Chinese companies designated by the U.S. Treasury … Read more...Read More
Airbnb Inc. launched a new section of its app and website where homeowners can hire fellow hosts to manage their rentals, underscoring a broader push to increase listings and attract more people to the platform. The idea is that hosts who may not have the time or inclination to be hands-on can pay preapproved “co-hosts” on … Read more...Read More
Fomer MTV VJ Ananda Lewis has been living with breast cancer for nearly six years and has taken holistic and traditional approaches to treating the disease, Some of her tumors, she says, are undetectable now. “If you extended your life, you won,” Lewis said this week in a roundtable conversation with CNN’s Stephanie Elam, who is one … Read more...Read More
Police arrested and charged a 17-year-old Howard High School student Tuesday with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of Kendrick McLellan, 26, who was found dead inside a car in a Columbia office building parking lot Saturday morning, according to the Howard County Police Department. The Ellicott City teen, who the police did … Read more...Read More
Two California Air Guard helicopters flew an 800-mile mission to rescue a badly injured sailor from a cargo ship off the San Francisco coastline, military officials reported. The Liberian-flagged cargo vessel contacted the U.S. Coast Guard to request help for the injured sailor, but was outside the range of the organization’s helicopters, the state National Guard said in an Oct. 16 news release. The Coast Guard requested … Read more...Read More
Sean “Diddy” Combs was so upset about the way his son was being disciplined by a UCLA football coach in 2015 that he went to the coach’s office and fought with him, briefly choked an intern and put another member of the coaching staff in a headlock, according to a document newly obtained from Los … Read more...Read More
A new report accuses Vice President Kamala Harris of appearing to plagiarize multiple sources in the book she co-authored in 2009 while she was San Fransisco’s district attorney. Prior to Harris’ campaign for California attorney general, the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee published “Smart on Crime: A Career Prosecutor’s Plan to Make Us Safer” alongside her … Read more...Read More
North Korea blew up roads near the border on each side of the Korean Peninsula on Tuesday, in another demonstration of cutting ties with the South. Exploding the inter-Korean roads north of the border on the east and west coats, which had already been dismantled by North Korea, is thought to be a “largely symbolic move,” an official from South … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang has taken over four apartment complexes in San Antonio, Texas, as the foreign-based gang continues to expand its operations in the United States. According to The Daily Mail, Tren de Aragua is known for conducting sex trafficking rings and drug smuggling operations in South … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Joint exercise Sama Sama, led by the Philippines and the United States, entered a crucial phase that simulated realistic scenarios in the South China Sea on the same day that China held military drills around Taiwan. On Monday, China’s Eastern Theater … Read more...Read More
Mitzi Gaynor, the midcentury Hollywood star who appeared in the movie musicals “South Pacific,” “Les Girls” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” died Thursday. She was 93. In a statement posted to her official X account, Gaynor’s management team, Rene Reyes and Shane Rosamonda, said she “passed away peacefully today of natural causes.” “For eight decades … Read more...Read More
A tribal casino in Oklahoma is using an app tied to its surveillance camera system that uses artificial intelligence to detect patrons carrying firearms. Travis Thompson, director of compliance for the Muskogee Nation Gaming Enterprise in Tulsa, Oklahoma, said it’s believed to be the first casino property to install the ZeroEyes digital detection gun-finding system … Read more...Read More
PPG announced Thursday morning that it has reached a deal to sell its architectural paints business in the U.S. and Canada in a transaction valued at $550 million. Headquartered in Cranberry, with more than 6,000 employees and 750 company-owned stores, the paints division is likely the most recognizable output for the average retail customer, who is used to seeing brands … Read more...Read More
Oregon Department of Forestry officials met this week at an iconic western saloon, where speakers addressed wildfire funding while standing in front of artwork depicting nude women. The decision to meet at Hamley & Co. in downtown Pendleton comes a week after The Oregonian/OregonLive reported on complaints from Forestry employees who alleged the agency’s culture is hostile toward women. The Wildfire Funding Work Group, coordinated … Read more...Read More
A video shared by the Israel Defense Forces shows the last moments of Hamas terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by the Israeli military on Wednesday. In a statement obtained by CNN, the Israeli military said, “In recent weeks, IDF and ISA forces, under the command of the Southern Command, have been operating in … Read more...Read More
Liam Payne had consumed “too many drugs and alcohol” and was “trashing the entire room” of the Buenos Aires hotel where he was staying, according to a call made to emergency services moments before the former One Direction singer’s tragic death. Two 911 recordings released late on Wednesday offer more details of the chaotic scene … Read more...Read More
A Reseda woman who became obsessed with QAnon conspiracies and unfounded notions of a sex-trafficking ring before drowning her three children was found to have been insane during the killings, a judge ruled Thursday. Liliana Carrillo, 33, was charged in the killings of her children, 3-year-old Joanna, 2-year-old Terry and 5-month-old Sierra, on April 10, … Read more...Read More
In the military, the acronym ROE stands for “rules of engagement” and they are guidelines that soldiers use to determine when and how they can use force in a combat situation, but in a Jasper County Veterans Affairs Commission meeting it is the values and regulations board members adhere to retain order. Commissioners on Oct. 9 unanimously approved the … Read more...Read More
Residents, businesses and students across Washington will participate in the Great Washington ShakeOut on Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m. The event aims to promote earthquake preparedness through a drill that encourages participants to “drop, cover, and hold on” in response to simulated seismic activity. The ShakeOut, practiced globally, is a significant initiative designed to build muscle memory in the … Read more...Read More
A subsidiary of RTX Corporation, the defense contractor formerly known as Raytheon Technologies Corporation, agreed to pay more than $950 million to resolve the United States government‘s investigations into a major fraud scheme, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts announced Wednesday. Investigators were looking into schemes involving defective pricing on certain government contracts and violations of laws around foreign corrupt … Read more...Read More
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office is asking the Georgia Court of Appeals to reinstate six criminal charges against Donald Trump and five of his codefendants in the election-interference case. In a brief filed Tuesday, the DA’s office asked the appellate court to overturn a March decision by Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, who said … Read more...Read More
The multistate bird flu outbreak continues to spark concerns across the United States as states have reported additional human cases. According to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), six confirmed human cases and five possible human cases of bird flu, also known as avian influenza A, have been reported in California. The CDPH noted … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ranokhon Burhonova is recovering from eye surgery to remove a cataract that was causing vision problems. There are many hospitals in Burhonova’s native Tajikistan offering cataract surgery, a relatively simple procedure. But the 59-year-old former nurse from the northern Sughd … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A large number of state institutions in Ukraine on October 14 were evacuated after hundreds of schools, businesses, embassies, and media outlets received e-mails threatening a terrorist attack. Authorities inspected schools, businesses, hotels, embassies, and media organizations — including RFE/RL — that … Read more...Read More
A major cybersecurity data breach of Fidelity Investments recently exposed over 77,000 customers’ personal information, including Social Security numbers and driver’s licenses. The data breach was revealed in a recent filing with Maine’s Attorney General’s Office. According to Fox News, Fidelity Investments reported that a third party used two customer accounts to access information in … Read more...Read More
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne was found dead at 31 on Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, according to state police. Authorities said they’re investigating whether his death was accidental or suicide. Alberto Crescenti, the director of Buenos Aires Emergency Medical Services (SAME), confirmed Payne’s death to Argentine news … Read more...Read More
A procurement document shows that the United States Special Operations Command is looking for companies to help it create deepfake internet users that would be undetectable by humans and computers. A Joint Special Operations Command wishlist obtained by The Intercept says, “Special Operations Forces (SOF) are interested in technologies that can generate convincing online personas … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Internet freedoms in Myanmar are now as bad as in China, according to a new report released by Freedom House on Wednesday. It’s “the first time any country has ranked as low as China in a decade,” the annual Freedom on the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has reignited debate over defense cost-sharing with South Korea, saying that if he were in the White House, Seoul would be paying US$10 billion a year to station U.S. Forces Korea, or USFK, in the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. U.S. President Joe Biden announced a $425 million security assistance package for Ukraine as he updated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on his efforts to “surge” security assistance to Ukraine over the remainder of his term in office, the White House … Read more...Read More
A video recorded by an O’Keefe Media Group undercover journalist shows a Meta senior software engineer admitting that the social media company censors users who post negative content about Vice President Kamala Harris. Asked by an undercover journalist how Meta handles what Democrats describe as “hate speech” from Republican social media users, Jeveean Gyawali, a … Read more...Read More
The Israeli military has concluded its forces killed Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, during operations in the Gaza Strip on Oct. 16. The Israeli military announced its conclusions in an Oct. 17 press statement, following a DNA confirmation process. Hamas did not immediately confirm Sinwar’s death. The Israeli announcement comes as Israeli forces have been fighting in … Read more...Read More
Former President Donald Trump will make an unusual stop in Pennsylvania this weekend: to work behind the counter at a McDonald’s. Trump will visit the state for a third time this week on Sunday to “work the fry cooker” as part of an effort to tamp down on his Democratic opponent Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign message about … Read more...Read More
U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers executed airstrikes against five weapons storage facilities operated by the Houthi terrorist group in Yemen on Wednesday. In a Wednesday press release from the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said, “Today, U.S. military forces, including U.S. Air Force B-2 bombers, conducted precision strikes against five hardened underground … Read more...Read More
A couple’s wedding night turned “tragic” when the groom was shot to death in front of his bride, loved ones told news outlets. Tyrek Burton, 37, was outside a North Carolina wedding venue when he was killed during a possible road-rage incident late Saturday, Oct. 12, the Greensboro Police Department wrote in a news release and told TV stations. “It … Read more...Read More
Meat producer BrucePac is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products sold at Trader Joe’s, Target, Kroger and other retailers because they might be contaminated with listeria. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the sweeping recall last week. It includes hundreds of ready-to-eat items that were produced from June … Read more...Read More
Guitarist Jake E. Lee, who has played with Ozzy Osbourne, Badlands, Cinderella and Red Dragon Cartel, was shot multiple times in Las Vegas on Tuesday, his spokesperson said. The 67-year-old was shot early Tuesday but is “fully conscious and doing well in an intensive care unit at a Las Vegas hospital,” spokesperson Amanda Cagan said in a statement … Read more...Read More
A new study shows that the Biden-Harris administration’s ban on new liquefied natural gas export permits could put almost one million jobs at risk over the next 20 years if the ban is not overturned. According to a study conducted by the National Association of Manufacturers and PwC shared with Fox Business, if the ban … Read more...Read More
Nearly eight months after the first failed execution in Idaho history, the state prison system has in place changes to its lethal injection procedures in efforts to maintain capital punishment and avoid a repeat occurrence. The Idaho Department of Correction over the summer retrofitted its execution chamber at the maximum security prison south of Boise to retain … Read more...Read More
Meta Platforms Inc. must face a lawsuit by dozens of state attorneys general alleging it knowingly contributed to a youth mental health crisis by getting kids hooked on social media. A federal judge in California on Tuesday sided with 34 attorneys general in allowing some of the claims over Meta’s Facebook and Instagram platforms to proceed in sprawling litigation over … Read more...Read More
Francesca Eastwood, the daughter of screen legend Clint Eastwood, was arrested in Beverly Hills over the weekend on suspicion of felony domestic violence. The “Old” and “Twin Peaks” actor was arrested on Saturday after Beverly Hills Police responded to a call of a possible domestic violence incident at a safety zone at their North Rexford … Read more...Read More
A management company that runs multiple apartment complexes in Colorado shared a surveillance video and a photo on Tuesday of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang assaulting one of its employees after the employee refused to accept a bribe. According to Fox News, CBZ Management said members of the Tren de Aragua gang has taken … Read more...Read More
More than 670,000 Michigan voters have completed and returned their absentee ballots to clerks, with three weeks to go before the presidential election on Nov. 5. Those 672,585 ballots make up about 31% of the 2.1 million absentee ballots that have so far been requested, according to data released by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s … Read more...Read More
A recent Border Patrol memo indicates that 30% of the agency’s main surveillance system cameras along the southern border between the United States and Mexico are not working properly, making it easier for illegal immigrants to cross into the United States without being detected. The internal Border Patrol memo, which was sent to agents at … Read more...Read More
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently revised its national violent crime statistics for 2022, quietly revealing that violent crime increased by 4.5% instead of the initially reported 2.1% decrease. RealClearInvestigations reported that the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report initially indicated that the United States experienced a 2.1% decrease in violent crime from 2021 to 2022; … Read more...Read More
Ka, the New York City rapper and producer who also served as a captain in the New York City Fire Department, has died. He was 52. The artist, born Kaseem Ryan, died Saturday in New York City, his social media pages announced Monday. A cause of death was not revealed. “Ka lived a life of service — to … Read more...Read More
A U.S. Navy electronic attack jet crashed near Mount Rainier in Washington state on Tuesday, prompting a search for two missing crew members. In a statement obtained by NBC News, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island officials explained that a Navy EA-18G Growler attack aircraft crashed while conducting a routine training flight. Navy officials said, “As … Read more...Read More
A viral video shows Illinois Department of Transportation workers stealing a woman’s yard signs that were placed in support of former President Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 election. YouTuber Marie Oakes shared a video on Tuesday of government workers removing her “Trump 2024” yard signs and driving away in a state truck. Oakes tweeted, … Read more...Read More
United States tourists should reconsider traveling to Egypt because of an increased risk of terrorism, according the U.S. Department of State. The Department of State issued a “Level 3″ travel advisory for the popular African tourist destination on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The advisory states that U.S. tourists should reconsider travel to Egypt due to terrorism as well as the U.S. Embassy’s limited ability to help dual U.S./Egyptian citizens who are … Read more...Read More
A retired Navy veteran was killed in a hit-and-run as he walked his dog in Missouri, his family says. Officers said the 62-year-old man, identified as Rick Alsept, was found dead in the road following the Oct. 12 incident in Florissant, a suburb of St. Louis, according to the Florissant Police Department. His dog was also found dead nearby, authorities said. A neighbor’s surveillance footage captured … Read more...Read More
Boeing expects “substantial new losses” in the company’s defense business in the coming months as experts warn it should brace for cuts, including among its military aircraft production — and 16,700 jobs — in the St. Louis region. The company announced Friday it will dramatically slash its total workforce by about 10%, or about 17,000 positions worldwide. It … Read more...Read More
Demi Moore has offered an update on Bruce Willis’ health, more than two years after the “Die Hard” actor was diagnosed with aphasia. Willis, 69, was diagnosed with aphasia, a cognitive disorder, in March 2022. Less than a year later, he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a degenerative brain disease that currently has no cure. Moore said … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that dozens of mysterious drones and other flying objects have attempted to spy on sensitive U.S. military bases and that the Pentagon has acknowledged that there is not much it can do to prevent drones from continuing to spy on U.S. bases. According to The Wall Street Journal, unidentified drones have flown … Read more...Read More
Walgreens announced on Tuesday that it will be closing 1,200 stores in the United States amid the company’s struggle to compete with other online companies and a decrease in prescription drug sales. According to CNN, Walgreens is expected to close roughly 500 stores in 2025. By 2027, approximately one out of every seven current Walgreens … Read more...Read More
A Georgia judge ruled on Monday that county election officials are required to certify election results by a certain deadline even if the officials have concerns of voter fraud or other election issues. In Monday’s ruling, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney said, “No election superintendent (or member of a board of elections and … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Facebook is censoring a growing number of posts at the request of authorities in Hong Kong, who have also pursued overseas internet service providers over content deemed in breach of the city’s security legislation. Despite a city-wide crackdown on public dissent and political opposition in recent … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Newsweek magazine says it has retracted a paid article featuring an interview with the managing director of Cambodia’s L.Y.P. Group, which the United States last month sanctioned for its owner’s alleged ties to human trafficking. L.Y.P. Group and its owner, Ly … Read more...Read More
True Value, an iconic wholesale hardware supply chain with 4,500 store locations, announced on Monday that the company had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and had accepted an initial offer to sell its business to Do It Best, another hardware and lumber wholesale company. In a statement released by the company, True Value CEO Chris … Read more...Read More
A graphic bodycam video shows a 6-foot-tall woman charging at a police officer and repeatedly stabbing him before the officer opened fire and fatally shot the “agitated” woman. According to The New York Post, 33-year-old Sydney Wilson was shot by Fairfax County Officer Peter Liu in the hallway of an apartment complex in Reston, Virginia, … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that President Joe Biden instructed the National Security Council to warn Iran that any assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump would be considered an act of war. Fox News reported that Biden’s warning comes as the Trump administration has requested military aircraft capable of shooting down missiles to provide additional … Read more...Read More
A 7-year-old girl and her family are living in fear after police said a 73-year-old man slashed her throat in a Detroit park last week, they said Monday. “Now I feel scared and I don’t want to go to school anymore (or go) outside alone,” Saida Mashrah said. “I just like staying in my backyard.” … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Coast Guard evacuated a cruise ship passenger from his boat off the coast of Oregon on Oct. 6 after the passenger suffered a heart attack at sea. The Holland America cruise ship Koningsdam was traveling from Victoria, British Columbia, to Hawaii when a male passenger had a heart attack. Someone onboard then called the Coast Guard. The Air Station Astoria out of Warrenton answered the call, but the … Read more...Read More
The suspect arrested with two loaded guns outside a Donald Trump rally in Coachella over the weekend said he planned to sue Riverside County after the sheriff claimed his deputies stopped the man from attempting to assassinate the former president. Vem Miller, 49, of Los Angeles told the Los Angeles Times in a phone interview … Read more...Read More
Hours before Hurricane Milton slammed into the Gulf Coast Wednesday evening around Sarasota, Gary Gapkaloff decided to put up his aluminum storm shutters, despite living in Fort Pierce, more than 150 miles away on the opposite coast of Florida. As he and a neighbor were about to cover one of the windows on his house … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China’s military announced the “successful completion” of a large-scale exercise around Taiwan on Monday, which it launched just days after Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te reaffirmed the island’s independence in his National Day speech. The Chinese Eastern Theater Command said the Joint … Read more...Read More
Bath & Body Works pulled a candle from store shelves after getting complaints the label resembled hooded KKK figures. The wintery candle, called “Snowed In,” was designed with a stylized paper snowflake theme. However, the partially obscured image also reminded some social media critics of the hoods and robes worn by the Ku Klux Klan during decades of terror starting … Read more...Read More
A man was arrested outside one of former President Donald Trump’s campaign events with illegal guns, authorities said Sunday. Vem Miller, 49, drove to Coachella, Calif. with a shotgun, a loaded handgun, and a high-capacity magazine, the Riverside County sheriff’s office announced in a Sunday press release. Miller, a Las Vegas resident, was arrested without incident, according to authorities. He had been stopped at … Read more...Read More
A district judge recently ruled that a New York law banning licensed gun owners from carrying concealed weapons on private property accessible to the public without the express consent of the property owner was unconstitutional. Newsmax reported that U.S. District Judge John Sinatra Jr. ruled against New York’s law on Thursday, dealing a major blow … Read more...Read More
The listeria-launched recall of nearly 10 million pounds of meat and chicken products has reached the store brands of seven of the top 10 grocery-selling chains in the nation, a few other chains you probably know about and several name brands. So, you’ll want to keep reading if you shop at Walmart, Kroger, Albertson’s, Publix, … Read more...Read More
China’s armed forces held more drills around Taiwan that it said were intended as a warning to the democratically run government to halt “separatist acts.” The exercises on Monday involved army, navy, air and rocket forces, a spokesperson for the Chinese military said in a statement on social media. State broadcaster China Central Television posted a map … Read more...Read More
The former CEO of Loretto Hospital has been charged in an embezzlement scheme that allegedly bilked millions of dollars from the small West Side safety-net hospital, even as the COVID-19 pandemic was raging. George Miller, 73, was charged in a superseding indictment made public Friday with a single count of bribery conspiracy. An arraignment date has not … Read more...Read More
Toy brand Fisher-Price has recalled more than 2 million Snuga infant swings after five suffocations deaths of babies ages 1-3 months were reported. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Snuga swings should never be used for sleeping and should never have beddings materials added tothem, because the headrest and body support can increase the suffocation risk. Approximately … Read more...Read More
Martha Stewart may be close to perfect when it comes to home economics, but the diva of domesticity has revealed she was far from it during her near-30 year marriage. In a new documentary for Netflix, Stewart admits to cheating on her ex-husband, Andrew Stewart, while doling out marital advice to young women. “If you’re … Read more...Read More
An Arkansas father was recently arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a man who was found in the same vehicle as the father’s missing teenage daughter. According to Fox News, 36-year-old Aaron Spencer reported that his 14-year-old daughter was missing last Tuesday, prompting the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office to dispatch deputies to his home. However, … Read more...Read More
The Pentagon announced on Sunday that President Joe Biden had directed Defense Department Secretary Lloyd Austin to deploy a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system and 100 troops to Israel as tension continues to build in the Middle East following Iran’s recent attack against Israel. In a statement released on Sunday, Pentagon … Read more...Read More
Cole Bridges, a former U.S. Army soldier, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Friday for his attempt to provide support to the Islamic State, also known as ISIS, Gothamist reported. Prosecutors contend Bridges not only suggested potential targets in New York City, but that he used his military training to coordinate an ISIS attack on U.S. soldiers stationed in the Middle East, the report … Read more...Read More
The Royal Saudi Naval Forces took part on Sunday in a joint naval-air exercise called Medusa 13, being held in Greece. The exercise includes naval and air forces from Greece, Egypt, France, and Cyprus, alongside Saudi Arabia, and aims to strengthen international military cooperation and enhance naval security, Saudi Press Agency reported. Col. Naval Commander Fahd Al-Humaidi Al-Otaibi, the exercise commander, explained that Medusa … Read more...Read More
Three nurses were seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run as they tried to help a shooting victim outside Penn Presbyterian Medical Center early Saturday morning, police said. Around 4:20 a.m., police said a driver in a silver Jeep Cherokee arrived at Penn Presbyterian’s ambulance bay area to drop off a … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The U.S. State Department on October 7 said it had approved the sale to Romania of four Sentinel radar systems and related equipment worth some $110 million. Congress must approve the deal, which is likely. “The proposed sale will support … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Romania’s Constitutional Court has banned a pro-Russian, anti-EU, far-right candidate from running in the presidential election next month, ruling 5-2 that Diana Iovanovici Sosoaca’s public statements and conduct “systematically” violate the country’s constitutional foundation — its membership in Euro-Atlantic structures. … Read more...Read More
By the end of the decade, 3M says it will stop emitting millions of tons of greenhouse gases, including those outside the company’s control. For the first time, the Minnesota-based manufacturer has set a target to reduce what are called Scope 3 emissions, which are those greenhouse gases produced by its supply chain and include … Read more...Read More
Carmen Harrell stood next to the space where her 82-year-old father’s manufactured home used to be and wondered if it was worth trying to find his Navy yearbook. She had picked him up from Spanish Lakes Country Club Village about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Just a half-hour later, the first tornado barreled through, damaging his home. … Read more...Read More
Colorado would create an excise tax on firearms and ammunition, primarily to pay for victim services, if voters approve Proposition KK in the November election. The ballot measure is the result of one of the slew of firearm-related bills passed by the state legislature this year. The bill to refer the measure to voters, House Bill 1349, passed … Read more...Read More
An assistant chief in the Denver Fire Department was fired last month after he brought an AR-15 rifle to a public park and loaded the gun during a mental health crisis in March, according to a disciplinary letter obtained by The Denver Post on Wednesday. The city of Denver fired former Assistant Chief James Hart on Sept. 3 … Read more...Read More
Applications for US unemployment benefits rose last week to a more than one-year high, reflecting notable increases in Michigan and states hit by Hurricane Helene. Initial claims increased by 33,000 to 258,000 in the week ended Oct. 5, surpassing all estimates in a Bloomberg survey of economists. On an unadjusted basis, more than half of the advance was … Read more...Read More
The world’s largest fast-food chain is accusing the world’s largest beef companies of illegally colluding to raise prices and boost their profits. McDonald’s says Cargill, JBS, Tyson and National Beef secretly worked together over the past decade to limit supplies of cattle and fix prices, according to a federal lawsuit filed this month. Those Big … Read more...Read More
Elon Musk went all-in to get robotaxis onto roads, sacrificing a widely anticipated cheaper car, gutting teams focused on other projects and downplaying Tesla Inc.’s sales slowdown. So when Musk finally unveils autonomous taxi prototypes late Thursday, the chief executive officer will have a lot to prove. He’s promised nothing short of a new era for transportation, in … Read more...Read More
A 31-year-old murder charge against Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., better known as rapper Snoop Dogg, has finally been sealed. Snoop reportedly filed to have his record sealed in January, according to legal documents obtained by TMZ. A month later, the deal was complete. In 1993, Snoop Dogg and his bodyguard were accused of killing a 20-year-old … Read more...Read More
Anderson Cooper was hit by flying debris during a live broadcast Wednesday while reporting on Hurricane Milton in Florida. The CNN anchor was reporting from the shore of the Manatee River in Bradenton, Florida, south of Tampa, describing the scene as violent winds blew past him and heavy rainfall drenched him and his equipment. “The … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday vowed to resist any attempt by China to annex his country and to defend its democratic and diverse way of life, as Beijing stepped up military exercises around the island. In an Oct. 10 National … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Vietnam is planning to lay two new undersea fiber optic cables as part of a telecoms infrastructure master plan hinging on emerging technologies, the government said. The choice of suppliers is proving controversial, amid reports the U.S. is lobbying Vietnam against … Read more...Read More
A military investigation into the deaths of two U.S. Navy SEALs determined that both deaths were preventable. The Navy SEALs drowned in January while trying to board a dhow ship that was illegally transporting Iranian cruise missile and ballistic missile components from Iran to Houthi terrorists in Yemen. According to a report of the military … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. U.S. President Joe Biden is again skipping East Asia and U.S-ASEAN summits, both on Friday in Laos, drawing criticism from some political analysts over what they said risked being perceived in the region as a snub. In his place, Secretary of … Read more...Read More
New York City is looking to provide 14,000 hotel rooms to shelter illegal immigrants and foreign nationals over the next year. Over a three-year period, the total cost of providing shelter and services for illegal immigrants is expected to hit $5.76 billion. The New York Post reported that the city’s Department of Homeless Services is … Read more...Read More
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the company’s latest generation of Optimus robots during Tesla’s “We, Robot” event at Warner Bros Discovery Studios in Burbank, California, on Thursday. While Tesla’s newest generation of Optimus robots made their way toward the stage, Musk announced that the company has “made a lot of progress” in creating a “robot … Read more...Read More
A video of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) in a Harris/Walz camouflage campaign hat feeding a Doritos chip to a “leftist podcaster on her knees” has sparked significant backlash, as social media users have accused the Democratic governor of mocking the Catholic tradition of the Eucharist while campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris. Liz Plank, an … Read more...Read More
The United States Coast Guard rescued a man on Thursday who was clinging on to a cooler roughly 30 miles off the coast of Florida following Hurricane Milton. In a Thursday press release, Coast Guard officials said, “Coast Guard Air Station Miami helicopter crew rescued a man, Thursday, approximately 30 miles off Longboat Key following … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the North Carolina National Guard loaded a C-17 full of supplies for hurricane victims so Vice President Kamala Harris could take advantage of a photo op. The report also claims that the supplies were never sent to Hurricane Helene victims in North Carolina. The allegation came during a recent episode … Read more...Read More
Ed Wheeler, an actor and producer who appeared in half a dozen episodes of NBC’s “Law & Order,” among many other TV shows, films, stage productions and commercials, has died at age 88. Wheeler died Aug. 21 at Englewood Hospital in Englewood, N.J., of respiratory failure due to pneumonia complications, his wife, Messeret Stroman Wheeler, confirmed Thursday to The Times. Stroman Wheeler memorialized her husband … Read more...Read More
The roads in St. Joseph will be active with antique military vehicles on Thursday evening. The Military Vehicle Preservation Association will be driving the original 1918 route of the Jefferson Highway. The original route spans over 2,500 miles, passing through St. Joseph throughout the drive. Antique vehicles can be seen driving a long the Belt Highway on their way to the Hy-Vee parking … Read more...Read More
A former employee of rapper Kanye West and his Yeezy apparel brand is suing him for labor-code violations and infliction of emotional distress, alleging that Ye threatened to kill him as “he spiraled into conspiracy theories and erratic, reckless and dangerous behavior,” the employee’s attorney said Thursday. The anonymous employee identified himself as a Michigan resident who was hired … Read more...Read More
A former Army Green Beret has been helping lead volunteer helicopter pilots as they drop supplies and rescue people across Western North Carolina. Black Mountain’s Adam Smith led the effort after a more personal job. His ex-wife, Megan, and three-year-old daughter, Tove, live close to the Broad River. He lost contact when the storm hit and feared … Read more...Read More
A Virginia police officer is facing accusations of sexual assault while he was working, according to investigators. Officer Herman Martin, 44, was arrested at the Norfolk Police Department’s Operations Center late Wednesday, Oct. 9, police officials said a news release. That’s the same day the assault is reported to have happened. “A woman reported to police that she had been sexually assaulted at 853 N. Military … Read more...Read More
For years, the enduring public image of Ethel Kennedy was as the stoic widow of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, who marked the passing years kneeling with their many children at her husband’s grave in Arlington National Cemetery, near that of his brother, President John F. Kennedy. She was pregnant with their 11th child when the … Read more...Read More
A convicted arsonist who was sentenced to 17 years in prison for starting wildland fires has been arrested on suspicion of igniting two more, said officials with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Donald Shawn Anderson, 41, was scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday in a Lake County courtroom on four felony counts of … Read more...Read More
The Boston City Council slammed the U.S. Postal Service for blowing off an emergency hearing aimed at addressing service failures it says are causing residents to miss out on bills and prescriptions, and raising mail-in voting concerns. Councilor Sharon Durkan, who called for the hearing last month, said Tuesday that the USPS chose not to engage … Read more...Read More
The Irving Police Department, which is located in California, recently unveiled the “first police Tesla Cybertruck in the nation.” The Tesla Cybertruck is expected to be used for educational purposes in the community. In a Tuesday post on X, formerly Twitter, the Irvine Police Department wrote, “We are excited to unveil what we believe is … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the Afghan national arrested on Monday for planning an Election Day terrorist attack previously worked as a security guard for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in Afghanistan. According to NBC News, 27-year-old Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi was arrested in Oklahoma on Monday and faces charges for plotting to kill U.S. citizens … Read more...Read More
Nicholas Pryor, the seasoned actor who enjoyed a nearly 350-episode run on soap drama “Port Charles” and shared the screen with Tom Cruise in “Risky Business,” has died. He was 89. Pryor died Monday of cancer in his home in Wilmington, North Carolina, his agent Susan Tolar Walters confirmed Wednesday to The Times. “Nicholas was … Read more...Read More
Vice President Kamala Harris recently claimed that she owns a Glock despite supporting gun control policies that ban or restrict an American’s ability to own similar weapons and despite living in a state where it is illegal to own a standard Glock magazine with over 10 rounds. During her recent “60 Minutes” interview, CBS host … Read more...Read More
A 17-year-old suspect who has been accused of causing a crash and killing a U.S. Army veteran while driving under the influence (DUI) was released on Tuesday by a court in Bellevue, Washington. According to KOMO News, Bellevue law enforcement officials are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that resulted in the death of 28-year-old U.S. … Read more...Read More
A mudslide caused by the “unprecedented rains” of Hurricane Helene left 11 members of the same North Carolina family dead. The news comes as the death toll continues to climb in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s devastation of the southeastern United States as recovery efforts remain ongoing. Fox News reported that the Craig family, which … Read more...Read More
Tropicana Field, the stadium of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team, was “ripped off” by Hurricane Milton on Wednesday night, with large portions of the roof completely destroyed by the wind. The stadium had reportedly been intended to serve as a base for thousands of emergency responders and U.S. National Guard troops; however, the emergency … Read more...Read More
U.S. Sen. Angus King is urging the federal government’s watchdog agency to conduct a study of suicide prevention policies for reservists in the U.S. military. King, I-Maine, in a letter sent this week to Comptroller General Gene Dodaro of the U.S. Government Accountability Office, also asked the agency to review the investigations into last year’s mass shooting in Lewiston as part of its study. … Read more...Read More
American Water customers are getting a temporary reprieve from water bills as the Camden-based utility investigates a “cybersecurity incident.” The issue was discovered on Thursday, according to a statement from the company, and the nature and scope of the incident — including what, if any, data may have been compromised — are still being investigated by … Read more...Read More
In this city built from the spoils of Mexico’s richest drug-trafficking empire, they’re calling it the “narco-pandemia” — not a virus but a deadly reckoning inside the Sinaloa cartel that has left businesses shuttered, schools empty and the streets nearly deserted. Even the glitzy bars, exclusive car dealerships and plastic surgery boutiques catering to cartel … Read more...Read More
Panera has reached a settlement in one of two wrongful-death lawsuits over the chain’s caffeinated lemonade. Sarah Katz’s family filed a wrongful-death lawsuit last October. Katz, a 21-year-old University of Pennsylvania student with a heart condition, died in 2022 after drinking Panera’s “charged lemonade.” Panera, headquartered in Fenton, has previously said Katz’s injuries and death … Read more...Read More
Late last year, Boeing employee Craig Garriott says a 4-ton satellite inside an El Segundo, California, plant fell after engineers failed to properly secure a clamp. No one was injured by the collapse of the $1 billion-plus satellite that happened over a weekend, but it could have been fatal if workers were present, Garriott claims. … Read more...Read More
Jenna Fischer is more than just Pam Beesly from “The Office.” The Emmy-nominated actor and mother of two is also a cancer survivor. Fischer got candid about her health on Tuesday, revealing on Instagram that she had been battling breast cancer since late 2023. “I am cancer free,” the “Office Ladies” podcast co-host said in … Read more...Read More
A North Carolina mayor revealed on Tuesday that his daughter was denied the $750 Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) emergency grant announced last week by the Biden-Harris administration after her house was “completely wiped out” by Hurricane Helene. The mayor claimed his daughter was only approved for $300, which “won’t even cover what’s in her refrigerator.” … Read more...Read More
CBS is facing backlash after airing two different answers Vice President Kamala Harris gave to a “60 Minutes” interview question. According to Fox News, Harris was mocked by the Trump campaign and Republicans for giving a “word salad” in response to a question CBS host Bill Whitaker asked during her “60 Minutes” interview regarding Israeli … Read more...Read More
A viral video appears to show a hurricane disaster relief site in North Carolina being damaged by an unmarked Black Hawk helicopter’s “deliberate” rotor wash. According to a video shared on TikTok, the helicopter incident took place on Sunday as people gathered supplies to distribute to Hurricane Helene victims at a parking lot in Burnsville, … Read more...Read More
