Former President Donald Trump stopped by a Harlem bodega on Tuesday after wrapping up the second day of his hush money trial in Manhattan, pledging to “straighten New York out” if reelected in November. A large crowd was seen in a video gathering around the bodega and chanting “four more years” as the presumptive GOP […]

U.S. Steel shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Nippon Steel Corp.’s proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of the firm, pushing forward with the merger despite opposition from the Biden administration. More than 98 percent of the votes cast were in favor of the merger deal with the Japanese firm, representing 71 percent of the outstanding U.S. Steel stock […]

Former President Donald Trump has suggested that he would support Republicans approving Ukraine aid in the form of a loan, but that Europe must “equalize” its efforts to help Ukraine in its war against Russia. During a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago residence with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), President Trump said they are “thinking […]

Argentina’s President Javier Milei met with tech billionaire Elon Musk in Texas on Friday to discuss free markets and technological development as the Argentine leader seeks to revive his country’s economy. The two met at Mr. Musk’s Tesla factory in Austin, Texas, where they agreed “on the need to free markets and defend the ideas […]

Wind and solar project developers on public lands will see an 80 percent drop in acreage rents and capacity fees under the Biden administration’s final Renewable Energy Rule, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said in a statement on Thursday that the rule will facilitate wind and solar energy […]

The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s hush money case released a questionnaire for jury selection on Monday and stated that prospective jurors will not be asked about their voting preferences. In a letter, New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan said he would use a “broad and exhaustive” questionnaire, consisting of 42 questions, to […]

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge has opened a probe into Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform X, for obstruction of justice after he challenged a court order requiring the removal of certain X accounts. In his decision on Sunday, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes said that Mr. Musk will be probed for […]

Republican National Committee (RNC) co-chair Lara Trump said Sunday that election integrity is a top priority in the upcoming November election and the committee is focused on it “like a laser.” During an interview with Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” on April 7, Ms. Trump said that the committee will dedicate all of its resources […]

Former President Donald Trump has filed a motion to recuse Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan, who oversees his hush money case, citing a conflict of interest due to his daughter’s ties with Democrats. In a 37-page court filing made public on April 5, the defense said that it is improper for Justice Merchan to […]

99 Cents Only Stores announced on Thursday that it would shut down all 371 of its locations, bringing an end to its operations after more than 40 years in business. The discount chain, founded in 1982, said that it made the decision after conducting “an extensive analysis” of available alternatives with its financial and legal […]

Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, has sued two of its co-founders, claiming they should forfeit their stakes in the company because of their mismanagement of the platform. Trump Media, owned by former President Donald Trump, filed a lawsuit on March 24 in Florida state court against Wesley Moss, Andrew […]

The World Central Kitchen (WCK), a U.S.-based non-governmental organization, said on Tuesday that it was pausing aid operations in Gaza after seven of its team members were killed in an Israeli airstrike. The WCK said that its aid workers were traveling in “a deconflicted zone” in two armored cars carrying the organization’s logo as well […]

A federal judge on Monday dismissed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis from a lawsuit filed by illegal immigrants who were transported to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, on chartered flights in 2022. In a 77-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs said that there were “insufficient facts” presented in the lawsuit to exercise jurisdiction over Mr. DeSantis […]

Former President Donald Trump claimed that the Mexican president’s conditions for helping the United States secure the border are evidence of his “lack of respect” for President Joe Biden. During a Fox News interview on Sunday, President Trump recalled that Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador had demanded $10 billion from the Biden administration just […]

A significant storm that has already arrived in California is expected to hit several regions across the United States this week, bringing a swath of heavy snow and thunderstorms that could lead to hazardous travel conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an alert on Sunday morning stating that “severe thunderstorms” are expected to occur […]

A fertilizer spill that occurred in Montgomery County, Iowa, on March 11 has led to the deaths of over 749,000 fish in a 50-mile stretch of the East Nishnabotna River to the Missouri border, according to officials. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said it was notified about the spill at the NEW Cooperative […]

The U.S. military said on Thursday that it had destroyed four unmanned aerial systems fired by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, which were targeting a U.S. warship and a coalition vessel in the Red Sea. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said that it shot down the drones in self-defense over the Red Sea between 6 […]

