White House denies that Biden referred to Trump supporters as ‘garbage’

President Biden’s remark on Tuesday sparked controversy when he said, “The only garbage I see out there is [Trump’s] supporters,” referring to rhetoric from a recent Trump rally where Puerto Rico was derogatorily labeled “a floating island of garbage.” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre later clarified that Biden wasn’t broadly calling Trump supporters garbage, insisting he views himself as president for all Americans. This … Continue reading White House denies that Biden referred to Trump supporters as ‘garbage’

Ancient Mayan city is found in a Mexican jungle

A graduate student analyzing drone data in Campeche, Mexico, discovered a vast ancient Mayan city, named “Valeriana,” hidden beneath the jungle. The site, covering an area 1.5 times the size of Washington, D.C., contains 6,674 structures, including pyramids similar to those found at Chichén Itzá and Tikal. This significant find was made using LiDAR (light detection and ranging) technology, which penetrates dense foliage to reveal … Continue reading Ancient Mayan city is found in a Mexican jungle

About 475 damaged ballots retrieved from burned drop box in Washington state, auditor says

Approximately 475 damaged ballots were recovered from a ballot box that was set on fire in Vancouver, Washington, early Monday. Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey stated that workers will begin checking the damaged ballots for voter information to issue replacements. The incident, which also involved damage to three ballots in Portland, has been condemned by officials as an attack on democracy ahead of the upcoming … Continue reading About 475 damaged ballots retrieved from burned drop box in Washington state, auditor says

Alabama man sentenced to more than 1 year for threats over Trump mug shot

Arthur Ray Hanson II, a 59-year-old man from Huntsville, Alabama, was sentenced to one year and nine months in prison for threatening Georgia officials over the mug shot of former President Donald Trump. After Trump’s booking on state charges in August 2023, Hanson left voicemails for Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat and District Attorney Fani Willis, warning them of violent repercussions. He specifically threatened Labat … Continue reading Alabama man sentenced to more than 1 year for threats over Trump mug shot

Gunman in Halloween mask opens fire from Atlanta hotel balcony

A 70-year-old man, Jay Steven Berger, was arrested after he opened fire from a high-rise balcony at Atlanta’s Four Seasons hotel during a mental health crisis. The incident began when hotel staff responded to a call about Berger’s erratic behavior, which included throwing furniture off his balcony. Witnesses captured footage of him firing a gun while wearing a Halloween mask, leading to a massive police … Continue reading Gunman in Halloween mask opens fire from Atlanta hotel balcony

Man who attacked Pelosi’s husband sentenced to life without parole

A California judge sentenced David DePape to life in prison without parole for breaking into Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s home and attacking her husband, Paul Pelosi, with a hammer on October 28, 2022. DePape, 44, had previously received a 30-year federal sentence for related crimes. He was found guilty of aggravated kidnapping, first-degree burglary, and other offenses. During the sentencing, Judge Harry Dorfman emphasized that DePape … Continue reading Man who attacked Pelosi’s husband sentenced to life without parole

One dead and others trapped beneath rubble of collapsed hotel in Argentina

A man has died, and up to nine others are missing after the 10-story Dubrovnik hotel in Villa Gessell, Argentina, collapsed early Tuesday morning. The victim, believed to be an 80-year-old man from a neighboring building, was confirmed by local authorities, who noted his partner was rescued. Rescue efforts are ongoing to locate individuals trapped in the debris, which includes construction workers reportedly involved in … Continue reading One dead and others trapped beneath rubble of collapsed hotel in Argentina

Canada: Indian minister plotted to target Sikh separatists

Canada has accused India’s Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah of involvement in a plot targeting Sikh separatists in Canada, a claim first reported by The Washington Post. Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison confirmed Shah’s name to the newspaper, though details of the intelligence remain undisclosed. Canada’s national security adviser, Nathalie Drouin, stated that Indian authorities in Canada gathered intelligence on Canadian citizens, allegedly sharing it … Continue reading Canada: Indian minister plotted to target Sikh separatists

Russia drill simulates “massive nuclear strike” in response to enemy attack, Moscow says