“Love Island USA” star Hannah Smith has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill a cop. The 26-year-old reality star was charged with making terroristic threats and willful obstruction of a law enforcement officer for the Sept. 30 incident outside Atlanta, according to police documents obtained by TMZ. Both charges are felonies. Smith was reportedly released … Read more...Read More
Apple phones equipped with iOS 18’s satellite messaging are reportedly “saving lives” by allowing Hurricane Helene survivors to communicate with family and friends despite Wi-Fi and cellular service communication disruptions. The satellite messaging capability is also expected to play an important role for Florida residents as Hurricane Milton approaches. According to the Washington Examiner, the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Detention centers in China are overflowing amid a sharp rise in the number of arrests in the first half of this year, according to defense lawyers and recent government figures. In the six months to June 30, prosecutors approved the formal … Read more...Read More
Four Venezuelan illegal immigrants were arrested recently by law enforcement officials after allegedly attacking a woman, holding her at gunpoint, and robbing her home in Dallas, Texas. According to Fox News, the Dallas robbery took place at roughly 10 p.m. on September 21 after the woman pulled into her driveway in the wealthy Bluffview neighborhood … Read more...Read More
The FBI has arrested an Afghan national who was plotting an Election Day terrorist attack in the name of ISIS, the Justice Department announced Tuesday. Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, of Oklahoma City, allegedly conspired to carry out a violent attack on large crowds next month, officials said. No information on exact locations or targets was … Read more...Read More
U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro confirmed last week that 26 Navy ships received faulty welds at the Huntington Ingalls Industries shipyard, which is located in Newport News, Virgina. In a letter to Congress on October 3, Del Toro explained that “potential deficiencies with welds on in-service and new construction U.S. Navy submarines and aircraft … Read more...Read More
The federal government is helping the state pay for costly upgrades to an old Navy electrical system at the former Barbers Point Naval Air Station in Kalaeloa. Through an intergovernmental support agreement, the Navy is giving $18 million for upgrade work to the Hawaii Community Development Authority, a state agency that governs much of the former base that was closed in 1999 and … Read more...Read More
Florida’s highways were filled with evacuees on Monday, streaming away from the Gulf Coast ahead of what is expected to be a catastrophic landfall from Hurricane Milton in just a few days. To their west, in the open Gulf of Mexico, Milton exploded into a frightening Category 5 storm with 180 mph maximum sustained winds. … Read more...Read More
TikTok star Taylor Rousseau Grigg has died after a year of dealing “with more pain and suffering than most people do in a lifetime,” her husband, Cameron Grigg, announced on Instagram. She was 25. A cause of death was not given, but Cameron Grigg alluded to a host of medical issues his young wife had been suffering from; Rousseau Grigg … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Six North Korean military officers were among about 20 military personnel killed in a Ukrainian missile strike on Russian-occupied territory near the city of Donetsk, a Ukrainian news agency reported. Citing sources in Ukraine’s military intelligence, Interfax-Ukraine said three North Korean servicemen were … Read more...Read More
The Supreme Court justices gave a friendly hearing Tuesday to the Biden administration’s regulation that prohibits the sale of easy-to-assemble firearms that can be sold online or through the mail. Tens of thousands of these so-called “ghost guns” have been found at crime scenes. Because they have no serial numbers, police say they cannot trace … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban — who has been assailed by the West for his often Russian-friendly stance — has suggested that Ukraine cannot win its war with Russia and pressed again for negotiations, even as a Hungarian opposition figure … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian and Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 8 announced an agreement that will see Russian border guards withdraw from the Armenian-Iranian frontier checkpoint as of January 1, 2025. Under the deal, Armenian border guards will take over full … Read more...Read More
Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy-winning gospel singer who was the mother of late pop titan Whitney Houston, died Monday. She was 91. In a statement to The Times, the estate of Whitney Houston said that the matriarch, who performed with Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin, died Monday morning in her New Jersey home while under … Read more...Read More
A 72-year-old American man was sentenced by a Russian court to almost seven years in prison during a closed trial on Monday for allegedly fighting in Ukraine as a mercenary. According to The Associated Press, Russian prosecutors claimed that 72-year-old Stephen Hubbard signed a contract with Ukraine’s military after Russia invaded Ukraine in February of … Read more...Read More
The mayor of Tampa, Florida, warned residents on Monday that if they choose to ignore evacuation orders and stay in the city when Hurricane Milton hits, they are “gonna die.” Tampa Mayor Jane Castor told CNN that the “number one message” for Tampa residents was “to prepare, do whatever you need to do, and then … Read more...Read More
The Food and Government Administration (FDA) has upgraded a recall on millions of eggs to Class I, warning American consumers that the eggs could cause “serious adverse health consequences or death.” The egg recall was first reported in September when the FDA announced that Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC, an Amish-owned farm in Bonduel, Wisconsin, was recalling all of … Read more...Read More
When Al Pacino contracted COVID-19 four years ago, he nearly came face to face with death. But he says he “didn’t see the white light or anything.” “There’s nothing there,” the 84-year-old screen legend recalled, adding, “(I)t was no more. You’re gone.” The Oscar winner, promoting his new memoir, “Sonny Boy,” revisited his bout of … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Vladimir Putin plans to meet with his Iranian counterpart, Masud Pezeshkian, this week amid fears the crisis in the Middle East threatens to spin out of control. Official Russian news agencies quoted presidential aide Yury Ushakov on October 7 as … Read more...Read More
U.S. military bases in Florida started to evacuate troops and aircraft on Monday ahead of Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm that is expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday. In an update regarding the storm on Monday, the National Hurricane Center warned, “Data from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that … Read more...Read More
A resurfaced video of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) webinar from 2023 shows panelists emphasizing FEMA policies based on “equity” over policies “designed for the greatest good for the greatest amount of people.” The resurfaced video comes as the Biden-Harris administration’s agency is facing significant backlash over its slow response to Hurricane Helene. According … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that North Carolina residents have been forced to bury their dead in their yards as “all the morgues are full” from the victims of Hurricane Helene. According to The Spectator World, residents in North Carolina and other southern states have had a difficult time finding space in local morgues for those killed … Read more...Read More
As California struggles to contain an increasing number of H5N1 bird flu outbreaks at Central Valley dairy farms, veterinary experts and industry observers are voicing concern that the number of cattle deaths is far higher than anticipated. Although dairy operators had been told to expect a mortality rate of less than 2%, preliminary reports suggest … Read more...Read More
The White House on Monday marked one year since Hamas operatives attacked civilian targets inside Israel with somber events and prayers for the victims, with Vice President Kamala Harris saying the world has a responsibility to defend Israel and all Jewish people. American officials and lawmakers recognized the anniversary at events, on social media and in statements that professed Washington’s support for Israel. Since the Hamas attack that … Read more...Read More
Drop and give me… 1,000? Maj. Tommy Vu of the Oregon National Guard is once again a world champ as of Friday after completing a jaw-dropping 1,027 chest-to-ground burpees in just an hour’s time. Vu previously sweated his way into the record books in March 2023, when he completed 1,003 reps of burpees in an hour. Habtamu Franke, a personal trainer … Read more...Read More
Two homes owned by University of Michigan leaders were vandalized Monday on the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas including the West Bloomfield home owned by President Santa Ono. The messages at Ono’s home were spray-painted in red on his house and sidewalk. They included “Coward,” “Divest now,” along with … Read more...Read More
The Biden administration will defend its regulation of so-called “ghost guns” before the Supreme Court during oral arguments Tuesday, months after the same conservative-controlled court threw out another federal gun control rule. The case, Garland v. VanDerStok, is the first of several government attempts to use a decades-old law to curb gun violence nationwide, this time amid … Read more...Read More
The cash-strapped U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency is set to be tested by back-to-back major disasters as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s Gulf Coast less than two weeks after Helene devastated the Southeast. “This could result in a significant strain on FEMA’s resources,” said Daniel Kaniewski, a former deputy administrator at the U.S. disaster response agency. “A major hurricane hitting a highly … Read more...Read More
Donald Glover has pulled the plug on the remainder of his Childish Gambino touring commitments to focus on his health, including an upcoming surgery. The Grammy-winning “This Is America” singer and “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” star tweeted Friday about the recent health concerns that have now led him to call off shows across Europe and Australia. The historic … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The United States has banned imports from two more Chinese companies suspected of using Uyghurs for forced labor, bringing the number of entities on the blacklist to 75. Wednesday’s announcement by the Department of Homeland Security is the latest under the 2021 Uyghur … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Tech giant Meta announced this week it will manufacture virtual reality headsets in Vietnam, creating about 1,000 jobs, but the parent company of Facebook has not commented on whether it discussed freedom of speech with leaders of a government that regularly … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A Chinese national convicted of murdering a well-known U.S.-based Chinese dissident in Queens has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. The 2022 stabbing death of Jim Li, a New York lawyer, by Zhang Xiaoning, a 27-year-old woman from China, sent shock … Read more...Read More
A new video shows an Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist attack against an oil tanker last week in the Red Sea amid rising tension in the Middle East. According to The Times of Israel, Houthi terrorists crashed an explosive-loaded drone into the Panama-flagged oil tanker Cordelia Moon on Tuesday, triggering an explosion that punctured one of the … Read more...Read More
A resurfaced video contradicts the Biden-Harris administration’s recent claim that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding was not used to support illegal immigrants. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre recently told reporters it was “categorically false” that FEMA funding had been used to support illegal immigrants in the United States. The press secretary’s comments come … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials arrested 20 people during a Saturday raid on an apartment complex under the “control” of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang in San Antonio, Texas. The New York Post reported that Texas police officials raided the apartment complex, which was mostly vacant, as Tren de Aragua gang members were using the complex … Read more...Read More
Police have charged a Bridgeton man in the hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian dead last month in Salem County. Christopher Poore, 23, faces charges of leaving the scene of a fatal accident and tampering with evidence following the wreck in Pittsgrove, State Police said. Early Sept. 28, 45-year-old Allen Miller Jr. of Vineland was hit and killed by a vehicle traveling east on Route 40 near milepost 20.5. … Read more...Read More
Four people were killed when a house exploded Saturday morning in eastern Ohio, authorities said. The blast in Ellsworth Township occurred around 7:15 a.m., Youngstown CBS affiliate WKBN reported. Neighbors heard it for miles around. “We’re two and a half miles away… and I could feel it like it was right here on the property,” resident Claudia Meredith told WKBN. “I knew right … Read more...Read More
A 16-year-old was arrested Thursday after allegedly bringing a stolen, loaded gun to Eastpointe High School, police said. Eastpointe police officers were called at about 8 a.m. Thursday to the campus to investigate a weapons complaint, they said in a statement. According to a preliminary investigation, security officers at the school saw a bulge in … Read more...Read More
Hurricane Milton is threatening to grow even stronger, possibly reaching Category 4 power, and may spark the largest evacuation in seven years as it aims for Florida’s Gulf Coast and Tampa. The storm has the potential to cause billions of dollars in damage and heap more misery on a state and region still reeling from Hurricane Helene less … Read more...Read More
Blue Origin has had only one working New Shepard rocket booster since a 2022 explosion took out one of the two it had been using. A replacement booster along with a new crew-capable capsule is set to debut as early as Monday. Slated to fly on the NS-27 mission, the new booster topped with the … Read more...Read More
Right now in North Carolina, an index card could save a life. Blue-lined, 3-by-5-inch papers sit in a grid on a plastic folding table inside Hickory Regional Airport, listing coordinates and what those stranded in Hurricane Helene’s aftermath need: Baby formula. Insulin. Help. A patchwork group of pilots inside the two-room airport grab three or four cards … Read more...Read More
As historic floodwaters unleashed by Hurricane Helene recede across the U.S. Southeast, the region faces a humanitarian, economic and ecological crisis of staggering scope, with effects likely to last years. Cotton crops on the verge of harvest have been flattened. Sewage and industrial chemicals have poured into swollen rivers. Key pieces of the power grid have been … Read more...Read More
Sara McGinnis was pregnant with her second child and something felt off. Her body was swollen. She was tired and dizzy. Her husband, Bradley McGinnis, said she had told her doctor and nurses about her symptoms and even went to the emergency room when they worsened. But, Bradley said, what his wife was told in … Read more...Read More
Bangor Air National Guard Base is a finalist in the highly competitive selection of a main operating base for a $1.3 billion fleet of air refueling tankers as a key strategic link in the nation’s Air Mobility Command. Located at Bangor International Airport, the Maine base is one of seven finalists in a siting review process that initially … Read more...Read More
Jet-engine maker Pratt and Whitney announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Defense had awarded the company a new contract worth up to $1.3 billion for additional fighter-jet engine improvements, an initiative that supports tens of thousands of jobs across the U.S. The East Hartford-headquartered company’s continued work on the “F135 Engine Core Upgrade” aims to bolster the durability of F135 … Read more...Read More
A federal judge on Monday sentenced a former Riverside resident to 35 years in prison for shooting and wounding two Jewish men as they left synagogues in Pico-Robertson last year. U.S. District Judge George Wu cited Jaime Tran’s mental health issues as his reason for not imposing the 40 years sought by prosecutors. The shooting … Read more...Read More
A New Mexico judge has ruled that Hannah Gutierrez, the weapons handler in the ill-fated western movie “Rust,” must remain in prison for her role in the fatal shooting of the film’s cinematographer. New Mexico First Judicial District Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer on Monday denied a request to free Gutierrez from prison or schedule … Read more...Read More
Former Florida state Sen. Frank Artiles found guilty of campaign finance and registration violations
American Military News: 2024-10-06 03:00:07Former Florida Sen. Frank Artiles, an ex-Marine who more recently has shaped political campaigns as a lobbyist and consultant, was found guilty Monday of campaign finance and voter registration violations. It took a Miami-Dade jury just over six hours to reach a unanimous verdict in a case built around a ghost candidate who likely tipped … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei used a rare public sermon to defend Iran’s missile attack against Israel earlier this week, saying it was “legitimate and legal” and that “if needed,” Tehran will do it again. Speaking in both Farsi and … Read more...Read More
Baxter International has temporarily closed its largest manufacturing plant following damage caused by Hurricane Helene — a move that raises questions about supplies of the medical products it makes there. The North Cove plant, in Marion, N.C., is not only the company’s biggest manufacturing facility, with more than 2,500 workers. It is also the largest manufacturer of … Read more...Read More
To mark former President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday, his alma mater, the U.S. Naval Academy, posted a video Tuesday celebrating his service and ties to the school. The video begins with a group of midshipmen singing “Happy Birthday” on stage, displaying photos of Carter at the academy. As it progresses, midshipmen across campus share personal birthday messages, ending … Read more...Read More
The former owner of a Chicago COVID-19 testing lab has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud, after his lab billed the federal government at least $14 million for COVID-19 tests that were never actually performed. Zishan Alvi, 45 of Inverness, ran the lab on the Northwest Side from November 2020 through February 2022, … Read more...Read More
Once you reach your 50s, it is crunch time for saving for retirement. If you set a retirement savings target but have been neglecting it, you need to dust it off for a careful review. (Working with a financial adviser can help get you back on track.) Once you’ve reacquainted yourself with the financial destination you want to … Read more...Read More
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has sent to leaders of the Armed Services panels a 15-page letter detailing his serious worries about several dozen pending provisions in the House or Senate NDAAs. Some of these are “topics of significant concern,” Austin wrote in the Sept. 26 letter, obtained by CQ Roll Call. “lf left unaddressed, certain provisions in the … Read more...Read More
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that sought to protect farmworkers from extreme heat by retooling the state’s worker’s comp system, arguing that it was ineffective while advocates called it a blow to the movement to protect farmworkers who are working and getting sick in extreme heat. “It’s disappointing,” said State Sen. Dave … Read more...Read More
CNN has long had one of the most visited news websites in the world. Starting Tuesday, users are going to have to pay for it. The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned news operation is putting a paywall on CNN.com, requiring U.S. users to pay $3.99 for access or a discounted rate of $29.99 a year. The subscription … Read more...Read More
A new state law will require more Marylanders with drunk driving charges to blow into a breath analyzer before starting their cars. The change went into effect Tuesday and is expected to add around 5,600 drivers into the state’s Ignition Interlock Program, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation. “The fact is, drunk drivers are … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Malaysia is broadening its search for new oil and gas clusters under its waters in the South China Sea despite China continually pushing to stop those activities with terse diplomacy and by dispatching hulking vessels to hover near drilling operations, a … Read more...Read More
The guitar ostensibly signed by Taylor Swift, before its new buyer smashed it in a viral video, is now up for sale on eBay. The listing claims the instrument is the same one a Texas man purchased at a live auction for $4,000 only to immediately destroy it with a hammer — as seen in a … Read more...Read More
The National Transportation Safety Board followed its urgent safety alert last week about a potential Boeing 737 rudder failure by criticizing the Federal Aviation Administration for a desultory response to the risk and Boeing for not fully informing airlines in advance about the system that failed. In an unusually strong public rebuke, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy in … Read more...Read More
The remnants of Hurricane Helene ripped through the Western North Carolina mountain town of Spruce Pine last week, disrupting a quartz facility integral to the global production of solar panels and semiconductor chips. The largest Spruce Pine mine is owned by Sibelco, a private Belgium-based mineral company that is Mitchell County’s top employer. Sibelco told The News & Observer Monday that the company has … Read more...Read More
Daron Acemoglu wants to make clear right away that he has nothing against artificial intelligence. He gets the potential. “I’m not an AI pessimist,” he declares seconds into an interview. What makes Acemoglu, a renowned professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, come off as a doomsayer locked in on the mounting economic and financial perils ahead, is … Read more...Read More
Israeli warplanes bombed Beirut and traded hostilities with Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon as the country’s forces kept up their campaign against the Iran-backed militant group. Nine people died in the center of the Lebanese capital after an Israeli strike on a medical site affiliated with Hezbollah, according to local authorities. The Israel Defense Forces said it killed 15 Hezbollah militants in an overnight airstrike … Read more...Read More
Rapper Rich Homie Quan, who helped represent Atlanta’s hip-hop scene, died in September from a lethal combination of fentanyl, alprazolam (Xanax), codeine and promethazine, the Fulton County, Georgia, medical examiner confirmed to The Times. The “Lifestyle” and “Type of Way” rapper’s death was ruled an accident, the medical examiner said Wednesday. Rich Homie Quan (real … Read more...Read More
A case against a man charged with raping a woman at knifepoint five years ago in St. Paul was recently dismissed due to his mental illness and indeterminate civil commitment, according to court records. Avery Darius Oliphant, 27, faced first-degree criminal sexual conduct in Ramsey County District Court after prosecutors said he raped a 40-year-old woman he’d just met on the … Read more...Read More
Hundreds gathered at Community of Faith Church in Hockley Thursday to pay their respects to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol (THP) Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez Vasquez, who was tragically killed in the line of duty last month. His parents and three siblings were surrounded by family and friends as they said their final goodbyes to the young … Read more...Read More
Helen Terry lived a gentle and kind life. She served her country in the military and worked hard after leaving the service to raise her baby, her family said. That makes it unimaginable for family to reckon with her brutal end on Aug. 28, 1980. Terry desperately fought her assailant at her apartment in Sacramento’s Valley Hi … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A Moscow court will hand down its verdict and sentence on October 7 in the case of Stephen Hubbard, a 72-year-old U.S. citizen, who is accused of fighting against Russian forces in Ukraine. Moscow City Court Judge Aleksandra Kovalevskaya announced … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The people of Hong Kong have gotten poorer in recent years, with more than a million people — one in every five residents — living below the poverty line since the start of this year, according to a new report from … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A Chinese national convicted of murdering a well-known U.S.-based Chinese dissident in Queens has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. The 2022 stabbing death of Jim Li, a New York lawyer, by Zhang Xiaoning, a 27-year-old woman from China, sent shock … Read more...Read More
The United States arranged flights to bring roughly 250 U.S. citizens and their relatives out of Lebanon over the past week due to increased tensions in the region between Israel and Hezbollah. According to The Associated Press, White House and State Department officials met in Washington, D.C., on Thursday with two top Arab American officials … Read more...Read More
A fire ignited Thursday afternoon near the southwestern bank of Lake Piru in Ventura County, California, and by evening had burned nearly 300 acres. The flames stranded half a dozen boaters, who were forced to shelter in place lakeside, officials said. The blaze, dubbed the Felicia fire, threatened from three to five structures, including homes and … Read more...Read More
The fire that razed the historic Maui town of Lahaina last year was caused when Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. re-energized broken utility lines that caused sparks to ignite unmaintained dry vegetation, the Maui Fire Department said. The blaze was a single fire that was thought to be extinguished by firefighters but rekindled later in the day from a piece of unidentified smoldering material … Read more...Read More
The Kentucky sheriff charged with shooting and killing a local judge is stepping down. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines decided to retire effective Monday, his attorney, Jeremy Bartley, said in a statement. Gov. Andy Beshear called on Stines to resign last week and said if he didn’t, he would start the process of removing Stines. However, … Read more...Read More
A food pantry in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is facing significant backlash after claiming that the available “resources” were only for “Black & Indigenous” people and asking white people to “refrain from taking anything.” According to Alpha News, Mykela “Keiko” Jackson used Minnesota’s Paths to Black Health Grant to launch the Food Trap Project Bodega at Sanctuary Covenant Church, … Read more...Read More
Mayor Eric Adams may face more charges in his historic federal corruption case for allegedly selling his political influence to Turkish powerbrokers in a years-long conspiracy — along with several others in his orbit “likely” to be indicted, prosecutors divulged in court Wednesday. Hagan Scotten, a prosecutor for Manhattan U.S. Attorney Damian Williams’ office, made the stunning revelation during the mayor’s first … Read more...Read More
Ron Hale, a soap opera star who played Mike Corbin on “General Hospital” and Dr. Rodger Coleridge on “Ryan’s Hope,” has died. He was 78. The actor died in St. George, South Carolina, on Aug. 27, according to South Carolina-based Bryant Funeral Home. His cause of death was not disclosed. His niece Lori Brown said he … Read more...Read More
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) announced on Friday that whistleblowers have revealed the Biden-Harris administration’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has “wasted” and “misappropriated funds” and is “exacerbating the emergency” caused by Hurricane Helene. In a letter sent on Friday to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Gaetz noted, “My office has been in contact … Read more...Read More
Gov. Maura Healey (D-Mass.) implemented a new gun law on Wednesday, weeks before the gun control legislation was initially expected to go into effect amid opposition from gun rights advocates. According to Fox News, the new gun control legislation was passed by state lawmakers in July and was initially going to take effect on October … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The United States expects Russia, Iran, and China to continue their attempts to influence the November 5 elections by using artificial intelligence to disseminate fake information, according to a report released on October 2 by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The … Read more...Read More
A top Biden-Harris administration official was recently subpoenaed by Congress over the administration’s “failure” to provide the House Committee on Homeland Security with information regarding the vetting of sponsors for roughly 291,000 unaccompanied alien children (UACs) who have not been accounted for by federal immigration authorities. In a Monday press release, House Committee on Homeland … Read more...Read More
Country star Garth Brooks was accused of raping and sexually harassing a makeup artist in a lawsuit filed Thursday in California. The alleged victim, identified as Jane Roe in the lawsuit, claims Brooks raped her in a hotel room in Los Angeles in 2019. According to the suit reviewed by the Daily News, Brooks and Roe flew to Los Angeles … Read more...Read More
The Pentagon will spend about $1.2 billion to maintain ships deployed as part of operations in the Red Sea and to replenish stocks of missiles fired to repel attacks by Iran and its proxies, according to new budget documents. The spending, detailed in two Sept. 6 budget documents submitted to congressional defense committees and posted online, helps shine a light on … Read more...Read More
As Dominican Republic ramps up Haitian deportations, smugglers dump over 100 migrants in Puerto Rico
American Military News: 2024-10-04 06:34:21Smugglers have abandoned over a hundred Haitians fleeing the island of Hispaniola that Haiti shares with the Dominican Republic in a remote nature reserve off the western coast of Puerto Rico in recent weeks. The incidents come amid a worsening humanitarian and gang crisis in Haiti and a ramp-up of deportations by Dominican authorities. The … Read more...Read More
Dockworkers at U.S. East and Gulf coast ports have agreed to start moving cargo again while they continue collective bargaining with their employers on a new contract. The International Longshoremen’s Association agreed to extend the contract until Jan. 15 and work will resume Friday, the union said in a statement Thursday. “The strike is over,” ILA Local 333 President Scott Cowan told CBS Baltimore affiliate, … Read more...Read More
Walgreens will pay Baltimore $45 million by the end of the year in the city’s latest settlement with opioid distributors. The company will pay the remainder of the roughly $80 million settlement reached last month by the end of 2025, the city said in a news release. The city has won more than $400 million … Read more...Read More
Across social media and in online neighborhood groups, people are panicking about toilet paper supply once again, this time because of strikes at ports along the East and Gulf coasts that started this week. People are reporting empty toilet paper and paper towel aisles that they attribute to consumers panic buying — perhaps remembering the … Read more...Read More
A volunteer firefighter from South Carolina was threatened with arrest after using his private helicopter to help the rescue efforts in North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s devastation. The incident comes as the Biden-Harris administration has ordered a no-fly zone for private flights and drones in the area. Jordan Seidhom, who volunteers with … Read more...Read More
The Biden-Harris administration announced on Wednesday that hurricane victims could receive $750 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The announcement was quickly met with backlash on social media. Discussing the steps the Biden-Harris administration is taking to address the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene during a visit to Augusta, Georgia, on Wednesday, Vice President … Read more...Read More
Former President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) had been “EXPOSED on tape” for her role in the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “BIG NEWS: Nancy Pelosi has been EXPOSED on tape, during her daughter’s documentary, … Read more...Read More
Officials have confirmed that the U.S. Army recently sent a “robot dog” equipped with an artificial-intelligence-powered gun turret to the Middle East as part of a counter-drone test. Photos of the Ghost Robotics Vision 60 Quadrupedal-Unmanned Ground Vehicle (Q-UGV) were recently published on the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service with the caption, “A Quadrupedal-Unmanned Ground … Read more...Read More
Thousands of Bank of America customers took to social media Wednesday to report an online glitch that either prevented them from accessing their accounts or showed a zero balance. The problem appears to be nationwide, with some reports showing more than 18,000 customers having been impacted by the glitch so far. Customers went on the … Read more...Read More
One thousand active-duty soldiers were mobilized by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Wednesday as part of the recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. In a Wednesday statement released by the Pentagon, Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon’s press secretary, said, “At the request of FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency], the Secretary of … Read more...Read More
An exclusive video obtained by American Military News highlights the devastation in Tennessee caused by Hurricane Helene, as thousands of people have been displaced and communities have been destroyed by the massive storm. Over the past several days, Hurricane Helene has devastated a significant portion of the Appalachia region, leaving thousands of people missing and … Read more...Read More
Britney Spears says she inadvertently burned off her hair, on her head and face, in a heated incident. Multiple outlets report the 42-year-old “Stronger” singer dished about the blaze Monday on Instagram, though the post in question appears to have been deleted. Spears said that back in the spring, she tried to light her fireplace — … Read more...Read More
As the manhunt widens, more details have emerged about a “dangerous” inmate who escaped from a Northern California jail on Friday. On Sept. 27, at around 8:15 a.m., inmate Caleb Lee Duerr, 39, escaped from the Plumas County Jail recreation yard by breaking through two fences and fleeing to a nearby O’Reilly Auto Parts store in Quincy, the sheriff’s office said in a statement. Outside … Read more...Read More
After knocking out popcorn from Danbury’s Lesser Evil and Orange’s PEZ candy, Electric Boat’s Virginia-class submarine vanquished the Black Hawk helicopter from Stratford’s Sikorsky to win the first-ever “Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut” title on Wednesday. Announced at the annual Connecticut Manufacturing Summit in Hartford, Electric Boat’s win was a squeaker, with only a 150-vote difference amid more than 115,000 votes cast … Read more...Read More
An 18-year-old accused of causing an alcohol-fueled crash earlier this week at an Orange intersection that killed a mother and critically injured her daughter is now facing vehicular manslaughter and DUI-related criminal charges. Roberto Noe Monfil Xitlama was charged Tuesday, Oct. 1, with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and two felony counts related to a DUI causing injury and accused … Read more...Read More
In a widely expected move, the U.S. Justice Department filed a civil complaint against New Jersey on Wednesday over the state’s failed response to the COVID-19 pandemic at its veterans homes, where hundreds died in the wake of lax infection controls and allegations of substandard care of residents. At the same time, New Jersey officials entered into a consent decree that called for … Read more...Read More
President Joe Biden has identified Haiti as a critical choke point for drugs flowing into the United States, naming it last month to a list of 23 countries designated as “major drug transit or major illicit drug producing countries.” But even as South American cocaine and Jamaica-grown cannabis are running rampant through the lawless country, … Read more...Read More
International Longshoremen Association (ILA) President Harold Daggett threatened to “cripple” America on Tuesday by shutting down a significant portion of the U.S. economy amid a major strike by roughly 45,000 union members. In a video message shared on X, formerly Twitter, Daggett said, “When my men hit the streets from Maine to Texas, every single … Read more...Read More
The United States Navy released videos on Wednesday showing two U.S. guided-missile missile destroyers intercepting ballistic missiles launched by Iran against Israel. According to Fox News, Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon’s press secretary, told reporters on Tuesday that the USS Cole and the USS Bulkeley fired roughly a dozen interceptors during Iran’s bombardment of … Read more...Read More
A member of the Florida State Guard Special Missions Unit is urging government officials for more helicopter support as civilians are searching for “SOS messages carved in the mud” and rescuing individuals stranded by Hurricane Helene, including an 11-day-old baby. In a video on X, formerly Twitter, Jonathan Howard, a member of the Florida State … Read more...Read More
Frankie Valli can’t take his eyes off the stage and has no intention of retiring, despite recent performances raising questions of elder abuse. The 90-year-old “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” singer on Monday told People he wanted to “clear the air” after displaying apparent disorientation during those shows, as seen in viral footage. “I know there … Read more...Read More
An alleged armed assault last week in a commercial corridor on Staten Island left one man in a medically induced coma and the other facing attempted murder charges. The defendant, 28-year-old Justin Melendez, was arraigned Sept. 23 in Criminal Court on charges that include attempted murder and first-degree assault in connection with the Sept. 21 attack in Mariners Harbor. Melendez, 28, who resides … Read more...Read More
Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) appeared to have a major gaffe during Tuesday night’s debate on CBS News, saying that he had “become friends with school shooters” while discussing the issue of gun violence. During the CBS News Vice Presidential Debate, Walz was asked why he supports a ban on “assault weapons” when he previously indicated … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Israel may destroy Iran’s nuclear or oil facilities in response to Iran firing almost 200 ballistic missiles against Israel on Tuesday. According to The Wall Street Journal, Iran notified Arab countries on Monday regarding its planned attack against Israel on Tuesday, which involved the firing of 181 ballistic missiles against … Read more...Read More
Over 200 retired U.S. military generals and admirals signed a letter on Sunday endorsing former President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. In a letter released on Sunday by Flag Officers 4 America, more than 200 retired military leaders announced they were endorsing Trump for president, claiming he is … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Preliminary investigations show that a blown tire or a collision with another vehicle could have sparked a fire that engulfed a charter bus and killed at least 25 people, mostly schoolchildren who were on a field trip near Bangkok on Tuesday, … Read more...Read More
Frank Fritz, the antiques enthusiast and reality TV personality who co-hosted “American Pickers,” has died. Fritz died Monday, the History Channel and “American Pickers” producer Cineflix Productions confirmed in a joint statement to The Times. Additional information, including a cause of death, was not revealed. Fritz was 60. “We will always remember ‘the bearded charmer’ … Read more...Read More
General Motors Co.’s robotaxi company will undergo tougher oversight and pay a fine to settle claims by U.S. auto safety regulators that it failed to properly disclose information about a crash involving one of its cars that struck and dragged a pedestrian last fall. GM’s Cruise LLC unit must pay a $1.5 million civil penalty, submit regular reports about … Read more...Read More
Voters who are among the 96% of Floridians that the polls show have made up their minds between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump can start voting. It’s already begun for more than 400,000 people in Broward and Palm Beach counties who’ve requested vote-by-mail ballots. On Tuesday — exactly five weeks before Election Day, Nov. 5 — Broward County sent out 241,000 mail ballots. Supervisor … Read more...Read More
Gov. Mike Parson’s administration is preparing to award up to $5 million in grants to study whether psilocybin mushrooms can help treat painkiller addiction. In a memo posted Monday, officials at the Missouri Department of Mental Health are asking vendors to provide input into opioid-related research to assist the agency in developing competitive grants to study whether … Read more...Read More
North Iowa Events Center saw an influx of military veterans from North Iowa and southern Minnesota on Saturday. Operation Golden Hawk Stand Down served more than 500 veterans in its third annual event. Services were offered by over 20 regional agencies, and veterans were offered a multitude of items to take with them. Board President Peter Bieber said the event was … Read more...Read More
A court-ordered review of sports retail giant Nike Inc.’s conduct in copycatting Norristown, Pennsylvania-based Lontex Corp.’s Sweat It Out knit garments for pro athletes’ battered muscles has found that “Nike knew” it was violating the much smaller company’s trademark rights “but just did not care.” Lontex, founded by Efraim Nathan in 1989 and run from his office and workroom on the second floor … Read more...Read More
Tennessee law enforcement officials confirmed that eight migrant workers were arrested on Saturday for looting an area devastated by the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. A Monday Facebook post by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said, “According to Sheriff Keith Sexton, Deputies arrested eight men for looting on Saturday, Sept. 28.” The Washington County Sheriff’s … Read more...Read More
Longtime “Days of Our Lives” actor Drake Hogestyn, who played John Black on the soap for nearly 40 years, died Saturday. He was 70. The cause was pancreatic cancer, his family announced in a post on the soap’s Instagram account. “It’s with heavy hearts that we announced the passing of Drake Hogestyn,” the family said. “He was thrown … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials confirmed that two hidden explosive devices constructed with “fireworks components” were discovered on Sunday and Monday at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Florida. The discovery forced two evacuations while a local bomb squad deactivated the devices. In a statement to Fox News, the Seminole Police Department confirmed that … Read more...Read More
Approximately 45,000 dockworkers throughout the United States initiated a major strike on Tuesday as union members continue to fight for increased wages and job protection. Experts believe the strike will cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars a day, lead to supply shortages, and cause additional inflation challenges if an agreement is not quickly reached. … Read more...Read More
The Israeli military reported incoming missile fire from Iran on the evening of Oct. 1, several hours after Israeli forces reported entering southern Lebanon. “A short time ago, missiles were launched from Iran towards the State of Israel. You are asked to remain vigilant and follow the Home Front Command’s instructions precisely,” Israel Defense Forces … Read more...Read More