New York City planned to test technology that can detect firearms on passengers in its subway system as part of an effort to deter violence in underground transit, its mayor announced on Thursday. NYC Mayor Eric Adams said the New York Police Department (NYPD) will begin testing portable scanning machines at several stations after a […]

Former President Donald Trump announced on March 26 his collaboration with country singer Lee Greenwood to promote the “God Bless The USA Bible,” encouraging people to buy it and “make America pray again.” “All Americans need a Bible in their home, and I have many. It’s my favorite book,” the Republican presidential candidate said in […]

The chair and a member of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board have resigned after approving the parole of a man who allegedly attacked his ex-girlfriend and killed her 11-year-old son the day after his release. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said in a March 25 statement that board chair Donald Shelton and board member LeAnn Miller […]

Passengers onboard the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9, which suffered a mid-air door plug blowout on Jan. 5, have been told by the FBI via a letter that they may have been victims of a possible crime. The letter, written by a victim specialist with the FBI’s Seattle office, states that the case is […]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told visiting State Secretary Antony Blinken on Friday that Israel could launch a ground offensive in Gaza’s southernmost city Rafah “alone” without U.S. backing. Mr. Blinken met with the Israeli leader in Tel Aviv on March 22 and urged Israel not to invade Rafah, saying that such an action “risks […]

Texas and 15 other Republican-led states filed a lawsuit on Thursday to challenge the Biden administration’s pause on approving applications to export liquified natural gas (LNG). The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana by 16 state attorneys general, claims that the administration’s LNG export ban is “not justified […]

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Michael Whitaker said on Tuesday that his impression from a recent visit to Boeing’s facilities suggests there are issues within the aerospace giant’s safety culture. During an interview with NBC Nightly News, Mr. Whitaker said that the FAA’s audit and a culture survey of Boeing revealed the aircraft maker’s “priorities […]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on March 17 rejected calls for fresh elections in Israel, saying that he will not bow to international pressure to halt the war against Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Speaking at a government meeting, Mr. Netanyahu warned that there are members of the international community who are trying to stop the […]

Hundreds of Cuban protesters took to the streets on Sunday, demanding food and electricity as the island faces hours-long power outages extending to 18 hours or more daily, escalating tensions. Social media posts show people chanting “electricity and food” during protests in Santiago. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has confirmed the protests and called for dialogue […]

TikTok has rallied millions of its American users to call their senators to oppose a bill that could lead to a ban of the popular video-sharing app after the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the bill. “Now, if the Senate votes, the future of creativity and communities you love on TikTok could be shut […]

Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, whose body was found in a vehicle in South Carolina on March 9, had allegedly told a family friend that if anything were to happen to him, it wouldn’t be a result of suicide. The 62-year-old was found dead “from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound,” according to the  […]

The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s Georgia case has warned that a gag order could potentially be imposed on District Attorney Fani Willis to prevent her from mentioning the case in public. In his ruling Friday, Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee hinted that Ms. Willis could face a gag order for her racially charged […]

Former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines and 15 other female athletes filed a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) for allowing transgender athletes to compete in women’s events. “It’s official! I’m suing the NCAA along with 15 other collegiate athletes who have lost out on titles, records, & roster spots to men posing as […]

A group of 26 House Democrats launched a new border security task force on Tuesday to address the influx of “irregular migration” at the southern border. The “Democrats for Border Security Task Force,” co-chaired by Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.), is also aimed at countering “the surge of illicit narcotics” in […]

Indonesia’s Transport Ministry said on Saturday that it would conduct a review of night flight operations after two Batik Air pilots fell asleep mid-flight for nearly half an hour, causing the airplane to veer off course. The incident happened on Jan. 25 when both pilots of flight BTK6723—operated by Batik Air—dozed off while the plane […]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Friday the first weight-loss drug for use to reduce the risks of life-threatening cardiovascular events in overweight or obese adults. Drugmaker Novo Nordisk said that it received FDA approval to update the labeling of its weight loss drug Wegovy stating that it can be used to […]

A federal judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit filed by Republican-led states against a Biden administration program that has allowed tens of thousands of immigrants from four countries to enter the United States. U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton ruled the plaintiffs—a coalition of 21 states—“have not proven that Texas has suffered an injury” due to […]

