The U.S. Navy released three new pictures of America’s newest underwater drone designed to operate long-range missions in maritime environments. In a statement on May 1, the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced that it has completed full-scale testing of the Manta Ray prototype uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV). The drone […]
Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy has stepped down as the fitness equipment maker announced it decided to lay off about 15 percent of its global workforce to tackle a post-pandemic slump in demand for its connected fitness equipment. In a statement on May 2, the company said the job cuts impact roughly 400 employees and are […]
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said U.S. service members constructing a maritime pier off the coast of Gaza could be attacked as they build the floating dock to ease access for humanitarian aid going into the famine-stricken territory. Asked by House Armed Services Committee member Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) on April 30 about the likelihood of […]
A man was injured by a bison at Yellowstone National Park after allegedly kicking the animal in the leg, park officials say. Clarence Yoder, 40, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, being intoxicated “to a degree that may endanger oneself,” as well as approaching and disturbing wildlife, the National Park […]
Law enforcement agencies across the United States are reporting an increase in their ranks for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Conducted by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a new survey found that more sworn officers were hired in 2023 than in each of the previous four years. Police departments […]
The White House has condemned anti-Semitic remarks from a Columbia University student protest organizer who said, “Zionists don’t deserve to live in this world.” Andrew Bates, the White House deputy press secretary, said in a statement on April 26 that spreading this kind of “dangerous” rhetoric should “serve as a wakeup call.” “It is hideous […]
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed a bill seeking to strengthen the rights of homeowners looking to evict squatters from their property. The measure, dubbed Senate Bill 1129, garnered bipartisan support and would have allowed a property owner to request law enforcement to remove an individual occupying one’s house illegally. Under the current law in […]
Primal Kitchen is voluntarily recalling more than 2,000 cases of avocado cooking oil because the glass packaging may break, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on April 22. The FDA said in a recall notice that the company discovered the issue through an inspection at the Primal Kitchen warehouse. The notice pointed out […]
Columbia University has canceled all in-person classes on Monday due to protests at the campus over Israel’s military actions against Hamas in Gaza. In a statement on April 22, Columbia University President Minouche Shafik announced that all classes would be held virtually as Passover begins, saying the decision was made to “deescalate the rancor and […]
A homeowner in Southern California has shot a suspected home intruder in what authorities say was a “targeted” home invasion. The Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD) said in a statement on April 16 that officers had responded to a 911 call regarding a possible break-in near Newport Coast Drive and Pelican Hill Road North, an upscale […]
Mandisa Lynn Hundley, a Grammy-winning singer who rose to fame as a finalist on the TV show “American Idol,” died on April 18. She was 47. “We can confirm that yesterday Mandisa was found in her home deceased,” a relative of the singer said in an April 19 statement on the singer’s verified Instagram account. […]
PepsiCo has recalled a popular sugar-free beverage under the Schweppes label after the firm discovered that the drink contained as much sugar as regular Schweppes, but was labeled sugar-free. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in a recall notice that the soft drink giant initiated a voluntary recall in March over the issue […]
The Pentagon revealed on April 14 that U.S. forces had destroyed more than 80 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and at least six ballistic missiles intended to strike Israel from Iran and Yemen. In a statement on X, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said among these interceptions were a ballistic missile on its launcher vehicle, as […]
An elderly woman from Idaho acted in self-defense when she shot and killed a masked home intruder who terrorized her at gunpoint, a prosecutor announced in an incident review this week. Bingham County Prosecuting Attorney Ryan Jolley said on April 9 that the case of Christine Jenneiahn, 85, is “one of the most heroic acts […]
A group of sailors who had been stranded on a remote atoll in the Pacific Ocean for more than a week have been rescued after officials spotted a “HELP” sign they spelled out with palm leaves on the beach. In a press release issued on April 9, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) said a family […]
Former New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera has endorsed former President Donald Trump for the 2024 White House race, saying he believes President Trump will lead the United States in the right direction. The 54-year-old Hall of Famer announced his endorsement during an appearance on WABC radio’s “Sid & Friends” on April 7, agreeing with […]
Google has released a new update to its Android feature that aims to help people track down their misplaced devices—even if they’re offline. The tech company announced the release on April 8 on its Android Blog, saying the all-new “Find My Device” app is already available to users in the United States and Canada, and […]