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball’s all-time hits leader who was banned from baseball for gambling on the sport, has died at age 83, according to multiple reports Monday. Circumstances regarding his death are unknown. Rose spent 24 years in Major League Baseball, and he retired as the league’s all-time hits leader. His 4,256 hits are 67 … Read more...Read More
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is sending a “few thousand” additional troops to the Middle East as tensions increase in the region amid Israel’s ongoing attacks against the Hezbollah terrorist organization. According to Military.com, Tom Crosson, a Pentagon spokesperson, confirmed that Austin has ordered aircraft units preparing to leave the Middle East to remain in … Read more...Read More
A recent operation conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service and local law enforcement agencies led to the recovery of 32 missing children in Ohio. In a press release by the U.S. Marshals Service, officials announced that the recovery effort, known as Operation Homecoming, was “focused on the safe recovery of missing children from the Akron … Read more...Read More
A Louisiana man is the latest former U.S. Army reservist to plead guilty in a fraud scheme that scammed the Army out of more than $100,000, federal prosecutors said. He is one of seven defendants charged in January 2021 in connection with lying about performing honors ceremonies at military funerals, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana. The man sought … Read more...Read More
Israel said Monday night that it had begun “targeted ground raids” in southern Lebanon, escalating a campaign to root out Hezbollah despite international appeals for restraint. The Israel Defense Forces said its forces are striking targets “located in villages close to the border” that “pose an immediate threat to Israeli communities in northern Israel.” The attacks further expanded the … Read more...Read More
The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously Monday to extend for another year the mandate of the armed security mission helping Haiti fight armed gangs. The 15-0 vote guarantees the presence of the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support mission in Haiti until October 2, 2025. But it doesn’t address a fundamental problem of the struggling effort: money. The … Read more...Read More
After a series of controversial active-shooter drills at California schools involving a masked man using a fake gun, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law to restrict how these drills are carried out across the state. Assembly Bill 1858, also known as the Safe and Prepared Schools Act, will standardize school active-shooter drills … Read more...Read More
Hundreds of thousands of Verizon Wireless customers across the United States reported outages with the company’s network on Monday. Many users reported that they could not access the cellular network and were limited to using SOS mode. According to DownDetector’s website, over 100,000 Verizon outage reports had been submitted as of 10:11 a.m. on Monday. … Read more...Read More
Three Iranians accused of working for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have been indicted by the U.S. Justice Department over a hacking plot against former President Donald Trump’s campaign. According to a federal indictment that was released by Justice Department officials on Friday, Masoud Jalili, Seyyed Ali Aghamiri, and Yasar Balaghi are the three suspects … Read more...Read More
Former Secretary of State John Kerry, who previously served as the Biden-Harris administration’s “climate czar,” admitted during a recent World Economic Forum meeting last week that the First Amendment is a “major block” to removing “disinformation” in the United States. During the World Economic Forum Sustainable Development Impact Meetings, which took place on Wednesday in … Read more...Read More
Over 1,000 people were still reported unaccounted for in North Carolina’s Buncombe County on Sunday. Thirty-five people have also been confirmed dead in the county in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. According to The New York Post, Buncombe County officials have announced that rescue efforts remain ongoing in the county and that emergency medical shelters … Read more...Read More
A chemical plant fire in Rockdale County, Georgia, led to a massive plume of smoke and chemical contamination on Sunday, leading officials to ask approximately 17,000 people to evacuate the area. According to CNN, the fire started at roughly 5 a.m. on the roof of BioLab, a chemical plant in Conyers, Georgia. The outlet reported … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The Philippine armed forces chief said Thursday they would “exhaust all options” before accepting a U.S. military offer for American ships to escort Manila’s rotation and resupply missions to South China Sea waters. Adm. Samuel Paparo, the head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, … Read more...Read More
The Jackson 5’s Tito Jackson experienced some sort of medical emergency before he died Sunday in New Mexico, according to local law enforcement officials. Shedding light on some of the circumstances that led to the late Jacksons guitarist’s death, the Gallup Police Department reported Monday that one of its officers had been flagged down by … Read more...Read More
The Biden-Harris administration released a statement on Tuesday opposing a bill that would ban Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials from buying U.S. land if they increase Chinese aggression towards Taiwan, violate Hong Kong’s autonomy, or commit human rights violations toward certain groups in China, such as the Uyghur Muslims. In a White House press release, the … Read more...Read More
Israel carried out more air strikes on Hezbollah targets in its heaviest and deadliest bombardment on Lebanon since 2006, when the two sides fought a devastating war. Lebanese officials said strikes on Monday and Tuesday killed at least 558 people, including 50 children, and wounded more than 1,800. Most of the causalities were in south Lebanon and the Bekaa region in the … Read more...Read More
The Georgia Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday about whether Claudia De la Cruz and Cornel West are qualified to be on the Nov. 5 presidential ballot. But whatever the justices decide, it’s too late to strike their names. Instead, Georgia’s highest court will determine whether a vote for either candidate will count. Overseas and military ballots, printed before two Fulton County Superior Court judges … Read more...Read More
A former Hudson Valley prosecutor and judge died by suicide Tuesday morning at his home as the FBI closed in to arrest him on bribery charges. Stewart Rosenwasser, a prosecutor in Orange County until June, shot at FBI agents from his home in Campbell Hall before turning the gun on himself, sources told the Albany Times-Union. Rosenwasser was wanted in connection with a bribery case, in which … Read more...Read More
A Staten Island gang leader named “Tragedy” couldn’t stop bragging about the two murders he committed for the Bloods — and a federal jury needed less than a day to find him guilty of the slayings. John Pena Jr., AKA “Tragedy,” leader of the Gorilla Stone Mafia, faces a mandatory life sentence after a Brooklyn Federal Court jury on Tuesday … Read more...Read More
New, temporary Amtrak service between Chicago and Florida will soon begin running as the rail agency gears up for major construction along its busy Northeast Corridor. The new Floridian trains will run daily from Chicago to Miami, stopping along the way in Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. Service begins Nov. 10. The route marks a combination of two existing routes — the Capitol Limited between Chicago and Washington, and the Silver Star between Miami and New … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Severe flooding in the wake of Typhoon Yagi this month has ravaged railway tracks, homes, and hospitals in Shan state’s Kalaw town. The railway line, which connects Thazi in Mandalay region to Nyaungshwe in southern Shan state and, according to residents, … Read more...Read More
Heart lead singer Ann Wilson is done with chemo and ready to hit the road again in 2025, she announced Tuesday, marking the end of her treatment for an unspecified cancer. She launched her Instagram video with a cheery, “Hello everyone!” and said she knew people had been concerned after the group canceled the U.K. … Read more...Read More
The devastating impact of Hurricane Helene is becoming more evident as East Tennessee and Western North Carolina begin to assess the damage. Homes, businesses, roads, and bridges have been wrecked by the powerful winds and floodwaters that tore through the Appalachian region. For nearly 1 million residents, the road to recovery will be long and … Read more...Read More
An Idaho man named Warren Jones Crazybull has been charged with threatening to kill former President Donald Trump in a series of phone calls made to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, according to court documents. Crazybull’s calls to security at Trump’s Palm Beach property came on July 31, just weeks after the Republican presidential nominee was shot in the ear during a rally in Pennsylvania. According to a criminal complaint … Read more...Read More
Former President Donald Trump threatened to hit U.S. farm machinery maker Deere & Co. with steep tariffs if the company moves production to Mexico during an event on American farmers and trade. “I’m just notifying John Deere right now, if you do that, we’re putting a 200% tariff on everything that you want to sell into the United States,” Trump said Monday, citing reports about … Read more...Read More
Paramount Global is starting Phase 2 of its planned layoffs, according to a memo sent early Tuesday morning by the media company’s co-chief executives. The total number of layoffs in this phase was not disclosed. The company previously signaled that there would be three phases of layoffs, the first of which occurred in August. After Tuesday’s … Read more...Read More
Dave Mason, a Traffic founding member and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, is taking a break from music to focus on his health. The 78-year-old English musician announced Monday he has canceled his Traffic Jam 2024 tour of the West Coast to begin treatment for a “serious heart condition” that “requires immediate attention.” … Read more...Read More
A United States mail boat rescued a man trying to swim from Canada to Detroit overnight, the Michigan-based crew said. While preparing to make a delivery Sept. 23, the crew of the J.W. Westcott II heard an emergency broadcast about a man in the Detroit River and set out to help find him, a crew member told WXYZ. Just after 10:30 p.m., a deckhand “spotted a … Read more...Read More
Sean “Diddy” Combs is apparently a conscientious consumer. So says his lawyer in TMZ Studios’ new documentary, “The Downfall of Diddy.” When the media outlet’s boss Harvey Levin inquired about the staggering amount of baby oil feds found at his client’s mansions during the March raids, Marc Agnifilo had an answer. “I mean, he has a big house. … Read more...Read More
Former reality television star Julie Chrisley was resentenced in Atlanta’s federal trial court Wednesday to seven years in prison on bank fraud and tax evasion charges. Her daughter, Savannah Chrisley, said the new sentence is an injustice and will be appealed. “That’s what you get from an Obama-appointed judge,” Savannah Chrisley said in court as her mother was being taken back … Read more...Read More
Every episode of “LA Fire & Rescue,” a short-lived 2023 NBC docuseries, ended the same way. After watching L.A. County firefighters pull off heroic rescues, viewers were asked to donate to a nonprofit that raised money for the county fire department. But some of the money earned by the Los Angeles County Fire Department Foundation through … Read more...Read More
A bipartisan Senate committee report released Wednesday found numerous Secret Service failures related to the July 13 near assassination of former President Donald Trump and recommended ways to help prevent another incident. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, in its ongoing investigation into the shooting at a Pennsylvania rally, said the agency fell short in coordination with local law enforcement and drone operation that … Read more...Read More
Twelve Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) servicemen were taken to a hospital in Australia on Sept 24, following an accident during a military exercise there. Singapore’s Defence Ministry said in a statement late on Sept 24 that a Hunter armoured fighting vehicle rear-ended another at about 7.40pm (local time) while moving back to base at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area. The training area is located in Queensland. … Read more...Read More
BEIRUT — Huge clouds of black smoke billowed into the sky over Beirut on Friday as Israel’s military said it had carried out a “precise strike” on the central headquarters of the militant group Hezbollah. The series of powerful blasts in a densely packed southern suburb of the Lebanese capital, felt and heard many miles away, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Human Rights Council called on China on Tuesday to implement recommendations made by the U.N.’s human rights office in a two-year-old report issued and to release Uyghurs and others unjustly detained in Xinjiang. American diplomat … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky used a speech before the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday to forcefully reject China and Brazil’s renewed push for a peace plan for Russia and Ukraine, questioning their “true” motivations in making the proposal. In his speech at … Read more...Read More
A nearly 7-foot-long alien-like ocean sunfish recently caused “quite a stir” after it was discovered on a beach in Oregon. Last week, Oregon’s Seaside Aquarium released a post on Facebook, confirming that an ocean sunfish, also known as a Mola mola, had been discovered at Hug Point State Park, which is located in Arch Cape, … Read more...Read More
The state’s chiropractors want to make a slight adjustment. Not to the neck or back, but to Ohio’s public records laws. In both 2019 and 2020, state lawmakers narrowed the ability of chiropractors and other health care providers to solicit car crash victims. The new rules required public offices to redact the phone numbers of … Read more...Read More
Disturbing details emerged Wednesday concerning a gunman accused of hijacking a Los Angeles Metro bus, fatally shooting a passenger and leading police on a pursuit that ended in a dramatic predawn standoff with SWAT officers downtown. For more than an hour, a cavalry of police vehicles followed the bus as it slowly made its way … Read more...Read More
Helene could rival 1916 western North Carolina flood for mountains; Charlotte on alert as rains fall
American Military News: 2024-09-28 05:34:57Hurricane Helene showers arrived in Charlotte Thursday morning, as the North Carolina mountains braced for up to 20” of rain and what the National Weather Service has labeled “catastrophic flooding.” A 4-year-old girl died in a Catawba County head-on wreck during heavy rains Thursday morning, State Highway Patrol Trooper Christopher Casey said. A 2-year-old and a 12-year-old in the vehicles were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, Casey said. “This will be … Read more...Read More
Richard Simmons’ family is responding to claims by his longtime housekeeper, Teresa Reveles, that she was swindled out of the role of co-trustee of his estate. The fitness guru’s house manager and friend of 36 years says she was misled by Simmons’ brother Lenny and his wife Cathy into giving up the role. Lenny was the … Read more...Read More
Disney+’s long-awaited crackdown on freeloaders has officially arrived. Walt Disney Co.’s flagship streaming service will now require subscribers to pay more if they want to allow users outside their households to access the service. The plan, which the Burbank entertainment giant previously announced, is meant to boost revenue for the streamer as it looks for … Read more...Read More
With October only a few days away, EEE remains a threat in the Bay State. That’s the message from health officials after another horse in Massachusetts tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Four people in the state have been infected with the rare but serious and potentially fatal disease during this busy year of mosquito-borne … Read more...Read More
Lorna Beach-Mathura, who has accused Mayor Eric Adams in a civil lawsuit of sexually assaulting her, must be deposed by Oct. 16 — or her case will be dismissed, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Richard Latin ruled Thursday. After Beach-Mathura missed a court-ordered deposition on Sept. 6, lawyers for Adams asked the judge that the case be dismissed. “We look forward to all of the depositions in this … Read more...Read More
Helene is triggering dangerous rain and flooding across the U.S. South, where it has killed at least 21 people and cut power to over 4 million customers after coming ashore in Florida as a major hurricane. More than 5.2 million people face a moderate or high risk of excessive rain Friday as Helene, with winds … Read more...Read More
A video shared by the Heritage Foundation Oversight Project allegedly shows non-citizens admitting they are registered to vote in Arizona, which is expected to be a critical swing state in the 2024 presidential election. On Thursday, the Heritage Foundation Oversight Project shared a video on X, formerly Twitter, saying, “Footage obtained by @realmuckraker shows that … Read more...Read More
A transgender teenager in Geneva, Switzerland, was taken away from her parents after they objected to giving their daughter puberty blockers. According to Fox News, the teenager, who is now 16 years old, was taken away when she was 15 years old after a court ordered that she be removed due to her parents’ objections … Read more...Read More
A surgeon continued dissecting the wrong organ during a man’s surgery as he was bleeding out on an operating room table — and then removed it, killing him, according to an emergency order issued by Florida’s surgeon general. Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky placed a “readily-identifiable liver” on the table and shocked the OR staff when he … Read more...Read More
Jennifer Aniston’s home was swatted in an incident now being investigated by Los Angeles police. An anonymous male caller phoned authorities Friday evening to request a welfare check on his supposed friend, who he claimed was “not doing well,” as law enforcement insiders told TMZ. The Emmy-winning “Friends” star, 55, was not mentioned by name during the … Read more...Read More
A labor union is calling on U.S. authorities to investigate JBS SA over allegations of abuse and crimes against immigrant workers just as the world’s largest meat producer seeks to trade its shares in the U.S. The United Food and Commercial Workers said workers at the JBS plant in Greeley, Colorado, have been subject to human trafficking, paying rent for squalid conditions, dangerous … Read more...Read More
A resurfaced report reveals that Vice President Kamala Harris previously supported legislation that would have banned Americans from possessing handguns in San Francisco, California. According to the New York Post, while serving as the district attorney of San Francisco, Harris was listed as the sponsor of Proposition H, which would have banned residents of the Democrat-led … Read more...Read More
Over 747,000 ineligible voters have been removed from North Carolina’s voter rolls after the State Board of Elections conducted a purge of ineligible registration records over the past 20 months. On Thursday, North Carolina’s State Board of Elections released a press release, saying, “From the start of 2023 through August 2024, county boards of elections … Read more...Read More
A shocking video shows cars driving in the midst of major flooding on the Howard Frankland Bridge bridge in Tampa, Bay, Florida, as Hurricane Helene bombarded the southeastern region of the United States overnight, leaving six dead and 3 million without power. Meteorologist Merry Matthews shared a video on X, formerly Twitter, of cars continuing … Read more...Read More
Israel ordered the military to maintain its bombardment of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon and denied interest in a truce, a setback for efforts by the U.S. and allies to deescalate hostilities. “There will be no cease-fire,” Foreign Minister Israel Katz said on X on Thursday. “We will continue to fight the Hezbollah terror group with full force until victory and the return of residents of … Read more...Read More
After less than two years, the Armory event and entertainment venue in Midtown is shutting down, though the operators say the closure will only be temporary. It’s the latest sign of trouble at the Armory’s struggling developer, Green Street St. Louis, which owns both the venue’s operator as well as the historic 1938 Missouri National Guard armory … Read more...Read More
A New Jersey man was busted for stashing a “large cache of illegal firearms” in the crawl space of his home, thanks in part to his social media posts in gun enthusiast groups, police said. The Totowa Police Department launched its investigation into 35-year-old Kyle Arena earlier this week, after they received an anonymous email detailing some of his “reckless … Read more...Read More
A New Mexico judge will weigh whether “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez should be given a new trial amid allegations that prosecutors concealed evidence in the on-set shooting case. New Mexico First Judicial Circuit Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer said Thursday that she would issue a ruling next week on whether to grant a new trial. … Read more...Read More
Sep. 26—BRADENTON — Nearly 6,000 Manatee County homes have been affected by power outages as Hurricane Helene churns through the Gulf of Mexico. As of Thursday afternoon, Florida Power and Light reported outages for 2,950 customers, with the number likely to increase as the powerful Category 3 storm continues to move north toward Florida’s Big … Read more...Read More
A Texas woman pleaded guilty last week to drugging children and smuggling them across the southern border into the United States as part of a child smuggling ring. In a Monday press release, Homeland Security Investigations announced that 23-year-old Vanessa Valadez pleaded guilty last week after “Valadez and other family members operated a child smuggling … Read more...Read More
President Joe Biden allocated another $8 billion in Ukraine-related military aid on Sept. 26, in hopes of providing his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with as much support as possible before he leaves office. “I have directed the Department of Defense to allocate all of its remaining security assistance funding that has been appropriated for Ukraine … Read more...Read More
Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) has demanded an investigation after the city of Madison, Wisconsin, mistakingly sent out 2,215 duplicate absentee ballots across 10 city wards. On Tuesday, the Republican representative released a statement on X, formerly twitter, saying, “The City of Madison clerk said the duplicate absentee ballots were sent to one ward yesterday. Now, they say … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The Chinese military said that it successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile, or ICBM, into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, its first such test in more than 40 years. ICBMs are primarily designed to carry nuclear warheads, and China’s latest generation … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korea’s space agency spotted a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine in South Korea, the North Korean leader’s powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, said, in what would be the first confirmation that the North has a functioning spy satellite. Kim said the arrival … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The number of people killed in a Russian attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk rose to two people, regional Governor Vadym Filashkin said on September 25. “As of 5:30 p.m. we know of 2 deaths in Kramatorsk. This … Read more...Read More
An electronic voting machine was hacked during a recent podcast episode, demonstrating a major concern regarding the integrity of U.S. elections ahead of the highly-anticipated presidential election in November. In a video from a recent episode of the “PBD Podcast,” Harri Hursti, who describes himself as “a lifelong hacker & security researcher,” demonstrated how people … Read more...Read More
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents raided Gracie Mansion, the home of Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams, on Thursday after the mayor was indicted on multiple charges by a federal grand jury in Manhattan. The New York Post reported that Manhattan prosecutors unsealed the indictment against Adams on Thursday morning, revealing charges of … Read more...Read More
Five people were injured on Wednesday in an explosion at the Santa Maria Courthouse in California. Law enforcement officials arrested the suspect for allegedly throwing an “improvised explosive device” at the courthouse. According to a press release by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, an explosion was reported at the Santa Maria Court House at … Read more...Read More
Police are continuing to investigate what happened during a wild chase Wednesday morning where a man with a gun hijacked a Los Angeles Metro bus, shot a passenger and led police on a pursuit that ended with a dramatic predawn standoff with SWAT officers downtown. For more than an hour, a cavalry of police vehicles … Read more...Read More
National Hurricane Center forecasting the storm to rapidly intensify in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and strike Florida as a major Category 3 hurricane. As of the NHC’s 2 p.m. EDT advisory, Helene remained a Category 1 hurricane with 80 mph sustained winds about 110 miles north-northeast of Cozumel, Mexico, and 480 … Read more...Read More
President Joe Biden didn’t miss a step when asked if he thinks he would’ve defeated Donald Trump again had he not dropped out of the presidential race in July. “Yes,” Biden told the cast of ABC’s “The View” Wednesday. “I was confident I would beat Trump. He’s a loser.” The 82-year-old Democrat was poised to run against his 78-year-old … Read more...Read More
The eight known wolves still roaming Colorado’s mountains stayed in the state’s north-central ranges in September, a monthly tracking map released Wednesday shows. The wolves did not enter watersheds immediately surrounding Walden and Steamboat Springs — two areas wolves previously had frequented. The wolves primarily stayed in watersheds in Jackson, Routt, Grand, Summit and Eagle … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. U.S. President Joe Biden and his Vietnamese counterpart, To Lam, met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, with the pair praising rapidly warming bilateral relations nearly half a century after the end of the Vietnam … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Army has removed guidance that previously required diversity to be considered as part of the selection of individuals to serve in upper-level noncommissioned officer positions. According to a new memo obtained by Military.com, Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer, who serves as the top enlisted leader of the military branch, recently issued … Read more...Read More
Oran Routh, the son of Ryan Routh, who has been charged with attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, was arrested Tuesday and charged with the possession of “hundreds” of child pornography files. According to a criminal complaint filed against the 35-year-old, law enforcement authorities seized multiple electronic devices at Oran Routh’s home on Saturday … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials confirmed that Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign office in Arizona was damaged by gunshots just a week after the second assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Florida. The Tempe Police Department told The New York Post that multiple bullets were fired after midnight on Monday and that damage was discovered … Read more...Read More
Former President Donald Trump announced early Wednesday morning that there have been “big threats” against his life by Iran. Trump’s warning comes after the former president was briefed on Tuesday regarding “real and specific threats from Iran to assassinate him.” In a Wednesday morning post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Big threats on my life … Read more...Read More
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Herzi Halevi advised Israeli ground troops to prepare for a cross-border assault into Lebanon on Sept. 25 to drive back Hezbollah militants. In a Wednesday press statement, the IDF recounted Halevi’s remarks while visiting Israeli troops stationed on the Israel-Lebanon border. Addressing members of the IDF Northern … Read more...Read More
If you’ve ever found a stray gift card in your car’s glove compartment or the recesses of your wallet, you’re in the company of more than 2 in 5 U.S. adults (43%) with an unused gift card, gift voucher or store credit. Those unused gift cards add up — to $244 per person on average, … Read more...Read More
Olivia Munn and John Mulaney have welcomed their second child, who arrived about six months after Munn revealed that she had her uterus and ovaries removed in her fight against breast cancer. “The Newsroom” actor and the “Everybody’s in L.A.” comedian welcomed the child via surrogate, Munn revealed Sunday in an Instagram post, reflecting on … Read more...Read More
More than 2,000 years ago, the city of Fregellae in modern-day Italy was thriving. Then, the city revolted against the Romans in 125 B.C. and was torn to the ground. Fregellae was once an agricultural and cultural center in the region, but after the destruction left behind by the Roman army, the city lay abandoned for more than 170 … Read more...Read More
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced on Tuesday that a whistleblower claimed the U.S. Secret Service told former President Donald Trump that the agency “did not have sufficient assets” to secure a campaign rally in Wisconsin. Hawley sent a letter on Tuesday to Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe, asking the director to confirm whether the Secret Service “effectively … Read more...Read More
Mesothelioma is a severe health issue that many veterans face due to asbestos exposure during their service. Understanding the risks associated with military asbestos exposure is crucial for prevention and early diagnosis. This article explores the prevalence, causes, and impacts of mesothelioma in veterans. By the end, you should know the links between veterans and … Read more...Read More
The Pentagon is sending additional U.S. troops to the Middle East amid rising tension between Israel and the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanon. On Monday, Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder told reporters, “In light of increased tension in the Middle East and out of an abundance of caution, we are sending a small number of … Read more...Read More
The Woo family, with roots in China, Los Angeles and here in the Pioneer Valley, had long sought a medal honoring a father and grandfather they never met: 31-year old immigrant Kwack Keung Woo, killed in action in World War II just weeks before the defeat of Nazi Germany. What they got, granddaughter Celinda Woo said, was the most unexpected of phone … Read more...Read More
A woman has sued Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York federal court, alleging he and his bodyguard drugged, bound and violently raped her decades ago then later showed video of the attack to others. The lawsuit was filed by attorney Gloria Allred, one of the nation’s best-known litigators in sexual abuse cases, on behalf of … Read more...Read More
A Boulder County jury on Monday found Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa guilty of 55 crimes in the March 2021 mass shooting at a King Soopers in which 10 people died. Alissa killed Denny Stong, 20; Neven Stanisic, 23; Rikki Olds, 25; Tralona Bartkowiak, 49; Teri Leiker, 51; Boulder police Officer Eric Talley, 51; Suzanne Fountain, … Read more...Read More
Tropical Storm Helene formed Tuesday morning in the Caribbean, and the National Hurricane Center forecasts it to move north and strike Florida as a major Category 3 hurricane on Thursday night. Earlier Tuesday, the NHC issued hurricane watches for Florida’s Gulf Coast and warned storm surge could reach as high as 15 feet near its … Read more...Read More
Two climate change activists were arrested in front of Vice President Kamala Harris’ Brentwood home Monday, during the final moments of a Sunrise Movement protest in which more than a dozen activists urged the Democratic presidential nominee to stop promoting fossil fuel drilling and release a detailed climate plan. The protest came a few weeks … Read more...Read More
Former NFL star Brett Favre revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The Hall of Fame quarterback, appearing before Congress to testify about alleged misuse of taxpayer money in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, spoke before the House Ways and Means Committee. He has been accused of improperly using political connections … Read more...Read More
A third home in five days has collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean along North Carolina’s Outer Banks and this time the dramatic crash was recorded by a lifeguard. It happened around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, on what used to be the end of America Drive in Rodanthe, according to Chicamacomico Banks Fire & Rescue. Video shared by the department shows the two-story home was … Read more...Read More
Authorities ordered residents in Ohio’s Whitewater Township to evacuate on Tuesday due to a “dangerous chemical leak” from a train car. According to The Cincinnati Enquirer, officials confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that a train car was leaking styrene, which is a toxic and flammable chemical that can be harmful to humans. WLWT reported that officials … Read more...Read More
A resurfaced video shows Vice President Kamala Harris chanting for the United States to end the deportation of illegal immigrants during a 2018 parade in Los Angeles, California. In a video posted on X, formerly Twitter, by Charlie Spiering, a reporter for The Daily Mail, Harris can be heard alongside a large crowd, chanting, “Up, … Read more...Read More
The rapper Macklemore faced backlash over the weekend after he encouraged his fans to chant “f-ck America” during a concert in Seattle. Video posted on X shows the 41-year-old rapper apparently reacting to chatter in the crowd before saying, “Straight up say it, I’m not gonna stop you. I’m not gonna stop you. Yeah, f-ck … Read more...Read More
Investigative journalist James O’Keefe confirmed on Monday that he and his team were detained by Vermont State Police officers near the northern border between the United States and Canada while working on a “special project.” O’Keefe announced Monday’s incident in a post on X, formerly Twitter, saying, “My team and I have been detained near … Read more...Read More
A constitutional amendment has been proposed by members of the House of Representatives to address a potential mass casualty event and discourage potential attacks and assassination attempts against U.S. lawmakers. According to The Washington Post, two Republicans and two Democrats in the House of Representatives have proposed a constitutional amendment that would provide continued representation for American … Read more...Read More
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was flown into Pennsylvania by the Biden-Harris administration on a U.S. Air Force jet on Sunday for a tour of a munitions factory. Defense Priorities Public Policy Advisor Dan Caldwell shared a picture of Zelensky’s visit on X, formerly Twitter, and said the Ukrainian president was flown to Pennsylvania on a … Read more...Read More
Sep. 24—The Brunswick Executive Airport chemical spill sent thousands of gallons of toxic firefighting foam down the sewer drains bound for the Androscoggin River, which has only recently begun to rewrite its century-long history of industrial pollution. The pipes carried the spill under the 3,100-acre former naval air station to the sewer plant, where it … Read more...Read More
The 16th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise, Nomadic Elephant 2024, has concluded after an intensive 14 days of training and collaboration. The closing ceremony, held at the Joint Training Node in Umroi, was attended by Maj Gen Ganbyamba Sunrev, Chief of General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces, and Lt Gen Zubin A … Read more...Read More
Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s pick for running mate is JD Vance, a memoirist turned senator who has been very critical of China across a range of issues. Vance has suggested the U.S. military should drop everything and focus on Beijing, called for broad tariffs on Chinese imports and introduced legislation that would restrict the Asian … Read more...Read More
By many measures, South Korea’s health care system is among the most successful in the world. Seeing a doctor is easy. The mortality rate from preventable illnesses is low. And though most hospitals and clinics are privately run, a nationalized single-payer health insurance program keeps costs affordable. An appendectomy costs $2,500 — less than a fifth of … Read more...Read More
For decades, states have relied on gas taxes to provide much of the money to maintain roads and bridges. But as cars become more fuel efficient, and some Americans switch to electric vehicles, state leaders say the gas tax won’t pay the bills for much longer. At the same time, many cities have seen their … Read more...Read More
Two soldiers and five civilians were martyred in a terrorist attack on a rural health centre in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan district, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. A statement from the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that between the night of Monday and Tuesday, terrorists “carried out a cowardly attack” on … Read more...Read More
A team of archaeologists recently discovered a treasure of ancient Viking artifacts buried more than 1,000 years ago. The Viking discovery was recently announced in a press release by the University of Stavanger’s Museum of Archaeology. The press release noted that the artifacts were discovered in Årdal, Hjelmeland, in Western Norway. According to the press release, … Read more...Read More
Kmart is closing its last full-size store location in the United States, leaving only one small Kmart store in the United States. The iconic department store chain’s last full-size location is currently expected to close in October. On Sunday, a Kmart employee confirmed to WJAR that the Kmart location in Bridgehampton, New York, would be … Read more...Read More
Ukraine’s daring offensive into Russia’s Kursk region impressed Kyiv’s allies with its quick initial success, upending perceptions the war had settled into a stalemate and exposing the hollowness of Vladimir Putin’s vows to defend his territory at all costs. But a month into the operation, U.S. and European officials still question what Kyiv’s endgame is for the … Read more...Read More
In a rare attack at an Israeli-controlled crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, a gunman killed three Israeli workers Sunday before being shot dead, the Israeli military said. The Allenby Bridge crossing point, also known as the King Hussein crossing, is the only one with Jordan that leads into the Israeli-occupied West Bank, near … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Myanmar junta forces launched an airstrike on an insurgent-controlled town in Shan state on the border with China in the early hours of Friday, killing 11 civilians and wounding 11, residents said. A military aircraft dropped two bombs near the night … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Forces from Indonesia and the U.S. are taking part in annual Super Garuda Shield military exercises on the island of Java along with contingents from eight other counties, as the United States looks to limit China’s influence in the region and … Read more...Read More
Researchers at UC San Francisco have found that newborns with an unusual pattern of metabolites in their blood — the byproducts created when the body processes energy — were far more likely to die from sudden infant death syndrome, adding to a growing body of research suggesting that babies who die from SIDS may have … Read more...Read More
J. Jhondi Harrell, the founder and executive director of the Center for Returning Citizens (TCRC), remembers life before food stamps. When he was 12, his father, a long-distance truck driver, had a heart attack. That was in 1967, and the family’s economic well-being plummeted as his mother became the sole provider. To help make ends meet, the … Read more...Read More
Kathy Bates is ready to leave Hollywood behind — after one last hurrah. Bates, whose decades-long acting career has earned her an Oscar and a couple of Emmys, revealed that her retirement is imminent. The “American Horror Story” and “Misery” star said in a recent interview that her upcoming turn in CBS’ reboot of the … Read more...Read More
President Joe Biden appeared to forget to introduce a world leader during a press conference with India’s prime minister at the Quad Summit on Sunday in Wilmington, Delaware. Prior to the introduction of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Biden seemed confused at the conclusion of his remarks, leading the president to appear as if he … Read more...Read More
A recent study indicates that between 10% and 27% of non-citizen adults in the United States have illegally registered to vote and that up to 2.7 million non-citizens could vote in the 2024 election. “The U.S. Census recorded more than 19 million adult non-citizens living in the U.S. during 2022,” Just Facts said in an … Read more...Read More
A U.S. Secret Service agent was hospitalized on Saturday after accidentally shooting himself in Washington, D.C. The incident comes as the Secret Service has faced mounting criticisms over the past couple of months following two assassination attempts against former President Donald Trump. The Secret Service told Fox News that a Secret Service agent accidentally fired … Read more...Read More
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1215 of Rochester reached 100 years this week, and it kicked off the milestone Monday by performing military honors at the gravesites of the two Olmsted County veterans who died in combat and for whom the organization is named: Guy Whitlock and Carl Sonnenberg. The cemetery prayers began a week-long series of centennial community events … Read more...Read More
A man freed 16 years into a life sentence was targeted and framed by North Miami Beach police — leading to his wrongful conviction, according to a new lawsuit filed in Miami federal court. Emmanuel Jean, 37, is suing the City of North Miami Beach — along with former detectives Edward Hill and Richard Rand, … Read more...Read More
Four people were killed in a Monday morning shooting on a CTA Blue Line train in Forest Park, the west suburban village’s police said. Officers were dispatched to the Forest Park Blue Line station, 711 Des Plaines Ave., at 5:27 a.m. Monday after someone called 911 to report three people were shot on a train, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China and the Philippines traded accusations of ramming each other’s vessels on Saturday at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, marking an apparent escalation in an already tense situation in the area. Jay Tarriela, spokesperson for the Philippine National … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Romania and Latvia, both members of NATO, on September 8 accused Russia of violating their countries’ airspace with military drones, escalating tensions between Moscow and the West. Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, incidents of … Read more...Read More
Lawyers for accused sex buyers in a high-end brothel bust last year brought their arguments to the state Supreme Judicial Court, imploring the justices to keep their clients’ identities out of public record Monday morning. On Nov. 8, 2023, the acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts announced the arrest of three people accused of running a high end brothel … Read more...Read More
Will Jennings, the Oscar-winning lyricist of “My Heart Will Go On” and “Up Where We Belong,” has died. He was 80. The songwriter died Friday at his home in Tyler, Texas, his agent Sam Schwartz of the Gorfaine/Schwartz Agency confirmed to The Times. “May his memory be a blessing,” he said of Jennings via email. … Read more...Read More
