Israel fighter jets hit Syrian military compound

The Israeli military has reported launching strikes on Syrian military targets in response to the firing of several rockets from Syria. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that a total of six rockets were fired towards Israel, with three crossing into Israeli territory and one landing in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. However, the IDF has not yet reported any damage to Israeli territory. Following dozens … Continue reading Israel fighter jets hit Syrian military compound

Russia’s Putin prepares for an invasion of Crimea

Extensive barricades and trenches have been constructed on beaches and near vital access points in Crimea, suggesting that Vladimir Putin is apprehensive about losing the peninsula he annexed in 2014. The significant number of defenses erected to prevent a potential sea or land invasion reveals the magnitude of the concern, the Daily Mail reported. In strategic Ak-Monai, located next to the Taurida highway, occupying Russian … Continue reading Russia’s Putin prepares for an invasion of Crimea

China simulates hitting ‘key targets’ on Taiwan

During a second day of military drills, China has conducted simulated precision strikes on key targets in Taiwan and its surrounding waters. Beijing has referred to the drills as a “stern warning” to the self-governing island, in response to Taiwan’s president’s recent visit to the US. As the Chinese military carried out an encirclement simulation of the island, the US urged China to exercise restraint. … Continue reading China simulates hitting ‘key targets’ on Taiwan

Police: IRA bomb plot intended to upstage Biden during visit

Reports from Northern Ireland suggest that a dissident republican terrorist organization has been planning a significant attack to cast a shadow over President Joe Biden’s upcoming visit to the region this week. The President is scheduled to arrive in Belfast on Tuesday, and a significant security operation is in place, the Daily Mail reported. As the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom prepare to … Continue reading Police: IRA bomb plot intended to upstage Biden during visit

Washington Post: Intelligence leak exposes U.S. spying on adversaries and allies

On Saturday, American officials and their foreign allies were in a frenzy trying to comprehend the leak of numerous classified intelligence documents on the internet. The level of detail the files exposed about how the United States conducts espionage on both friends and foes alike left them stunned and, at times, enraged, The Washington Post reported. The documents, some of which seem to have originated … Continue reading Washington Post: Intelligence leak exposes U.S. spying on adversaries and allies

Russia officially charges Wall Street Journal reporter Gershkovich with spying

Today, Russia formally accused Evan Gershkovich, a 31-year-old American journalist from the Wall Street Journal, of spying. Gershkovich was taken into custody on March 29 in Yekaterinburg, the country’s fourth-largest city. The US journalist has been officially charged with espionage by Russia. The accusations against him include collecting information on the activities of a Russian military-industrial enterprise that constitutes a state secret, allegedly under the … Continue reading Russia officially charges Wall Street Journal reporter Gershkovich with spying

Signs of life in mummy exhibit in Mexico have experts worried for those who get close

According to experts, concerns arose after Mexican officials spotted signs of life on one of the accidental mummies featured in a traveling exhibit. The collection, known as the Mummies of Guanajuato, is composed of mummies from the 1800s that were inadvertently preserved after being buried in mineral-rich soil in crypts in Guanajuato, Mexico. The cause of the mummification remains a mystery, with some attributing it … Continue reading Signs of life in mummy exhibit in Mexico have experts worried for those who get close

Supreme Court declines to intervene to enforce West Virginia transgender athlete ban

In response to a challenge by the state of West Virginia to enforce a law that prohibits transgender athletes from competing on female school sports teams, the Supreme Court has ruled that they can do so. The justices denied the state’s emergency request to lift an appeals court’s injunction, which allowed a transgender girl to compete on her middle school’s female teams until a final … Continue reading Supreme Court declines to intervene to enforce West Virginia transgender athlete ban

Israel begins airstrikes in Gaza following rocket fire

Early on Friday, Israel launched rare strikes in southern Lebanon while continuing to bomb targets in the Gaza Strip. The situation marks a significant escalation in the region, which follows violence this week at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site. The fighting erupted during a period of heightened religious fervor, with Jews celebrating the Passover holiday and Muslims marking the Ramadan holy month. In 2021, a … Continue reading Israel begins airstrikes in Gaza following rocket fire

TN House expels first of 2 Democrats for protest

Tennessee witnessed an unprecedented day in its political history on Thursday, April 6, 2023. During a floor session, the state House considered resolutions to expel three Democratic lawmakers who had disrupted the proceedings and used a bullhorn to lead chants for gun control, the Tennessean reported. After a 90-minute debate, Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, was expelled with a vote of 72 to 25. Rep. Gloria … Continue reading TN House expels first of 2 Democrats for protest

French pension protesters occupy finance firm, torch restaurant favored by Macron

Paris and other French cities were swept by a fresh wave of unrest on Thursday over a pension reform, with protesters occupying the Paris offices of US investment firm BlackRock and setting fire to a popular restaurant that President Emmanuel Macron frequented. Dozens of members of trade unions entered BlackRock’s Paris offices, located in the historic Centorial building, where they chanted slogans and set off … Continue reading French pension protesters occupy finance firm, torch restaurant favored by Macron

Small Businesses File For Bankruptcy At Record Pace

The United States is witnessing a surge in bankruptcies among small businesses that has exceeded levels not witnessed since 2020. A note from UBS, which was evaluated by The Epoch Times, indicates that the situation could potentially deteriorate as the ripple effects of the recent banking crises start to materialize. According to UBS Evidence Lab’s report, private bankruptcy filings in 2023 have surpassed the peak … Continue reading Small Businesses File For Bankruptcy At Record Pace

Olmec Sculpture Will Return to Mexico

Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) stated that the Manhattan Antiquities Trafficking Unit has recovered a missing Olmec sculpture in New York, which will be returned to Mexico. The sculpture, known as Monument 9 of Chalcatzingo, was originally from an archaeological site in Mexico’s central highlands, and measures approximately six feet tall, five feet wide, and weighs around one ton. According to Mario … Continue reading Olmec Sculpture Will Return to Mexico

France uncovers ancient Roman sanctuary and adjacent burial site dating back 2,000 years.