The U.S. military said on Wednesday that it shot down an anti-ship ballistic missile and three unmanned aerial vehicles launched by the Iranian-backed Houthis, targeting a U.S. destroyer in the Red Sea. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said that the missile and drones were launched from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen towards the USS Carney on […]

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) on Tuesday urged the U.S. Department of Defense to “move quickly” to help the Philippines counter China’s ongoing “aggressive behavior” in the disputed South China Sea. This comes after the recent standoff between Philippine and Chinese ships in Second Thomas Shoal, during which Chinese ships fired water cannons at a Philippine […]

The Georgia state House has passed a bill that would allow police officers to arrest anyone suspected of being in the United States illegally, following the murder of university nursing student Laken Riley on Feb. 22. The state House on Feb. 29 voted 97-74 in favor of the bill, HB 1105, allowing law enforcement officers […]

Oregon lawmakers on Friday passed a bill to recriminalize the possession of drugs, reversing the state’s first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law that has been in place for three years amid the rising overdose crisis. The bill, dubbed HB 4002, was passed by the state Senate in a 21–8 vote, with support from both Democrats and Republicans. […]

Former President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would employ local police to handle mass deportations of illegal immigrants if he secures a second term in November. During a Feb. 29 interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity in Eagle Pass, Texas, President Trump called the southern border “the worst border ever in the history […]

A federal judge found veteran reporter Catherine Herridge in contempt of court on Thursday for refusing to identify the sources she used for a 2017 investigative series relating to an FBI probe into a Chinese scientist. Ms. Herridge wrote the investigative series on Chinese scientist Yanping Chen during her tenure at Fox News. She transitioned […]

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit on Monday to block the proposed $24.6 billion merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, citing concerns over potential increases in grocery prices. In its complaint, the FTC said that Kroger’s acquisition of Albertsons would eliminate competition, leading to “higher prices for groceries and other essential […]

The Israeli military arrested 100 suspected Hamas terrorists during “targeted raids” at one of Gaza’s major hospitals last week, where they also found weapons, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Israeli troops raided the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Feb. 17. The IDF said that some suspects posed […]

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Feb. 15 proposed modifying a rule that currently bans the impersonation of government and businesses also to include a ban on the impersonation of individuals. The FTC said it had finalized the rule allowing the commission to file federal court cases to force scammers to return the money […]

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday a plan to build a military base camp in Eagle Pass that will house National Guard troops tasked with responding to what he refers to as “President Joe Biden’s border crisis.” The base camp will be built on 80 acres of land in Eagle Pass and accommodate up to […]

A couple whose gender reveal party sparked a deadly Southern California wildfire in 2020 has pleaded guilty to several charges, the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office said on Feb. 9. Refugio Manuel Jimenez Jr. pleaded guilty to felony charges of involuntary manslaughter for the death of firefighter Charlie Morton, and two counts of recklessly […]

Two Israeli hostages, held captive by the Hamas terrorist group, were rescued in an overnight mission in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The two hostages, identified as Fernando Simon Marman, 60, and Louis Har, 70, were abducted by Hamas from Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak during its large-scale attack […]

A federal court ruled Thursday that Louisiana’s state House and Senate district maps dilute black voting strength in violation of the Voting Rights Act, and has ordered the maps to be redrawn. The ruling by U.S. District Chief Judge Shelly Dick came just weeks after Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed on Jan. 22 a bill […]

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) said Friday that Attorney General Merrick Garland should invoke the 25th Amendment if he declines to charge President Joe Biden for the president’s handling of classified documents. Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report found that President Biden “willfully retained and disclosed classified materials after his vice presidency when he was a private […]

President Joe Biden retained documents related to Ukraine that were classified as “secret” and “confidential,” according to a report by Justice Department’s special counsel Robert Hur, released on Feb. 8. The 388-page report states that the FBI found a folder labeled “VP Personal,” containing two documents—a telephone call sheet and talking points for a call […]

Astronomers recently discovered a “super-Earth” exoplanet orbiting the habitable zone 137 light years away from Earth, according to NASA, prompting further investigation into its potential to sustain life. The planet, dubbed TOI-715 b, is about one and a half times as wide as Earth and orbits within the “conservative” habitable zone around its parent star, […]