For many doctors and researchers, immunotherapy that uses someone’s own immune system to target and attack cancer cells is the next and best frontier of cancer treatment. Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, or CAR-T cell therapy, is one type of immunotherapy. Sometimes likened to a “smart drug” or “living drug,” CAR-T cell therapy relies on genetically modified immune cells to … Read more...Read More
Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced Tuesday that his nation’s long-awaited participation in the largely U.S.-funded Multinational Security Support mission in Haiti is ready to begin. Holness said the English-speaking Caribbean nation will deploy 24 security personnel to Haiti “to provide command, planning and logistics support.” The group, made up of 20 members of the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Myanmar’s junta must allow greater aid access to civilians, the Red Cross chief said at the end of a visit to the war-torn country, warning that the conflict has created a humanitarian crisis that’s put “countless people” at risk. The United … Read more...Read More
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into complaints that the system designed to keep VinFast SUV’s in their lanes doesn’t always work properly. NHTSA says 14 drivers have complained of problems with the “lane keep assist” safety feature on their VinFast VF8 that in some cases require them to wrestle for control of the car. The mid-size … Read more...Read More
Veterans, families, and community members came together Thursday to raise awareness of veteran suicide. For the fourth year in a row, the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce organized and led the Annual Walk for Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention in the Glens Falls City Park. “(It’s) very important that we draw attention to this,” said Carol Ann Conover, the … Read more...Read More
Mary McFadden, an award-winning designer, art collector and fashion innovator died Friday at her Southampton home. She was 85. The cause was myeloma dysplasia, her brother, John McFadden, told The New York Times. Often dubbed the “High Priestess of Fashion,” McFadden drew inspiration from ancient cultures and civilizations for her work, which was a combination of two of … Read more...Read More
After a 13-day blackout, Walt Disney Co. and DirecTV settled their contentious contract dispute early Saturday, restoring ESPN, ABC stations and other Disney-owned channels for more than 10 million DirecTV subscribers. DirecTV and U-Verse customers have been frustrated by the loss of Disney programming since talks broke down Sept. 1. Both companies were motivated to … Read more...Read More
Chris McGhee had just retired after 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, most of it as an aircraft maintenance mechanic. He was attending law school to prepare for a second career but also had started a podcast called “20 Years Done” where he discussed military issues with others who served. The exercise proved cathartic — … Read more...Read More
The Southern Military Zone on Saturday thwarted two attempts, involving individuals and a drone, to infiltrate quantities of narcotics along its western border. The source said that the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) surveillance and monitoring efforts led to the enforcement of engagement rules against several smugglers, forcing them to retreat, according to a JAF statement. Following a … Read more...Read More
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Monday that he will review both the annual reshuffle list of senior military officers and the submarine deal before further processing them. Speaking to reporters after he started working at the Defence Ministry, Phumtham said he would not rush to have pending issues of the ministry … Read more...Read More
Atrium Health is apologizing publicly and notifying patients who may have been impacted by a malicious email sent to employees in April, the company announced Friday. Social Security numbers may have been among the personal information exposed to the criminals, Atrium said. An unauthorized third party gained access to a group of employees’ emails through phishing, according … Read more...Read More
Israel has been the world’s biggest supplier of loitering munitions (suicide drones) over the past 28 years according to research by the Center for New American Security (CNAS). The report surveys trends between 1995 and 2023 and found that while demand for the various types of military drones grew, Israel took first place in the field of loitering munitions, … Read more...Read More
A Jane’s Addiction concert in Boston came to a chaotic end Friday night after lead singer Perry Farrell took a swing at guitarist Dave Navarro before he was restrained and dragged from the stage. The rock group was performing at the Leader Bank Pavilion as part of their reunion tour, their first in 14 years, … Read more...Read More
A cause of death has been confirmed for former child star Benji Gregory three months after he was discovered dead in his car in Arizona. The 46-year-old actor — known for his role on ’80s sitcom “ALF” — died an accidental death due to environmental heat exposure, according to the Maricopa County Medical Examiner. Gregory … Read more...Read More
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) revealed that it “detected and tracked” two Russian military aircraft off the coast of Alaska on Sunday. Sunday’s incident marks the fourth time since the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 that Russian military aircraft has been detected near Alaska. In a Sunday press release, NORAD said, “The North American … Read more...Read More
Kathy Gray, regent of the Monguagon Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, presented Mary-Johna Wein with the Excellence in Historic Preservation Award on Sept. 7. The recognition honors individuals and groups that have saved and/or preserved their local history, including the restoration of buildings, collections, significant objects, monuments, cemeteries, and other important artifacts. … Read more...Read More
CLAUDIA LAMANTIA / U.S. NAVY / SEPT. 5 Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina sits in Dry Dock 1 at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility. The North Carolina is at the shipyard for its depot modernization period, when the shipyard project team and ship’s crew will give the vessel its scheduled maintenance upgrades and makeover. 1 /2 CLAUDIA LAMANTIA / U.S. NAVY / SEPT. 5 Virginia-class fast-attack … Read more...Read More
Whoopi Goldberg is owning up to making a misstep while lambasting JD Vance for his recent comments regarding Taylor Swift. “The View” co-host immediately corrected herself on Thursday’s episode after slamming Vance for dishing out criticism following the pop star’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. On Wednesday, the day after Swift shared her official support for … Read more...Read More
Chad McQueen, an actor and the son of Hollywood legend Steve McQueen, has died. He was 63. His family said he died Wednesday at his ranch in Palm Springs, California. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our father, Chad McQueen,” wife Jeanie and children Chase and Madison said in a … Read more...Read More
The final tally is in for the surge in new voters Taylor Swift can take credit for. According to CNN, Vote.gov reported that Swift’s call to action and endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris brought in 405,999 visitors to the federal government’s voting registration site. Visitors do not translate to completed registrations, but the spike in interest … Read more...Read More
During a visit to Rome by UK premier Keir Starmer to boost migration, defence and trade ties, he and Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni agreed a series of “practical measures” to reinforce their countries “long,” “warm” and “strategic” relations and propel growth, said a joint statement. “Our countries are the closest partners and Allies,” Meloni and Starmer said in the joint statement issued by … Read more...Read More
Colorado’s outbreak of avian flu in poultry and dairy cattle seems to have died down, though the state continues to monitor farms for signs of the virus. That doesn’t include regularly testing farms’ workers though — unless they have symptoms and their employers have a known outbreak. Dairies have to bulk-test their milk at least … Read more...Read More
The anticipated Broadway comeback for Mia Farrow has been suspended due to COVID — and there’s no telling if she will return. The 79-year-old actress, last seen on stage in 2014’s “Love Letters,” abruptly exited the recently opened production of “The Roommate” after announcing she tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend. Although Carol Halstead was contracted as Farrow’s understudy, … Read more...Read More
It’s not often a city council votes to spend $88,000 of taxpayers’ money to purchase old military aircraft. But for Foley city officials, the opportunity came on Sept. 3, and city officials are praising the purchase as part of an overall plan to highlight the recent designation as Alabama’s premiere World War II city. The council spent the … Read more...Read More
At 43, Sharon Reese is a housing market refugee — forced to return to her Ohio hometown after 18 years in Las Vegas, despite a successful career training dancers for nightclub acts. “If you don’t have between $600,000 and $800,000, you’re not buying a house out there,” Reese said. “Las Vegas has a lot of … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Kazakh President Qasym-Zhomart Toqaev told visiting Chancellor Olaf Scholz that Russia’s military “cannot be defeated” in its war against Ukraine and instead urged support for a peace plans being pressed by China and Brazil, a consideration the German leader quickly … Read more...Read More
A new study involving Colorado researchers found that sleep problems among preteens increase their risk of suicidal thoughts two years later, though the researchers urged parents not to panic. Suicide rates among children between 8 and 12 increased roughly 8% each year from 2008 to 2022, according to the National Institutes of Health. Children’s Hospital Colorado declared a … Read more...Read More
Officials are closing multiple beaches along Delaware, Maryland and Virginia after medical waste washed up on shores. Trash containing items like syringes began showing up along the coast of Assateague on Sunday, Sept. 15, park officials said in an announcement on Facebook. “The Chincoteague Public Beach in the Virginia unit has been added to the Closure List,” they said in an update. “All Ocean Facing … Read more...Read More
With a deal still in flux, the U.S. auto industry keeps pushing top government officials to allow the proposed acquisition of United States Steel Corp. by Japanese rival Nippon Steel Corp. That push, analysts told The Detroit News, signals how much the global auto industry operating in the United States stands to benefit from another … Read more...Read More
Target plans again to hire 100,000 seasonal workers and will have its first holiday sales event next month. Richfield-based Best Buy and other retailers also are stretching the ever-important holiday retail season as long as possible. Both Target and Best Buy have acknowledged they must work hard to entice consumers who are shopping more selectively. … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Moscow resident Yury Kokhovets has been sentenced to five years in prison for condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine during an interview on the street in July 2022 with a reporter from RFE/RL. The Moscow City Court handed down the decision on September 17, … Read more...Read More
David Grohl has retained a divorce lawyer amid announcing the birth of a child conceived outside of his marriage. On Tuesday, the Foo Fighters frontman revealed that he recently welcomed a daughter with someone other than his wife of over 21 years, Jordyn Blum. “I’ve recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born … Read more...Read More
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant ushered in what he called a “new phase” in the war with regional Islamist groups and said troops would be diverted to the Lebanese border, an indication that long-held fears of a wider conflict may soon be realized. More military resources will be deployed to the north of the country, where Israel has been … Read more...Read More
A 14-year-old Fremont boy beat out hundreds of other teens from across the country with his illustrious mane, earning a $1,000 cash prize and best in flow at the USA Mullet Championship. Mason Padilla bested 500 other teens with his winning hairstyle, which he coined “The West Coast Wave.” The young East Bay native has grown out his 20-inch, curly, … Read more...Read More
A 13-year-old boy took a gun to Cousins Middle School and showed it to students on the bus, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. Deputies were notified after the boy was seen on his school bus with the gun Monday afternoon. The boy, whose name was not released, was taken into custody before he returned to … Read more...Read More
The man accused of trying to kill former President Donald Trump on a golf course in Florida had more than 100 interactions with police near his old home in North Carolina, according to a former officer. Ryan Routh, 58, was arrested Sunday afternoon and hit with two federal gun charges. Authorities said he was carrying a rifle and … Read more...Read More
A fresh wave of explosions caused by booby-trapped communication devices wracked Lebanon on Wednesday, the second such attack in as many days in what was believed to be an electronic sabotage campaign targeting Hezbollah. The latest attack, which affected hundreds of walkie-talkies across the country, killed at least 14 people and wounded 450 others, the … Read more...Read More
A federal judge rejected Wednesday a request from former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to intervene in the printing of Michigan’s ballots and have his name removed as the presidential nominee of the Natural Law Party. In an 18-page order, Judge Denise Page Hood of Michigan’s Eastern District dealt the latest blow to Kennedy’s … Read more...Read More
A former senior-ranking Border Patrol official claimed on Tuesday that the Biden-Harris administration prevented him from releasing “any information” regarding the increase in illegal immigrants with ties to terrorist organizations crossing the southern border. The former official said the Biden-Harris administration was “trying to convince the public there was no threat at the border.” Former … Read more...Read More
Multiple supporters of former President Donald Trump have reported suffering from a mysterious eye injury after attending a rally in Tucson, Arizona, last week. The mysterious incident has led to questions concerning whether the former president could have been targeted in a “chemical attack” that led to multiple rally attendees suffering from “unbearable” eye pain. … Read more...Read More
Tesla CEO and Twitter owner Elon Musk is reportedly being investigated by the U.S. Secret Service after posting a joke on social media after the second assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump on Sunday. Bloomberg reported that following Sunday’s failed assassination attempt against Trump, the DogeDesigner social media account tweeted, “Why they want to … Read more...Read More
There were 21 states where a majority of tenant households spent 30% or more of their incomes on rent and utilities last year, compared with just seven states in 2019. Nationwide, about 22 million renters are shouldering that percentage. Anyone paying more than 30% is considered “cost burdened,” according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban … Read more...Read More
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday assigned a state investigation into a gunman’s suspected plot to kill former President Donald Trump to the office of Attorney General Ashley Moody, a move that he said was due in part to his distrust in federal law enforcement officials being able to conduct a fair investigation. “In my judgment, … Read more...Read More
Cambodia is set to host joint military exercises with the armies of Laos and Vietnam this November, during the annual defence ministers’ meeting of the three neighbouring nations. The drills follow the first-ever “Border Defence Friendship Exchange” between the three countries, held in the tri-border area in December last year. The upcoming exercises were announced in a September 15 statement by the Ministry … Read more...Read More
A new video shows the Texas National Guard installing razor wire fencing on its border with New Mexico just days after Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) said the state would be “tripling” its razor wire barriers to prevent illegal immigrants from continuing to pour into the United States. In a recent statement on X, formerly Twitter, … Read more...Read More
Federal law enforcement officials revealed on Wednesday that Iranian hackers stole information from former President Donald Trump’s campaign and sent it to individuals connected with President Joe Biden’s campaign in late June and early July. In a joint statement released on Wednesday, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Federal Bureau of … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that documents obtained from the U.S. Air Force exposes the military branch’s “goal” of reducing the number of white male applicants in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program through diversity and equity initiatives under the Biden-Harris administration. According to The Daily Caller, while serving as the highest-ranking member of the U.S. … Read more...Read More
In response to meetings this past year becoming more contentious and unruly, the Jasper County Veterans Affairs Commission may establish some ground rules for participants or recite core values similar to the way Newton school board does before each meeting in an effort to preserve order and respect. Commissioner Fred Chabot provided veterans affairs administrator Alyssa Wilson a sample of potential … Read more...Read More
A 500-pound bear with chestnut fur and a tan muzzle hunches over a picnic table in a Mammoth Lakes campground, picking over T-bone steak and jostling drinking glasses. “Don’t spill my wine — that’s all we have!” someone calls out in a video of the incident. Somewhere, out of view of the camera, campers attempt to … Read more...Read More
The hackers behind last month’s cyberattack on Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are demanding a 100-bitcoin ransom — about $6 million — for stolen data, though just how much information was accessed, and what kind, is still unclear. During a Wednesday morning hearing with the U.S. Senate’s Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, the airport’s aviation managing director, Lance Lyttle, said an … Read more...Read More
Michigan’s $10.33 hourly minimum wage should increase to $12.48 an hour on Feb. 21, the Michigan Supreme Court said in a Wednesday order that clarified the timeline for a phase-in of a $15 minimum wage. The order came after the high court majority on July 31 ruled a strategy used to curb minimum wage and paid sick … Read more...Read More
A Democratic donor from Alaska was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly threatening to “injure and kill” six justices on the U.S. Supreme Court and the family members of Supreme Court justices. In a Thursday press release, the U.S. Department of Justice announced, “An Alaska man was arrested yesterday in Anchorage for allegedly threatening to injure … Read more...Read More
Boeing Co. is requiring many salaried workers to take unpaid leave to preserve cash as the planemaker digs in for contentious contract talks with its largest union. The austerity measure affects tens of thousands of US-based employees, managers and executives, according to the company. They will work a rolling schedule of three weeks on the job … Read more...Read More
YouTube star MrBeast and Amazon are being sued by contestants of an upcoming game show over claims of sexual harassment and other abuse. The lawsuit alleges that multiple contestants on the upcoming “Beast Games” reality competition show were severely mistreated. “Several contestants [ended] up hospitalized, while others reported suffering physical and mental complications while being … Read more...Read More
A panel of U.S. House lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday that would force automakers to install AM radio in all new cars. The measure, titled the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, advanced through the House Committee on Energy and Commerce with broad bipartisan support. The only lawmaker to express outspoken opposition was Republican U.S. … Read more...Read More
A teacher and LGBTQ activist was arrested in Michigan recently and charged with felony child sex crimes as part of a child predator sting operation conducted by law enforcement officials. According to The Post Millennial, 32-year-old Robert Maurice Herzing, who was previously known as Robert Moore and who works as an English and journalism teacher … Read more...Read More
California Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants are introducing two robots that can replace human employees and help the major restaurant chain avoid the Democratic state’s $20 minimum wage requirements. In a press release on Monday, the popular food chain wrote, “Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced today Autocado, its avocado processing cobotic prototype developed in partnership with Vebu that … Read more...Read More
Roughly 100,000 Arizona residents may not be eligible to vote on the “full ballot” in Arizona’s general election in November due to an “administrative error” that has allowed residents to vote in elections without providing the required proof of citizenship. In a Tuesday post on X, formerly Twitter, Stephen Richer, Maricopa County Recorder, that the … Read more...Read More
A plane had to make an emergency landing at the Myrtle Beach International Airport after its door reportedly fell off. An airplane carrying two people took off from MYR on Tuesday around 2:53 p.m. and landed less than 10 minutes later at 3:01 p.m., according to flight data from Flight Aware. A Federal Aviation Administration report stated the door fell off and … Read more...Read More
A Montgomery hospital went on lockdown Wednesday morning following a phoned threat to shoot staff, authorities said. Montgomery VA Hospital Police Chief David Agee said the hospital’s suicide prevention coordinators received a call shortly after 9:30 a.m. from a man who said he was going to come to the hospital, shott VA staff and then himself. He said he was armed with an AR-15 … Read more...Read More
A federal judge in Idaho dismissed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the constitutionality of new voter registration requirements that bar the use of student IDs to register to vote and cast a ballot. Two groups — March for Our Lives Idaho, which aims to reduce gun violence, and the Idaho Alliance for Retired Americans — sued Idaho Secretary … Read more...Read More
The Jupiter resident who was arrested in July after making threatening social media posts about Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his vice presidential nominee JD Vance entered into a pretrial diversion program Tuesday, potentially avoiding a formal conviction. Michael M. Wiseman, 68, was arrested by Jupiter Police on one count of written threats to kill or do bodily harm, a second-degree felony, … Read more...Read More
Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs was hit with sex trafficking and racketeering charges on Tuesday as federal prosecutors filed a criminal indictment against the music mogul accusing him of forcing women to participate in wild and violent sexual performances he videotaped. In the 14-page indictment, Combs, 54, is accused of transporting male sex workers and women … Read more...Read More
A Kentucky homeowner was recently forced out of his own home after his guests turned into squatters and demanded “squatter rights.” Kentucky homeowner Daniel Toma told Fox 19 that he initially invited his friend, Amy Davis, and her boyfriend, Tyler Sencuk, to come to his house over the summer. After Davis and Sencuk ran into … Read more...Read More
A lawyer filed an appeal on Tuesday as three Americans face death sentences in Congo due to charges regarding their participation in a failed coup attempt. According to The Associated Press, a Congo military court announced death sentences for 37 people, including three Americans, last Friday. The death sentences came after the 37 individuals were … Read more...Read More
A resurfaced video shows that Vice President Kamala Harris previously supported authorities walking into the homes of legal gun owners to “check to see” if they were “being responsible and safe” while serving as the district attorney of San Francisco. Harris’ comments came during a press conference in May of 2007 while introducing the legislation that the … Read more...Read More
Tupperware Brand Corporation, an iconic food storage container company, announced on Tuesday that it was filing for bankruptcy. In a Tuesday press release, Tupperware Brand Corporation revealed it had voluntarily decided to initiate Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. According to Tuesday’s press release, the iconic company … Read more...Read More
A new photo shows the final resting spot of the OceanGate Titan submersible’s wreckage near the remains of the Titanic. People.com reported that officials released the new photo, which features the Titan submersible’s remains at the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean, during a U.S. Coast Guard hearing on Monday. The outlet noted that the … Read more...Read More
Florida’s prosecutors will pursue a case against the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump over the “most serious straightforward offense, which is attempted murder,” Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday. DeSantis said Tuesday he signed an executive order assigning the case to the Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution, which prosecutes crimes that involve two or more judicial … Read more...Read More
Police officers reportedly discovered an “explosive device” near the location of former President Donald Trump’s Wednesday rally in Long Island, New York. This is breaking news that will be updated as more information becomes available. Keep reading below. Nassau County Police Department sources reportedly told James Lalino, a journalist with One American News Network, that … Read more...Read More
Police officials confirmed that a “suspicious occurrence” was reported near the location of former President Donald Trump’s Wednesday rally in Long Island, New York. However, police officials said reports of an “explosive device” found near the rally venue were not valid. Following reports of an explosive device being found near the location of Trump’s Long … Read more...Read More
Over a two-month period last year, a Marine lance corporal stationed at Camp Pendleton sold 22 unregistered “ghost” rifles, most of them featuring unlawfully short barrels, to an undercover federal agent in exchange for $23,300. At Christian Ferrari’s sentencing Monday morning in federal court in San Diego, U.S. District Judge Cynthia Bashant asked the now-former … Read more...Read More
A 34-year-old Riverside County man accused of setting multiple fires before igniting the Line fire that has ravaged San Bernardino County for about two weeks and injured three firefighters has pleaded not guilty, according to court records. Justin Wayne Halstenberg, of Norco, is facing 11 counts of arson, including using incendiary devices to start fires, … Read more...Read More
In a video posted to Reddit this summer, Lucie Rosenthal’s face starts focused and uncertain, looking intently into the camera, before it happens. She releases a succinct, croak-like belch. Then, it’s wide-eyed surprise, followed by rollicking laughter. “I got it!” the Denver resident says after what was her second burp ever. “It’s really rocking my mind … Read more...Read More
A false alarm that a gunman was roaming one Catholic high school and then another in March 2023 touched off frightening evacuations and a robust police response in the city. It also prompted the diocese to rethink what constitutes a model learning environment. Months after hundreds of students were met by SWAT teams, the Catholic … Read more...Read More
The Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV) recently admitted that it mistakingly registered at least 306 non-citizens to vote in U.S. elections. According to Fox News, the Oregon DMV explained that the wrongful voter registration of non-citizens was caused by a program that automatically registered any residents who obtained a state identification or … Read more...Read More
The Jackson 5’s Tito Jackson experienced some sort of medical emergency before he died Sunday in New Mexico, according to local law enforcement officials. Shedding light on some of the circumstances that led to the late Jacksons guitarist’s death, the Gallup Police Department reported Monday that one of its officers had been flagged down by … Read more...Read More
A former neighbor of Ryan Routh, the would-be assassin in the latest assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, described Routh’s family as “weird” and claimed that the family had a “live horse in the house.” According to Fox News, before Routh moved to Hawaii last year, the 58-year-old suspect lived in Greensboro, North Carolina, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The Swiss-based Doctors Without Borders (MSF) aid group on September 16 said it has been forced to close its operations in Russia. “It is with a heavy heart that we have to close our activities in Russia,” said the head … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. In a September 16 call with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed the “importance of a durable and dignified peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said. He added that Blinken welcomed recent … Read more...Read More
President Masud Pezeshkian claims that Iran has not transferred any weapons to Russia since he took office in late July and seemed to open the door for direct talks with the United States over nuclear issues, but only if Washington shows it is not “hostile” toward the Islamic republic. The 69-year-old Pezeshkian, deemed a relative … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Authoritarian Belarusian leader Alyaksandr Lukashenka has pardoned 37 people, including six women, serving prison terms on extremism charges, his press service said on September 16. The statement claimed those pardoned had “repented and promised to conduct law-abiding lives,” adding that … Read more...Read More
Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) announced on Monday that the 33 bomb threats in Springfield, Ohio, have all been “hoaxes” spread by “overseas” countries targeting the United States. Prior to the governor’s announcement, mainstream media claimed that the bomb threats were due to former President Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance’s comments regarding the roughly 20,000 migrants … Read more...Read More
Thousands of people were reportedly injured across Lebanon on Sept. 17, after their handheld pagers began to explode. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, in a statement shared through the state-run National News Agency, reported around 2,800 people were wounded and another eight were killed, including a child, as a result of these pagers explosing. As news … Read more...Read More
Sean “Diddy” Combs, a three-time Grammy award-winning rapper, was arrested on Monday following an indictment by a grand jury in Manhattan. The music star currently faces racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges, in addition to multiple other charges. The indictment, which was unsealed on Tuesday, claims that Combs “abused, threatened, and coerced women and others … Read more...Read More
Tito Jackson, one of the original members of the seminal Motown group the Jackson 5, has died. He was 70. Jackson’s death was announced late Sunday by his three sons. They did not disclose a cause of death for the late guitarist and background singer, but said they were “shocked, saddened and heartbroken.” Representatives for … Read more...Read More
The United States Navy commissioned the USS New Jersey as the first “gender-neutral” submarine in the Navy’s Submarine Force on Saturday. According to a U.S. Navy press release, the USS New Jersey, which has a crew of almost 135 Navy personnel, is the “first in its class designed and built with modifications for a gender-integrated … Read more...Read More
Border officials seized a trailer of produce that was concealing more than 37 pounds of cocaine making its way into the U.S., federal officials said. The shipment of avocados stopped the cargo Sept. 13 at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas, according to a Sept. 16 news release from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. After taking a … Read more...Read More
Sixty state and federal agencies were working Monday to try to contain an onshore wash of medical waste, including hundreds of hypodermic needles and feminine hygiene products, over the weekend along the coastline from Delaware to Virginia, officials say. Beaches on the Delmarva Peninsula, including Ocean City and Assateague Island, restricted water access Sunday after hypodermic … Read more...Read More
An attorney for the U.S. Naval Academy said Monday that the elite military school should continue using race and ethnicity in admissions, because it was not where it needed to be in building a diverse student body. “Real progress is being made,” Joshua Gardner said in U.S. District Court in Baltimore. “We’re just not there … Read more...Read More
Boeing on Monday announced internally a series of sweeping cost-cutting moves in response to the Machinists strike, and said it may temporarily lay off some employees, including managers and executives. The cost-cutting measures also include significant holds on taking aircraft parts from suppliers, an action that will ripple through the smaller aerospace firms around the … Read more...Read More
Production cuts are hitting the Stellantis NV plant in Toledo, Ohio, that builds the Jeep Gladiator pickup and Wrangler SUV this week, the latest of several factory pauses or slowdowns by the automaker as it deals with large vehicle inventories and other challenges. The automaker paused production of the Gladiator at the Toledo Assembly Complex … Read more...Read More
Four flight attendants were hospitalized after they reportedly became sick following the detection of a strange odor on an Alaska Airlines flight from Lihue, Hawaii, to Seattle, Washington, on Thursday. The incident forced Alaska Airlines Flight 810 to be diverted. According to Fox 13 Seattle, Alaska Airlines Flight 810 departed from Lihue, Hawaii, at roughly … Read more...Read More
A mountain lion that was put down by park rangers after it attacked a 5-year-old boy in Malibu Creek State Park earlier this month was identified as a slightly underweight female just over a year old. The lion weighed nearly 53 pounds and had nothing in her stomach during the attack, according to the necropsy results released … Read more...Read More
A pipeline explosion resulted in a massive fire in La Porte, Texas, on Monday, forcing emergency responders to evacuate a portion of the Houston suburb as flames shot “hundreds of feet into the air.” According to The Associated Press, Monday’s explosion involved a 20-inch pipeline carrying natural gas liquids, which is operated by Energy Transfer, … Read more...Read More
A new tick-borne disease called Wetland virus was recently found in China, leading scientists to issue a warning in a recent medical journal publication. Fox News reported that the Wetland virus is a member of the orthonairovirus genus of viruses and that an individual was previously infected with the virus in 2019 in Inner Mongolia, … Read more...Read More
Authorities in Venezuela detained three U.S. citizens and three European nationals on Sept. 15, alleging they were involved in a conspiracy to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabella announced the arrests in a broadcast on Venezuelan state television on Sunday. He identified those captured as three Americans, two Spanish nationals, and a Czech national. … Read more...Read More
The New York Times recently warned Americans that the 2024 presidential election results “could take awhile,” just like during the 2020 election. According to The New York Times, a clear winner between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris may not be declared on election night for the second straight presidential election. The … Read more...Read More
The alleged would-be assassin in the latest assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump has been identified as a Democratic donor who pushed popular anti-Trump rhetoric on social media and worked to transport volunteer fighters to fight in the war in Ukraine. According to Fox News, 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh was arrested on Sunday after … Read more...Read More
Justin Timberlake is expected to plead guilty to a traffic violation, and have his Long Island driving while intoxicated charge dropped as part of a plea agreement, according to multiple reports Wednesday. While details of the plea deal were not disclosed by officials, sources told TMZ Timberlake will admit to driving while ability impaired. Despite … Read more...Read More
The U.S. and U.K. are increasingly concerned that Russia is sharing with Iran secret information and technology that could bring it closer to being able to build nuclear weapons, in exchange for Tehran providing Moscow with ballistic missiles for its war in Ukraine. The Kremlin has increased its cooperation with Iran over its ambitions to obtain atomic weapons in recent months, according to Western officials familiar with the matter, who spoke … Read more...Read More
A missile fired by Yemen’s Houthis reached central Israel on Sunday, setting off sirens from Tel Aviv to the Jerusalem foothills and apparently breaking up in mid-air as several attempts were made to shoot it down, the Israeli military said. The rebel group, whose long-range attacks on Israel in solidarity with Hamas’ almost year-old war against it from Gaza have mostly been intercepted over the Red Sea, said … Read more...Read More
Edward J. Stephens Jr. couldn’t stop running away from his home in Los Angeles. So in the late 1930s, his father made a last-ditch move: Having his son sent to Preston School of Industry. This juvenile detention facility near Ione operated for more than a century before closing in 2011. And when Stephens was there, he lived at the … Read more...Read More
In 2017, Doherty High School’s senior naval science instructor started a project to honor the wartime contributions of service members from Colorado Springs. Five years later, with the help of a local mural artist, retired Navy Capt. Greg Thomas’ project was completed. Dubbed the Hall of Honor, the project consists of a two-wall mural festooned with images of … Read more...Read More
Discount retailer Big Lots announced on Monday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The filing will result in more store closures beyond the 315 announced in early August, the company revealed in a statement posted on its website. The August announcement affected 26 of 106 Big Lots stores in Florida, including 10 of 17 operating in the … Read more...Read More
Authorities confirmed a second assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump took place on Sunday afternoon while the leading 2024 presidential candidate was golfing at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. In a message posted on his campaign website, Trump said he was unharmed in the second assassination attempt in two … Read more...Read More
Former President Donald Trump is safe after gunshots rang out “in his vicinity,” according to a statement by Steven Cheung, Trump Campaign Communications Director. “President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,” the statement read. The shooting took place near Trump as he was leaving his West Palm … Read more...Read More
Russian air and naval forces will participate in a Chinese military exercise later this month, China’s Defense Ministry announced on Monday. The ministry said in a news release that, in line with an annual plan and bilateral agreements, Russian forces will join the “North·Joint-2024” exercise in the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk. The drills aim to deepen … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korea is building up its nuclear force through “geometrical progression,” leader Kim Jong Un said, citing the “military security environment” as a reason. Kim, in a speech on Monday, said the U.S.-led expansion of a military bloc in the region … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The Russian Investigative Committee said on September 10 that a court in the Perm region sentenced a man to 12 years for committing numerous violent crimes against his wife, including rape, robbery, and axing off her right hand. The man, whose identity … Read more...Read More
Artificial intelligence-powered photographic inspections, 3D-printed tools and augmented-reality training headsets are part of Ford Motor Co.’s strategy to improve vehicle quality, something that has continued to plague its financial results. The Dearborn automaker in the second quarter was slammed with a more than 5% decline year-over-year in net income after warranty costs on pre-2021 vehicles … Read more...Read More
Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing additional allegations of sexual abuse in a new lawsuit filed by Danity Kane alum Dawn Richard. Richard also says she witnessed Combs beating ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura — whose own explosive lawsuit against the disgraced mogul kicked off similar allegations from other accusers. Richard, 41, who joined the girl group that … Read more...Read More
“The Mentalist” star Simon Baker admitted in court Wednesday to drunk driving in his native Australia in July. The 55-year-old Emmy nominee pleaded guilty to a charge of driving with a blood-alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit of 0.05% when he appeared in New South Wales’ Mullumbimby Local Court Wednesday, NBC News reports. As the “Margin … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A small group of Afghan women took to the streets of Kabul on September 11 in a rare protest to demand their rights and call on the international community to denounce Taliban rule. More than 10 women participated in the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Cambodian casino tycoon Ly Yong Phat and his LYP Group conglomerate for alleged abuses related to the treatment of trafficked workers in online scam centers. The sanctions from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. When Zin Myo Yu paid to be smuggled through Myanmar’s Mon state into Thailand for a lucrative factory job, she was painfully aware of the risks. “People don’t really have any money, so if you get cheated, that’s it, it’s all … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has condemned an attack that killed three of its workers who were distributing aid in the frontline Donetsk region of Ukraine. Ukrainian presidential officials said earlier that Russian forces had attacked Red Cross vehicles … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A Lao woman who was arrested after criticizing the government’s failure to help hundreds of people stranded by a destructive flood was released from prison on Thursday after serving a five-year sentence. Houayheuang Xayabouly, 35, was met by family members just … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Thousands of people have fled from fighting between ethnic minority guerrillas and Myanmar junta troops that entered a fifth day on Thursday, and at least 10 civilians have been killed, residents told Radio Free Asia. The autonomy-seeking Kachin Independence Army, or … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Family members and U.S. officials have called on China to release a retired Uyghur doctor abducted six years ago and later imprisoned in retaliation for the outspoken advocacy of her siblings abroad. Gulshan Abbas, now 62, was abducted by the Chinese Communist … Read more...Read More
A man who prosecutors say was with two other gang members at the time they killed actor Johnny Wactor has pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and grand theft charges. Leonel Gutierrez, 18, was arrested last month along with two other people on suspicion of murder in Wactor’s May 25 shooting death after a lengthy investigation … Read more...Read More
