House expected to vote today on ending record-long government shutdown

The House will reconvene Wednesday for the first time in 54 days to vote on ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, now in its 43rd day. The Senate passed a bipartisan funding deal Monday night, 60–40, to reopen the government through January 2026 and ensure back pay for furloughed workers. House Speaker Mike Johnson praised the agreement, saying the “long national nightmare” is … Continue reading House expected to vote today on ending record-long government shutdown

Scientists discover new “lucifer” bee with devil-like horns

A new species of bee with devil-like horns, named Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer, was discovered in Western Australia by Curtin University researcher Kit Prendergast. The bee was found while surveying a critically endangered wildflower in 2019, and DNA analysis confirmed it did not match any known species. This is the first new member of this bee group described in over 20 years, highlighting how much biodiversity … Continue reading Scientists discover new “lucifer” bee with devil-like horns

Police Chase Driver Over 150 Miles Until She Escapes Into Mexico

A female driver in a reportedly stolen silver Toyota Sienna led law enforcement on a multi-county pursuit across Southern California on Monday. The chase began around 10:35 a.m. in Thousand Oaks after deputies spotted the vehicle, and it continued east on the 118 Freeway and south on the 405 and 5 Freeways. Officers attempted to stop the minivan with spike strips, but the driver evaded … Continue reading Police Chase Driver Over 150 Miles Until She Escapes Into Mexico

CoreWeave CEO responds to data center delays as stock plunges

CoreWeave shares fell 13% after CEO Mike Intrator cited delays at a third-party data center provider, which caused the company to lower its 2025 revenue guidance to $5.05–5.15 billion, below analyst estimates. The delays are tied to a “singular data center provider,” potentially Core Scientific, though Intrator did not confirm the name. Despite the setbacks, CoreWeave stressed that its 41-data-center portfolio and contract backlog remain … Continue reading CoreWeave CEO responds to data center delays as stock plunges

SoftBank sells its entire stake in Nvidia for $5.83 billion

SoftBank sold its entire $5.83 billion stake in Nvidia and part of its T-Mobile stake for $9.17 billion to fund investments, including a $22.5 billion commitment to OpenAI. The company emphasized that the sales were part of a broader asset monetization strategy and not due to concerns about AI valuations. SoftBank has previously cashed out of Nvidia but continues to rely on its technology for … Continue reading SoftBank sells its entire stake in Nvidia for $5.83 billion

Schumer privately fought to extend government shutdown

During the government shutdown, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer publicly opposed Republicans while privately urging moderate Democrats not to give in before November. Some moderates were ready to reopen the government two weeks into the shutdown, but Schumer persuaded them to wait until the start of ACA open enrollment. He also signaled to his caucus that he likely would oppose a bipartisan deal pushed by … Continue reading Schumer privately fought to extend government shutdown

Jeffries backs Schumer despite Democrats’ shutdown fury

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) publicly reaffirmed his support for Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday, despite rising criticism from grassroots activists and some House Democrats over Schumer’s inability to prevent a group of Senate Democrats from advancing a deal to reopen the government. Jeffries emphasized that Schumer personally voted against advancing the deal and described him as leading the majority of Senate Democrats in a “valiant fight” over … Continue reading Jeffries backs Schumer despite Democrats’ shutdown fury

Bloody brawl breaks out as agitators protest TPUSA event at UC Berkeley in California

A violent altercation occurred near the University of California, Berkeley on Monday afternoon before a Turning Point USA event featuring Dr. Frank Turek and Rob Schneider. The fight, which began around 4:30 p.m. PST, left one man with blood streaming from his face and drew a crowd of demonstrators wearing keffiyehs and carrying left-wing signs. Berkeley police struggled to contain the situation, donning shields and … Continue reading Bloody brawl breaks out as agitators protest TPUSA event at UC Berkeley in California