Russian President Vladimir Putin launched extensive nuclear force exercises simulating a retaliatory strike, testing ballistic and cruise missiles to showcase Russia’s nuclear capabilities amid escalating tensions with the West over Ukraine. Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said the drills focus on a “massive nuclear strike in response to an enemy’s attack.” Putin emphasized nuclear forces as a key security guarantee, pledging continued modernization. Test launches included … Continue reading Russia drill simulates “massive nuclear strike” in response to enemy attack, Moscow says

Bodies recovered after flash floods in Spain

Following torrential rains and flash floods in southeastern Spain, bodies have been recovered in the Valencia region, though exact numbers were withheld. Six people remain missing in Letur, Albacete, as rescue efforts, aided by drones, continue overnight. Social media footage shows widespread destruction, including swept-away cars and damaged bridges, BBC has reported. With red alerts in Valencia and high warnings in Andalusia, Valencia has closed … Continue reading Bodies recovered after flash floods in Spain

110 dead, including 25 children, in strike on Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces conducted targeted strikes on military sites in Iran in response to earlier Iranian missile attacks. Meanwhile, fighting escalated in Gaza and Lebanon, with intense Israeli airstrikes hitting northern Gaza and renewed attacks on Beirut. U.N. envoy Tor Wennesland condemned civilian casualties in Gaza, calling for adherence to international humanitarian law. Additionally, the U.S. expressed concern over Israel’s recent legislation limiting operations … Continue reading 110 dead, including 25 children, in strike on Gaza

Lebanon says 60 killed in Israel strikes on eastern valley

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley killed at least 60 people, including two children, and injured 58, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The strikes targeted 16 areas in the Hezbollah-controlled Baalbek region, with the town of Al-Allaq hardest hit, losing 16 family members in one attack. Governor Bachie Khodr called it the “most violent” assault since Israel’s conflict escalation against Hezbollah. Additional attacks on Tyre … Continue reading Lebanon says 60 killed in Israel strikes on eastern valley

UK stabbing suspect in deaths of 3 girls found with ricin, al Qaeda material and charged under Terrorism Act

Eighteen-year-old Axel Muganwa Rudakubana, charged with killing three young girls and injuring others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the UK, now faces additional charges for possessing an al Qaeda training manual and ricin poison. The poison and training document were discovered at his home, though authorities confirmed no public exposure risk to ricin. Despite these new charges under the Terrorism Act, police have … Continue reading UK stabbing suspect in deaths of 3 girls found with ricin, al Qaeda material and charged under Terrorism Act

A Giant Structure in Space Challenges Our Understanding of The Universe

Astronomers have discovered a colossal ring of galaxies, dubbed the Big Ring, which spans 1.3 billion light-years and challenges current cosmological models. The structure, observed by a team led by Alexia Lopez from the University of Central Lancashire, was presented at the American Astronomical Society meeting and published in the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics. Unlike known cosmic structures, the Big Ring and another … Continue reading A Giant Structure in Space Challenges Our Understanding of The Universe

Bus-Sized Asteroid to Pass Between Earth and Moon Next Week

A bus-sized asteroid named 2024 UQ1, measuring about 32 feet across, is set to pass Earth on October 28 at a distance of approximately 148,000 miles, closer than the Moon’s average distance of 238,900 miles. While this may seem far, it’s considered close in astronomical terms. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory notes that asteroids like 2024 UQ1 are remnants from the early solar system, primarily found … Continue reading Bus-Sized Asteroid to Pass Between Earth and Moon Next Week

Astronauts on the ISS warned of urgent evacuation as Nasa monitors 50 ‘areas of concern’

Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) have been instructed to prepare for an urgent evacuation due to increasing safety concerns. NASA and Roscosmos have identified 50 “areas of concern,” including cracks and leaks, with one significant oxygen leak in the Russian service module dating back to 2019. A recent NASA report classified the situation as a “top safety risk,” rating it five out of … Continue reading Astronauts on the ISS warned of urgent evacuation as Nasa monitors 50 ‘areas of concern’

AI-powered humanoid robots are closer than we think, says Nvidia exec

Rev Lebaredian, VP of Omniverse and Simulation Technology at Nvidia, emphasized the importance of robotics in AI deployment at the 2024 World Congress on Innovation and Technology in Armenia. He predicted that AI-powered humanoid robots will soon be affordable and integrated into everyday homes and workplaces, much like electric cars. Lebaredian argued that humanoid designs are essential for these robots to coexist in environments built … Continue reading AI-powered humanoid robots are closer than we think, says Nvidia exec