Former President Donald Trump said he plans to give New York “a heavy shot” in his campaign, as he believes there is potential to “flip” traditionally Democratic-leaning states in the general election. The Republican presidential candidate told Fox News on Feb. 4 that he would hold rallies in South Bronx and Madison Square Garden as […]

Connecticut plans to eliminate medical debt for all eligible residents this year, making it the first state to offer such a relief program, Gov. Ned Lamont said in an interview on Friday. Mr. Lamont unveiled the plan during an appearance on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” which will include using $6.5 million in funds from the […]

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has suggested that the United States would need a second term of former President Donald Trump to address the influx of illegal migrants entering the U.S.-Mexico border. In an interview with Fox News on Feb. 1, Mr. Scott said the U.S. border has become unsafe since President Joe Biden took office […]

Japan is suspending its funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Gaza after allegations emerged that its staffers were involved in Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel. Japan is “extremely concerned” about the allegations and has decided to suspend “additional funding” for the agency “while UNRWA conducts […]

Evergrande Group’s shares tumbled over 20 percent on Monday after a Hong Kong court issued a winding-up order against the embattled Chinese real estate developer, according to multiple reports. In her ruling, Judge Linda Chan deemed it appropriate for the court to order Evergrande to liquidate, citing the “lack of progress on the part of […]

A Boeing 757 jet operated by Delta Air Lines lost its nose wheel while preparing for takeoff in Atlanta on Jan. 20, according to a report released by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA report said that Delta Flight 982 was lining up and waiting for takeoff at Georgia’s Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport when […]

North Korea fired an unspecified number of cruise missiles into the waters off its west coast on Wednesday, according to the South Korean military, a move that could potentially escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said it detected North Korea’s missile launches at around 7 a.m. (local time) […]

Two U.S. Navy SEALs, who went missing off the coast of Somalia during a mission to board a ship carrying Iranian weapons, have been declared dead following a failed 10-day search operation. In a statement on Jan. 21, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the two personnel were reported missing on Jan. 11 after boarding “an […]

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit against the state’s Attorney General, Letitia James, on Thursday in a bid to get access to statements from a sexual misconduct probe launched against him. In his 26-page lawsuit on Jan. 18, Mr. Cuomo said the attorney general had refused to release the requested materials, which […]

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an emergency directive on Friday urging agencies to mitigate vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN devices and its Policy Secure tools. The directive also requires federal agencies to remove compromised products from agency networks and report any indications of compromise to CISA. CISA said it had observed […]

A group of 18 senators sent a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Jan. 18 raising concerns that facial recognition software could reinforce racial bias in the criminal justice system. The senators, led by Sen. Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), stated that facial recognition software has become […]

North Korea is dismantling agencies responsible for managing South Korean relations after regime leader Kim Jong Un labeled South Korea the “primary enemy” of his country, state media said Tuesday. The agencies include the National Committee for Peaceful Reunification, the National Economic Cooperation Bureau, and the Kumgangsan International Tourism Administration. The Supreme People’s Assembly said […]

“The Bear,” “Succession,” and “Beef” won multiple accolades at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, which had been delayed since last year because of Hollywood’s actors and writers strikes. “Succession” and “The Bear” each won six awards, while “Beef” secured five wins. “Succession,” the HBO series depicting the high-stakes battle for control of a […]

Two U.S. Navy SEALs went missing off the coast of Somalia last week while on a mission to board a ship suspected of carrying Iranian weapons for Houthi-controlled Yemen, according to a defense official. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Jan. 13 that search and rescue operations had been launched to locate two U.S. Navy […]

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has voiced his support for former President Donald Trump in the Republican Party’s presidential nomination after withdrawing from the race last month. Mr. Burgum made a surprise endorsement of President Trump ahead of the Iowa caucuses at a rally in Indianola, Iowa, on Jan. 14. “Four years ago, I was […]

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines have both reported finding loose parts on several 737 Max 9 planes during inspections, which were initiated after a door plug of an Alaska Airlines-operated flight blew off in mid-air last week. In a statement on Jan. 8, Alaska Airlines said that initial reports from its technicians, who were preparing […]

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since the beginning of the year due to surgical complications, the Pentagon revealed on Jan. 5—four days after the Pentagon chief was first admitted to the hospital. Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, said that Mr. Austin was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center […]