Washington Dulles airport transport vehicle slams into dock, 18 hospitalized

A mobile lounge (people mover) at Washington Dulles International Airport struck a dock on Monday, injuring 18 passengers with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. as the vehicle approached Concourse D, and passengers deboarded via stairs. Emergency personnel evaluated the injured, and all were transported to hospitals. The cause of the crash and extent of any damage to airport infrastructure remain unclear, Fox … Continue reading Washington Dulles airport transport vehicle slams into dock, 18 hospitalized

Father and daughter killed in plane crash carrying hurricane relief supplies to Jamaica

A father and daughter, Alexander Wurm, 53, and Serena Wurm, 22, died Monday in a small plane crash in Coral Springs, Florida, while en route to Jamaica on a hurricane relief mission. The aircraft went down about five minutes after takeoff from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, striking trees before landing in a waterway; no one on the ground was injured. The Ignite the Fire Ministry … Continue reading Father and daughter killed in plane crash carrying hurricane relief supplies to Jamaica

Utah judge denies GOP-passed congressional map

A Utah judge rejected a Republican-passed redistricting plan on Monday, ruling it did not comply with a 2018 voter-approved measure requiring nonpartisan redistricting standards. The rejected map had created two competitive districts but still favored Republicans. The judge instead approved a plan creating a solidly Democratic district covering Salt Lake City, giving Democrats a second potential win in Utah. The case highlights ongoing battles over … Continue reading Utah judge denies GOP-passed congressional map

Families sue Camp Mystic over Texas flood deaths

Operators of Camp Mystic are facing three separate lawsuits from families of some of the 27 people who died during Texas’ catastrophic July 4 floods, which claimed over 130 lives across Central Texas. The lawsuits allege wrongful death and negligence, claiming the camp prioritized profit over safety, failed to implement evacuation plans, and ordered campers to remain in flood-prone cabins despite repeated warnings. One suit … Continue reading Families sue Camp Mystic over Texas flood deaths

Typhoon approaches Taiwan after causing 18 deaths and destruction in the Philippines

Typhoon Fung-wong passed through the northwestern Philippines on Monday, causing floods, landslides, power outages, and at least 18 deaths before weakening into a tropical storm over the South China Sea and moving toward Taiwan. The storm struck northeastern Aurora province with 115 mph winds as a super typhoon, following Typhoon Kalmaegi, which killed at least 232 people. Provinces including Catanduanes, Eastern Samar, Nueva Vizcaya, Mountain … Continue reading Typhoon approaches Taiwan after causing 18 deaths and destruction in the Philippines

Israel parliament passes first reading of death penalty for ‘terrorism’ law

Israel’s Knesset passed the first reading of a bill introducing the death penalty for terrorism, with a vote of 39 to 16. Proposed by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, the bill targets individuals who kill Israelis out of racist motives and intend to harm the State of Israel and the Jewish people. Critics argue the law would primarily affect Palestinians, rather than Jewish extremists … Continue reading Israel parliament passes first reading of death penalty for ‘terrorism’ law

China’s stranded astronauts ‘in good condition’ after space debris delays planned return

The Shenzhou-20 crew stranded at China’s Tiangong space station is reported to be in good condition, working and living normally, China’s Manned Space Engineering Office said Tuesday. Their scheduled Nov. 5 return to Earth was delayed after the spacecraft was believed to have been struck by a small piece of space debris. The return has been postponed to an unspecified date, with the mission team … Continue reading China’s stranded astronauts ‘in good condition’ after space debris delays planned return

Thieves steal ancient Roman-era statues from Syria’s national museum

Thieves broke into Syria’s National Museum in Damascus, stealing several ancient Roman-era statues, officials confirmed Tuesday. The museum, which houses priceless antiquities and had recently reopened after Syria’s civil war and the fall of the Assad regime, was temporarily closed following the heist. Authorities reported that six marble statues were taken from the classical department, and investigations are underway, with museum guards and other individuals … Continue reading Thieves steal ancient Roman-era statues from Syria’s national museum