The Aurora Police Department on Wednesday publicly identified nine members of a Venezuelan gang charged in 14 separate criminal incidents over the last 10 months, including at least seven events at the apartment complexes that a property management company has said were “taken over” by the gang. The alleged crimes connected to the Tren de Aragua … Read more...Read More
Cambridge election officials kicked off a recount Thursday morning in the Democratic primary for a House seat held by Rep. Marjorie Decker, a six-term Democrat who faced a challenge from local organizer Evan MacKay. The contest between MacKay and Decker came down to the wire last week during the state’s primary election, with MacKay initially … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) extremist group has regained a foothold in northwestern Pakistan, imposing its brutal rule on hundreds of thousands of people. Those who live under the TTP say the hard-line Islamist group has severely curbed freedoms and … Read more...Read More
Soul singer Frankie Beverly, the lead vocalist and co-founder of the soul-funk band Maze, has died. He was 77. Beverly’s family announced his death Wednesday in a Facebook post but did not include details about his cause of death. Representatives for Beverly and Maze declined to provide further details when reached Wednesday by The Times. … Read more...Read More
Walt Ehmer, the president and CEO of Waffle House has died, the company confirmed Sunday. Ehmer, 58, died Friday following a long illness, Waffle House wrote in a statement. The company said it would share more details in the coming days and that he would be “greatly missed.” “For now, we know all of you … Read more...Read More
A 15-year-old Menchville High School student was shot to death Tuesday morning as he waited at a school bus stop in Southeast Newport News, Virginia. According to police, an alert from ShotSpotter — which traces sound waves to determine where gunshots are coming from — prompted officers to go to the 1200 block of 16th … Read more...Read More
A growing number of state lawmakers are backing Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s call for the resignation of the commissioner of the state’s veterans’ affairs department prior to a special meeting Tuesday that could lead to his removal. A joint statement was issued Monday from the Alabama Legislature’s General Fund chairs — Alabama State Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore; and Rep. Rex … Read more...Read More
Fifty seconds to a minute. Nearly 115 bullets. That’s how long it took, and what it took, to kill six people and injure another 12 on April 3, 2022, during the worst mass shooting incident in Sacramento’s history. A woman shielded her sister, Johntaya Alexander, with her body amid gunfire and watched a bloody Alexander inhale … Read more...Read More
A judge sentenced a man to life in prison Wednesday for shooting and killing Chicago police Officer Ella French and injuring her partner, marking an emotional end to the case months after jurors viewed harrowing body camera footage throughout a weeklong trial. Emonte Morgan, 24, was found guilty in March of killing French, seriously injuring … Read more...Read More
Fulton Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee struck three additional counts from the year-old indictment that alleged former President Donald Trump and more than a dozen others were involved in a felony conspiracy to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results. McAfee said the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause mandated the removal of the counts, which involve alleged false statements made to federal court. For now, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Thursday, the South Korean military said, hours after the North sent a batch of balloons suspected to be bearing trash toward the South. “The North Korean missiles flew about 360 … Read more...Read More
Aubrey Plaza has revealed she was briefly paralyzed and unable to speak when she suffered an unexplainable stroke at age 20. The “White Lotus” star, 40, spoke about the “wild” medical crisis during an appearance Wednesday on SiriusXM’s “Howard Stern Show,” per Delaware Online. “It happened mid-sentence,” Plaza recalled of both the “craziest” and “kind … Read more...Read More
“Issues” at the United States Postal Service could impact the upcoming presidential election and disenfranchise voters, state and local officials representing all 50 states warned in a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. In the letter to DeJoy, election officials across the nation highlighted “serious questions about processing facility operations, lost or delayed election mail, … Read more...Read More
Russia, Iran and China are “ramping up” attempts to stoke divisions within the U.S. ahead of November’s presidential election, according to a top Department of Justice official. The trio is seeking to “warp the views” of U.S. voters, Matthew Olsen, assistant attorney general for national security, said at an event at Columbia Law School in New York on Thursday. The U.S. has already taken action this month to disrupt what it says … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The United States on September 10 issued new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran’s military support to Russia, including the alleged recent delivery of ballistic missiles, for use in its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. Treasury Department designated … Read more...Read More
Gov. Kathy Hochul has been diagnosed with skin cancer. Hochul, 66, announced Thursday she was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, “a tiny, tiny speck on my nose.” She said she would undergo a procedure Friday to surgically remove the cancer. “You can’t even see it,” Hochul told reporters. “I’m gonna have a small removal procedure. I’m not going under. It’s … Read more...Read More
Jon Bon Jovi is being praised for helping a woman safely come off the ledge of a bridge in Nashville, Tennessee, this week. The Metro Nashville Police Department tweeted footage of the rescue, which took place on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge on Tuesday, recognizing the “Livin’ on a Prayer” rocker and his team for … Read more...Read More
If you’ve flown domestic in the U.S. in the last four years, you’ve likely faced at least one or two flight delays or cancellations—or worse, complete system outages—and found yourself footing the bill, without recourse from the airlines. But there’s potential relief on the horizon: The Biden Administration is working full steam ahead on a proposed rule that would … Read more...Read More
The mother of the 14-year-old boy charged with fatally shooting two students and two teachers at Georgia’s Apalachee High School last week penned an open apology letter to the families of her son’s alleged victims. “To the parents and families of those affected by the tragic events at Apalachee High School, I want to say that I am … Read more...Read More
Andrew “Andy” Ennis, a jazz saxophonist and member of a celebrated musical family, died of cancer Aug. 30 at his Northwest Baltimore home. He was 86. Ennis, popularly known as Andy, grew up with his sister, singer Ethel Ennis, in the Gilmor Homes from 1941 to 1955. He was six years younger than his sister, … Read more...Read More
The Food and Drug Administration announced it has started a research project examining the possible effects of toxic metals in tampons, sparking concerns about products used by millions of women in the U.S. A recent study found a variety of metals — including mercury, arsenic and lead — in more than a dozen brands of tampons. … Read more...Read More
Billionaire Elon Musk turned stomachs on the social media platform he owns by offering to impregnate Taylor Swift after the pop star endorsed Kamala Harris for president. “Fine Taylor … you win,” Musk wrote on X Wednesday. “I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life.” It’d long been expected that the … Read more...Read More
Most likely voters in three swing states believe America is probably on a path toward global war, according to new polling, which found widespread discontentment with U.S. foreign policy. In the latest poll from the CATO Institute, a libertarian think tank, 59% of likely voters in Wisconsin said they “think it’s likely we’re closely approaching World War III.” In Michigan … Read more...Read More
The total reward for information that leads to the arrest of a man accused of opening fire on drivers along I-75 in Southern Kentucky this past weekend is now $35,000. Joseph A. Couch, 32, disappeared into the woods in north Laurel County after opening fire on vehicles on the interstate, authorities say. Twelve vehicles were hit, and … Read more...Read More
NASA astronaut Don Pettit is on his way to the International Space Station with two Russian cosmonaut crewmates who have helped set a record — they’re among 19 people in orbit at the same time. Pettit, who was part of the 1996 NASA class of astronauts, made his fourth trip to space Wednesday joining Roscosmos … Read more...Read More
Flooding the country’s rooftops with solar panels will cost the economy over NIS 1.1 billion annually, compared with use of very large solar fields in the Negev, according to a report by the National Economic Council, headed by Prof. Avi Simhon, on the economic viability of solar field projects, which “Globes” can reveal for the first time. … Read more...Read More
A comprehensive framework establishing guidelines and principles for the ethical and regulated use of artificial intelligence in military operations spanning nuclear weapons systems, endorsed by 61 countries, was adopted at a high-stakes summit in Seoul. The two-day 2024 summit on Responsible AI in the Military Domain or REAIM concluded Tuesday with the adoption of a “Blueprint … Read more...Read More
Sandy Springs-based UPS is laying off more of its employees, after earlier this year announcing it was cutting 12,000 jobs in its management ranks. The company did not specify how many employees are losing their jobs in the latest round of cuts, but said Monday evening the layoffs are part of ongoing efforts since the January announcement of … Read more...Read More
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed a lawsuit Tuesday night asking a federal court to prohibit Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson from including his name on the November ballot. Kennedy’s complaint came at about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Eastern District of Michigan, as the first presidential debate between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican … Read more...Read More
President Joe Biden briefly wore a “Trump 2024” hat while visiting with firefighters during a 9/11 memorial event in Pennsylvania on Wednesday. The surprising moment came just hours after Vice President Kamala Harris faced former President Donald Trump in the opposing pair’s first 2024 presidential debate. Video of the moment shows Biden smiling as he … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Fears of spontaneous combustion are driving bans on electric vehicles in parking lots in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang, according to recent media reports. “Hotels and other buildings in Hangzhou, Ningbo, Xiaoshan and other places in Zhejiang have banned electric … Read more...Read More
Every day on her PATH train commute from her home in Jersey City, Elizabeth Hillman follows the same route so many New Jersey residents took into lower Manhattan 23 years ago today — some for the last time. “I think about a lot of things differently,” said Hillman, the president of the National September 11 … Read more...Read More
James Earl Jones, the revered actor who voiced some of the most iconic characters in film history and appeared in an array of movies and TV shows, has died. He was 93. His representative confirmed his death to ABC News and Deadline on Sept. 9. Jones, born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, is known by many as … Read more...Read More
Secretary of State Antony Blinken signaled the U.S. would hold talks on Ukraine’s use of Western long-range weapons against Russia, after confirming Moscow had received shipments of ballistic missiles from Iran. “We’re going to look and to listen” to Ukraine’s request to lift restrictions on its use of long-range missiles, Blinken said Tuesday at a press conference with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in London, signaling the U.S. is open … Read more...Read More
With the contract between dockworkers and their employers up and down the East Coast expiring Sept. 30, fears are growing of a potential port strike that could disrupt shipping and jobs ahead of the holiday season, especially in Baltimore, which is still recovering from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association from Maine through Texas are preparing to strike if … Read more...Read More
One day after Gov. Kay Ivey announced that Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis was resigning at the end of the year, Davis released a statement about the decision. “I want to first thank the Veterans community for the outpouring of support and kind notes I have received over the last few days,” Davis said. “As reported … Read more...Read More
County boards of elections in North Carolina are now working to design and print new ballots for the 2024 general election without the We The People Party’s presidential and vice presidential candidates on them, following a state court decision, according to. press release from the state elections board. The N.C. Supreme Court, in a 4–3 ruling late … Read more...Read More
E Street Band member Patti Scialfa, who’s married to frontman Bruce Springsteen, said a rare form of blood cancer is to blame for her inconsistent appearances with the group in recent years. The revelation came Sunday night at the Toronto Film Festival where “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band” premiered, according to … Read more...Read More
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials announced that a Delta Airbus A350’s wingtip “struck the tail” of an Endeavor Bombardier CRJ900 jet as the two airplanes collided at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday. In a statement released after the incident, the FAA said, “While Delta Air Lines Flight 295 was taxiing for departure at … Read more...Read More
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name will be removed from North Carolina’s ballot following the North Carolina Supreme Court’s decision on Monday, which ordered state officials to remove the former independent presidential candidate’s name from the ballot ahead of the November election. According to NBC News, the court’s 4-3 decision on Monday upholds the prior appeals … Read more...Read More
The manhunt for a suspect accused of shooting motorists along Interstate 75 in Laurel County Saturday remains ongoing, the Kentucky State Police said Monday afternoon. KSP Trooper Scottie Pennington said he hopes constant pressure from law enforcement forces Joseph Couch, 32, to come out from wherever he may be hiding, potentially in the dense Daniel … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement searched the Englewood school campus Monday morning following a bomb threat and found no suspicious devices. The Englewood Police Department reported at about 8:30 a.m. that it received an anonymous tip of an explosive device in the building that houses Englewood High School, Middle School and Leadership Academy at 3800 S. Logan St. … Read more...Read More
Red Lobster is turning the page on its worst days as the struggling seafood restaurant chain prepares to emerge from bankruptcy. On Thursday, a U.S. judge approved the company’s reorganization plan, clearing the way for the casual dining chain to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Known for its bottomless shrimp offering and cheddar biscuits, Red … Read more...Read More
Selena Gomez said Monday she can’t carry a child due to medical issues that would put her and the child’s life in danger. “I haven’t ever said this, but I unfortunately can’t carry my own children,” she told Vanity Fair in a story published Monday. “I have a lot of medical issues that would put … Read more...Read More
Big Lots, a major national retail store, filed for bankruptcy on Monday, leaving the future of its 1,400 store locations uncertain. The Daily Mail reported that Monday’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing makes Big Lots the latest American retail chain to declare bankruptcy in 2024. The outlet noted that a Standard & Poor’s July report indicated that … Read more...Read More
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who was the last candidate to drop out of the 2024 Republican primary election, recently revealed that she was targeted by an Iranian “murder-for-hire” plot and that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) met with her during her campaign to warn her that Iran was “influencing the election.” Haley’s … Read more...Read More
President Joe Biden recently admitted that the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 should have been named “what it was” during a recent speech in Westby, Wisconsin. During a speech in Westby, Wisconsin, on Thursday, the president unveiled a new $7.3 billion rural electrification project under the Biden-Harris administration’s controversial Inflation Reduction Act. According to The … Read more...Read More
Deep in the veterans’ section of Mountain View Memorial Park in Lakewood is a grave marker for Ralph H. Keil. “In memory of our beloved son,” it reads, along with the dates of his birth and death: Dec. 7, 1941. Beneath the neatly trimmed grass and flapping U.S. flag, there is no casket or urn. Keil grew up in Tacoma, joined the Navy and died at … Read more...Read More
Tens of thousands of Southern Californians were without power Sunday night as scorching temperatures continued to batter the area, knocking the power out at iconic landmarks such as the Hollywood Bowl and leaving residents in the dark and the heat. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and Southern California Edison said they were working to … Read more...Read More
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Monday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will remain on the state’s ballot this fall despite the former presidential candidate suspending his campaign and endorsing Republican Donald Trump. Kennedy, who had been nominated for president by the Natural Law Party in Michigan, wasn’t entitled to the “extraordinary relief” of having the … Read more...Read More
Two local high school students have been charged with making a bomb threat against a school, a few days after the mass school shooting in Georgia. The two 14-year-old Methuen students have been charged in connection with the threat made against Methuen High School over the weekend. Methuen Police on Saturday first learned of a bomb … Read more...Read More
Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she is relieved to have “finally completed” chemotherapy treatment and plans to undertake light engagements through the end of the year. The 42-year-old British royal, who revealed in March that she had an undisclosed form of cancer, shared the update in a personal video on Monday that featured several candid moments with her husband, … Read more...Read More
A police manhunt for the suspected gunman who opened fire near Interstate 75 in Kentucky on Saturday and wounded five individuals continued for a third day on Monday as law enforcement officers used machetes to hack through a “jungle” of trees in southeastern Kentucky. According to Fox News, law enforcement officials are continuing to search … Read more...Read More
The New Hampshire Air National Guard became the first to receive the new KC-46A Pegasus refueling tankers in 2019, and now history is being made again with the first operational deployment of the aircraft across the entire Air Force to the Middle East. A ceremony Sunday honored the more than 180 Airmen of the 157th Air Refueling Wing … Read more...Read More
Beginning in 2025, travelers will need a Real ID or other federally compliant identification if they want to take a domestic flight within the United States. But not every traveler is required to have an identification in order to fly in the 50 states, according to the federal Transportation Security Administration. Under TSA rules, children under the age of … Read more...Read More
Sérgio Mendes, the Brazilian bossa nova impresario and pianist who helped popularize the genre in the ‘60s and toured with Herb Alpert and Frank Sinatra, has died. The recording artist died “peacefully” Thursday in Los Angeles, with his wife Gracinha Leporace Mendes and their children by his side, his family confirmed in a statement shared … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Vietnam and the Philippines are set to sign a memorandum of understanding on defense cooperation that would see the two South China Sea claimants strengthening their joint activities at sea, where both face an assertive China. The strengthened ties come at a time … Read more...Read More
A Wisconsin farm is recalling two brands of eggs after 65 consumers across multiple states became sick with salmonella, leading to 24 hospitalizations. According to a Friday press release by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC, an Amish-owned farm based in Bonduel, Wisconsin, is recalling all “Milo’s Poultry Farms” and “Tony’s … Read more...Read More
Alabama charged an illegal immigrant last week for identity theft and voting fraud after the Guatemalan illegal immigrant voted in multiple U.S. elections, highlighting the danger of illegal immigrants voting as the November election approaches. According to a Thursday press release, U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Resident Agent in Charge Joseph R. Wysowaty of … Read more...Read More
Elon Musk issued a warning on Sunday regarding the Democratic Party’s apparent opposition to the Second Amendment right to bear arms. The X owner warned that “the first thing that all tyrants do is disarm the people” and emphasized that the Second Amendment is essential to American democracy. Musk’s warning came after Sen. Raphael Warnock … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Haitian immigrants are eating residents’ pets and wildlife in Springfield, Ohio, leading residents to warn each other to protect their pets. “Springfield Ohio residents are warning their pets and wildlife like ducks and geese are being eaten by Haitians,” The Calvin Coolidge Project wrote in a post on X, formerly … Read more...Read More
A group of area runners dressed in commemorative blue shirts left Smothers Park bright and early on Saturday morning on a mission to run 110 miles across five Kentucky counties as a tribute to the combat troops who have lost their lives serving the American people during the War on Terror, including Operation Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and New … Read more...Read More
A 14-year-old girl was arrested after posting threats of violence at several Broward County, Florida, schools, officials said Sunday. The Broward School District said in a statement that the “social media threat posted this weekend against specific Broward County Public Schools has been neutralized,” adding that “There is no safety concern to any of our … Read more...Read More
A man suspected of firing multiple rounds in an apartment building is in critical but stable condition after Minneapolis authorities shot him, according to police. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said an officer shot the man in the jaw after reports of a shooting on the 4000 block of Minnehaha Avenue. That officer, and an … Read more...Read More
California may enforce its recent ban on guns in “ sensitive places” when it comes to parks and playgrounds, bars and restaurants that serve alcohol, casinos, stadiums, amusement parks, zoos, libraries, museums, athletic facilities and the parking areas associated with them, a federal appellate court ruled Friday. However, the state may not enforce similar restrictions in … Read more...Read More
A Utah mother fatally shot her three young children before turning the gun on herself, authorities said Friday. The bodies of Maribel Ibarra, 32, and her three children — a 4-year-old boy and two girls, ages 1 and 2 — were found inside a vehicle in West Haven, 40 miles north of Salt Lake City, late Tuesday night. According to … Read more...Read More
A Baltimore man who pointed a loaded gun at a coach during an argument about his son’s playing time at a youth basketball game received eight years in prison Wednesday at his sentencing in federal court. Troy Spencer, 50, previously pleaded guilty to gun charges in connection with the confrontation at Leith Walk Elementary Middle … Read more...Read More
European officials expect Iran to deliver ballistic missiles to Russia imminently, a move that could prompt a swift response from Ukraine’s allies, people familiar with the matter said. Iran has provided Russia with hundreds of drones during Russia’s 2 1/2-year war against Ukraine, but the potential transfer of ballistic missiles would mark a worrying development in the conflict, according to the people, who … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China is expected to soon hand over to the Cambodia navy two warships, a deep-draft pier long enough to accommodate aircraft carriers and facilities it has developed at a base on Cambodia’s coast, Cambodian sources with knowledge of the matter told … Read more...Read More
Sarah Palin was granted a new defamation trial against the New York Times on Wednesday after a federal appeals court found “several major issues” tainted the first one in February 2022 – including jurors learning the judge had dismissed the case from breaking news alerts during their deliberations. In a 56-page decision, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals found Manhattan federal court Judge Jed … Read more...Read More
Ford Motor Co. told employees it would modify its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and end participation in a notable ranking by an LGBTQ advocacy group, joining a series of companies including Lowe’s Cos. and Harley-Davidson Inc. in curtailing some of the programs. “We are mindful that our employees and customers hold a wide range of beliefs,“ Ford Chief Executive … Read more...Read More
The six bullets that killed a carjacked UPS truck driver and a bystander stuck in traffic in a busy Broward intersection came from guns fired by four Miami-Dade police officers, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s investigative summary report. The document, obtained by the Miami Herald Thursday, outlines the events leading up to … Read more...Read More
A vigil was held Sunday evening in Culver City just hours after Israeli authorities shared the news that six hostages had been killed by Hamas after nearly a year in captivity. One of the slain hostages was 23-year-old Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a California-born man whose parents spoke at the Democratic National Convention last month and who has become widely known in the wake of the terrorist attacks. … Read more...Read More
The US and China have agreed to expand military-to-military contact and hold a second round of talks on artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation, even as disagreements on core issues remain. A possible call between US President Joe Biden and his counterpart Xi Jinping “in the coming weeks” was also discussed between US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and China’s top diplomat Wang Yi at their two-day talks in Beijing which … Read more...Read More
Mayor Adams’ administration spent $222,000 this summer to procure 14 so-called “throw bots” for the NYPD, adding to the department’s increasing use of robotic technology in law enforcement. The devices, which are used by several U.S. military branches and allied forces, can withstand being dropped from 30 feet in the air onto concrete, according to the website of the manufacturer, Minnesota-based ReconRobotics. An NYPD official said … Read more...Read More
Ceola Jones-Willis said she still texts and calls her son, even though he was fatally shot more than two years ago in a mass shooting that started with a dispute over a driveway being blocked. Speaking in a Wayne County courtroom on Wednesday before the sentencing of the man who killed her son, Jones-Willis said she knows the … Read more...Read More
Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced a civil rights investigation into sexual abuse of women behind bars in two California prisons, citing numerous reports of groping, inappropriate touching and rape by correctional workers. The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation violated the rights of women at the Central California … Read more...Read More
Jonathan Eichenholz was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with autism. His parents nicknamed him “Houdini” because of his propensity to escape from home, school and even his car seat while in traffic. One afternoon when he was 5, Jonathan, who was fascinated with water, slipped out of the family’s Orange County home and … Read more...Read More
Roswell police shot and killed a man Tuesday who allegedly charged them with an “edged weapon” after the man was suspected of using the same weapon in an attempt to stab a MARTA bus driver, authorities said. The shooting was one of three such incidents involving law enforcement across the state, according to the GBI. The … Read more...Read More
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reinforced a call for air-defense systems after Russian missiles killed more than 50 people in one of the deadliest strikes since the Kremlin’s invasion began in February 2022. Fifty-one people died and more than 200 were injured in the attack in Poltava early Tuesday, Ukraine’s Office of the Prosecutor General said in a statement after two … Read more...Read More
Michigan State University paid a $2.7 million fine to federal education officials in July after it violated rules intended to monitor its financial and administrative affairs in the wake of the Larry Nassar sexual assault scandal. The U.S. Department of Education in 2019 placed the university on a provisional standing for financial aid purposes, which … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A senior-level official at the Chinese consulate in New York, Consul General Huang Ping, has apparently left his position. But a suggestion by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul earlier Wednesday that he was removed from the post was later refuted by the State … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korea’s national soccer team will kick off the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday, but their Chinese-made uniforms might be part of a sanctions violation, experts told Radio Free Asia. Chinese sportswear maker Inlang … Read more...Read More
Pete and Erik Nordstrom have offered to take the Seattle-based company private for $23 per share, with financial backing from the rest of their family and Mexican department store chain El Puerto de Liverpool. The coalition of Nordstrom family members and Liverpool are proposing a deal in which the family would collectively own 50.1% of … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Russian contract soldier Kamil Kasimov, who fled Russia for Kazakhstan last year to avoid being sent to the war in Ukraine, has been sentenced to six years in prison in Russia, the 72.ru website quoted his friends as saying on … Read more...Read More
A former Discover Financial Services senior executive is suing the company for gender and age discrimination, alleging that it withheld more than $7 million in earned equity awards and made her a “scapegoat” in an ongoing credit card misclassification investigation. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Chicago federal court, comes as Capital One seeks regulatory approval for its … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Myanmar’s junta has begun forcibly recruiting male civilians up to age 65 – including even those who are disabled – to protect villages, towns and cities against encroaching rebel militias, residents told Radio Free Asia. The move comes amid mounting battlefield … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Several people were injured and around a dozen were detained during a protest by local government workers in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar. Police fired tear gas at the protesters after they broke through barricades to enter the high-security … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Grieving relatives gathered outside a morgue in the Ukrainian city of Poltava on September 4 to try to identify the victims of a Russian air strike the previous day. More than 50 people were reported killed and over 270 wounded … Read more...Read More
The Georgia Public Service Commission on Wednesday approved a railroad’s request to use eminent domain in one of the state’s poorest counties to build a new rail spur to serve private businesses. The five-member board unanimously voted to allow Sandersville Railroad to condemn portions of 18 parcels to build 4.5 miles of new tracks near the town of Sparta, about 100 miles east of … Read more...Read More
Convicted con artist Anna Sorokin is among the famous faces cast in the 33rd season of “Dancing with the Stars,” announced just days after longtime pro Artem Chigvintsev was arrested for felony domestic violence. “Good Morning America” announced the 33-year-old fake heiress’ casting Wednesday, nearly two years after she was released from immigration jail and … Read more...Read More
Federal authorities are investigating a man who allegedly interrupted a Green Day concert at Comerica Park Wednesday night by flying a drone onto the stage. The band was ushered off stage at about 8:50 p.m. as the band performed its hit single “Longview.” The concert resumed about 10 minutes later. Detroit police officials said the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Chinese President Xi Jinping announced on Thursday more than US$50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, telling an annual summit of African leaders that Beijing was willing to provide more. In a keynote speech to the 2024 … Read more...Read More
The Kenya-led police force mission in Haiti remains well below its envisioned 2,500 personnel, seriously underfunded and has yet to make a major impact against armed gangs. The United States, which has provided more than $300 million for the mission, remains its largest financial backer, along with Canada, which recently provided $59 million Canadian dollars … Read more...Read More
Programs that feed older, homebound adults are instituting waiting lists amid budget crunches, rising costs of food, growing demand for their services and funding cuts from the government. Combined with the end of COVID-19 era aid, local groups are finding that they can no longer serve the same number of people, resulting in difficult decisions … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A grand jury in the U.S. state of Maryland has charged six Russians, including five who are officers in Russia’s military intelligence agency (GRU), with conspiracy to hack into computer systems and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The indictment, unsealed … Read more...Read More
The father of the 14-year-old boy accused of killing four people at Apalachee High School was arrested Thursday, the GBI said. Colin Gray, 54, faces four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children and will be held at the Barrow County Jail. GBI Director Chris Hosey … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A shootout between two groups of Chinese nationals in the Cambodian beach resort of Sihanoukville left a security guard wounded and two Chinese men with serious injuries, authorities said. The gunfight on Monday night outside the Blue Bay International Resort Hotel was … Read more...Read More
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday in the new and streamlined federal Jan. 6 election interference case that was filed after the Supreme Court granted him significant immunity. U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan accepted the plea from Trump’s lawyers and suggested she plans to consider whether prosecutors can move forward with the still-explosive superseding indictment accusing him of improperly … Read more...Read More
A retired four-star general recently warned that the United States is currently faced with the “most challenging” threats since World War II and that a “near-term major war” could take place. Jack Keane, a retired four-star general and Fox News senior strategic analyst, told Fox Business’ Stuart Varney that the United States could be “on … Read more...Read More
Former Navy SEAL Rob O’Neill, who killed Osama Bin Laden, recently filed a lawsuit against a hotel that accused him of assaulting a security guard and using a racial slur. The former Navy SEAL has repeatedly denied the allegations and claims that the incident has devastated his career. O’Neill recently shared his side of the … Read more...Read More
An initiative to create an open primary and switch to a ranked-choice voting system in Idaho will appear on the November ballot. Only nine weeks ahead of the Nov. 5 general election, an Ada County judge ruled against Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador, who brought a lawsuit against the initiative in an effort to stop it from … Read more...Read More
Rich Homie Quan, the platinum-selling rapper known for eclectic tracks like “Lifestyle,” “Flex” and “Type of Way,” has died at age 34, according to his family. Quan, whose legal name was Dequantes Devontay Lamar, died at his home in Atlanta, his family told TMZ. The Fulton County Coroner also confirmed the news, but did not provide … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Anyone traveling to Hong Kong will now have their personal details sent to the city authorities before they board their flight, making it easier for officials to turn away foreign journalists, members of international organizations, and anyone else they see as “undesirable” before … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The United States will not rule out the possibility of jointly producing weapons with Taiwan, said the highest-ranking American diplomat in Taipei, adding that the need to defend the island is a top priority for U.S. arms suppliers. The U.S. is … Read more...Read More
A new report from a California county supervisor claims that the Biden-Harris administration is flying illegal immigrants from San Diego to Texas since the Democratic city’s Border Patrol facilities are currently at maximum capacity due to the unprecedented level of illegal immigration under the Biden-Harris administration. In a recent post on X, formerly Twitter, San … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Department of Justice raided the founders of Tenet Media, a conservative media company, on Wednesday amid charges from the department that two Russian state media employees paid approximately $10 million to publish pro-Russia content. Sources told The Post Millennial that law enforcement authorities seized the electronic devices of Lauren Chen and Liam Donovan, … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Department of Justice raided the founders of Tenet Media, a conservative media company, on Wednesday amid charges from the department that two Russian state media employees paid approximately $10 million to publish pro-Russia content. Sources told The Post Millennial that law enforcement authorities seized the electronic devices of Lauren Chen and Liam Donovan, … Read more...Read More
A thermal video recorded by a drone shows law enforcement officials rescuing a 3-year-old boy who went missing recently and disappeared in a 100-acre corn field at night in Alto, Wisconsin. In a press release by the Fond Du Lac County Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement officials wrote, “Our Deputies responded to a call of a … Read more...Read More
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided the home of New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban on Wednesday. Three other homes of Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s aides were also raided this week. Sources told Spectrum News that the homes of New York City Commissioner Edward Caban and Tim Pearson, a top … Read more...Read More
A man was arrested after he was accused of “randomly shooting” and killing 81 animals in a three-hour span, California deputies say. Multiple 911 calls about shots being fired came into the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office at about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, deputies said in a Facebook post. When deputies arrived and they heard “shots continuing to be fired,” prompting them … Read more...Read More
The U.S., Qatar and Egypt will present a new cease-fire proposal to Israel and Hamas in the coming days, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday, as the Biden administration struggles to find a way to end the war in the Gaza Strip. The top U.S. diplomat said that 90% of the cease-fire deal had been agreed upon and that the remaining issues were Israeli control of the Philadelphi … Read more...Read More
Another EEE case has been reported in the Bay State, raising the risk levels in several communities as health officials remind people to keep using bug spray and reschedule outdoor evening events. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health on Thursday announced an additional human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and one more human case of West … Read more...Read More
In their ongoing quest to lower prescription drug prices, some states are forcing drugmakers to continue to sell cheaper medications to thousands of pharmacies through a federal drug-discount program. Under the 32-year-old 340B program, pharmaceutical companies that participate in Medicaid must sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to clinics, community health centers and hospitals that primarily serve … Read more...Read More
Cargill is buying feed mills in Denver and Kansas City to expand its animal nutrition business across central and western states. The Minnetonka-based agribusiness paid an undisclosed sum to Compana Pet Brands for the plants, which make food for animals large and small. Mariano Berdegue, senior vice president for Cargill’s animal nutrition and health Americas … Read more...Read More
Elton John — he of the bedazzled spectacles and dazzling spectaculars — has been “quietly” spending his summer recovering from a “severe eye infection” that has affected his vision. The “Crocodile Rock” and “Bennie and the Jets” singer shared the health update Tuesday, explaining his subdued presence on social media over the past few months. … Read more...Read More
A chemical plant fire triggered an evacuation in Akron, Ohio, on Thursday as hazardous materials including propane, methanol and xylene went up in flames. While officials were initially concerned that the massive fire could cause an explosion, residents were told they could return to their homes by Thursday evening, according to News 5 Cleveland. Roughly … Read more...Read More
A Valley fever outbreak has been reported following an outdoor music festival that took place near Bakersfield, California, at the end of May. In a press release by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), California officials warned that multiple people who attended the outdoor music festival, Lightning in a Bottle, have contracted Valley fever, … Read more...Read More
A marketing firm that provides services for Facebook, Google, and Amazon has admitted that it uses smartphone microphones to spy on American users’ conversations and customize advertisement choices. According to 404 Media, Cox Media Group (CMG), which is an American television and radio news conglomerate, recently admitted in a pitch deck to investors that it … Read more...Read More
Hunter Biden offered to plead guilty to federal tax evasion charges as jury selection was scheduled to begin in Los Angeles on Thursday. The president’s son’s offer was met with surprise and opposition by federal prosecutor Leo Wise. On Thursday, Abbe Lowell, Hunter Biden’s attorney, indicated that the president’s son intends to change his plea … Read more...Read More
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has revealed that the agency received tips last year regarding the 14-year-old suspect who shot and killed two teachers and two students at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday. According to Fox News, law enforcement authorities arrested 14-year-old Colt Gray on Wednesday after four people were killed … Read more...Read More
Amazon has claimed that viral videos of its virtual assistant, Alexa, appearing to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump were the result of “an error” with the virtual assistant, not election interference. Following significant backlash due to Amazon Alexa’s apparent bias in favor of Harris over Trump, an Amazon spokesperson told Variety, … Read more...Read More
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) star Conor McGregor teased a presidential run on Thursday, describing on X what he will do if he is elected president of Ireland in 2025. This is breaking news that will be updated as more information becomes available. Keep reading below. “As President I hold the power to summon the Dáil … Read more...Read More