While slightly more Americans now say they own an electric vehicle (EV) than last year, more non-owners report that they would not buy one in the future. A Gallup poll published on April 8 suggests that about 7 percent of Americans, up from 4 percent in 2023, already own an EV. The survey, conducted from […]
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, arguably the greatest defensive lineman of his generation, has decided to hang up his jersey following a stellar 10-year career in the NFL. Mr. Donald announced his retirement in a lengthy statement on March 15, saying he’s looking forward to spending more time with his wife, Erica Donald, […]
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has unveiled sweeping executive action that would pardon everyone in the state convicted of simple marijuana possession. In a statement on March 13, the Democrat governor described the act as a “nation-leading” effort that could impact the lives of “hundreds of thousands” of people. If approved by the Massachusetts Governor’s Council, […]
Former New York Mets All-Star outfielder Darryl Strawberry revealed on March 11 that he is recovering at a Missouri hospital after suffering a heart attack. “Praising God for His amazing grace and loving mercy in saving my life this evening from a heart attack. I am so happy and honored to report that all is […]
Police in Massachusetts have released additional photos of a 27-year-old man wanted in connection with the double murder of a Connecticut National Guard member and her 11-year-old daughter. The Worcester Police Department has warned that the suspect, Dejan Belnavis, is to be considered “armed and dangerous,” and anyone who sees him should contact Worcester Police […]
Steve Nikoui, the father of the late Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui was arrested on Thursday for disrupting President Joe Biden’s third State of the Union address. The 51-year-old Gold Star father was charged with misdemeanor protest of “crowding, obstructing, or incommoding” after violating D.C. Code, U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) said in a statement […]
A private jet carrying singer Karol G made an emergency landing late on Feb. 29 at an airport in the area of Los Angeles, California, according to video footage of the incident obtained by news outlets. The twin-engine plane, which departed from a public airport northwest of downtown Burbank with a total of 16 people […]
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested dozens of illegal immigrant sex offenders as part of a 12-day operation. In a nationwide law enforcement effort that ran from Feb. 5 to Feb. 16, agents of ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) team apprehended 275 illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes, according to the agency’s […]
Authorities in California seized enough lethal doses of fentanyl last year to kill the entire global population “nearly twice over,” according to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office. In a statement on Feb. 27, the Democrat governor said operations supported by the state’s National Guard, or CalGuard, led to the seizure of a record 62,224 pounds of […]
Late actor Matthew Perry’s X account was hacked by scammers trying to direct social media users to make donations on a fake copycat website, according to a statement from the Matthew Perry Foundation. In an Instagram post on Feb. 26, the foundation wrote that it had received reports Mr. Perry’s official X page had been […]
Action movie star Sylvester Stallone is officially selling his house in Southern California and “permanently” moving to Florida, he revealed in the latest episode of his reality TV show. “After a long, hard consideration, your mother and I have decided it’s time to move on and leave the state of California permanently, and we’re going […]
Kenneth Mitchell, best known for his acting on the science-fiction TV series “Star Trek: Discovery,” died over the weekend, according to his family. He was 49. “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son and dear friend,” the actor’s family wrote in a statement on his […]
More than 50 percent of New York City residents either live in poverty or are low-income and likely face challenges in covering basic living costs, a new report from the city’s largest anti-poverty organization Robin Hood has found. The number of people living in poverty across the city grew from 1.5 million to 2 million […]
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced this week that the state will deploy up to 200 of its National Guard soldiers and 22 state highway patrol troopers to support operations in Texas to secure portions of the U.S.-Mexico border. In a statement on Feb. 20, the Republican governor said he witnessed “a crisis” that is directly […]
“John Wick: Chapter 4” actor Bill Skarsgard has been fined nearly $4,000 after he was arrested for drug possession at an airport in the capital of Sweden. According to TMZ, authorities took the 33-year-old Swedish native into custody in October for possessing 2.43 grams of cannabis at Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport. On Feb. 14, Mr. Skarsgard […]
At least two of the illegal immigrants charged in connection to the beating of New York Police Department (NYPD) officers last month are members of the Venezuelan gang known as Tren de Aragua, according to officials. Marie Ferguson, a spokesperson for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), told Fox News on Feb. 15 that Kelvin Servita-Arocha, […]
Russia has dismissed a warning by the United States about Moscow’s new anti-satellite capability that could directly threaten the most critical U.S. civil and military infrastructure, calling it a political ruse intended to push U.S. Congress into approving more aid for Ukraine. “It is obvious that the White House is trying, by hook or by […]