Israel says it will field Iron Beam air-defense lasers in a year

The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that Iron Beam systems will be integrated into the country’s air defense network within a year. This follows an armament agreement with contractors Rafael and Elbit to expedite the development of the Iron Beam directed-energy weapon. Designed to complement the Iron Dome, Iron Beam will enhance defenses against various aerial threats, including rockets, drones, and cruise missiles. The agreement … Continue reading Israel says it will field Iron Beam air-defense lasers in a year

Apple’s AI features roll out on iPhones – but not for all

Apple has launched its artificial intelligence (AI) tools for iPhones, but availability is limited to users of the latest devices, including all iPhone 16 models and the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Announced in June, the suite, called Apple Intelligence, includes features like notification summaries, writing assistance, and an upgraded interface for Siri. While these tools are now accessible on iPhones, they have arrived … Continue reading Apple’s AI features roll out on iPhones – but not for all

Robinhood Launches Presidential Election Betting Market Allowing Users To Wager On Harris And Trump

Retail investing platform Robinhood launched a program on Monday allowing users to bet on the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, entering a market that currently favors former President Donald Trump. Robinhood joins other prediction market firms like Polymarket, Kalshi, and PredictIt in this growing trend. However, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has raised concerns about the potential impact of election betting on election integrity, … Continue reading Robinhood Launches Presidential Election Betting Market Allowing Users To Wager On Harris And Trump

McDonald’s bringing back Quarter Pounder after its ruled out as source of E. coli outbreak

McDonald’s is reinstating Quarter Pounders at locations where sales were paused due to an E. coli outbreak that sickened dozens and resulted in one death, as beef has been ruled out as the source of contamination. Colorado’s Department of Agriculture found no E. coli in beef patties tested from affected restaurants. McDonald’s is now allowing its beef suppliers to resume production, with Quarter Pounders expected … Continue reading McDonald’s bringing back Quarter Pounder after its ruled out as source of E. coli outbreak

U.S. oil posts worst day in two years after Israel spares Iran crude facilities

U.S. crude oil prices fell over 6% on Monday, marking their worst day in more than two years, after Israeli strikes on Iranian military facilities left Iran’s energy infrastructure unscathed. West Texas Intermediate futures dropped 6.13% to $67.38 per barrel, while Brent futures fell 6.09% to $71.42 per barrel. The Israeli attacks, in response to Iranian missile launches, reportedly caused limited damage, with Iran’s oil … Continue reading U.S. oil posts worst day in two years after Israel spares Iran crude facilities

Bulgaria centre right leads in snap vote, fails to win majority: Exit polls

Bulgaria’s center-right GERB party led the parliamentary election on Sunday, securing 26.4% of the vote, but failed to achieve a majority necessary to stabilize the political landscape. Reformist party We Continue the Change (PP) followed with 14.9%, and the pro-Russia ultra-nationalist Revival party garnered 12.9%. This election, the seventh in four years, was prompted by the inability of political parties to form a coalition government … Continue reading Bulgaria centre right leads in snap vote, fails to win majority: Exit polls

Uruguay presidential election heads to runoff with center-left candidate in lead

Uruguay is set for a tight presidential election runoff on November 24 after center-left candidate Yamandú Orsi led the first round of voting, garnering over 1 million votes. He outpaced the ruling conservative coalition’s candidate, Álvaro Delgado, who received 644,147 votes, while third-place candidate Andrés Ojeda, with 385,685 votes, pledged to support Delgado. Voters also rejected a controversial pension reform plan aimed at lowering the … Continue reading Uruguay presidential election heads to runoff with center-left candidate in lead

Japan’s government in flux after election gives no party majority

Japan’s political landscape shifted dramatically following a weekend snap election, where voters rejected Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s scandal-plagued coalition, leaving no party with a clear majority. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior partner, Komeito, lost seats, dropping from 279 to 215, while the main opposition, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ), increased its presence from 98 to 148 seats but still … Continue reading Japan’s government in flux after election gives no party majority