Hvaldimir, the white beluga whale dubbed the “Russian spy whale” that was found dead over the weekend off Norway, was most likely shot, animal-rights groups said Wednesday, calling for an immediate investigation. One Whale and NOAH, two groups that had been monitoring the whale’s movements for the past five years, said they had filed a police report “based on compelling evidence that … Read more...Read More
An 18-year-old soldier was reunited with his biological father at a training installment in Missouri, U.S. Army officials said. Pfc. Brayden Sumare arrived at Fort Leonard Wood in July to complete his initial entry training when he said he noticed something “oddly familiar” about his bay leader whom everyone called “Pops,” according to an Aug. 28 news release from the Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office. Sumare … Read more...Read More
The man accused of stealing David Smith’s $3.1 million private jet said in court Tuesday that airport security had let him into the area where the plane’s pilot found him. Joseph Goldman, 43, boarded the plane Friday at Martin State Airport in Middle River and turned its engine on, police wrote in charging documents. He is charged with felony theft … Read more...Read More
Venezuelan opposition deputy and former political prisoner Gilber Caro was arrested on Monday by Miami police after fleeing the scene of a fatal car accident in which he was involved. Caro, a member of former opposition leader Juan Guaido’s party, Voluntad Popular, is being held at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. He was detained after … Read more...Read More
Elle Macpherson reveals in her upcoming memoir that she was diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago and is now in “clinical remission” after opting out of a traditional treatment path for the disease. In “Elle: Life, Lessons, and Learning to Trust Yourself,” the Australian supermodel known as “the Body” said she had a lumpectomy … Read more...Read More
George Goehring, composer of “Lipstick on Your Collar, ” the 1959 pop song popularized by Connie Francis, died Aug. 15 at Amazing Grace Assisted Living in West Palm Beach, Florida. The former Montebello-area resident was 91. A cause of death was not available. A longtime Baltimore resident, he also composed the score to “Lady Audley’s … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. At least 51 people were killed and 219 were injured on September 3 in one of Russia’s deadliest attacks in a single strike since its all-out invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the country’s Defense Ministry said two … Read more...Read More
Danlee Mitchell would have earned acclaim if he only excelled as a first-rate orchestral percussionist, or as a consummate music educator, or as the leader of a pioneering ensemble that blazed new paths in 20th-century music. That ensemble inspired everyone from Paul Simon and “Saturday Night Live” sketch-music producer Hal Willner to such notable composers … Read more...Read More
A viral video shows a supporter of former President Donald Trump being charged at by a man described online as a “white dude for Kamala.” In a video on X, formerly Twitter, YouTuber Adam Francisco, who is a former Democrat and current Trump supporter, can be seen talking with a man about why the former … Read more...Read More
Patric Boone doesn’t think Boeing can change. Boone, a machinist who works in Boeing’s Everett, Washington, delivery center on its KC-46 military tanker, joined the company in 2010. He liked its generous retirement benefits, one of the few companies to offer a pension at the time. He was surprised by the well-oiled machine he walked … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Sixteen Myanmar nationals are missing and several drowned after a boat capsized on the Mekong River between Myanmar, Thailand and Laos, witnesses told Radio Free Asia on Tuesday. The boat was carrying as many as 50 undocumented migrant workers traveling from … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The Philippine military said Tuesday that it had monitored more than 200 Chinese vessels in several areas within Manila’s exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea during the past week alone – the highest number recorded this year. According to Filipino officials, … Read more...Read More
A Ugandan athlete who recently competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics was hospitalized this week in critical condition after her boyfriend attacked her and set her on fire, according to police. According to CBS News, police said that Rebecca Cheptegei, who finished in 44th place as a distance runner at the 2024 Paris Olympics, sustained … Read more...Read More
A mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, left at least four people dead and others injured on Wednesday, local law enforcement said. The suspect is in custody. This is breaking news that will be updated as more information becomes available. Keep reading below. Video of the scene posted on X showed a … Read more...Read More
A mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, left at least two people dead and four injured on Wednesday, local law enforcement said. The suspect is in custody. This is breaking news that will be updated as more information becomes available. Keep reading below. Video of the scene posted on X showed a … Read more...Read More
A mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, left at least four people dead and 30 injured on Wednesday, local law enforcement said. The suspect is in custody. This is breaking news that will be updated as more information becomes available. Keep reading below. Video of the scene posted on X showed a … Read more...Read More
The United States Navy relieved USS John McCain Cmdr. Cameron Yaste from his position as commander of the U.S. Navy destroyer after the military branch was mocked on social media for sharing a picture of Yaste improperly holding a rifle with the scope mounted backward. In a Friday press release, the Navy announced, “The commanding … Read more...Read More
The Democrat-controlled California legislature passed multiple bills last week intended to ban “deepfakes,” require social media companies to block “deceptive content” during elections in the state, and regulate artificial intelligence. According to The Post Millennial, one of the laws the California legislature passed before the August 31 deadline is the “Defending Democracy from Deepfake Deception … Read more...Read More
A military family’s dog got lost in Colorado — right before they had to pack up and move across the country. But luckily he was left behind in a “compassionate and pet-loving community” of volunteers who worked tirelessly to reunite him with his family, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region said on Facebook. The hard work paid off. The … Read more...Read More
The latest clashes in the tense South China Sea feature China’s coast guard wielding knives and an axe, firing water cannons and ramming Philippine vessels. The hostilities between China and the Philippines continue to draw global attention though other Asian countries also stake claims on the resource-rich seas. A new flashpoint has opened between the two nations recently — the Sabina … Read more...Read More
Cook County prosecutors have charged one person with murder after four people were shot to death Monday on a train at the Forest Park Blue Line station, an early morning attack that ranks among the worst acts of violence in memory on the CTA system. According to Forest Park police, Cook County prosecutors approved charges … Read more...Read More
A federal judge in Rockford ruled it unconstitutional for Illinois residents with concealed carry permits to be prohibited from carrying guns on public transportation, a decision with uncertain implications for a decade-old state law. The decision was a result of a 2022 lawsuit filed by four people who alleged the section of Illinois’ concealed carry … Read more...Read More
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sent letters to more than 5,000 retailers and distributors asking them to stop selling unauthorized flavored tobacco products in the state. Those products include flavored e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches that have not been authorized for sale by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. “For decades now, everyone has known the … Read more...Read More
A “strange noise” was reported from the Boeing Starliner on Saturday by a NASA astronaut on the International Space Station. The Boeing Starliner is currently scheduled to return to Earth without a crew this month, leaving two NASA astronauts stranded on the International Space Station until Elon Musk’s SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft launches next February. … Read more...Read More
The former deputy chief of staff for Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) was arrested on Tuesday and charged with acting as a foreign agent for China. The U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of New York published a press release on Tuesday, explaining that law enforcement officials had arrested 40-year-old Linda Sun and her husband, 41-year-old Chris … Read more...Read More
The attorney general’s office of the Nicolás Maduro regime requested on Monday the arrest of Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González, accusing him of forging public documents, conspiring against the government and promoting public disobedience, among other charges. The request, published on Instagram, was introduced to the judge assigned to oversee the investigation of top … Read more...Read More
A South Georgia man died Tuesday, five days after he was bitten during a chase involving a police dog, officials said. A Georgia State Patrol K-9 bit Kevin Kennedy, 44, as he ran from a Georgia State Trooper during a chase on Aug. 22 in Colquitt County, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The … Read more...Read More
The Ukrainian government has suspended payments on about $700 million it owes to Cargill in tandem with a massive debt reorganization tied to its war with Russia. Cargill Financial Services International, the agribusiness giant’s trade financing arm, had loaned money to the Ukrainian government prior to the war. Earlier this week, the Ukrainian Cabinet of … Read more...Read More
Gary Coleman, known for his role as Arnold Jackson in the 1980s sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes,” lived for decades without any kidneys, a bombshell documentary reveals. The pint-sized actor — who died in 2010 at age 42 — became one of the biggest celebrities of his day, but had a troubled life since birth. He’s the subject of … Read more...Read More
Need to find your lost bag? Trying to locate your neighborhood mail thief? Apple’s AirTag can help you with both. Released in 2021, the $29 Apple AirTag was created to help users easily locate items through a Bluetooth signal. Some people are even using it to find their stolen property. In a recent case, a … Read more...Read More
A video released on Tuesday appears to show a guy in a dress attacking a supporter of former President Donald Trump while the Trump supporter was walking down the street. The Trump supporter, who was live streaming while walking down the street, has been identified as YouTuber “Scuffed Justin Carrey,” also known as “SJC.” In … Read more...Read More
Nearly 100 pages of the manifesto of the transgender shooter who killed three children and three staff members at Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, in March of 2023 were released on Tuesday. On Tuesday, Michael Patrick Leahy, editor-in-chief of The Tennessee Star, released 90 pages of “The Covenant Killer’s 2023 Journal,” which was written by … Read more...Read More
An audio recording from a 911 dispatch call on Monday night reveals that an armed group of 32 Venezuelan nationals reportedly took control of a Chicago apartment building. In the audio recording from Monday night’s incident, a 911 dispatcher can be heard saying, “Caller says 32 Venezuelans are trespassing the building, showing guns in the … Read more...Read More
Two U.S. Marines were ambushed and assaulted on Monday in Turkey by Turkish Youth Union members, leading to the arrest of 15 people by Turkish authorities. Fox News reported that Monday’s incident occurred in Izmir, which is located on the Aegean coast in Turkey. The outlet reported that the Izmir governor’s office identified the attackers … Read more...Read More
As Cesilia Perez Lopez harvested cherries on the outskirts of Gilroy early this summer, the temperature in the field crawled into the 90s. She and her co-workers desperately needed water. But a jug carrying their supply had spilled earlier that day, and when she asked the foreman to replace the water he was supposed to … Read more...Read More
Just days after reaching the remarkable milestone of 100 years, Bill DeCapite — a Cleveland native and World War II veteran — celebrated his centennial in grand fashion. He enjoyed a special outing to a Cleveland Guardians game, followed by a series of celebratory events with family and friends. DeCapite says he remains active, but was surprised by reaching … Read more...Read More
State Democrats have appealed rulings by Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger that allow independent presidential candidate Cornel West and socialist candidate Claudia De la Cruz on ballots in the November election. The Friday appeal of Raffensperger’s final rulings says the Secretary of State misapplied state law by allowing them to appear on the ballot alongside Democrat Kamala Harris, Republican Donald Trump, Libertarian Chase Oliver and the Green Party’s Jill Stein. “A … Read more...Read More
The man who was arrested Friday after allegedly entering a plane at Martin State Airport faces two felony theft charges and two trespassing misdemeanors. The suspect, 43-year-old Joseph Goldman, of Baltimore, entered the Middle River airport illegally when he drove past security, according to Maryland State Police. Goldman then left his vehicle and allegedly entered an aircraft owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group chairman and Baltimore … Read more...Read More
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he’s “not afraid” of a potential second Donald Trump presidency even as he said the turbulence around the U.S. election is hurting Kyiv’s effort on the battlefield. Days after Trump was wounded in an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, world leaders are grappling with his presidential bid gaining fresh momentum. Zelenskyy, … Read more...Read More
A Georgia woman won’t go to prison after she was convicted of stealing more than $130,000 in Social Security benefits meant for her father, who died in 2006, federal prosecutors said. Her father’s retirement benefits went to her debit card, before and after his death, after she was made his payee by the Social Security Administration in … Read more...Read More
TLC put performing on hold this weekend, after singer Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins landed in the hospital after experiencing some unpleasant symptoms. The “Waterfalls” and “No Scrubs” duo, comprised of T-Boz and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, was set to bring its hits to the Great New York State Fair Friday evening but called off its performance shortly … Read more...Read More
Both Mariah Carey’s mother, Patricia, and the singer’s sister, Alison, died over the weekend. “My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day,” the singer said in a statement shared with the Daily News. “I feel … Read more...Read More
The People’s Liberation Army’s Southern Theater Command will conduct a joint live-fire drill on the Chinese side of the China-Myanmar border starting on Tuesday, a spokesperson said on Tuesday morning. The Theater Command spokesperson Tian Junli said in a news release that the command will deploy both ground and air forces for the exercise. The drill aims to test … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korea has ordered all its students abroad to return home for ideological training – to reverse the outside influence the students have been exposed to while overseas, a North Korean escapee who resettled in South Korea told Radio Free Asia. … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Pacific leaders on Wednesday endorsed a sweeping regional policing initiative despite a warning from a bloc of Melanesian countries that it should not be used for geostrategic advantage by Australia and New Zealand. The Australian-backed Pacific Policing Initiative, or PPI, is … Read more...Read More
A lot of Midwesterners were recently left impressed, and momentarily wondering what the heck they just saw, after a blazing fireball violently and loudly broke apart overhead. The fireball, which was later determined to be an asteroid fragment, was first seen soaring across the Midwestern sky at about 6:13 a.m. Friday, NASA said in a … Read more...Read More
The potentially fatal “sloth fever,” spread by small fly and mosquito bites, has made its way to New York state. It’s not clear when or where the state’s sole 2024 sloth fever diagnosis occurred. The illness caused by the Oropouche virus can lead to fever, severe headaches, chills, joint stiffness and muscle pain, according to the … Read more...Read More
A Cape Cod gun store owner is in the process of kicking off a mad dash to collect tens of thousands of signatures by early October to suspend the enforcement of a new, wide-ranging gun law in Massachusetts while an effort to repeal the measure moves forward. Opponents of the law, which Gov. Maura Healey signed … Read more...Read More
Environmental advocates (and a giant inflatable sea turtle) joined the two lawmakers behind a pair of bills to ban plastic bags at grocery stores in a rally Tuesday to urge their approval and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature. Plastic waste in California has only increased in the years since lawmakers approved — and voters opted to … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of a 240mm multiple rocket launcher with a new guidance system, a weapon capable of striking the South Korean capital with what the North’s state media said was new destructive power. Separately, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Under cover of darkness, the 15 North Koreans – 13 women and two children – approached the river, where they expected to catch a speedboat out of China to Laos, bringing them one step closer to freedom. They had traveled more … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed that an F-16 fighter jet crashed while repelling a missile and drone strike by the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine. The General Staff said in a Facebook post … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The world’s largest uranium producer is another step closer to building a nuclear power plant. Last week, the Kazakh capital, Astana, hosted the last of 20 public hearings staged around the country ahead of a national referendum in the fall … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The Taliban has attempted to police the public appearances and behavior of millions of Afghans, especially women, since seizing power in 2021. But the enforcement of the extremist group’s rules governing morality, including its strict Islamic dress code and gender … Read more...Read More
General Motors Co. and Samsung SDI this week finalized a battery joint venture agreement that the companies announced in 2023, with the companies’ plant in Indiana to open in 2027, a year later than originally planned. GM and the South Korean battery supplier last year said they would build a multibillion-dollar battery cell manufacturing plant. … Read more...Read More
The Ministry of Defense directorate of defense research and development (DDR&D) is preparing a tender worth hundreds of millions of shekels to be issued in the coming weeks for the procurement of 20,000 drones that are made in Israel, a source close to the matter has told “Globes.” The companies that win the tender will provide … Read more...Read More
Carlos Aranda was visibly nervous. Some of it was the assembled news media — camera crews and reporters crammed inside a conference room at the Hampton Inn just off Highway 99 to see what was promised to be a heartfelt reunion. But mostly, it was the anticipation of seeing Don again. “He was my first dog,” says Aranda, a Master at … Read more...Read More
The Republican National Committee and the Michigan Republican Party have launched a lawsuit that contends officials in Detroit, a Democratic stronghold, are failing to appoint enough GOP election workers to comply with state law. The Republican lawsuit asked a judge to issue an order specifically requiring Detroit, Michigan’s largest city, to treat nominees for the … Read more...Read More
Uber Technologies Inc. was hit by a record €290 million ($324 million) fine by the Dutch privacy watchdog for failing to abide by European protection standards when it shipped swathes of sensitive data about its drivers to the U.S. The Dutch Data Protection Authority said Uber was collecting information of drivers from Europe, such as taxi licenses, location data, and in … Read more...Read More
Despite suspending his presidential campaign, third-party candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will remain on North Carolina’s ballot in November, the State Board of Elections decided on Thursday. The board’s Democratic majority agreed that it would be impractical to remove Kennedy’s name now, given that over half of the state’s counties have begun printing absentee ballots, … Read more...Read More
A watchdog report released Thursday found the FBI fell short in responding to tips of hands-on sex offenses against kids, even though the bureau took corrective measures following the Larry Nassar scandal. The Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General did the review to follow up on a 2021 report that concluded the agency had mishandled sexual abuse allegations against Nassar, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. French President Emmanuel Macron began a landmark state visit to Serbia on August 29 with the signing of an agreement on the purchase of 12 Rafale multipurpose fighter jets, which he said represented a shift toward Europe. Shortly after Macron … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. What do an Iranian aid worker, a labor activist, a political campaigner, and a protester have in common? All four are women who have been charged in Iran with armed rebellion against the state — which carries the death sentence … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The boy in the photo looks serious, pious and so very young. Muhammad often stares at this snapshot of his kid brother, Farhad. It’s one of the few pictures he has of the 13-year-old, who has been missing for months. In … Read more...Read More
A man attempted to charge the stage while former President Donald Trump was speaking during a campaign rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on Friday. The man’s aggressive act comes just weeks after Trump was shot in the head by an attempted assassin in Butler, Pennsylvania. This is breaking news that will be updated as more information … Read more...Read More
Spanish actor Julián Ortega, known for his role on Netflix’s “Elite,” has died at the age of 41. The Madrid native reportedly suffered cardiorespiratory arrest at around 5:30 p.m. Sunday when he collapsed on a Spanish beach, according to The Sun and expat newspaper The Olive Press. The incident reportedly occurred in front of the La Calima bar … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials confirmed on Thursday that a Savannah Police Department officer suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle accident while supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’ motorcade on Wednesday. In a Thursday press release, the Savannah Police Department said that Savannah Police Corporal David Bates was injured while riding a motorcycle as part of Harris’ motorcade … Read more...Read More
Over 62,000 residents in Washington, D.C., will be having their medical debt erased after the city partnered with Undue Medical Debt, a nonprofit organization, to cancel $42 million in unpaid medical bills. According to a Friday press release, the medical debt cancellation comes after the nonprofit organization Tzedek “recommended and catalyzed” a “public dollars investment” … Read more...Read More
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned that parenting can be harmful for the mental health of parents due to the amount of stress involved in raising children. Murthy’s warning came in an advisory published by the Biden-Harris administration’s Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday. “Parents have a profound impact on the health … Read more...Read More
Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 running mate, Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.), blamed his stolen valor controversy over “bad grammar” during an interview on Thursday. Walz has faced significant backlash over the past few weeks for falsely claiming that he retired from the U.S. Army National Guard as a command sergeant major, even though the National … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Australia said it planned to hold its largest-ever military exercise with Indonesia in November, the first under a new defense pact the two neighbors signed on Thursday, signaling deepening ties in a region fraught with geopolitical tensions. Their defense ministers signed … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A Chinese military leader and U.S. President Joe Biden’s security adviser agreed on Thursday to theater-level contact between their militaries, the U.S. said, even as China warned that Taiwan independence “is incompatible with peace” and an “insurmountable red line” in relations. … Read more...Read More
Aug. 30—The hockey world woke up to tragedy Friday, as the Columbus Blue Jackets announced that star forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, have both died. Johnny was 31 years old, and Matthew was 29. They were slated to celebrate their sister’s wedding on Friday. The brothers, who grew up in Salem County, were … Read more...Read More
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) recently revealed that it helped prevent a terror attack intended to kill “tens of thousands of people” earlier this month at a Taylor Swift “Eras Tour” concert in Vienna. According to Time, CIA Deputy Director David S. Cohen revealed new details concerning the terror plot during this week’s National Security Summit … Read more...Read More
Two people were killed and a third was injured in an accident involving a Delta airplane at a maintenance facility near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the airline told news outlets. It happened just after 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at a Delta TechOps hangar, Delta said. The facility handles maintenance, repairs and overhaul services … Read more...Read More
A recent audit of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) by the Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General revealed “significant issues” with the FBI’s handling of child sex abuse cases and that only 17% of the cases that involved mandatory reporting requirements were “fully documented.” According to the audit, the Department of Justice’s … Read more...Read More
An internal review board at the National Institutes of Health has decided to shut down a long-term study of Havana Syndrome patients that found no signs of brain injuries, after several participants complained of mishandled medical data, bias and pressures to join the research. A spokeswoman for NIH said the internal review found that “informed consent” policies to join … Read more...Read More
The Chicago Transit Authority has begun testing technology that uses artificial intelligence to identify guns in its “L” stations. The technology, from company ZeroEyes, automatically detects guns that have been brandished. Images are sent to a ZeroEyes operations center where they are reviewed by staffers who determine what the object is, then alert relevant authorities … Read more...Read More
Six new deaths are now linked to a multistate listeria outbreak traced to Boar’s Head deli meat, as new records released by the Food Safety and Inspection Service show the agency found nearly 70 instances of “noncompliances” at the company’s plant in Virginia over the past year. The six new fatal cases of Listeria monocytogenes infections, or listeriosis, include one person … Read more...Read More
A World War II ship stationed along the North Shore began attracting visitors Thursday, a day ahead of formal tours. Lynn Baer, 63, came from Moon to see a piece of history — LST 325 — a landing ship tank that ferried soldiers and equipment into combat. Standing on the grass in front of the … Read more...Read More
Over 20 illegal immigrants tried boarding school buses in southern California this week, prompting school officials to warn parents to ensure the safety of their children while boarding school buses. Fox 5 San Diego reported that two school bus routes in the Jamul-Dulzura Union School District were interrupted by groups of illegal immigrants on Tuesday and … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) had to intervene to allow former President Donald Trump to attend Monday’s event with Gold Star families at Arlington National Cemetery for the third anniversary of the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal that led to the death of 13 U.S. service members. A family told The Daily … Read more...Read More
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced on Wednesday that the agency had a “clear idea” of would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks’ mindset but had still not determined a “definitive motive” behind the July 13 assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to Politico, Kevin Rojek, the … Read more...Read More
In 2015, a Robeson County, North Carolina, poultry farmer filed a federal whistleblower complaint alleging that Perdue Farms retaliated against him after he publicly said Perdue sent him sick birds that the company refused to help treat. Some were deformed, he said. Others were forced to grow so fast that the tired and heavy birds spent most of their time … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Freedom of expression campaigners PEN America are calling on a senior U.S. diplomat to push for the release of political prisoners during her visit to Vietnam. Undersecretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya is due in Hanoi this … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China’s promotion of tourism in the far-western region of Xinjiang, where Beijing has sought to hide its persecution of the 11 million Uyghurs who live there, has parallels to the Nazis’ practice of “genocide tourism,” a Swedish anthropologist and former diplomat … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The Russian Foreign Ministry said on August 28 that it had added 92 people, most of whom are U.S. citizens, including journalists from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The New York Times, to its sanctions list. The ministry said … Read more...Read More
Authorities have warned that Tren de Aragua, a gang of illegal immigrants from Venezuela, has reportedly taken control of parts of Aurora, Colorado. On Wednesday, Raws Alerts shared a video of the gang allegedly taking control of an apartment complex in Aurora, which is a suburb of Denver. Raws Alerts tweeted, “An armed gang of … Read more...Read More
Country musician Scotty McCreery halted his concert at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo over the weekend to address an alleged assault in the audience. In a video posted to Facebook, McCreery played just a few notes of the song “It Matters To Her” before he stopped the Aug. 24 show to call out a … Read more...Read More
The Boston FBI SWAT team arrested former Stoughton Police Officer Matthew Farwell and charged him with allegedly killing Sandra Birchmore, a woman he is accused of having sex with since she was a minor. “FBI Boston’s SWAT Team has arrested former Stoughton Police Officer Matthew Farwell for allegedly killing Sandra Birchmore. We took him into … Read more...Read More
Two foreign nationals have been charged with making hoax bomb threats and false emergency reports targeting dozens of American citizens, including state and federal officials in Georgia and around the nation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has charged Thomasz Szabo, 26, of Romania, and Nemanja Radovanovic, 21, of Serbia, with one count of conspiracy, 29 counts of making threats and submitting … Read more...Read More
A school bus was involved in a crash Wednesday morning that left several children with minor injuries, officials said. DeKalb County Fire Rescue Department got the call about the crash around 8:30 a.m. in the 4200 block of River Road, near County Line-Ellenwood Library, according to Capt. Jaeson Daniels. An oncoming vehicle was also involved in the crash. Roughly 19 of … Read more...Read More
An Oklahoma high school student was recently banned from flying the American flag on his truck while on school grounds, prompting an outpouring of support for the student from the local community and significant backlash against the school. According to KOCO, officials at Oklahoma’s Edmond North High School told Caleb Horst, a high school senior, … Read more...Read More
Vayu Robotics recently announced the deployment of 2,500 delivery robots that are equipped with technology specifically designed to solve problems that have traditionally limited the effectiveness of other delivery robots. In a recent press release, Vayu Robotics unveiled “The One” delivery robot as the future of the e-commerce delivery industry and announced it had secured … Read more...Read More
Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed by the Biden-Harris administration, filed a superseding indictment against former President Donald Trump on Tuesday, charging him with the same four counts Trump was previously charged with over his alleged role in the Capitol Hill protest on January 6, 2021. The Post Millennial reported that a grand jury in … Read more...Read More
U.S. Army Private Travis King, who was held in custody by North Korean officials last year after crossing the Demilitarized Zone into North Korea from South Korea, is expected to plead guilty to five charges by the Army, including desertion. A statement released on Monday by Franklin Rosenblatt, King’s attorney, said, “U.S. Army Private Travis … Read more...Read More
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently announced a record catch during its annual sturgeon survey. The agency reported that a crew caught a 125-pound sturgeon that was over six feet in length. Last week, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources posted on Facebook that the agency’s fisheries staff were conducting their annual sturgeon survey … Read more...Read More
In their native village in southern Mexico, people once lived a tranquil existence. The 30 or so families planted coffee, corn and beans, while some kept chickens and a few cows. “We were never afraid of anything,” said Melina Martínez, 28. “We could come home at night, at 1 o’clock in the morning. It was … Read more...Read More
Almost nobody outside of the Kentucky Department of Corrections has heard about how several hundred prison inmates hacked their state-issued, for-profit computer tablets to create more than $1 million that didn’t really exist. The “dollars” were used for the purchase of expensive email and video visits with their loved ones, as well as games, music and movies. By the … Read more...Read More
Fresh waves of job cuts have surfaced at Cisco Systems, which will chop dozens more workers in San Jose as tech companies slash hundreds of positions in the latest round of staffing reductions. Cisco Systems has decided to eliminate another 53 jobs in the South Bay, according to an official WARN notice the legendary tech … Read more...Read More
Rob “The Rabbit” Pitts, the star of Netflix series “Tex Mex Motors” died Sunday. He was 45. The cause of death was complications from stomach cancer. Pitts, a native of Greenville, South Carolina, said goodbye to his fans in a YouTube video titled “This Is Goodbye (RIP 7/27/79 – 8/25/24).” “Don’t be sad for me,” … Read more...Read More
A new video shows former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) admitting that she and other Democrat leaders “totally failed” to protect the U.S. Capitol by not calling in the U.S. National Guard prior to the Capitol Hill protest on January 6, 2021. Just the News reported that the new footage from January 6 was turned … Read more...Read More
An investment arm of the Mormon church applied today to annex 52,450 acres of ranchland to the city of Orlando, Florida, a massive addition that would increase the physical size of the city by nearly 60 percent. The land-owning entity, known as Farmland Reserve, says it has no immediate plans to develop the land, which will … Read more...Read More
Meta CEO and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg admitted on Monday that the social media company was pressured by the Biden-Harris administration to censor Americans. Zuckerberg acknowledged that Facebook censored Americans and suppressed the Hunter Biden laptop story during the 2020 election. On Monday, the House Judiciary GOP shared a letter Zuckerberg wrote to Judiciary Committee … Read more...Read More
Israeli security forces have rescued a male hostage who was abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7 and taken to Gaza. Qaid Farhan Alkadi, a 52-year-old Muslim Israeli from the Bedouin town of Rahat, was freed in a “complex” special forces operation in the southern Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet — the country’s internal intelligence agency — said in a … Read more...Read More
An early-morning crash on Interstate 25 sent a car off the road into the South Platte River, police said. Just before 6 a.m., the Denver Fire and Police departments responded to a two-vehicle crash on southbound I-25, north of Alameda Avenue, officials said. One car landed in the South Platte River and the driver — an unidentified woman — was able to pull herself out of … Read more...Read More
George Gruner, a former executive editor of The Fresno Bee and senior member of a group of Bee journalists that went to jail rather than reveal their sources for a public service news story, died Sunday evening at a Fresno hospital. He was 99. A U.S. Army veteran during World War II, Mr. Gruner devoted 44 years to journalism including 33 … Read more...Read More
Military officials announced last week that Alaska’s Air National Guard will be indefinitely exempt from staffing changes that local leaders said would have devastated the force’s core operations. “It’s a big win for Alaska,” said Sen. Dan Sullivan in an interview Monday. For months, all three members of Alaska’s congressional delegation have been aggressively lobbying the National Guard Bureau to postpone or scrap an initiative … Read more...Read More
A Bay Area man has been charged with robbing eight stores around the East Bay, and with possessing the purple pistol that prosecutors say helped them connect the dots between the crimes. Jaray Washington, 43, was charged with eight counts of robbery, one count of using a firearm in a crime of violence, and one … Read more...Read More
Former President Donald Trump pledged to created a Space National Guard if he is elected in November to another term in the White House during a recent event in Michigan. Trump announced that the Space National Guard would serve as the primary combat reserve for the U.S. Space Force, which was established during his first … Read more...Read More
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) announced on Monday that the state has removed over one million voters from the state’s voter rolls in an effort to preserve the integrity of elections and take action against illegal voting. The individuals removed include non-citizens, deceased voters, and criminals with felony convictions. In a Monday press release, Abbott said, … Read more...Read More
Over a thousand students were impacted as two schools in Alabama and Tennessee were recently forced to temporarily close due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. According to The Daily Mail, two school facilities were closed in Alabama and Tennessee, forcing students and staff members to temporarily transition to remote learning. Officials reported that a … Read more...Read More
Early one morning last fall, at around 1 a.m., a Kia Optima rammed into the front entrance of Chaparral Coin & Gun in Murrieta. Hooded and masked burglars emerged, jumping over the counter and filling backpacks on their chests before making their getaway in a second vehicle, leaving the stolen Kia smashed into the building. … Read more...Read More
Real estate developer Sergio Pino, one of the country’s largest Hispanic residential builders, died by suicide Tuesday morning after FBI agents arrived at his Cocoplum home amid what the bureau called a “murder for hire” investigation related to threats made against his estranged wife, Tatiana Pino. It was a startling end for a prominent businessman … Read more...Read More
Country crooner Ingrid Andress apologized to fans for her uneven national anthem at Monday night’s Major League Baseball Home Run Derby in a social media post promising she’ll seek treatment for an alcohol problem. “I’m not gonna bulls– ya’ll, I was drunk last night,” the 32-year-old singer confessed on Tuesday. “I’m checking myself into a … Read more...Read More
Democratic lawmakers in California may pass legislation this week to make California the first state to allow illegal immigrants to be eligible for up to $150,000 in state-supported home loans. According to Politico, California’s Democratic supermajority is expected to pass the legislation this week, which would make illegal immigrants eligible for the “California Dream for … Read more...Read More
A federal judge in Kansas recently ruled that a ban on the possession of a machine gun was unconstitutional. The judge dismissed charges against an American gun owner who had been charged with two counts of illegally owning a machine gun. According to The Daily Caller, Judge John Broomes, who was appointed to the U.S. … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. An anti junta group in Myanmar’s Mandalay region is continuing to make gains in a key township following the collapse of a truce between insurgent armies and the military who seized power in a 2021 coup. The Mandalay People’s Defense Force, … Read more...Read More
Virginia lawmakers on Thursday quickly and unanimously passed a full repeal of changes to a popular military family tuition waiver program, concluding a chaotic and sometimes-heated battle in the General Assembly. The legislation, which Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed Thursday afternoon, fully repeals all changes made to the military tuition program this year through the budget, and … Read more...Read More
An East Bay man was sentenced to three years in federal prison and a three-year supervised release term for robbing a federal informant who was investigating him for suspected gun trafficking. Jose Garcia-Lopez, 22, of Oakland, was sentenced last month by U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar, after pleading guilty to a robbery charge. According to prosecutors, the robbery occurred … Read more...Read More
President Joe Biden defended his decision to allow Ukraine to launch U.S.-provided weapons against military targets within Russia, characterizing it as limited in scope amid worries it could spark a wider war. Biden, in an interview aired on ABC’s Good Morning America, was asked if Ukraine was already using American weapons inside Russia, but he … Read more...Read More
Sidney Eudy, a professional wrestler known for famously feuding with a number of stars across different promotions in the 1980s and 1990s, has died. He was 63. The grappler’s son, Gunnar Eudy, announced his father’s death in a Facebook post Monday. The cause of death was complications from cancer, which he was diagnosed with “several … Read more...Read More
Four people were found dead at a north Georgia park after reports of gunfire, deputies said. Now, a 16-year-old is charged with four counts of felony murder in Saturday’s incident, WSB-TV and WAGA reported, citing the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office. The teen, who wasn’t publicly identified, is accused of shooting and killing four people Saturday … Read more...Read More
Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of the Telegram social media platform, was arrested on Saturday by French authorities after flying from Azerbaijan to France’s Le Bourget Airport. Authorities arrested Durov immediately after his private plane landed in France due to a search warrant that had been previously issued against the Russia-born billionaire. The search warrant … Read more...Read More