The French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research announced on April 4 that as archaeologists excavated an area in La Chapelle-des-Fougeretz, a small city near Rennes, traces of the Roman empire’s past rule over western France were uncovered. Empty tombs, a ditch that once held devoted offerings, and other vestiges of faded glory were found, with the skeletons long since dissolved and the offerings deteriorated, … Continue reading France uncovers ancient Roman sanctuary and adjacent burial site dating back 2,000 years.

‘Potentially hazardous’ skyscraper-size asteroid will zip past Earth Thursday

According to NASA, a massive asteroid the size of a skyscraper will pass relatively close to Earth on April 6, traveling at a speed of 35,000 mph (56,000 km/h), Live Science reported. However, it will miss our planet by more than a million miles. The asteroid, named 2023 FM, is estimated to be between 393 and 853 feet (120 to 260 meters) in diameter, equivalent … Continue reading ‘Potentially hazardous’ skyscraper-size asteroid will zip past Earth Thursday

April’s full pink moon will rise this week

Although it is called the “pink moon,” the full moon in April will not actually appear pink tonight. Nevertheless, it will still be a beautiful sight as the bright golden orb rises in the sky. Those interested in observing the full moon can start looking Wednesday night, with the peak occurring at 12:34 a.m. ET early Thursday morning, CNN reported. According to EarthSky, full moons … Continue reading April’s full pink moon will rise this week

Google reveals its newest A.I. supercomputer

Google has announced the release of details about one of its artificial intelligence supercomputers, which it claims is faster and more efficient than competing Nvidia systems. Despite Nvidia’s market dominance in AI model training and deployment, with over 90% of the market share, Google has been working on designing and deploying its own AI chips called Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) since 2016. However, the company … Continue reading Google reveals its newest A.I. supercomputer

AI bot ChatGPT faces growing scrutiny in Europe

Following Italy’s ban of the AI program ChatGPT, France’s data regulator has announced that it has received two complaints about the chatbot. This is part of a broader trend of increased scrutiny by European authorities, including those in Ireland and Germany, who have reached out to their Italian counterparts in an effort to develop a unified stance on the matter. ChatGPT, created by US firm … Continue reading AI bot ChatGPT faces growing scrutiny in Europe

Russia wants BRICS nations to explore new trade currency

Russia aims to challenge the U.S. dollar’s global dominance as the primary currency by proposing that countries in the BRICS alliance consider creating their own trade currency. Alexander Babakov, the State Duma Deputy Chairman, revealed this plan at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in India, which lasted for two days, Coingeek reported. During the conference, Babakov urged India and Russia to collaborate in building … Continue reading Russia wants BRICS nations to explore new trade currency

Stocks wobble, Nasdaq sinks as gold rallies

Following a new hiring report indicating a decrease in private-sector job growth and a separate report showing a decline in growth at U.S. service providers, U.S. stocks experienced a decline, particularly in the technology sector. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) decreased by 0.25%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) had a slight increase of 0.24%. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC), which is heavily composed of … Continue reading Stocks wobble, Nasdaq sinks as gold rallies

AP: Pence won’t appeal order compelling grand jury testimony

On Wednesday, a representative for Mike Pence stated that the former vice president will not challenge a judge’s order requiring him to testify in the Justice Department’s investigation of efforts by Donald Trump and his associates to overturn the outcome of the 2020 election. This decision may result in Pence appearing before a federal grand jury in the upcoming weeks, as part of the inquiry … Continue reading AP: Pence won’t appeal order compelling grand jury testimony

Leftist Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayor’s race

According to The Associated Press, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson is expected to become the next mayor of Chicago, succeeding Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) after winning the mayoral runoff. Johnson, who is a progressive candidate, defeated centrist Paul Vallas in the election, the Hill reported. Both candidates advanced to the Tuesday runoff after being the top two vote-getters in the initial Feb. 28 election, which … Continue reading Leftist Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayor’s race

Zelensky Visits Poland

On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky embarked on a trip to Poland as Kyiv seeks military and financial backing from its Western allies to counter Russian forces occupying large portions of its territory. Zelensky’s visit to the Polish capital, Warsaw, marks his first foreign trip announced in advance by Kyiv, following recent secret visits to the United States and several European capitals due to security … Continue reading Zelensky Visits Poland

Liberal judge wins Wisconsin supreme court election

On Tuesday, Janet Protasiewicz, a liberal judge, made history by winning her bid for a seat on Wisconsin’s supreme court. Her victory will shift the ideological balance of the state’s highest court, which has been dominated by a conservative majority for 15 years, the Guardian reported. Experts in elections and democracy have hailed this election as the most significant of the year, with contentious issues … Continue reading Liberal judge wins Wisconsin supreme court election

Trump calls on Republicans to defund the FBI and DOJ

The ex-President Donald Trump insisted that his Republican associates in Congress cut off funding for the FBI and the Justice Department. A day after being charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, Trump took to social media and proclaimed, “Almost every legal and political analyst has said that the unfair and morally disgusting Indictment filed against me yesterday has NO MERIT, and is … Continue reading Trump calls on Republicans to defund the FBI and DOJ