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced on Tuesday the reopening of some ports of entry along the southern border, following a decrease in illegal migrant crossings at the border. The CBP said it will resume field operations at four entry points—Eagle Pass, Texas; San Diego, California;  and both Lukeville and Nogales, Arizona—while continuing […]

South Korea’s opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was attacked by an unidentified assailant while speaking to reporters in the southeastern port city of Busan on Tuesday, according to local reports. The 59-year-old Democratic Party leader was visiting the site of a new airport on Gadeok Island, Busan, at around 10.27 a.m. local time when the incident […]

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed the remaining 11 four-star military nominees whose promotions had been delayed for months owing to Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Ala.) legislative blockade. The confirmations came after Mr. Tuberville dropped his hold on military promotions, which he had imposed in protest of Pentagon policy that reimburses service members who have to […]

Google said on Monday that it would pay $700 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a group of U.S. states that accused the internet giant of running a monopoly on its Play Store to inflate prices for paid apps. The company agreed to pay $630 million into a settlement fund for consumers and $70 […]

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Monday criticized former President Donald Trump for “misleading” voters in a campaign ad airing in the Hawkeye State, which features outdated footage of Ms. Reynolds praising him. “It’s misleading and it’s not fair to Iowans,” Ms. Reynolds told Fox News Digital on Dec. 19. “He [President Trump] was upset with […]

A non-profit pregnancy resource center filed a lawsuit against New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin on Monday over what it called an “unconstitutional subpoena” issued by his office last month. According to the lawsuit, Mr. Platkin issued a subpoena to First Choice Women’s Resource Centers on Nov. 15, alleging potential violations of the New Jersey […]

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) temporarily suspended operations at international railway crossing bridges in two Texas cities amid increased levels of migrant encounters at the border. The bridges in Eagle Pass and El Paso were to be closed at 8 a.m. on Dec. 18 to redirect personnel to assist with taking migrants into […]

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) has urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate the sourcing of cinnamon used in recalled products after reports of high levels of lead found in cinnamon applesauce pouches. As of Dec. 5, a total of 64 children under the age of 6 in the United States tested positive for […]

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the extension of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier’s deployment in the Eastern Mediterranean amid growing tensions in the Middle East, according to multiple reports. This marks the third time the aircraft carrier’s deployment has been prolonged following the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group […]

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed an executive order on Friday to deploy National Guard members to the southern border with Mexico to tackle border issues, citing the lack of action from the federal government. “Yet again, the federal government is refusing to do its job to secure our border and keep our communities safe,” Ms. […]

The U.S. Senate passed a bill on Thursday that would grant pay back to military officers whose promotions had been delayed for months due to Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Ala.) unprecedented legislative blockade. The bill, proposed by Sens. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), was unanimously passed on Dec. 14. This passage came after Mr. […]

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson reportedly parked billboard trucks emblazoned with “corporate media is dead” outside the offices of major media outlets on Thursday after launching his own streaming service. Mr. Carlson sent trucks to the offices of MSNBC, CNN, The Washington Post, and The New York Times on Dec. 14, the Daily Mail […]

A federal jury on Monday ruled in favor of Epic Games, the developer of popular video game “Fortnite,” in its antitrust lawsuit against Google, accusing the internet giant of operating as a monopoly on Android apps. Jurors in California ruled in favor of Epic on all counts, determining that Google holds monopoly power in both […]

A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed into the Yellow Sea off South Korea on Monday after encountering an “in-flight emergency” during flight training. But the pilot managed to eject safely from the aircraft. The F-16 Fighting Falcon was conducting a routine training flight over the Yellow Sea at 8:43 a.m. local time on […]

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued a stern warning to state colleges and universities to comply with federal laws protecting students from discrimination amid a rise in anti-Semitism on campuses. In a letter addressed to all colleges and universities in New York on Dec. 9, Ms. Hochul expressed her dismay at the failure of […]

Six Republican members have urged the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) to fire its president, Liz Magill, over her recent testimony at a House committee hearing about anti-Semitism on college campuses. During Tuesday’s House hearing, Ms. Magill declined to say outright that calling for the genocide of all Jewish people would violate the university’s code of […]