Cillian Murphy, the actor who portrayed J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film “Oppenheimer,” recently revealed that he doesn’t like taking photos with fans. During an interview with GQ magazine in Dublin, Ireland, the Oscar-nominated actor was approached by a fan who wanted a quick picture with him. “Oh, I don’t do photos,” Mr. […]
Oregon health officials have confirmed a rare case of human plague in a resident who was likely infected by their symptomatic house cat. In a statement issued on Feb. 7, Deschutes County Health Services said it was the state’s first human case of bubonic plague—known as the Black Death in the Middle Ages—since 2015. Dr. […]
Authorities in Switzerland say an asylum seeker was killed by police after he used an axe, a hammer, and a knife to take a dozen passengers and the mechanic of a train hostage. In a statement on Feb. 9, police in the European country’s Vaud region confirmed that the 32-year-old man was an asylum seeker […]
Brazilian federal police launched an investigation into the existence of an alleged criminal organization believed to have attempted a coup d’état during the 2022 elections. In a statement on Feb. 8, the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security said federal agents carried out 33 search and seizure warrants and four preventive arrest orders in eight […]
Polish President Andrzej Duda said he believes former President Donald Trump could end the war in Ukraine in a matter of days if elected president of the United States again, saying he “keeps his word.” President Duda made the remarks at a news conference in Rwanda on Feb. 7 when a reporter asked him whether […]
Pat Mahomes Sr., a former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher and the father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI) on Feb. 3 in Tyler, Texas. According to jail records from Smith County, the 53-year-old was arrested by the Tyler Police Department and his bond was […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in an update this week that previously recalled Philips breathing devices and ventilators used to treat sleep apnea may be linked to hundreds of deaths. In a statement issued on Jan. 31, the FDA said that since April 2021, it has received more than 116,000 medical device […]
Tesla is recalling roughly 2.2 million vehicles, or nearly all of its units sold in the United States, because the font sizes on warning lights are too small, according to U.S. safety regulators. In documents issued on Feb. 1, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said warning lights with smaller font sizes can […]
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has expressed concern about an incident that happened on Jan. 27 where two NYPD officers were assaulted by a group of illegal immigrants while attempting to break up a disorderly crowd near Times Square. Speaking at an event on Jan. 31, Ms. Hochul reiterated Republican calls that the asylum-seeking suspects […]
Gayle Manchin, the wife of Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), and a colleague of hers have been hospitalized following a car accident in Birmingham, Alabama, the senator confirmed on Jan. 30. Mr. Manchin, 76, said in a statement that his wife and her colleague, Guy Land, were both injured in a car crash on Jan. 29 […]
The cause of death of Tyler Christopher, an actor best known for his role in “General Hospital,” has been released by a medical examiner’s office in California after the 50-year-old soap opera star was found dead at his apartment in October 2023. According to the actor’s death certificate issued by the San Diego County Medical […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has encountered 50 individuals on the FBI’s terror watchlist trying to illegally enter the United States so far in fiscal year 2024, which began in October 2023. According to CBP statistics released on Jan. 26, there were 49 encounters with people who have records in the Terrorist Screening Dataset—also […]
A New York City dancer has died after eating mislabeled cookies containing peanuts, according to the family’s lawyers, who revealed the product was sold at a popular regional supermarket chain. In a statement on Jan. 24, the legal representatives of Órla Baxendale, 25, said their client went into anaphylactic shock and died on Jan. 11 […]
Mike Dickson, a veteran journalist who had been covering sports for the Daily Mail since 1990, has died while covering the Australian Open, his family and the tabloid newspaper confirmed. He was 59. Mr. Dickson suddenly collapsed and died last week at the Grand Slam tournament in Melbourne, Australia, according to his family. He was […]
The Pentagon has revealed that U.S. forces stationed in Iraq and Syria have come under attack on 140 separate occasions since the Hamas terrorist group attacked Israel in early October. Speaking at a news conference on Jan. 18, Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh said that there have been 57 attacks directed at U.S. troops in Iraq […]
Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro center Jason Kelce has addressed retirement speculation after reports began circulating that the Super Bowl champion told his teammates he’d decided to hang up his jersey. In the latest episode of Mr. Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast, which he co-hosts with his younger brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, the 36-year-old […]
Actor Alec Musser, best known for his work on the U.S. soap opera “All My Children,” has died over the weekend, according to his fiancée, Paige Press. He was 50. Ms. Press told Fox News Digital that Mr. Musser, who played Del Henry on the long-running soap opera from 2005 until 2007, died at their […]