Trump holds first-ever White House meeting with Syrian leader

President Donald Trump met Monday at the White House with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, marking the first visit by a Syrian leader to Washington. The meeting focused on Syria joining the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS, reopening the Syrian embassy in Washington, and expanding economic cooperation, including potential American investment and plans to lift Caesar Act sanctions. Al-Sharaa and Trump also discussed integrating the Kurdish Syrian … Continue reading Trump holds first-ever White House meeting with Syrian leader

Iraqis vote in parliamentary election marked by tight security

Iraq held a parliamentary election on Tuesday under tight security, with 8,703 polling stations open nationwide, though turnout was low in the early hours. Only 21.4 million of 32 million eligible voters registered, down from 24 million in 2021, and the influential Sadrist Movement boycotted the vote, keeping many supporters home, particularly in Sadr City. Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani, running for a second term, … Continue reading Iraqis vote in parliamentary election marked by tight security

Panic at sea as cruise ship catamaran sinks leaving tourists floating for their lives

Over 50 passengers were rescued after a catamaran sank off the coast of the Dominican Republic while ferrying tourists from the cruise ship Mein Schiff 1. The vessel, named Boca de Yuma I, unexpectedly took on water during a shore excursion and fully submerged, prompting a rapid rescue by the Dominican navy. All passengers were reported safe, with no injuries, and have since returned to … Continue reading Panic at sea as cruise ship catamaran sinks leaving tourists floating for their lives

US aircraft carrier moves into Latin America region, officials say

The Gerald Ford aircraft carrier strike group has entered the Latin America region, escalating U.S. military presence in the Caribbean, according to two U.S. officials. Ordered by President Donald Trump last month, the deployment adds to existing forces in the area, which include eight warships, a nuclear submarine, and F-35 aircraft. Officials did not specify the carrier’s exact location but confirmed it is within the … Continue reading US aircraft carrier moves into Latin America region, officials say

Colombia President Petro floats union with Venezuela amid pentagon military buildup

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has repeatedly floated the idea of recreating Gran Colombia, the early 19th-century republic that included present-day Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama, as a response to U.S. military actions targeting drug traffickers in the Caribbean and Pacific. Speaking in Santa Marta, Petro suggested that a regional union, akin to the European Union, with a common parliament and shared leadership, could help Latin … Continue reading Colombia President Petro floats union with Venezuela amid pentagon military buildup

Archaeologists ‘find’ Noah’s Ark with ground-breaking radar discovery

Archaeologists using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) claim to have found evidence that may be remnants of Noah’s Ark at the Durupinar Formation near Mount Ararat in Turkey. The scans revealed a hall-like shape, angular structures, and a central 13-foot passage, with indications of three underground layers, aligning with the Biblical description of the ark’s decks. Soil tests conducted by the team detected higher organic content and … Continue reading Archaeologists ‘find’ Noah’s Ark with ground-breaking radar discovery

A suicide bomber targets an Islamabad court, killing 12 people

A suicide bomber attacked outside a district court in Islamabad on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring 27 when explosives detonated near a police vehicle during a busy court session. Witnesses described chaotic scenes, with the blast heard for miles. The attack was claimed by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a breakaway faction of the Pakistani Taliban, which has carried out smaller attacks in recent years. Authorities said the … Continue reading A suicide bomber targets an Islamabad court, killing 12 people

India rattled after car explosion in Delhi kills at least 8 people

At least eight people were killed and 20 injured Monday night after a car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort, a popular tourist area. Authorities say a slow-moving vehicle exploded at a traffic light, igniting nearby cars and rickshaws and causing a massive fire. Police have opened a case under anti-terrorism laws but have not yet identified the cause or any suspects, saying it is “too … Continue reading India rattled after car explosion in Delhi kills at least 8 people

Schumer faces mounting Dem calls to resign as leader

A growing number of House Democrats and progressive groups are demanding that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer step down after several Senate Democrats broke ranks to vote for the bipartisan deal reopening the government. Critics argue that Schumer has failed to unite his caucus and is out of touch with the party’s base, with lawmakers such as Reps. Rashida Tlaib, Seth Moulton, Ro Khanna, and … Continue reading Schumer faces mounting Dem calls to resign as leader