ICE director reveals dangerous nightly Antifa ‘battle’ as Trump prepares federal deployment to Portland

Federal immigration officials are preparing to deploy agents to Portland after escalating attacks on ICE personnel and facilities, which they attribute to Antifa-linked groups. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said officers face nightly confrontations involving sticks, bats, shields, and chemical grenades, and called for local support. The warnings follow a Sept. 24 attack on an ICE facility in Dallas that killed two detainees and the … Continue reading ICE director reveals dangerous nightly Antifa ‘battle’ as Trump prepares federal deployment to Portland

Iowa district hired superintendent despite false Morgan State doctorate claim on his resume

Ian Roberts, the former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, falsely claimed in his 2023 job application that he held a doctorate from Morgan State University, though he never completed the degree. The Des Moines school board knew he hadn’t finished the doctorate but hired him anyway after a background check flagged the discrepancy. Roberts did hold a doctorate from Trident University International, an online … Continue reading Iowa district hired superintendent despite false Morgan State doctorate claim on his resume

Thune says Senate will work over weekend if Democrats don’t reopen government

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said the Senate may stay in session through the weekend if Democrats continue blocking a House-passed bill to fund the government through Nov. 21, which has already failed twice in the Senate. Democrats are demanding negotiations on extending health care premium subsidies before reopening federal agencies. The Senate will vote again Wednesday on advancing the House bill, but the … Continue reading Thune says Senate will work over weekend if Democrats don’t reopen government

Michigan church shooter’s family reacts to viral fundraising effort by Latter-day Saint members

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have raised over $225,000 for the widow and son of Thomas Sanford, who killed four people in a Michigan church attack. The fundraiser, launched by a church member, highlights forgiveness and supporting the shooter’s family, who are considered innocent victims. Sanford’s son has a rare genetic disorder requiring costly healthcare. Donors left messages of encouragement, … Continue reading Michigan church shooter’s family reacts to viral fundraising effort by Latter-day Saint members

UK police say 2 victims have died and 3 others are in serious condition after synagogue attack

Two people were killed and three seriously injured in an attack at a synagogue in northern England on Yom Kippur. The suspect is believed dead after being shot by police amid concerns he had an explosive. The incident involved a vehicle and stabbing, prompting a major police response under the national “Plato” protocol. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the attack horrific and ordered increased security … Continue reading UK police say 2 victims have died and 3 others are in serious condition after synagogue attack

Bomb threat shuts Oktoberfest in Munich after explosives spark deadly fire in home

Oktoberfest in Munich was shut down on Wednesday following an early-morning explosion and fire in a northern residential building. Authorities said the blaze, likely caused by arson linked to a family dispute, involved multiple explosive devices. One suspect died, and two others were injured. A written statement from the perpetrator included threats against the festival, prompting a bomb threat precaution. Police evacuated the area, closed … Continue reading Bomb threat shuts Oktoberfest in Munich after explosives spark deadly fire in home

3 alleged Hamas members arrested in Germany on suspicion of plotting attacks

Three men, allegedly linked to Hamas, were arrested in Germany for planning attacks on Israeli or Jewish targets. Authorities found firearms, including an AK-47, and ammunition in a raid. Two suspects are German citizens, one was born in Lebanon. Hamas denied any connection, saying it confines its operations to Israel and Palestinian territories. The arrests raise questions about whether the men acted on orders or … Continue reading 3 alleged Hamas members arrested in Germany on suspicion of plotting attacks

Israel ‘tightens siege’ of Gaza City as Hamas reviews Trump peace plan

Israel is intensifying its assault on Gaza City, extending a military corridor to the western coast and urging residents to evacuate south, warning that those remaining would be considered “terrorists and supporters of terror.” Hospitals reported 45 deaths on Wednesday, and the ICRC suspended operations due to escalating attacks. The offensive aims to defeat Hamas and secure the release of 48 hostages, 20 of whom … Continue reading Israel ‘tightens siege’ of Gaza City as Hamas reviews Trump peace plan