Actor Jeremy Renner has returned to work on the crime drama TV series “Mayor of Kingstown” a year after being involved in a snowplow accident near his Nevada home on Jan. 1, 2023. Mr. Renner admitted in a selfie he posted on social media on Jan. 10 that he was “nervous” to be back on […]
Sage Steele, a former anchor for sports channel ESPN, has said that she was instructed by the network to stop commenting on social media about controversial transgender swimmer Lia Thomas. Ms. Steele, who revealed in mid-August that she’d decided to leave ESPN, made the remarks during a recent episode of Outkick’s “Gaines for Girls” podcast […]
Former President Donald Trump has denied claims by filmmaker Chris Columbus that he insisted on appearing in the popular Christmas comedy film “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.” In a post on Truth Social on Dec. 27, President Trump said Mr. Columbus and others on the 1992 film’s production team were “begging me to […]
Celebrity performer Cher has reportedly filed for a temporary conservatorship to control the financial affairs of her son, saying he’s struggling with “severe” mental health issues and is unable to make the right financial decisions. In documents acquired by entertainment tabloid TMZ, the 77-year-old singer claimed that her 47-year-old son, Elijah Blue Allman, is “substantially […]
An Alaska woman who disappeared over the weekend after jumping into the North Fork of Eagle River in an attempt to save her family’s dog has been identified as Amanda Richmond, 45, of Eagle River, Alaska. In a statement on Dec. 27, officials said the Alaska Dive Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team, the Solstice Search […]
Bobbie Jean Carter, the sister of Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter, died unexpectedly on Dec. 23 in Florida, her family confirmed. Ms. Carter’s cause of death is not yet known. She was 41. Her mother, Jane Carter, issued a statement to entertainment tabloid TMZ. “I am in shock from learning of the sudden death of my […]
A growing number of companies, including London-based oil and natural gas firm BP, have halted their shipments through the Red Sea due to mounting attacks on vessels by an Iranian-backed militant group. The announcement comes after Houthi rebels in Yemen have targeted Israeli-linked commercial vessels amid Israel’s ongoing war with the Hamas terrorist group that […]
U.S. health officials are investigating whether three brands of recalled cinnamon apple puree and applesauce that left dozens of American children sickened may have been intentionally contaminated with lead. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first reported adverse events in children as young as 1 year old in October. The agency has since launched […]
Actress Kate Micucci, best known for her role as Lucy in “The Big Bang Theory,” has revealed that she recently underwent surgery for lung cancer. Ms. Micucci shared her diagnosis in a video posted on social media over the weekend, explaining from the hospital that she’s currently recovering from surgery to remove the disease. The […]
Tesla is recalling more than two million of its cars in the United States to fix a fault in its advanced driver-assistance system, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Wednesday. In a safety report, the NHTSA said the recall involves 2,031,220 cars and covers all four Tesla vehicles—Model S, Model 3, Model […]
A 28-year-old Iraqi-born U.S. citizen accused of firing a shotgun into the air outside a synagogue in New York was federally charged on Dec. 8, authorities said. Mufid Fawaz Alkhader of Schenectady, New York, was arrested a short distance away from Temple Israel—a synagogue in Albany—after he twice fired a Kel-Tec KS7 12-gauge pump-action shotgun, […]
A number of rockets struck the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad early on Dec. 8 inside the international Green Zone of Iraq’s capital, according to officials, who noted the rocket attack caused material damage but no casualties. What group was behind the rocket attack wasn’t immediately apparent, but Iranian-linked militias based in Iraq are believed to […]
More than 60 toddlers across the nation have reported lead toxicity linked to apple puree pouches that were recently recalled due to dangerous lead contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The agency said in a statement that it had received 64 reports of adverse events potentially linked to the recalled products […]
U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa.) announced on Dec. 5 that he had recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will undergo treatment. In a statement on X, the Pennsylvania Republican noted that he received the diagnosis after a routine physical and subsequent tests. “While this diagnosis is a surprise, I feel well, and I […]
A poultry processor and supplier in Southern California has agreed to pay nearly $3.8 million in penalties and damages after an investigation found that the firm employed minors in “dangerous jobs,” the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced on Monday. The agency said in a statement a that the company, known as The Exclusive Poultry […]
A school principal in Maryland has been accused of engaging in misconduct and violating Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) sexual harassment and workplace bullying policies, a months-long investigation by the Montgomery County Maryland Office of the Inspector General (OIG) concluded. Montgomery County Inspector General Megan Davey Limarzi said in a report released on Nov. 29 […]
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk is pursuing legal action against two U.S.-based pharmacies for allegedly selling products claiming to contain semaglutide that are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In a statement on Nov. 30, the drugmaker said it had conducted tests on compounded products allegedly sold by Wells Pharmacy and […]
