IDF Begins Pumping Seawater Into Gaza Tunnels

According to U.S. officials briefed on Israeli military operations, Israel has initiated the process of pumping seawater into Hamas’s extensive tunnel network in Gaza. This effort is part of a comprehensive campaign to eliminate the underground infrastructure crucial to Hamas’s activities. The flooding of the tunnels with water from the Mediterranean is still in its early stages and is just one of the methods Israel … Continue reading IDF Begins Pumping Seawater Into Gaza Tunnels

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu Endorses Nikki Haley in GOP Presidential Race

On Tuesday, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu threw his support behind former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, providing a potential lift to her candidacy in the state set to host the second Republican presidential nominating contest on January 23. This endorsement from Sununu, a well-liked governor openly at odds with former President Donald Trump’s bid for a third GOP nomination, deals a setback to the … Continue reading New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu Endorses Nikki Haley in GOP Presidential Race

Dow Jones records third highest close in history after inflation report

On Tuesday, U.S. stocks achieved new highs in 2023, with investors eagerly anticipating the Federal Reserve’s interest rate announcement on Wednesday. The optimism surrounding potential rate cuts remained intact, contingent on the latest inflation data not dampening enthusiasm. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) saw a rise of 173.01 points or 0.5%, concluding at 36,577.94. This marked its third-highest closing level in history, trailing just … Continue reading Dow Jones records third highest close in history after inflation report

Jack Smith to use Trump’s phone data at trial

In the federal 2020 election interference case, special counsel Jack Smith intends to utilize data from the former President Trump’s White House cell phone, according to a court filing on Monday. Smith plans to present an expert witness who has successfully “extracted and processed data” from both the former president’s phone and another undisclosed individual’s device. This expert witness will analyze the usage patterns of … Continue reading Jack Smith to use Trump’s phone data at trial

U.S. intelligence assesses Ukraine war has cost Russia 315,000 casualties

A declassified U.S. intelligence report indicates that the conflict in Ukraine has exacted a toll of 315,000 dead and injured Russian troops, representing nearly 90% of their initial personnel count at the onset of the war, as per a source familiar with the intelligence on Tuesday. Furthermore, the report evaluates that Russia’s losses in both personnel and armored vehicles, inflicted by Ukraine’s military, have set … Continue reading U.S. intelligence assesses Ukraine war has cost Russia 315,000 casualties

Zelensky makes plea for Ukraine war funds in Washington

On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to make a final appeal to U.S. lawmakers, seeking their continued military support in the face of the ongoing conflict with Russia. During visits to the White House and Capitol Hill, Zelenskiy will address the pressing needs of his country, including a significant loss of life, a widening budget deficit, and Russian advancements in the eastern regions. … Continue reading Zelensky makes plea for Ukraine war funds in Washington

White House open to new border expulsion law, mandatory detention, increased deportations

On Tuesday, the Biden administration signaled to congressional lawmakers its openness to supporting a new border authority aimed at expelling migrants without asylum screenings. Additionally, there is a willingness to significantly expand immigration detention and deportation measures in order to garner Republican support for aid to Ukraine. This information comes from four individuals familiar with the discussions, as reported by CBS News. The White House … Continue reading White House open to new border expulsion law, mandatory detention, increased deportations

Man faces capital murder charge in death of 16-year-old Texas cheerleader Lizbeth Medina

On Sunday, authorities announced the arrest and charging of a man with capital murder in connection to the death of 16-year-old Lizbeth Medina, concluding a four-day investigation that had gripped the community of Edna, Texas. Lizbeth, a student at Edna High School, was discovered deceased in her family’s apartment on Tuesday, triggering a search for the perpetrator. Rafael Govea Romero, 23, was apprehended by the … Continue reading Man faces capital murder charge in death of 16-year-old Texas cheerleader Lizbeth Medina

Deadly tornadoes leave thousands displaced or without power in Tennessee

Over the weekend, Tennessee witnessed the devastating impact of a series of powerful tornadoes and storms, leading to the displacement of thousands of residents and widespread power outages. The destructive events resulted in the destruction of hundreds of homes and claimed the lives of at least six individuals, including a mother and her toddler. In response to the calamity, officials in the most severely affected … Continue reading Deadly tornadoes leave thousands displaced or without power in Tennessee

Maine gunman’s brain sent to lab to see if it was damaged during Army service

On Monday, officials reported that a brain tissue sample from the individual responsible for the death of 18 people and the injury of 13 others in Maine has been dispatched to a Massachusetts lab for examination. The purpose is to investigate any signs of injury or trauma linked to his service in the Army Reserves. The chief medical examiner of the state is seeking insights … Continue reading Maine gunman’s brain sent to lab to see if it was damaged during Army service

Air Force disciplines 15 airmen in investigation of accused leaker Jack Teixeira

Fifteen military personnel, spanning from staff sergeant to colonel, have faced disciplinary action, including the removal of their command responsibilities, following their failure to appropriately respond to Jack Teixeira’s intelligence-seeking activities, as revealed in a comprehensive Air Force investigation disclosed on Monday. Contrary to expectations, the watchdog report did not uncover any evidence suggesting that Teixeira’s immediate superiors were aware of his alleged dissemination of … Continue reading Air Force disciplines 15 airmen in investigation of accused leaker Jack Teixeira