EU leaders consider using seized Russian assets to fund a loan to Ukraine

EU leaders are considering using frozen Russian assets to fund long-term financial and military support for Ukraine, covering part of the estimated €130 billion ($153 billion) Ukraine will need for 2026–2027. The European Commission is proposing a “reparation loan” backed by these assets, though not all EU members have agreed. Russia has condemned the plan as “theft,” while Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stressed … Continue reading EU leaders consider using seized Russian assets to fund a loan to Ukraine

Macron doesn’t love the EU’s drone wall idea

Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal for a “drone wall” to protect Europe from Russia faces skepticism from France and Germany. French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the need for advanced warning systems, long-range strike capabilities, and air defense rather than a physical drone barrier, while German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said drone defense is important but “not by a drone wall.” The debate highlights geographic divisions … Continue reading Macron doesn’t love the EU’s drone wall idea

5 Students Pulled Alive from Rubble of Boarding School as 59 Remain Missing 3 Days After Collapse

At least five people have died and 59 remain missing after the four-story Al Khoziny boarding school in Sidoarjo, Indonesia, collapsed on Sept. 29 during afternoon prayers. Rescuers have pulled seven teenage boys from the rubble, five alive and two deceased, including 13-year-old Syailendra Haikal. Many of the trapped students are boys aged 12–17. Authorities said unauthorized construction work was underway at the site when … Continue reading 5 Students Pulled Alive from Rubble of Boarding School as 59 Remain Missing 3 Days After Collapse

Vast nuclear plant in Ukraine is being cooled by emergency diesel generators, Russia says

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, Europe’s largest, has been running on emergency diesel generators for nine days after its last external power line was cut during fighting on Sept. 23. Russian-installed management says the generators are sufficient for now, while Ukraine blames Russian shelling for preventing power restoration. All six reactors are shut down, and radiation levels remain normal, but the International … Continue reading Vast nuclear plant in Ukraine is being cooled by emergency diesel generators, Russia says

Two killed, hundreds arrested in Morocco protests rocking the nation

Two people were killed and over 400 arrested during youth-led protests in southern Morocco after demonstrators tried to storm a police station, authorities said. The protests, organised online by the GenZ 212 group, demand reforms in health and education while criticizing billions spent on World Cup preparations. Clashes turned violent on the fourth night, with cars burned, shops looted, and security forces and civilians injured. … Continue reading Two killed, hundreds arrested in Morocco protests rocking the nation

State of calamity in Philippines province as earthquake kills 69

A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines on Tuesday, killing at least 69 people and injuring dozens, with Cebu province hardest hit. Thousands spent the night outdoors amid repeated aftershocks, and power and water supplies were cut off. Bogo, closest to the epicenter, saw significant destruction, with body bags on streets and hundreds treated in makeshift hospitals. Roads and bridges were damaged, complicating … Continue reading State of calamity in Philippines province as earthquake kills 69

US to give Ukraine intelligence on long-range energy targets in Russia

President Trump has approved a plan to share U.S. intelligence with Ukraine to help strike Russian energy infrastructure, according to the Wall Street Journal. The move would allow Kyiv to target oil refineries, pipelines, and other assets funding Russia’s war. The administration is also pressing NATO allies to provide similar intelligence and is weighing whether to supply Ukraine with long-range weapons like Tomahawk cruise missiles, though … Continue reading US to give Ukraine intelligence on long-range energy targets in Russia

Patel cuts ties Comey’s FBI made with ADL as organization faces backlash for TPUSA criticism

FBI Director Kash Patel announced the bureau is severing ties with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), ending a partnership forged under former FBI chief James Comey. Patel accused Comey of politicizing the FBI by embedding agents with the ADL and treating the group like a counterterrorism partner, calling it “activism dressed up as law enforcement.” The ADL responded by expressing “deep respect” for the FBI and … Continue reading Patel cuts ties Comey’s FBI made with ADL as organization faces backlash for TPUSA criticism

Israeli navy intercepts most flotilla boats and arrests activists

Israeli naval forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla — more than 40 boats carrying about 500 activists and symbolic humanitarian aid bound for Gaza — in a large-scale overnight operation that ended Thursday morning. Dozens of activists, including Greta Thunberg, former Barcelona mayor Ada Colau, and European Parliament member Rima Hassan, were detained and will be deported. Organizers said contact was lost with most of … Continue reading Israeli navy intercepts most flotilla boats and arrests activists