Brian Swensen, the national political director for Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, has resigned and joined former President Donald Trump’s team, Mr. Ramaswamy’s election campaign announced on Nov. 29. Tricia McLaughlin, communications director for the 38-year-old biotech entrepreneur’s campaign, pointed out that Mr. Swensen’s departure has nothing to do with internal problems within the campaign, […]
Former President Donald Trump has received the endorsement of Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. “There is no doubt that President Trump is our nation’s best hope to restore our global leadership, secure our borders, and improve the quality of life of every American,” Mr. Zink said in a Nov. 28 […]
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that two ballistic missiles from Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen were fired toward a U.S. warship in the Gulf of Aden on Nov. 27. In a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, CENTCOM said the missiles landed approximately 10 nautical miles from the USS Mason (DDG-87), an Arleigh Burke-class […]
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has temporarily suspended a member of the state’s new commission aimed at addressing hate crimes after she posted anti-semitic messages on her personal social media accounts. In a written statement on Nov. 21, Mr. Brown announced that his office recently learned that Zainab Chaudry made anti-Israel comments in the weeks […]
White House national security spokesman John Kirby announced on Tuesday that Iran could supply Russia with short-range ballistic missiles for use against targets in Ukraine. Mr. Kirby noted that the United States is concerned about Tehran’s growing military cooperation with Moscow, further pointing out that the Islamic regime has already been providing Russia with drones, […]
The BBC has issued a public apology after a news anchor inaccurately reported that soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) “targeted” Arab speakers and medical staff at the largest hospital in the Gaza Strip. “As BBC News covered initial reports that Israeli forces had entered Gaza’s main hospital, we said that ‘medical teams and […]
Kevin Turen, who was best known for his work on television shows such as “Euphoria” and “The Idol,” died over the weekend, according to his father. He was 44. Mr. Turen’s father, Edward Turen, confirmed his son’s sudden death in a statement late on Nov. 12. A cause of death is yet to be revealed. […]
An operation in Tennessee has resulted in 13 missing children being rescued or located, officials say, noting the effort was focused on finding children at “high risk” of being victims of human trafficking. The two-day joint operation—dubbed “Operation Not for Sale”—was conducted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) in partnership with the U.S. Marshals […]
Authorities in Nebraska arrested a 25-year-old suspect early on Friday two days after former senator Martha McSally of Arizona reported being sexually assaulted while she jogged along the Missouri River in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The Council Bluffs Police Department said in a statement on Nov. 10 that Dominic Henton of Papillion, Nebraska, was taken into […]
The Republican National Committee (RNC) has released more details for the fourth GOP presidential primary debate that will be held on Dec. 6 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In a statement on Nov. 9, the committee said it has selected three media personalities to moderate the event: SiriusXM’s Megyn Kelly, NewsNation host Elizabeth Vargas, and the Washington […]
GM’s Cruise autonomous vehicle (AV) unit is recalling 950 of its driverless cars across the United States following a crash that occurred in California last month that involved a pedestrian. According to a safety notice filed by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Nov. 7, a software update can resolve the issue […]
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announced on Monday that the amount of humanitarian aid for Gaza will “significantly expand” in the days ahead as he wrapped up a four-day diplomatic tour to the Middle East in a bid to deescalate tensions following the outbreak of the Israel–Hamas conflict. Mr. Blinken met with Turkish Foreign […]
Former Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Mich.) announced on Monday that he’s running for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, joining an already crowded field of candidates vying for the seat of retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.). “My wife and I prayed hard about this race and how we can best serve our state and our […]
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris announced nearly two dozen endorsements on Nov. 4 for Virginia Democratic candidates running for the state’s legislative elections this year. Virginia is one of four states—the others are Louisiana, Mississippi, and New Jersey—with legislative elections in 2023, where all registered voters will be eligible to vote in […]
The U.S. military has been flying unarmed surveillance drones over Gaza as Washington tries to gather information about American and other hostages taken by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, the Pentagon confirmed on Nov. 3. Pentagon press secretary Brig. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder said in an emailed statement to Air & Space Forces Magazine that […]
Authorities in South Carolina have launched a search following an incident involving an unidentified man that took place at the Oconee Nuclear Station on Thursday. In a press release late on Nov. 2, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a 911 call from the nuclear station around 8 p.m. after a man […]