Former President Donald Trump attended a wreath-laying ceremony on Monday for the third anniversary of the suicide bombing at the Abbey Gate in Kabul, Afghanistan, that killed 13 U.S. service members during the Biden-Harris administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. Neither President Joe Biden nor Vice President Kamala Harris attended the event. According to … Read more...Read More
Ukraine’s troops withdrew from the village of Prohres in the Donetsk region as they faced a risk of being trapped by Russian forces, the DeepState map service said. Separately, the Ukrainian General Staff said Kremlin troops had intensified combat assaults in the Kharkiv region. The latest push by Russia came near the settlement of Hlyboke, … Read more...Read More
Bernice Johnson Reagon, the civil rights activist and singer behind vocal groups like the Freedom Singers and Sweet Honey in the Rock, has died. She was 81. Reagon’s daughter, the musician Toshi Reagon, announced the death in a public Facebook post. The Georgia-born Reagon was born into a tradition of faith-driven activism. The daughter of … Read more...Read More
The lawyer representing captured drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada rebutted claims that his client had been tricked into boarding an aircraft bound for the United States, where he was arrested Thursday, alleging he was “forcibly kidnapped” by a son of the infamous Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera. Zambada, 76, was taken into custody after … Read more...Read More
Candice Knight typically takes the Camden Loop to work and back, but sometimes has used it up to four times a day, she says. As someone who doesn’t drive, the ride-share service has been reliable, and she hopes it will continue. “It’s just really a good program and I enjoy using it all the time, because I utilize … Read more...Read More
Matt Wissel grows vegetables and melons on about 80 acres in Nampa, just as his father and grandfather did. He runs his family’s farm, Wissel Farms, with his wife, Benita. He’s watched as acre after acre of farmland has given way to houses. If residential developments and big-box stores keep taking over farmland in Canyon County, Wissel says, there … Read more...Read More
The Biden-Harris administration appeared to threaten anyone who might contest the upcoming November election results with prosecution and potential jail time similar to the January 6 defendants during a recent press conference by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland. During a press conference on Friday, Garland was asked whether he shared the concerns of prosecutors and … Read more...Read More
Veteran and former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, a Democrat-turned Independent, endorsed former President Donald Trump on Monday, vowing to do “all [she] can to send President Trump back to the White House.” This is breaking news that will be updated as more information becomes available. Keep reading below. While addressing the National Guard Association alongside Trump, … Read more...Read More
Under the Biden-Harris administration, the U.S. Secret Service has removed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s protection after the 2024 independent candidate suspended his independent campaign and endorsed former President Donald Trump on Friday. On Sunday, Anthony Guglielmi, chief of communications for the Secret Service, told The Daily Caller, “Mr. Kennedy is no longer a protectee of … Read more...Read More
NASA announced on Saturday that the two astronauts who have been stranded in space for months at the International Space Station will not return until Elon Musk’s SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft launches next February. The decision comes amid growing concerns over Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. According to a NASA press release, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced … Read more...Read More
Music star Sid Wilson, who is the turntablist for the heavy metal band Slipknot, was hospitalized on Friday with “serious burns” after he was burnt in an “explosion” at his farm. The New York Post reported that the 47-year-old musician was hospitalized due to a bonfire accident on his farm on Friday. In an Instagram video recorded at … Read more...Read More
Aug. 21—SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN)-There is no need for panic buying, especially masks, as mpox is not spread through droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, said infectious disease experts. This was after the World Health Organisation (WHO) regional director for Europe, Dr Hans Kluge, said at a media briefing on Aug 20 … Read more...Read More
Aug. 26—Just off the main road on Great Diamond Island, on a small hill above the rest of the old Fort McKinley, sits an abandoned military hospital. The once-bustling building has been vacant since the Army cleared out in 1947. Many of the windows are boarded up, while others are open, the glass entirely gone. … Read more...Read More
Israel and Hamas blamed each other for impeding a cease-fire and hostage deal as the top U.S. diplomat arrived in Tel Aviv to press for an agreement. Mediators say the current round of negotiations have brought the two sides closest to an official pause in fighting in months. But objections from both sides on Sunday raised the chances of … Read more...Read More
A 53-year-old Canadian woman was found alive and uninjured after she went missing on a backcountry spiritual “quest” in the San Juan Mountains where participants were told to fast and not bring phones or other electronics. Search and rescue crews began looking for the woman Thursday afternoon after the group she was with reported she … Read more...Read More
A divided Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Arizona may require proof of citizenship when registering new voters for future elections. But the court refused a GOP request to block voting in November by more than 40,000 people who had already registered without providing such proof. The court issued a one-paragraph order and did not explain its … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Dozens of Ukrainian refugees, many of whom are children, spent the night sleeping on the street in Hungary after a government-approved legal change revoked their access to state-subsidized accommodation. The refugees were evicted due to a decree signed by nationalist Prime Minister … Read more...Read More
A pit bull owner accused of beating a pizzeria manager into critical condition stomped repeatedly on the unconscious victim’s head — an assault so brutal a Manhattan Criminal Court judge said prosecutors would have been justified asking that the suspect be held without bail. Tyshaun Watson allegedly put 47-year-old Zakaria El Sherief in a chokehold and then stomped … Read more...Read More
An address book from the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was up for auction in Cecil County on Friday at an estimated value between $75,000 and $100,000. The book was passed upon, according to Alexander Historical Auctions, meaning there were no bids or bidding did not reach the lowest accepted selling price. … Read more...Read More
The Georgia Department of Corrections is seeing its deadliest year ever, with 156 deaths, including at least 24 homicides, during the first six months of 2024. Mortality data obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution shows total deaths inside state correctional facilities from all causes have been rising since 2020. The number of such deaths in the first half of … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The arrest of a prominent Chinese pro-democracy activist on spy charges has shaken a community of dissidents already alarmed by the specter of infiltration from Beijing. Yuanjun Tang, who was part of the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989 but is now … Read more...Read More
Fisker Inc. has received a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission, indicating the bankrupt Southern California electric vehicle maker could be under investigation by Wall Street’s top cop, according to a court filing. SEC subpoenas, which typically seek either records or testimony, are confidential, but a mention of the agency’s demand for information was … Read more...Read More
Singer and songwriter Jack Russell, who scored hard-rock hits in the 1980s with his band Great White and who survived a Rhode Island nightclub fire in 2003 that killed 100 people, has died. He was 63. His death at his home in Southern California was announced Thursday in a statement on Instagram, which said he “passed peacefully” … Read more...Read More
A Ypsilanti woman has been sentenced to 22 to 40 years in prison for the fatal shooting of another woman during a baby shower in Detroit. Shawanda Woods, 44, shot and killed Phebian Williams on Oct. 15 after an argument escalated, according to Wayne County prosecutors. Woods pulled out a gun and shot Williams in the neck, and … Read more...Read More
Australian actor Simon Baker, best known for his leading role in CBS’ hit series “The Mentalist,” is facing drunk-driving charges in Australia. Australian media reported the actor, 55, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, and attempting to drive under the influence of alcohol. Further details were unavailable. After “The Mentalist” was canceled … Read more...Read More
A Lewiston Commission to investigate the deadliest shooting in Maine’s history nearly a year ago released their final findings Tuesday, stating there were several opportunities by the Army Reserve, law enforcement and others to change the tragic events that day. On Oct. 25, 2023, a gunman killed 18 people and injured 13 others in a local Lewiston … Read more...Read More
A number of Ukraine’s NATO allies are falling short on pledges to accelerate deliveries of air-defense systems and other military equipment to fend off Russia’s offensive, according to people familiar with the matter. Several North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies have yet to follow through with commitments they reaffirmed at the alliance’s summit in Washington last month, the people said on condition … Read more...Read More
BeatKing, the Houston rapper also known as Club Godzilla, has died. He was 39. The recording artist died Thursday in a Houston hospital, his manager Tasha Felder confirmed to The Times on Friday. Felder initially announced BeatKing’s death Thursday in an Instagram post, writing, “Today, August 15, 2024 we have lost @Clubgodzilla. BeatKing has been the best … Read more...Read More
A new Georgia election rule approved Monday creates additional steps before results can be certified, including a requirement to verify vote counts prior to the deadline for overseas and military ballots. The State Election Board voted 3-2 to finalize the rule, which was supported by three Republican board members whom Donald Trump praised during a recent Atlanta rally. Opponents of the rule said it could … Read more...Read More
Former Republican Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty to 23 counts of a superseding federal indictment on Monday, putting an end to the notorious fabulist’s legal battles. The plea deal, which came three weeks before his trial was set to begin in Central Islip Federal Court, involved charges of wire fraud, money laundering, aggravated identity theft and making false … Read more...Read More
U.S. House Republicans have launched a probe into Gov. Tim Walz’s longtime ties to China, as his past working with the country that has had a shaky relationship with the U.S. has come into focus now that he’s Kamala Harris’ vice president pick. Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., who chairs the House Oversight Committee, called on … Read more...Read More
Taylor Swift shared a “magical” evening with two girls involved in the deadly stabbings that took place at a Taylor Swift themed dance yoga class in Southport, England. Swift invited the children on the London stop of her “Eras Tour” and spent time with the pair backstage after the show. Photos of the sweet moment … Read more...Read More
Hamas said it was “keen” on reaching a cease-fire agreement with Israel, denying what it said were U.S. claims it is stalling negotiations to end the devastating conflict in Gaza. The Iran-backed Palestinian militant group on Tuesday said remarks by U.S. President Joe Biden and his top diplomat, Antony Blinken, were “misleading and don’t reflect the reality of the movement’s position.” The comments, in a statement … Read more...Read More
The share of people who think they’re likely to be unemployed in the next four months reached a record high in a Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey of consumer expectations that dates back to 2014. At the same time, there’s a rising number of consumers who expect to receive a job offer in the next … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Authorities arrested more than 30 people across Cambodia over the weekend after a heavy security presence was deployed in major cities to stop planned protests against an economic cooperation agreement with Vietnam and Laos. No demonstrations were held on Sunday in … Read more...Read More
British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and Morgan Stanley International chairman Jonathan Bloomer are among those feared dead aboard the sunken wreckage of a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily. Vincenzo Zagarola, a spokesperson for the Italian coast guard, said searches will continue, “but, at this point, it would be reasonable to think that we are more likely to find the missing … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The Cambodian government will stop issuing new passports to Cambodian workers in South Korea, saying people must travel to Phnom Penh to apply in person. No reason was given, but Wednesday’s announcement from the Cambodian Embassy in Seoul comes two weeks … Read more...Read More
The cause of death for stuntman Tony McFarr, well-known for serving as Chris Pratt’s double in movies like “Jurassic World” and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” died from a heart issue that was likely exacerbated by heavy drinking. McFarr was 47 years old when he suddenly died outside his Orlando home on May 13. His mother, Donna confirmed … Read more...Read More
It’s “Vanderpump Rules,” but make it fast food. Chick-fil-A may soon be known for more than its chicken sandwiches as the restaurant chain is reportedly moving into the entertainment space with its own streaming platform. Deadline reported Wednesday that the popular fast-food restaurant chain has plans to launch a streaming service and a collection of … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin accused Western countries of “containing” the potential of Russia and China, saying that the duo should jointly defend their shared interests and uphold the principles of a multipolar world order amidst increasing pressure from the West, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to deepen development ties with Fiji and support Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s plan for an “ocean of peace,” as the Pacific leader finished a 10-day visit to the Asian superpower before attending a major regional forum … Read more...Read More
For years, Latinos represented the biggest share of new HIV cases in this city, but testing data suggests the tide may be turning. The number of Latinos newly testing positive for HIV dropped 46% from 2022 to 2023, according to a preliminary report released in July by the San Francisco Department of Public Health. The decrease could … Read more...Read More
One month after dismissing Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter charges in the deadly “Rust” shooting, a New Mexico judge has indicated she will consider whether weapons handler Hannah Gutierrez also should be set free — or given a new trial. After a two-week trial, Gutierrez was convicted in March of involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Gutierrez … Read more...Read More
Worried you might have syphilis but are afraid to go to a clinic? Now you can get tested at home. The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first over-the counter antibody test for detecting syphilis in human blood. The move is an effort to stall the recent increase in cases within the United States. This new test … Read more...Read More
A man pleaded guilty this week to charges related to the accidental fatal shooting of a 14-year-old last year. Albert J. Sutton, 27, pleaded guilty Monday to involuntary manslaughter and reckless handling of a firearm, according to the Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. Sentencing was scheduled for Oct. 25. The shooting happened on the afternoon of Sept. 3, 2023, … Read more...Read More
The United Arab Emirates’ government paid as much as $5,000 for Joel Eisdorfer, then a senior City Hall adviser to Mayor Eric Adams, to visit the Middle Eastern country for a summit in February, newly released documents show. The visit, which Eisdorfer took with NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban and International Affairs Commissioner Edward Mermelstein, drew headlines at the time as it was among a … Read more...Read More
Inside the cavernous Lockheed Martin aircraft manufacturing plant at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, employees Thursday celebrated nearly 70 years of flight for the C-130 tactical airlifter — built in Marietta as the longest-running military aircraft production line in history. Since the first flight on Aug. 23, 1954, of the large turboprop plane now known as the Hercules, it has been used to … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Elijan Ismail made a name for himself as a prominent Uyghur entrepreneur in the 2000s. He founded Xinjiang Sadaqet Bio-Technology Co., Ltd., in his hometown of Maralbexi in southern Xinjiang, and in 2008 moved it to Xinjiang’s capital Urumqi. It was … Read more...Read More
A New Jersey financial counselor and U.S. Army reservist who admitted to defrauding Gold Star families that received death benefits after their family members died serving in the military has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison. Caz Craffy also will be subject to three years of supervised release and was ordered to forfeit $1.4 million on top of his … Read more...Read More
Three soldiers were martyred and five terrorists were killed as security forces foiled an infiltration attempt at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district, the military’s media wing said on Monday. A press release by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said: “On night August 18/19, 2024, movement of a group of khwarij (outcasts), who were … Read more...Read More
After months of back and forth, the FDA has officially approved and given emergency use authorization for this year’s newly formulated COVID vaccines, and doses are expected to start shipping in the next few days, “Vaccination continues to be the cornerstone of COVID-19 prevention,” said Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics … Read more...Read More
In yet another sign of the dysfunction within Georgia’s prison system, federal indictments announced Wednesday exposed alleged widespread conspiracies orchestrated by inmates to deliver contraband to state prisons using drones. The newly unsealed federal indictments charge 23 defendants, most of them current or former prisoners from within the Georgia Department of Corrections. Their conspiracies brought methamphetamine, … Read more...Read More
Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-Texas) announced on Wednesday that his office is investigating reports of organizations illegally registering non-citizens to vote ahead of the November election. In a Wednesday press release, the Texas attorney general’s office wrote, “Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into reports that organizations operating in Texas may be … Read more...Read More
Okinawa’s capital city of Naha is planning to evacuate 1,400 people while Japanese troops disarm and remove a suspected United States bomb from World War II next month. According to Naha’s website, the 551-pound ordnance was discovered at the construction site of a sewage system in the city’s Shuri district last December. Stars and Stripes … Read more...Read More
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his candidacy for president on Friday, throwing his support behind former President Donald Trump after slamming the Democrat Party and Democrat nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. This is breaking news that will be updated as more information becomes available. Keep reading below. “In an honest system, I believe that I … Read more...Read More
Smokers living in apartments, condos and townhomes in Carlsbad will now have to think twice about lighting up inside their homes. The beach city Tuesday became the first in San Diego County to expressly ban smoking and vaping of cannabis and nicotine products inside all local multifamily residential buildings. While the city’s ordinance prompted some … Read more...Read More
Travel writer and television personality Rick Steves announced his prostate diagnosis Wednesday in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, emphasizing he expects to be fine and the cancer shows no signs of spreading. “My doctor assures me that, if you’re going to get cancer, this is a good kind to get, and careful scans … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. “Glory to Hong Kong,” the anthem of the 2019 Hong Kong protests, has been taken down by major streaming platforms Apple Music and Spotify around the world, despite only being banned in Hong Kong, its creators have said. “Distribution companies in … Read more...Read More
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed paperwork on Thursday to withdraw his name from Arizona’s 2024 election ballot amid speculation that the former Democrat could drop out of the presidential race and endorse former President Donald Trump. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes shared a picture of … Read more...Read More
The Hacienda Community Development Corp (CDC), which has received significant taxpayer funding, is offering non-citizens tens of thousands of dollars to purchase homes in the state of Oregon while refusing to provide American citizens with the same offer. A post shared by Oregon Citizen, reveals that Hacienda CDC is offering $30,000 in down payment assistance … Read more...Read More
Tik Tok star Jainer Moisés Pinedo Vargas, also known as the “Dancing Engineer,” has died from dengue fever. He was 34-years-old. The news was confirmed by health officials on Monday to Peruvian publication Peru 21. “This patient arrived with a diagnosis of dengue; however, during his evolution and up to his care at the Almanzor Aguinaga Asenjo … Read more...Read More
Arizona law enforcement officials arrested a man on Thursday after conducting a manhunt for a suspect who threatened to kill former President Donald Trump. The manhunt came on the same day the former president was giving remarks at Arizona’s southern border with Mexico. In a post on Facebook, the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office explained that 66-year-old Ronald … Read more...Read More
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken left the Middle East late Tuesday with Hamas and Israel still divided over an American proposal to pause, if not permanently end, the war in Gaza. After a day spent meeting with Egyptian and Qatari officials, Blinken reiterated that Israel had agreed to what the top U.S. diplomat called a “bridging” agreement that would create space for the two sides to hammer out … Read more...Read More
More human remains have been discovered along the shoreline near the Brooklyn Bridge Park carousel early Wednesday, police said. Cops were called back to the popular park in the Dumbo neighborhood of Brooklyn at about 12:30 a.m. after “an apparent human bone” was found among the waterfront rocks near Water and Dock streets, police said. The discovery was made near the spot where a skull … Read more...Read More
As if! Alicia Silverstone blithely bit into a toxic berry and lived to tell about it. The “Clueless” star sparked concern this week after she nibbled on the fruit during a trip to England, even though she knew it wasn’t a run-of-the-mill cherry tomato. “OK, I’ve discovered something that I can’t figure out what it … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces has rejected a media report saying that the helicopter crash in May in which Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died was caused by weather conditions and the aircraft’s inability to handle the weight … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have banned UN’s Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Richard Bennett from entering the country, spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid was quoted as saying by private Afghan broadcaster Tolo. Mujahid accused Bennett of providing “false” information about the situation in … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. American pharmaceutical companies are carrying out drug trials in China’s far-western Xinjiang region, where the United States says a genocide of the Uyghur population is taking place, U.S. lawmakers say. In a letter to the Federal Drug Administration, the two top … Read more...Read More
Actor Michael Madsen was arrested over the weekend and charged with domestic battery in Southern California. Police said Madsen, 66, pushed his wife, DeAnna Madsen, and locked her out of their home in Malibu, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies arrived at the residence around 1:15 a.m. Saturday and booked Madsen … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in favor of allowing an Arizona law requiring individuals registering to vote to provide documented proof of citizenship to go back into effect. According to The Washington Examiner, Thursday’s 5-4 ruling by the Supreme Court permits a limited enforcement of Arizona’s 2022 law by allowing state officials to … Read more...Read More
Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), who is a retired Green Beret and a member of the bipartisan House task force investigating the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, revealed on Wednesday that would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks had encrypted messaging accounts on platforms based in Germany, Belgium, and New Zealand. According to Fox News, Waltz … Read more...Read More
A nonpartisan mayoral candidate who ran in Tuesday’s primary election in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has promised voters that he would allow an OpenAI artificial intelligence bot to make decisions for the city. In a Laramie County press release published in July, officials clarified that 42-year-old Victor Miller would be listed alongside five other candidates running for … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Three people are dead and another is seriously injured after an attacker opened fire at a high school in the northwestern Bosnian town of Sanski Most. Police from the Una-Sana canton confirmed details of the August 21 shooting to RFE/RL, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday urged the world’s democratic countries to come together and act to prevent China from expanding authoritarianism and changing the rules-based international order. China regards Taiwan as a renegade province that should be reunited with the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Authorities in democratic Taiwan have refused entry to a Chinese dissident writer who called for public commemoration of the Tiananmen Square massacre, leaving her stranded in a third country with her family. Deng Liting, who fled to Thailand with her family … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. All told, Uyghurs imprisoned by China in the far-western region of Xinjiang have been sentenced to a cumulative 4.4 million years, a report by Yale University’s Genocide Studies Program says. And the true tally is probably far higher, researchers said. The … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that multiple Secret Service agents have been placed on leave following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at his July 13 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Three sources in the Secret Service Community told Real Clear Politics that several Secret Service agents at the agency’s Pittsburgh Field Office have … Read more...Read More
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s administration recently warned Canadians to be prepared for a “hypothetical virus” that the administration believes could cause a public health crisis, lockdowns, and food and fuel shortages similar or worse than the COVID-19 pandemic. In June, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety released the second edition of its … Read more...Read More
Matthew Perry’s friendship with Brooke Mueller, who was reportedly questioned in connection with his death last October, was indicative of the “Friends” star’s struggles, according to an insider who spoke with Us Weekly. The 54-year-old “Friends” star, who died of the “acute effects of ketamine,” and Charlie Sheen’s ex-wife, 47, “met at rehab a couple … Read more...Read More
Former President Donald Trump promised to rehire the military service members who were fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine and pledged that the government would give them an apology and back pay during a campaign rally in Asheboro, North Carolina, on Wednesday. “Kamala [Harris] and Crooked Joe purged 8,000 service members from our military for … Read more...Read More
General Motors Co. is laying off more than 1,000 salaried employees in its software and services division globally, according to a source familiar with the matter, including about 600 employees working at its Global Technical Center in Warren. In a statement, GM spokesperson Kevin Kelly said as the company builds its future it “must simplify … Read more...Read More
A Kentucky resident who faked his death to avoid paying child support has been sentenced to six years and nine months in federal prison. Jesse Kipf, 39, of Somerset avoided more than $116,000 in child support before he was caught, according to the court record. Kipf accessed the death registry system in Hawaii in 2023 with the username and password of … Read more...Read More
The US is continuing to violate a significant arms treaty by selling weapons to Israel, Amnesty International has warned. The NGO said the flouting of the Arms Trade Treaty is leading to “devastating loss of life” in the Occupied Territories, in particular Gaza. In 2013, 155 states worldwide adopted the treaty, which established new regulations on the sale of … Read more...Read More
Mayor Eric Adams’ top attorney at City Hall said Tuesday that neither the mayor nor anyone working in his government office have been told they are targets of a federal investigation into his 2021 campaign’s ties to Turkey’s government. The attorney, Lisa Zornberg, didn’t say whether the same applied to the Adams campaign or anyone who worked on … Read more...Read More
Last year, Hollywood braved the summer of strikes. This year, a cruel mirror image has appeared: a brutal season of layoffs. The entertainment industry is reeling from cuts at Paramount Global, which last week began a deep cost-cutting effort that is expected to eliminate 2,000 jobs, or 15% of staff, by year’s end ahead of … Read more...Read More
Air defenses shot down 10 drones approaching Moscow in what Mayor Sergei Sobyanin called one of the largest attacks on the Russian capital since the beginning of the war on Ukraine, as Kyiv’s forces continued their incursion into Russia’s Kursk region. “Our force should be felt in various corners of Russia,” Andriy Yermak, the chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, … Read more...Read More
A retired Army sergeant learned someone hit the jackpot — then he realized it was him. “It was unbelievable,” veteran Christopher Leydic told the Virginia Lottery. “I thought, ‘Is this real?’” The nearly $1 million win was the real deal, and it came after Leydic played the lottery online. He tried his luck on a ticket for Cash … Read more...Read More
Former President Donald Trump paused his speech, left his bulletproof glass protection barrier, and walked over to check on a supporter who passed out on Wednesday during his first outdoor rally since the July 13 assassination attempt at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to Fox News, the former president’s outdoor rally on Wednesday at … Read more...Read More
Fifty U.S. military veterans currently serving in the Senate and House of Representatives published a letter on Tuesday expressing their concerns over Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 running mate, Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.), falsely claiming that he retired from the Army National Guard as a command sergeant major. In Tuesday’s letter, the 50 veterans who … Read more...Read More
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning to address the nation about the future of his 2024 presidential campaign at an event in Phoenix, Arizona, on Friday. The independent candidate’s address comes amid speculation that Kennedy could endorse former President Donald Trump’s campaign. According to Kennedy’s campaign website, the event will take place at … Read more...Read More
A Connecticut man pleaded guilty Monday to attacking police officers in the U.S. Capitol riot in support of Donald Trump on Jan. 6, 2021. Richard Markey, 38, copped to one felony count of assaulting, resisting or impeding officers, the Justice Department said. His sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 6. Markey drove from his home in Wolcott to Washington, D.C., one day before the riot, according to the feds. He followed … Read more...Read More
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd, has been transferred for the second time in recent days and is now housed in a federal prison in Texas, a federal Bureau of Prisons official said Tuesday. Chauvin, 48, is imprisoned in Big Spring, a low-security facility east of Midland, a Bureau … Read more...Read More
U.S. job growth in the year through March was likely far less robust than initially estimated, which risks fueling concerns that the Federal Reserve is falling further behind the curve to lower interest rates. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Wells Fargo & Co. economists expect the government’s preliminary benchmark revisions on Wednesday to show payrolls growth in the year through … Read more...Read More
Three tech companies and one biotech firm have revealed plans to slash hundreds more jobs in the Bay Area, a grim reminder the cutbacks in the region’s advanced tech and life sciences sectors have yet to abate. Ominously, the Bay Area’s tech layoffs in the Bay Area might worsen dramatically, depending on the local impact … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Kyiv says it is continuing its two-week-old incursion into Russia’s border region of Kursk with the aim of creating a buffer zone to protect civilians along the border, but Moscow is pressing unabated its offensive farther south in Donetsk region, … Read more...Read More
Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly wants to force Americans to be taxed up to 44.6% of the profits they make from selling their homes. The report comes after Harris endorsed President Joe Biden’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal. The Wall Street Journal reported Harris’s support for the major tax increase on the capital gains generated … Read more...Read More
U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., a longtime Democrat representing New Jersey’s 9th District died Wednesday, his family announced in a social media post. He was 87. “It is with deep sadness that we announce that Bill Pascrell Jr., our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away this morning,” a post shared on the congressman’s X … Read more...Read More
A new body camera video shows would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks jumping across multiple roofs as he moved into position just minutes before the July 13 assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at the former president’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. On Monday, Jack Posobiec, a conservative media personality, shared a video of the … Read more...Read More
Boeing said Monday that it has grounded its fleet of 777X test aircraft for inspections following discovery over the weekend of a failed component connected to the jet’s engine. After one of the 777X test airplanes landed Friday in Hawaii, maintenance mechanics found damage in a structural part that links the engine and the airframe. … Read more...Read More
Two military veterans were awarded free homes in a new Orange County community Monday, arriving in a motorcade as hundreds of onlookers waving American flags cheered for them. ”This is truly life-changing for us. It’s basically like giving a golden ticket to veterans,” said retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Kaia Santana. “You’ve elevated our quality of life and showed … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. CIA Director William Burns was in Sarajevo on August 20 to discuss the “worrying secessionist rhetoric and actions” of the pro-Russian president and government of Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Serb entity, a U.S. government official told RFE/RL. Burns, who arrived from a diplomatic … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ukrainian lawmakers on August 20 approved a bill banning religious organizations linked to the Russian Orthodox Church, which Kyiv has criticized for being supportive of Moscow’s full-scale invasion. Lawmaker Oleksandr Honcharenko said 265 members in parliament (Verkhovna Rada) approved the bill that once signed … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that President Joe Biden approved changes to the United States’ nuclear strategy earlier this year, ordering U.S. forces to prepare for potential nuclear confrontations with China, Russia, and North Korea. On Tuesday, The New York Times reported that the plan approved by Biden was not made in response to an individual country … Read more...Read More
Phil Donahue, a groundbreaking daytime TV talk show host, has died, his family announced. He was 88. Family members told “Today” the television fixture died Sunday night surrounded by loved ones following a long illness of an undisclosed nature. That included his wife, actor Marlo Thomas, whom he married in 1980, three years after they … Read more...Read More
A viral video shows Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) appearing to suggest that former President Donald Trump’s running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), and his family should experience a rape case that leads to pregnancy. According to The Post Millennial, Beshear’s comments came during an MSNBV interview on Tuesday during the Democratic National Convention when “Morning … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that at least four hotels in Chicago were subjected to bomb threats during the second day of the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. According to Fox 32 Chicago, law enforcement officers and police K9s conducted a search of the Nobu Hotel just prior to noon on Tuesday and were investigating an … Read more...Read More
An internal watchdog report shows that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lost tens of thousands of unaccompanied illegal immigrant minors over the past five years under the Trump and Biden administrations. According to Fox News, a report titled “Management Alert – ICE Cannot Monitor All Unaccompanied Migrant Children Released from DHS and U.S. … Read more...Read More
An internal watchdog report shows that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lost tens of thousands of unaccompanied illegal immigrant minors over the past five years under the Trump and Biden administrations. According to Fox News, a report titled “Management Alert – ICE Cannot Monitor All Unaccompanied Migrant Children Released from DHS and U.S. … Read more...Read More
Actor Danielle Fishel is meeting a health challenge head-on, predicting she will be “fine.” “I was recently diagnosed with DCIS, which stands for ductal carcinoma in situ, which is a form of breast cancer,” the “Boy Meets World” alumna, 43, said Monday on her “Pod Meets World” podcast. “It is very, very, very early. It’s … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Seven brothers from a prominent Uyghur family in Kashgar have been sentenced to terms ranging from nine to 17 years for charitable work “supporting Uyghurs” and overseas trips, as part of the ongoing mass incarceration campaign against the mostly Muslim group … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A North Korean escapee who served in the South Korean National Assembly has been appointed as governor of his home North Korean province. Ji Seong-ho, 42, will have no actual authority over North Hamgyong province, in North Korea’s northeastern corner, where … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Myanmar’s junta has set up a committee to oversee security in the country’s villages and wards by arming and training troops, according to a recently leaked document, but observers say the move is aimed at “tricking people into joining the military” … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a health advisory as the parvovirus B19 respiratory disease is spreading across the United States. In an August 13 press release, the CDC said it was issuing a Health Alert Network Health Advisory to “notify healthcare providers, public health authorities, and the public about … Read more...Read More
Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.) declared a state of emergency on Monday after the state experienced catastrophic flooding on Sunday. At least two people were killed in the flooding, while dozens of roads were closed throughout the state. Announcing the state of emergency in Connecticut, Lamont said, “The sudden and severe flooding has caused significant damage … Read more...Read More
Prior to Monday night’s slate of top Democratic Party speakers at the Democratic National Convention, anti-Israel protesters breached the fencing around Chicago’s United Center. Multiple people were arrested as the left-wing protesters clashed with law enforcement officials. According to The Post Millennial, Monday’s protesters included multiple individuals with anti-Israel signs, Palestinian flags, and keffiyehs. While … Read more...Read More
A former student who traveled with Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 running mate, Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.), on a trip to China in 1995, has warned that the Minnesota governor is a “true believer” in Chinese communism and is “a Moaist to the core.” According to Alpha News, Walz’s former student, who identified himself as … Read more...Read More
A viral video shows a beachfront house in Outer Banks, North Carolina, collapsing and floating away due to the major waves created by Hurricane Ernesto on Saturday. According to The New York Times, the beachfront home’s collapse came after Hurricane Ernesto made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane on Saturday morning. The outlet reported that local … Read more...Read More
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted a cease-fire proposal to halt the war in Gaza and the next step is for “Hamas to say yes,” as the Biden administration looked to bring an end to the 10-month conflict at last. Blinken, on his ninth trip to the region since Hamas attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, called the proposed … Read more...Read More
As part of a national effort to shut out independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from the presidential ticket, challengers said he should be blocked from the ballot in Georgia for his use of a “sham” New York address for ballot access petitions. Chief Judge Michael Malihi of the Georgia Office of State Administrative Hearings heard the first round of challenges Monday to independent … Read more...Read More
Suzanne Flament-Smith dropped off her daughter at a Florida high school volleyball practice and went for a walk, waiting for the team to finish. For her stroll, she picked Bayshore Boulevard. The road runs along the water in Safety Harbor, about 5 miles outside of Tampa, Florida. Typically a scenic spot, it was littered with … Read more...Read More
Washington state has been releasing an increasing number of “sexually violent predators” from its treatment facility on McNeil Island, with little oversight. A Seattle Times investigation found that 1 in 4 people set free have been arrested for new crimes; 1 in 7 reoffended in a serious or violent manner. Here are some facts about … Read more...Read More
Venu Sports — the planned streaming service from Walt Disney Co., Fox Corp. and Warner Bros. Discovery — was dealt a significant setback Friday when a federal judge put a freeze on the service’s launch. Rival sports streamer Fubo had challenged the joint venture, saying its formation was a violation of U.S. antitrust laws. U.S. … Read more...Read More