White House freezes $18 billion in New York City infrastructure funding

Trump’s budget director Russell Vought announced that $18 billion in New York City infrastructure funding — including the Hudson Tunnel and Second Avenue Subway projects — is being put on hold to review contracts the administration claims were awarded under unconstitutional DEI principles. The move coincided with the first day of the federal government shutdown, which also furloughed Transportation Department staff overseeing the projects. Vought … Continue reading White House freezes $18 billion in New York City infrastructure funding

Hunter S. Thompson’s Death To Be Reinvestigated 20 Years After Suicide Ruling

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation will review the 2005 suicide ruling in Hunter S. Thompson’s death at the request of his widow, Anita Thompson. Thompson, the father of gonzo journalism, died at age 67 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home in Woody Creek, Colorado. Although Anita said she heard him cock the gun during a phone call just before his death, she later … Continue reading Hunter S. Thompson’s Death To Be Reinvestigated 20 Years After Suicide Ruling

French special forces board Russian tanker linked to ‘drone ship’ reports 

French forces have boarded and detained the Boracay, a Benin-flagged oil tanker blacklisted by the EU as part of Russia’s sanctions-busting “shadow fleet.” The vessel, suspected of links to drone flights that disrupted Danish air traffic last month, was intercepted near Saint-Nazaire after being shadowed by a French warship. Two senior crew members have been arrested. President Emmanuel Macron said the tanker committed “serious offences” but … Continue reading French special forces board Russian tanker linked to ‘drone ship’ reports 

Four injured in stabbing on Yom Kippur at synagogue in Manchester

A car was driven into a crowd outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall, Greater Manchester, leaving four people injured. Police declared a major incident shortly after being called at 9:31 a.m. and shot a man believed to be the suspect. His condition is unknown, the Metro has reported. Several nearby hospitals were placed on lockdown, and surrounding streets remain cordoned off. The incident … Continue reading Four injured in stabbing on Yom Kippur at synagogue in Manchester

Plan to pump 45,000 gallons of radioactive water into New York’s Hudson River

A federal judge has cleared the way for Holtec International to release 45,000 gallons of treated radioactive water from the closed Indian Point nuclear plant into the Hudson River, ruling that New York’s 2023 “Save the Hudson” law banning such discharges was unconstitutional. The court found that only federal agencies like the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and EPA have authority over nuclear wastewater releases. Holtec argues … Continue reading Plan to pump 45,000 gallons of radioactive water into New York’s Hudson River

Delta planes collide, ripping off wing, while taxiing at LaGuardia

Two Delta Connection regional jets collided while taxiing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday night, tearing off part of a wing and denting a fuselage. The incident involved Endeavor Air flight 5155 bound for Roanoke and flight 5047 arriving from Charlotte. Passengers described the impact as “super jarring,” though no travelers were injured; one flight attendant was hospitalized with minor injuries. Emergency crews responded … Continue reading Delta planes collide, ripping off wing, while taxiing at LaGuardia

Government shutdown takes hold with mass layoffs looming and no end in sight

The federal government shut down Wednesday after Democrats refused to drop demands to preserve health care subsidies, clashing with President Trump and Republicans who dismissed the issue. The White House warned of mass layoffs beyond the usual furloughs, with 750,000 federal workers affected and many offices closing, as Trump pushes ahead with his agenda while cutting Democratic programs. No new negotiations are planned after failed … Continue reading Government shutdown takes hold with mass layoffs looming and no end in sight

Gaia discovers our galaxy’s great wave

New data from ESA’s Gaia telescope reveal a massive wave rippling through the Milky Way’s disc, affecting stars tens of thousands of light-years from the center. Unlike the previously known rotation, warp, and wobble of the galaxy, this newly observed wave shows stars oscillating vertically above and below the disc in a pattern resembling a stadium “wave.” Astronomers tracked the motion using young giant stars … Continue reading Gaia discovers our galaxy’s great wave