The United States said Tuesday that it had made a “significant proposal” to secure the release of two “wrongfully detained” Americans, namely Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, but it was rejected by Russia. Mr. Gershkovich is a Wall Street Journal reporter, while Mr. Whelan is a former U.S. Marine who worked as a corporate security […]

The United States said on Dec. 4 that one of its Navy vessels was operating in the South China Sea in accordance with international law, rejecting China’s claim that the warship had “illegally” entered its territorial waters. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has accused the USS Gabrielle Giffords—an Independence-class littoral combat ship—of undermining regional […]

Kristin Davison has reportedly departed as interim CEO of the Never Back Down super PAC backing Republican presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) after serving only nine days on the job. Ms. Davison took over as an interim CEO to replace Chris Jankowski on Nov. 22, who had quit due to an “untenable” situation within […]

At least four people were killed, and dozens more injured in an explosion that occurred during Catholic mass in a university gymnasium in the Philippines on Sunday, according to local authorities. The blast happened at around 7 a.m. local time at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City during a Catholic mass on the […]

A German tourist has been killed and another two injured by an assailant who attacked passersby with a knife near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Saturday. “The police have just courageously arrested an assailant attacking passersby in Paris, around the Quai de Grenelle,” Mr. Darmanin stated on X […]

South Korea’s defense ministry said on Monday that North Korea has begun rebuilding guard posts and deploying firearms along the border as tensions rise following the North’s recent spy satellite launch. The ministry said it detected movements indicating the reconstruction of North Korean guard posts on Nov. 24, just a day after Pyongyang vowed to […]

Three Palestinian college students were shot by an assailant in Burlington, Vermont, on Saturday, according to the Burlington Police Department, in a case believed to be a hate crime. The students are all 20 years old, according to a press release (pdf), which did not identify the victims. Two of them are U.S. citizens, and […]

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday that two people have died in Minnesota and 45 others have been hospitalized due to a salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated cantaloupe. A total of 99 people in 32 states have been sickened due to the outbreak as of Nov. 24, the CDC […]

Right-wing Dutch politician Geert Wilders secured the most seats in parliamentary elections on Wednesday in a landslide, putting him far ahead enough that he is expected to become the Netherlands’ next leader. With nearly all votes counted, Mr. Wilders’ Freedom Party (PVV) was forecast to win 37 seats in the 150-seat lower house of parliament, […]

North Korea announced it would restore “all military measures” halted under a 2018 inter-Korean deal after South Korea suspended a portion of the accord in response to the North’s spy satellite launch on Nov. 21. In a statement carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Nov. 23, North Korea’s defense ministry said […]

The United States has urged North Korea to engage in “serious negotiations” after the North Korean regime launched a spy satellite into orbit on Nov. 21. This came as the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) claimed that North Korea had placed a spy satellite named Malligyong-1 into orbit using its Chollima-1 carrier rocket on […]

Former President Donald Trump said he would scrap a pacific trade deal currently being advanced by the Biden administration if he wins the 2024 election, describing the deal as “disastrous” for the United States. President Trump, the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, told his supporters in Iowa that President Joe Biden’s regional trade deal […]

Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is joining Microsoft following his sudden dismissal from the artificial intelligence tech company last week. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella made the announcement on the company’s blog on Nov. 19. Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s co-founder and president who resigned after Mr. Altman’s dismissal, is also set to join Microsoft. “We’re extremely excited […]

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules aiming to prevent what it terms digital discrimination in access to broadband services, but the move has drawn skepticism from the industry. The new rules, approved on Nov. 15, aim to ensure that all Americans have equal access to reliable and high-speed broadband services without discrimination […]

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned health care providers about potential cases of high blood lead levels in children after consuming certain cinnamon-flavored applesauce products. The CDC issued a health advisory on Nov. 13, stating that as of Nov. 7, at least 22 toddlers aged between 1 and 3 had […]

Republican Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) made a surprise announcement on Sunday that he will end his bid for the 2024 presidential race after months of struggling to boost his standing in the GOP primary race. The South Carolina Republican made the surprise announcement during a televised interview with Fox News on Nov. 12, just days […]

The U.S. Defense Department said on Nov. 9 that it approved a potential $2.53 billion sale of Abrams main battle tanks to Romania to bolster the NATO ally’s capability amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DCSA) said it had notified Congress of the possible arms sale on Thursday, which includes 54 […]