“Saturday Night Live” alum Victoria Jackson confirmed Wednesday that her cancer had returned and she estimates that she has less than three years to live. “Cancer Update: I have 34.8 months to live if I don’t get hit by a meteor, shot by a MAGA hater, get Covid again or WWIII breaks out,” she wrote Wednesday on … Read more...Read More
This southeast Minnesota city could soon be at the forefront of efforts to use genetically modified pig organs for human transplants. United Therapeutics Corp. said it will invest about $100 million into a specialized research farm in Stewartville’s Schumann Business Park. The facility, set to begin operations in 2027, will be the second of its … Read more...Read More
The United States Navy announced on Friday that 10 crew members had been injured in a Thursday training incident involving two MH-60S Seahawk helicopters. In Friday’s press release, Navy officials stated, “The U.S. Navy is investigating the cause of an incident involving two MH-60S Seahawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 on … Read more...Read More
Hamas appears unlikely to accept the latest U.S.-backed proposal for a ceasefire to end the more-than 10-month conflict in the Gaza Strip. The United State, Egypt, and Qatar mediated a discussion last week in the Qatari capital of Doha, aiming to bridge the gaps between Israel and Hamas on ceasefire terms. Hamas declined to engage in the … Read more...Read More
A United States Airman died at an undisclosed location last week while deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. According to a Cannon Air Force Base press release, 28-year-old U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tristen Wright of Palm Bay, Florida, died on Thursday due to a non-combat related incident that occurred at an undisclosed location. Department … Read more...Read More
Safety at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in southern Ukraine is deteriorating after a drone strike Saturday, International Atomic Energy Agency monitors warned. On Saturday, a drone exploded close to essential cooling water sprinkler ponds about 100 meters from the only remaining 750 kilovolt line providing a power supply to the plant, IAEA monitors said in a statement. “Yet again … Read more...Read More
New video shows a dramatic fight between a Riverside County sheriff’s deputy and a man and woman before the deputy fatally shoots the woman. The video of the June 11 incident shows the struggle lasted for four minutes before help arrived. The deputy, who has not been identified, was in the 1000 block of West 6th Avenue … Read more...Read More
A woman was shot by northwest Georgia deputies shortly after midnight Friday, officials said, the eighth shooting involving law enforcement in the state in as many days. The incidents bring this year’s tally to 54 officer-involved shootings that the GBI has been asked to investigate. That’s 10 fewer than at the same time last year. … Read more...Read More
Pvt. George Coe Browning is finally coming home. Nearly 80 years after the Marine went missing in action missing during the bloody invasion of Iwo Jima, the former Bergen County resident will be laid to rest Monday in Englewood’s Brookside Cemetery alongside his mother. A Marine Honor Guard and his lone surviving relatives will honor his memory at the grave. “He’s finally going to … Read more...Read More
Barbara Holman-Robinson can only look back at her life and think how she’s had a good ride so far. Holman-Robinson, who’s known for her fashion sense, styled a wine red, white flowered dress, a sparkled tiara sitting atop her head and a golden sash across her body that read “birthday queen” in black letters. She achieved … Read more...Read More
Few people want to go into a nursing home, but doing so can be the right choice if you or a loved one is physically or cognitively disabled or recovering from surgery. Unfortunately, homes vary greatly in quality, and many don’t have enough nurses and aides to give residents the care they need. Q: How … Read more...Read More
The Boss can now be known as “the Billionaire” — Bruce Springsteen is the latest musician to achieve billionaire status. According to Forbes, the 74-year-old New Jersey native now has an estimated net worth of $1.1 billion. The financial outlet reported Friday that most of Springsteen’s net worth was accumulated in recent years with the 2021 sale of … Read more...Read More
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce can breathe a sigh of relief after German authorities at an Eras Tour show detained a man suspected of stalking Swift and making threats against Kelce. On Wednesday, the 34-year-old American man, whose name hasn’t been shared publicly, had a ticket to the show at the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, but was quickly … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A Russian court has sentenced Alsu Kurmasheva, a veteran RFE/RL journalist who holds dual U.S.-Russian citizenship, to 6 1/2 years in prison on charges she, her employer, the U.S. government, and her supporters reject as politically motivated. The court convicted Kurmasheva on … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A Moscow court on July 22 issued arrest warrants for two members of the Vesna youth movement on charges of organizing an extremist group, distributing false data about Russia’s military, calls for anti-government activities, and disrespecting past military glory. Lev … Read more...Read More
Thirteen years and 200 shows are not enough for Rod Stewart at the Colosseum. The knighted, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is back with a dozen dates in 2025. Dubbed “The Encore Shows,” the series runs March 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22; May 29 and 31; and June 1, 5, 7, 8. Tickets … Read more...Read More
A family worried after not hearing from their father for months found him dead inside a refrigerator “strapped shut” in the garage of a Texas home, officials said. The man’s family recently contacted the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office to share their concerns, which ultimately led to the grim discovery, Sheriff Javier Salazar said in an Aug. 9 news briefing shared on Facebook. The … Read more...Read More
A new study claims that the number of sexual assaults in the United States military is “likely two to four times higher than official government estimations.” According to the study, which was conducted by Brown University’s Watson Institute’s Costs of War Project, researchers compared Department of Defense sexual assault data with independent data to determine … Read more...Read More
Five people have been arrested in connection to the overdose death of Matthew Perry, the Department of Justice announced Thursday, including multiple doctors, the Friends actor’s personal assistant and a drug dealer called the ‘Ketamine Queen.’ “Today we announce charges brought against the five individuals who, together, are responsible for the death of Matthew Perry,” … Read more...Read More
The Austin Police Department is looking for a suspected serial killer after the unidentified suspect’s DNA was linked to the murders of two women in Austin, Texas. In a recent press release, the Austin Police Department said, “On August 7, 2024 there was a DNA link found between Alyssa Ann Rivera’s case and the April 14, 2018 … Read more...Read More
Attendees of a cybersecurity conference had mixed reactions to a Las Vegas hotel-casino conducting daily room inspections as a response to their presence in town. Several Def Con 32 participants staying at Resorts World casino-hotel said they were being treated as criminals because they chose to attend a hacking convention. Others said they understood the … Read more...Read More
As many as 2,450 autoworkers at Stellantis NV’s Warren, Michigan, Truck Assembly Plant could be laid off indefinitely in early October as the plant’s general assembly moves to a one-shift operation from two with the end of production of the Ram 1500 Classic pickup, the automaker said Friday. Stellantis was filing a worker adjustment and … Read more...Read More
It looks a bit like a small lawnmower, but instead of duel handles, a single black pole with a tablet-sized screen attached rises from the machine. This robot isn’t wildly talkative like the gold-clad C-3PO from “Star Wars,” but it does have the ability to speak. This simple prototype called CrossBot doesn’t sing or play … Read more...Read More
Wynonna Judd’s daughter spent a day behind bars after attempting to flee police — marking her second arrest in just four months. Grace Kelley, 28, spent a single day in jail when she was arrested in Georgia last Saturday on three misdemeanor counts, according to court documents obtained by multiple outlets. She was released on … Read more...Read More
One of the new owners of Portland’s Gunderson Marine & Iron shipyard has sold his stake to his business partner, but both say the business remains on solid footing. Two Portland industrialists, Dee Burch and Terry Aarnio, bought the Northwest Portland operation last year after The Greenbrier Cos. transferred railcar manufacturing to other parts of the country and exited the barge business. The new owners sought to … Read more...Read More
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Labor to announce Monday the launch of a $50 million partnership focused on workforce training for defense manufacturing. The Michigan Maritime Manufacturing Initiative, also known as M3, will train workers at local community colleges in skills for maritime construction, particularly welding … Read more...Read More
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), the 2024 Republican vice presidential nominee, was forced to make an emergency landing on Friday after a “malfunction” was reported on Trump Force Two. The Daily Mail reported that Vance’s Boeing 737 was forced to turn around and land in Milwaukee, where the vice presidential nominee had previously met with local … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Marine Corps is investigating a nearly fatal training accident at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California. One Marine and three Navy sailors have been awarded for helping save the injured Marine’s life. A Marine Corps press release noted that one Marine and the three sailors “acted swiftly” after … Read more...Read More
A fundraiser by the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities to help collect protective gear for the Israel Defense Force culminated Thursday in 10 duffle bags worth of goods being packed and shipped. Allan Ross, executive director of the Federation, said Thursday that after the war with Hamas began Oct. 7, it was learned that there were shortages of protective, tactical and … Read more...Read More
The 17-year-old killed Monday by Baltimore police officers was shot 12 times as he fled with a firearm from officers who called for him to “get on the ground” or else “I’m going to shoot you,” police body camera footage shows. Police said at a Friday news conference about the fatal shooting that three officers opened fire … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the U.S. Secret Service has developed and approved a new security plan for future outdoor rallies featuring former President Donald Trump. A Secret Service official told The Washington Post that bulletproof glass shields will be installed on the stage of future outdoor rallies to protect the former president following the … Read more...Read More
A new study shows that the Democrat-controlled state of Washington was recently ranked as the most dangerous state to live in for 2024 due to persistent crime and a major shortage of police officers. A recent study from WalletHub, which ranked all 50 U.S. states for safety by considering the number of law enforcement personnel per … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the Biden-Harris administration is planning to increase the processing speed of illegal immigrants at the northern border between the United States and Canada as the number of illegal immigrants crossing the border is rapidly increasing. According to internal Department of Homeland Security documents obtained by CBS News, the Biden-Harris administration’s … Read more...Read More
Preparing for the arrival of new F-35s, the 104th Fighter Wing donated a historic F-15C Eagle jet on Monday to the New England Air Museum. Col. Michael “Shot” Glass, operations group commander for the 104th based at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, flew the 48-year-old F-15C Eagle on its last flight, a hop from the base … Read more...Read More
The homeowner and the Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. contractor who were killed in the Bel Air home explosion Sunday morning have been identified by the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, according to a Monday news release. First responders discovered the body of one of the two BGE contracted utility workers addressing an electrical issue … Read more...Read More
Videos condemning or negatively depicting China’s human rights abuses are more difficult to find on TikTok than other rival networks, a new study finds, suggesting that users may be getting an incomplete picture of the country’s history when searching for key terms or phrases. U.S. TikTok users who search for terms like “Tiananmen,” “Tibet,” and “Uyghur” … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. More than 13,000 Rohingya Muslims and hundreds of other inhabitants of western Myanmar’s Maungdaw township have fled their homes in recent days amid intensifying conflict between the military and ethnic rebels in Rakhine state, residents said Monday. The rebel Arakan Army, … Read more...Read More
A wealthy Chinese national accused of hiring four men with ties to law enforcement or the military to get millions of dollars of assets from an Irvine man during an ongoing legal battle over ownership interests in a China-based rubber chemical company is not currently facing federal charges, because authorities would need evidence to show she endorsed, or … Read more...Read More
A gold and silver depository that its owner says can store more than Fort Knox just opened in downtown Eagle. Precious metals dealer Money Metals Exchange, based in Eagle, built a $28 million, 37,000-square-foot “extremely secure location for individuals, businesses, family offices, governments, and financial institutions across the globe to store high value precious metals assets,” Money Metals said in … Read more...Read More
A U.S. Army sergeant and intelligence analyst pleaded guilty on Tuesday to selling America’s national defense secrets to a foreign national believed to be connected with the Chinese government. According to a U.S. Department of Justice press release, Sgt. Korbein Schultz pleaded guilty to selling national defense information for a total of $42,000. Schultz allegedly … Read more...Read More
New York Police Department officials have reported that the recent increase in New York City robberies is linked to teenage illegal immigrant suspects. Police officials have also revealed that the average age of the illegal immigrant suspects is just 15 years old and that an 11-year-old is one of the latest suspects. According to WABC, … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Air Force recently made a major change that gives the newest airmen and guardian trainees additional time carrying weapons as part of their training program at the Department of the Air Force Basic Military Training. In a Monday press release, Air Education and Training Command wrote, “Airmen and Guardian trainees are once again … Read more...Read More
The state shut 11 restaurants in Broward and Palm Beach counties during the week of July 28, including one with “rodent nesting materials” found in the kitchen and others with rodent droppings in various areas. The South Florida Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Broward and Palm Beach counties. We cull through inspections that happen weekly … Read more...Read More
Skirmishes between the Indian and Chinese troops were reported on Monday morning in the Burtse area near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Durbuk Sector of Ladakh. Sources said sticks were used freely by both sides during the confrontation that took place at 4 am. The trouble started with the Chinese troops reportedly burning two RCC … Read more...Read More
U.S. District Judge Terrence Boyle granted an emergency injunction on Monday directing the North Carolina State Board of Elections to certify the Justice for All party and place its candidates on the ballot in November. The decision comes after three party supporters sued the elections board after it declined to recognize the party, foreclosing the possibility of … Read more...Read More
Paramount Global announced Tuesday that it was shuttering one of its television studios in addition to a deep round of staff cuts aimed at eliminating nearly 2,000 jobs by year’s end as the company prepares for a new ownership regime. “A short time ago, we informed the team at Paramount Television Studios (PTVS) that the … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that a female U.S. Secret Service agent abandoned her post to breastfeed at a North Carolina campaign rally featuring President Donald Trump on Wednesday. The agent reportedly was discovered just minutes before the former president’s motorcade was scheduled to arrive. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Susan Crabtree, a RealClearPolitics … Read more...Read More
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has been using fake news headlines for Google search advertisements to convince Americans that major media outlets are giving her additional positive coverage ahead of the November election. Axios reported that the Harris campaign is editing news headlines and descriptions for Google search advertisements, making it appear as if multiple … Read more...Read More
Israel braced for a possible attack from Iran and regional militias in retaliation for assassinations of Hezbollah and Hamas officials as the U.S. sent defensive reinforcements while pressing for a Gaza cease-fire deal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the start of a cabinet meeting Sunday that “Israel is in a multifront war against Iran’s … Read more...Read More
Nearly a year after Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration floated the possibility of opening a municipally owned grocery store to help improve food access on the South and West sides, a feasibility study created for the city describes a municipal grocery model as “necessary, feasible, and implementable.” The study recommends the city pursue some version of … Read more...Read More
Delays and cancellations are sometimes unavoidable because of winter or summer storms, or even global technology outages. So what do airlines offer passengers for the inconvenience? All U.S. airlines are required to follow through on promises made in customer service plans and to refund travelers if their flights are canceled or “significantly delayed,” according to … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Bulgarian national Milan Dimitrov has been extradited to the United States where he is charged with participating in a scheme to illegally export sensitive microelectronics to Russia. The indictment alleges that between at least May 2014 and May 2018 Dimitrov, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Iran on August 13 rejected Western calls to renounce its threat to retaliate against Israel following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of the EU- and U.S.-designated Palestinian terrorist group Hamas. Haniyeh was killed along with his personal … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Chinese censors are cracking down on social media posts referring to allegations of a grisly trade in dead bodies by a medical supplies company that is being investigated by authorities in several provinces. Investigators from the Ministry of Public Security are … Read more...Read More
Cory Alvarez, a Haitian national accused of raping a 15-year-old girl at a Rockland migrant hotel, was arrested by ICE today, the Boston Herald has learned. Alvarez, 26, was free on $500 bail after a Plymouth court did not honor a federal immigration detainer. Law enforcement sources say Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers now have him in … Read more...Read More
Ford Motor Company has filed a patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to obtain exclusive rights for a new technology that would expand police surveillance capabilities by including a device on cars that would spy on drivers and notify law enforcement if someone was speeding. According to CBT News, Ford’s new surveillance effort, … Read more...Read More
The Taliban celebrated the third anniversary of the regime’s rise to power in Afghanistan by holding a celebration at a former U.S. air base and parading U.S. military vehicles that were abandoned in the disastrous withdrawal under the Biden-Harris administration in 2021. According to The Associated Press, the Taliban held a celebration at Bagram Air … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated Moscow’s support for Palestinian statehood at the start of talks with Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas in Novo-Ogaryovo near Moscow on August 13. Putin stressed that Russia is closely following developments in Gaza. “We think for … Read more...Read More
When Michigan farmer Clara Ostrander heard about the benefits of hosting a solar energy project, she remembered something her father had told her four days before he died: Don’t sell the farm. Keep it in the family. Skeptical at first, Ostrander ultimately decided that harvesting the sun on most of her 120-acre corn-and-soybeans farm south of Detroit would enable her to … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China’s alleged intimidation of a Philippine Air Force (PAF) aircraft on a routine patrol over a disputed South China Sea shoal has raised questions over its sincerity to deescalate tension in the waterway, officials and analysts said Monday. On Aug. 8, … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Massachusetts is on pace to set a new record number of illegal immigrant deportations in 2024 after spending millions of dollars on housing and programs as illegal immigration has skyrocketed under the Biden-Harris administration. According to Boston 25, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security filed over 44,000 new deportation cases in Massachusetts’ … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Massachusetts is on pace to set a new record number of illegal immigrant deportations in 2024 after spending millions of dollars on housing and programs as illegal immigration has skyrocketed under the Biden-Harris administration. According to Boston 25, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security filed over 44,000 new deportation cases in Massachusetts’ … Read more...Read More
Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), who previously served as the majority leader in the House of Representatives, suffered a “mild” stroke on Sunday night. A statement released on Tuesday by Margaret Mulkerrin, Hoyer’s deputy chief of staff and spokesperson, gave insight into the representative’s stroke and noted that the 85-year-old lawmaker is expected to return to his … Read more...Read More
Eight U.S. troops are being treated for traumatic brain injuries and smoke inhalation after a drone attack in northeastern Syria on Friday, Aug. 9. The attackers targeted the Rumalyn Landing Zone, which hosts both U.S. and coalition forces. “Following the attack, out of an abundance of caution, eight service members were transported to a separate … Read more...Read More
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants to be able to recruit former North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) alliance F-16 pilots to fly for Ukraine against Russia, and Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) are already behind the idea. Graham and Blumenthal issued a press statement on Aug. 12, upon returning from their sixth visit to Ukraine. … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) told Republican leaders, “We’re out to get you, you’re dead,” and described former President Donald Trump as a fascist following the July 13 assassination attempt against the former president. The Washington Post reported that Pelosi’s comments came during a recent interview regarding her new book, “The … Read more...Read More
U.S. officials announced on Tuesday that an Army lieutenant colonel died suddenly while exercising on Sunday in Sumter, South Carolina. In a Tuesday press release, U.S. Army Central identified Lt. Col. Roderick Vinson as the Army soldier who died suddenly on Sunday. While Army Central did not release details regarding Vinson’s death, military officials revealed … Read more...Read More
When Jake Larson was 15 years old in 1938, he lied about his age to join the National Guard in his hometown in Minnesota. Over the next seven years, he was sent overseas to fight in World War II, stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day and survived enough close calls to deem himself “the luckiest man alive.” Now, at … Read more...Read More
Ukraine had been weighing several possibilities for an attack that would shock the leadership in Moscow and put President Vladimir Putin on the backfoot before storming across the border last week, according to a Western official familiar with the planning. With Ukraine’s military on the defensive and Kremlin forces securing marginal gains this year, a cross-border attack had been weighed … Read more...Read More
Ignoring warnings that he “will probably die,” a bicyclist tried in vain to cross a stretch of Highway 1 in Big Sur that was buried under a landslide — and promptly plummeted down the sheer rock and dirt face, according to the California Highway Patrol. Cody Mortensen, 28 of Lucerne Valley, suffered several injuries but … Read more...Read More
The state of Missouri has scheduled a fourth execution for this year. The Missouri Supreme Court issued a warrant of execution Tuesday for Christopher L. Collings. The 49-year-old is scheduled to die by lethal injection on Dec. 3. He was convicted in 2012 of killing Rowan Ford, a 9-year-old girl who was found in a cave in McDonald County, The Springfield News-Leader reported. Appeals … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Taiwan is developing a response strategy to a new electronic warfare variant of a new type of Chinese drone spotted northeast of Taiwan that might be capable of disrupting the Taiwanese military’s radio communications, media reported. The drone appears to be … Read more...Read More
The remains of a colonial-era structure from the late 1600s were recently discovered just two feet beneath a parking lot in Williamsburg, Virginia, at the site of a new archaeological center. According to the Miami Herald, the remains were discovered at the site of the new Colonial Williamsburg archaeological center. The outlet reported that researchers … Read more...Read More
Officials announced on Monday that next week’s joint exercises between the United States and South Korea will focus on improving the allies’ combined ability to defend against the growing threat of North Korea, especially as North Korea continues to advance its development of nuclear weapons. According to The Associated Press, U.S. military and South Korean … Read more...Read More
Former President Donald Trump’s highly-anticipated interview with Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk crashed on Monday night after the social media platform experienced a “massive DDOS attack.” According to The Daily Wire, hundreds of thousands of users were listening to the live interview before it crashed shortly after it started at approximately 8:00 p.m. … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. There is no sign of North Korea deploying missile launchers toward its border with South Korea, the South’s military said on Friday, casting doubt on a North Korean announcement that it was sending 250 new tactical ballistic missile launchers to the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ukrainian leaders, including President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and military commander Oleksandr Syrskiy, have spoken openly for the first time about their forces’ shock incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, with Zelenskiy saying that Moscow must be “forced to make peace.” “Russia brought … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A court in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the capital of Russia’s Kamchatka region in the Far East, on August 12 sentenced a local man to 10 years in prison for beating to death another man who had criticized Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Media … Read more...Read More
A Fort Drum soldier was charged on Monday for killing his roommate and fellow soldier. Officials have indicated that the charges include “premeditated murder and obstruction of justice.” In a Fort Drum press release on Monday, officials announced that charges had been “preferred” against Specialist Riley Birbilas, a soldier with the 10th Mountain Division, over … Read more...Read More
A Fort Drum soldier was charged on Monday for killing his roommate and fellow soldier. Officials have indicated that the charges include “premeditated murder and obstruction of justice.” In a Fort Drum press release on Monday, officials announced that charges had been “preferred” against Specialist Riley Birbilas, a soldier with the 10th Mountain Division, over … Read more...Read More
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was disqualified by a New York judge from appearing on the state’s ballot ahead of the November election due to using a “sham address” on nominating petitions. New York Justice Christina L. Ryba ruled that the independent candidate’s New York residence was not a “bona fide and legitimate residence, … Read more...Read More
Kevin Sullivan, the professional wrestler known as “The Taskmaster” and the “Prince of Darkness,” has died at age 74, World Wrestling Entertainment announced Friday morning. No cause of death was given. “A unique and influential figure in sports-entertainment history, Sullivan found success both in the ring and behind the scenes with his penchant for far … Read more...Read More
The U.S. shored up naval and air forces in the Middle East to help Israel fend off any major attack from Iran or Lebanon’s Hezbollah, ahead of a resumption of Gaza cease-fire talks planned for later this week. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group, equipped with F-35C fighters, to speed up its arrival in the region and also dispatched the guided-missile submarine … Read more...Read More
Members of New York’s congressional delegation are calling on the Biden administration to put the death penalty back on the table for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed after revoking a plea deal that would have spared his life. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently revoked the plea deal for Mohammed and two accomplices. He took … Read more...Read More
MDMA came close to becoming medicine on Friday, but it missed the mark. The Food and Drug Administration declined to approve what would have been the first psychedelic drug used for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, a blow to advocates who have touted the potential of the Schedule I controlled substance also known as ecstasy to treat … Read more...Read More
Ukraine’s military has taken control of 28 towns and villages in Russia’s Kursk border region, prompting a sixth of its population to flee the incursion, the acting regional governor told President Vladimir Putin. More than 120,000 people have left their homes and about 60,000 more are waiting to be evacuated, Alexey Smirnov told Putin and Russia’s top security … Read more...Read More
The campaign office for former President Donald Trump in Ashburn, Virginia, was burglarized on Sunday evening, local authorities revealed. This is breaking news that will be updated as more information becomes available. Keep reading below. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, a suspect broke into the Trump for President 2024 campaign office at roughly … Read more...Read More
A U.S. Marine Corps investigation report released on Friday reveals new details regarding an MV-22 Osprey crash that led to the death of three Marines after the aircraft crashed off the coast of Australia last August. The report cited “pilot error and complacency” as the cause of the fatal crash. The report explained that the … Read more...Read More
Secret Service agents broke into a Massachusetts salon to open the salon’s bathroom to the public during a recent fundraiser for Vice President Kamala Harris, forcing the agency to issue an apology as the Secret Service continues to face public scrutiny in the aftermath of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. According to … Read more...Read More
Former President Donald Trump is prepared to sue the U.S. Justice Department for $100 million over the Biden-Harris administration’s 2022 raid at Mar-a-Lago during the classified document case the department brought against Trump. According to Fox News, Trump’s lawyers are arguing that the federal government’s raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property in Florida was conducted with … Read more...Read More
The head of London’s Metropolitan Police Service has issued a warning that United Kingdom officials will not only target British citizens for sharing content and commentary pertaining to the violent riots and clashes between protesters and counter-protesters, but that officials will also target and potentially extradite and jail American citizens for sharing online content. Fox … Read more...Read More
Registration for the 2024 Team Wright-Patt Air Force Ball is open now. Attending the ball is a celebration of the shared legacy, commitment to community and to the men and women who serve at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, said the Wright chapter of the Air and Space Forces Association. The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. Sept 6, with the … Read more...Read More
Mike Bylen has traveled many times to the village of Saint-Germain-Sur-Seves, France where his uncle Peter Bylen was killed while fighting in World War II. But last month the trip was made all the more special because Roseville native Peter Bylen was honored with a park memorial dedication in his name on the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Saint-Germain-Sur-Seves, known as one … Read more...Read More
Kroger can label eggs “farm fresh” even if they are produced by hens living in industrial confinement, a federal judge ruled in a decision dismissing a prospective class-action lawsuit against the grocery giant Tuesday. Plaintiff and Mariano’s shopper Adam Sorkin filed a lawsuit against Kroger in federal court in Chicago last fall. Sorkin argued that when he bought premium-priced … Read more...Read More
Robert Logan, best known as the valet parking attendant on the ABC detective show “77 Sunset Strip” has died. He was 82. Anthony Francis Logan confirmed to The Times on Thursday that his father died on May 6 of natural causes in Estero, Florida. His family waited until this week to announce his death to … Read more...Read More
Hip-hop star Travis Scott was arrested in Paris early Friday morning on suspicion of getting into an altercation at the Georges V hotel. The “Sicko Mode” emcee, whose legal name is Jacques Bermon Webster, was detained after Paris police were called to the hotel soon after 5 a.m. to arrest a man “nicknamed Travis Scott for … Read more...Read More
Clinging for life to a cold steel cable, high on a nearly vertical rock face in the Sierra Nevada, the soles of my hiking shoes simply could not find traction. Again and again, as my forearms trembled and my fingers ached, my feet slipped on the mercilessly smooth granite. A fall from that height — … Read more...Read More
Democrat Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz “misspoke” about carrying “weapons of war” in combat, a Kamala Harris presidential campaign spokesperson told CNN on Saturday, Aug. 10. The Harris-Walz campaign drew scrutiny shortly after Harris named her 2024 running mate last week, by sharing an older video clip of Walz describing his stance on guns. Walz, who … Read more...Read More
Former President Donald Trump’s airplane was diverted on Friday due to a mechanical issue that forced the plane to land in Billings, Montana, instead of Bozeman, Montana, where the former president was scheduled to hold a rally to boost GOP Senate candidate Tim Sheehy ahead of the November election. Airport officials confirmed to CBS News … Read more...Read More
Last December, dozens of young hockey players were rushed to hospitals in the Buffalo, New York, area — some vomiting, lethargic and suffering from headaches. The skaters had been exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide at an indoor ice rink, a problem that is far from uncommon. Most rinks use ice resurfacing machines — often known … Read more...Read More
Twenty-six people accused of shutting down the Golden Gate Bridge in April to protest the war in Gaza have been charged with a number of criminal offenses, with eight among them facing felony conspiracy charges, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced on Saturday morning. The protests took place April 15 during a weekday morning … Read more...Read More
The Air Force has released a draft study supporting proposed changes to flight rules over 10 military training airspaces across Arizona and New Mexico, including allowing lower-altitude supersonic flights and longer nighttime flying hours, and expanding one training zone in the southeast corner of the state. The public can view and comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the … Read more...Read More
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged allies to allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory as his troops continue to hold ground gained in a surprise cross-border incursion last week and a missile attack killed two near Kyiv. Russia’s defense ministry said its troops fired on Ukrainian soldiers in the western Kursk region in a bid to repel the first foreign … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered the shutdown of all Philippine offshore gaming operators after several of the companies were allegedly involved in scams, torture and other crimes. The online casinos, known as POGOs in the Philippines, proliferated during the … Read more...Read More
Martin Phillips, whose band the Chills was a mainstay of the 1980s New Zealand indie-rock scene that served as a formative influence on the likes of R.E.M. and Pavement, has died. He was 61. His death was announced in a statement posted Sunday on the Chills’ social media accounts. The statement didn’t say when or … Read more...Read More
The acting head of the U.S. Secret Service on Friday said local law enforcement and Pennsylvania State Police bear no responsibility for the catastrophic security failures in Butler on July 13, when a 20-year-old gunman was able to elude authorities — even after raising suspicions — before shooting at former President Donald Trump from the … Read more...Read More
The second New York Police Department sergeant shot and wounded by a robber during a chaotic arrest on the Lower East Side was released from the hospital Saturday, to the applause of fellow department members. Sgt. Carl Johnson of the 5th precinct flashed a smile and gave a thumbs up to lines of applauding officers as his colleague pushed … Read more...Read More
The judge in Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial has blasted prosecutors’ “egregious” misconduct, which last month led to the case being dismissed — and the judge saying it cannot be filed again. In a 21-page ruling this week, District Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer took the prosecution to task for “intentionally and deliberately” withholding evidence … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Koreans who lost everything when last week’s floodwaters submerged their island homes–killing their families in some cases–were forbidden from expressing grief, residents in the country told Radio Free Asia. On the evening of July 27 and the early morning of … Read more...Read More
Leonard Engelman, an Emmy-nominated makeup artist, who successfully lobbied for makeup artists to be included in the Academy Awards, died on Thursday in Los Angeles at the age of 83. Engelman’s death was confirmed by the Cinema Makeup School in Los Angeles, although the cause remains unclear, reported The Hollywood Reporter. In a career that … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. An anti-junta militia seized two Chinese-invested joint ventures in two regions of Myanmar amid fighting between junta soldiers and resistance forces, throwing the future of the operations into uncertainty. In July, two separate People’s Defense Forces took control of the Alpha Cement … Read more...Read More
Once occupied by a French general coming to the aid of the Continental Army during the American Revolution, the Colonial Revival at 173 Highwoods Drive in Guilford has hit the market for $2,395,000. The house, estimated to have been originally built in 1660 in East Hartford, was owned by Squire Elisha Pitkin, a justice, a representative in the Connecticut General Assembly and a relative of … Read more...Read More
A Lexington doctor has surrendered his license after being sentenced to prison in connection with writing medical orders that resulted in $14 million in fraudulent billing. Dr. Amr Mohamed agreed to give up his license in lieu of having it revoked, the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure said in an order released Monday. Mohamed, who specialized in diseases of the kidneys, worked … Read more...Read More
A World War II pilot who was killed 82 years ago will be buried with full military honors Wednesday morning in his hometown. U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Dan Winstead Corson, 27, of Middletown, was assigned to the 401st Bombardment Squadron, 91st Bombardment Group, Eighth Air Force. He was killed in action on Dec. 20, 1942 after the B-17F “Flying Fortress” he … Read more...Read More
Zac Efron has weighed in after a Friday incident in a swimming pool in Ibiza, Spain, that saw him taken to a hospital . The actor shared a photo on his Instagram story Sunday showing himself shirtless in the sunshine, lifting weights on a pink yoga ball. “happy and healthy– thanks for the well wishes,” … Read more...Read More
Republican nominee Donald Trump’s campaign said its communications had been hacked and suggested Iran was to blame, casting it as an effort to interfere in November’s presidential election where he faces Vice President Kamala Harris. The hack was first reported by Politico, which said it had begun receiving emails in July containing internal Trump campaign documents from an anonymous … Read more...Read More
South Korean commandos who died as they escaped from Silmido — an uninhabited island where they were being trained to kill then-North Korean leader Kim Il-sung — are due to receive an apology from the country’s defense chief for the first time in 53 years. In August 1971, the 24 commandos of South Korea’s secret killer squad fled the island … Read more...Read More
Ukraine said it carried out a drone strike on a military airfield in Russia’s western Lipetsk region, expanding the reach of its assaults on Russian territory for a fourth day. The attack hit a facility at the airfield storing glide bombs that Russia uses to target Ukrainian troops and cities, the General Staff in Kyiv said Friday on … Read more...Read More
Police have opened a death investigation after a woman was discovered dead at a terminal early Thursday morning at O’Hare International Airport. The Chicago Fire Department was called out to Terminal 5 at O’Hare Airport for a report of a woman pinned in machinery around 7:45 a.m., according to department spokesman Larry Langford. When firefighters … Read more...Read More
On Friday, Aug. 2, Gov. Jay Inslee issued his fourth emergency proclamation of the year, this time in response to the wildfires that have spread across Washington state this summer. The proclamation hopes to get firefighters more access to fuel, while authorizing state agencies to aim more resources at combating fires. Here’s what you need to know. Proclamation waives hour … Read more...Read More
Matt Riggs’ family has been farming in Urbana since 1874. But, his parents had to work second jobs to cushion themselves from the volatile corn and soybean markets that dominate Illinois’ agricultural sector. It quickly became clear that Riggs would also need to find another income stream if he wanted to keep the farm. He … Read more...Read More
East San Jose native and private pilot Michelle Galvis lived within five miles from Reid-Hillview Airport for 30 years and worked a number of jobs before she considered a career in aviation — and running her own business. “I’ve always been behind the ball, I’ve always been trying to play catch-up my entire life,” Galvis … Read more...Read More