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 06:46:49
General 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
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One 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
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A 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
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Former 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
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Smugglers 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 05:34:57
Hurricane 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