Marta Kauffman, a veteran television producer and co-creator of hit 90s TV show “Friends,” revealed on Wednesday that she spoke with Matthew Perry just two weeks before he was found dead at his Los Angeles, Calif. home on Oct. 28, saying the 54-year-old late actor was “happy and chipper.” “He seemed better than I had […]
A senior leader for the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas has vowed to repeat large-scale attacks against Israel similar to the Oct. 7 massacre “again and again” until the country is completely annihilated, noting that Hamas believes massacring Israelis is “justified.” “The existence of Israel is what causes all that pain, blood, and tears. It is […]
St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell announced on Monday that he will drop his bid to unseat Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) in 2024 and will instead challenge Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) of Missouri’s 1st Congressional District. Mr. Bell’s decision comes as the Democrat congresswoman has taken criticism for her remarks on Israel’s ongoing conflict […]
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) announced on Monday that he won’t be running for reelection next year after serving Congress for nearly three decades, saying it’s time to “continue my life’s mission without the burden of day-to-day politics.” Mr. Blumenauer, who is set to retire after serving 14 terms in Congress, has represented the state’s 3rd […]
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office has listed actor Matthew Perry’s cause of death as “deferred,” as his autopsy results are pending a toxicology report. Mr. Perry, who gained worldwide fame for playing the wise-cracking Chandler Bing on the hugely popular 1990s sitcom “Friends,” was found dead at his Los Angeles, Calif. home on […]
Blake Masters, a Republican who lost to Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) in the 2022 midterm elections, announced on Thursday that he’s running for a U.S. House of Representatives seat in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, which includes suburbs north and west of Phoenix. “I’m running for Congress, to fight for Arizona’s 8th,” Mr. Masters said in […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public warning about a new financial scam dubbed “The Phantom Hacker” that is targeting older people’s life savings. The agency’s field office in Denver announced in a statement that scammers typically contact older Americans and pretend to be tech support, bank employees, and government officials. They […]
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a warning to staff that Iranian-backed terrorists of Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) may try to cross the U.S. southern border with Mexico in an attempt to enter the country illegally, according to leaked government documents. In an intelligence notice by the agency’s San Diego […]
An organization of U.S. Army veterans has helped to provide safe passage to more than 200 Americans in Israel after the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas launched its deadly cross-border attacks on Oct. 7, killing more than 1,400 people and taking at least 222 hostages. In a statement on Oct. 23, the Washington, D.C.-based non-profit organization called […]
At least 222 people have been taken hostage in the Gaza Strip since Palestinian terrorist group Hamas launched its cross-border onslaught against Israel on Oct. 7, according to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari. Speaking at a news briefing on Oct. 23, Rear Adm. Hagari said the updated number of people who […]
Authorities in Germany say 174 people were arrested and 65 police officers were injured in clashes with pro-Palestinian demonstrators who took to the streets of Berlin Wednesday night. In a series of posts on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, Berlin police said emergency responders were wounded by stones, pyrotechnics, and flammable […]
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced on Monday that 21 species are being removed from the Endangered Species Act (ESA) because they are extinct. According to an Oct. 16 press release, the majority of species on the list—which contains a mix of birds, fish, mussels, and mammal species—were initially listed under the ESA […]
Organizers of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles (LA28) have officially included cricket, flag football, lacrosse, squash, and baseball/softball in the sports program, they announced on Monday. “The choice of these five new sports is in line with the American sports culture and will showcase iconic American sports to the world while bringing international […]
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs claimed on Monday that the Hamas terrorist group was “ready” to release all of its hostages held captive in the Gaza Strip if Israel ended its campaign of airstrikes on the coastal enclave. Speaking at a news conference in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said Hamas members […]
At least one journalist was killed, and six others were injured when Israel Defense Forces (IDF) artillery shells struck a gathering of international journalists covering clashes on the Israel-Lebanon border. The Reuters news agency confirmed in a statement on Friday that the reporter who died was Issam Abdallah, a videographer who was working for the […]
As fighting between Israeli forces and the Hamas terrorist group entered its seventh day, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin ordered local authorities to ban all pro-Palestinian demonstrations, saying they’re likely to “generate disturbances to public order.” Mr. Darmanin sent the instruction to the prefects by means of a telegram, which AFP was able to consult, […]