Catholic priest stabbed to death in Nebraska church

The identified suspect accused of fatally stabbing a Catholic priest in a small Nebraska community is Kierre L. Williams, a 43-year-old resident of Sioux County, Iowa. Williams was apprehended for the alleged murder of Rev. Stephen Gutgsell, 65, during a break-in at the rectory of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, as stated by the police. Charges of homicide and the … Continue reading Catholic priest stabbed to death in Nebraska church

Israel battles militants in Gaza’s main cities

On Monday, Palestinians undertook the challenging task of digging under collapsed buildings to recover the bodies of families who lost their lives in strikes around Gaza. Simultaneously, Israeli forces engaged militants in the territory’s two largest cities, where a considerable number of civilians remain trapped by the ongoing conflict. Reports from residents indicated that battles persisted in and around the southern city of Khan Younis, … Continue reading Israel battles militants in Gaza’s main cities

Drug lords go on killing spree after corrupt officers stole shipment in Tijuana

A recent spate of killings in the Mexican border city of Tijuana seems like a storyline drawn from a TV script: vengeful drug lords tracking down corrupt police officers who allegedly stole a drug shipment. According to prosecutors, two of the officers suspected of the theft have been killed. However, the city’s former police chief asserts that at least three other officers have also been … Continue reading Drug lords go on killing spree after corrupt officers stole shipment in Tijuana

Russia demands release of hostages in talks with Hamas

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov urged the release of hostages in Gaza during telephone conversations on Sunday and Monday with Hamas and other Palestinian factions, as stated by the Russian foreign ministry. This comes in the wake of a series of meetings and calls between President Vladimir Putin and leaders in the Middle East over the past week. The ministry said Bogdanov’s conversations highlighted … Continue reading Russia demands release of hostages in talks with Hamas

US concerned about reports Israel has used white phosphorus

On Monday, White House spokesperson John Kirby expressed the United States’ apprehension over reports suggesting that Israel utilized white phosphorus munitions supplied by the U.S. in an October attack in southern Lebanon. “We’ve seen the reports. Certainly concerned about that. We’ll be asking questions to try to learn a little bit more,” Kirby told reporters on Air Force One. Kirby stated that white phosphorus serves … Continue reading US concerned about reports Israel has used white phosphorus

US warns Beijing to stop dangerous’ conduct in South Sea

On Sunday, the United States urged Beijing to cease its “risky and destabilizing” maneuvers in the South China Sea following a collision between a Philippine boat and a Chinese Coast Guard ship near a disputed reef. Both nations exchanged accusations in the aftermath of the incident, marking the most recent clash in the contested maritime region. The collision occurred as part of a Philippine resupply … Continue reading US warns Beijing to stop dangerous’ conduct in South Sea

Ancient tomb holding hundreds of relics unearthed in China

In China, a remarkably well-preserved tomb dating back over 2,000 years has recently been uncovered. The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences announced on Wednesday that more than 600 relics were excavated in this discovery. Located in Wulong District, Chongqing, the tomb has been definitively dated to the early Western Han Dynasty, representing a significant find as it is the first instance of unearthing such ancient … Continue reading Ancient tomb holding hundreds of relics unearthed in China

SpaceX, US Space Force set to launch secretive X-37B space plane

The enigmatic X-37B space plane from the U.S. Space Force is gearing up for its seventh mission, with the Space Force and SpaceX completing final preparations for a scheduled Sunday evening launch (Dec. 10). The robotic X-37B will ride atop a Falcon Heavy rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with a 10-minute launch window opening at 8:14 p.m. If the launch is webcast … Continue reading SpaceX, US Space Force set to launch secretive X-37B space plane

SpaceX launches its 90th orbital mission of the year

SpaceX successfully deployed a new set of Starlink internet satellites into orbit in the early hours of Thursday morning (December 7th). The event marked the 90th orbital mission of 2023 for SpaceX, as a Falcon 9 rocket carried 23 Starlink spacecraft, lifting off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 12:07 a.m. Starlink constitutes SpaceX’s expansive and continually expanding broadband megaconstellation, delivering internet service … Continue reading SpaceX launches its 90th orbital mission of the year

NASA celebrates 25th anniversary of the ISS with call to crew aboard the station

NASA and its astronauts are commemorating the 25th anniversary of the International Space Station (ISS) being in orbit. To mark the occasion, the federal space agency organized a live conversation on Wednesday afternoon between the Expedition 70 crew and NASA Associate Administrator Robert Cabana and Joel Montalbano, the space station program manager. While the ISS officially launched on Nov. 25, 1998, a significant milestone occurred … Continue reading NASA celebrates 25th anniversary of the ISS with call to crew aboard the station

No humans needed here: How this robot builds walls all by itself

Ever pondered the intricacies involved in constructing a boulder wall? The task is no small feat, and that’s precisely why the robot “HEAP” was conceived to lend a helping hand. HEAP, short for Hydraulic Excavator for an Autonomous Purpose, is a 12-ton Menzi Muck M545 walking excavator that underwent modifications by a team from the ETH Zurich Research Institute. These enhancements include a GNSS global … Continue reading No humans needed here: How this robot builds walls all by itself

Magnetic surgical robot makes international debut in Chile hospital

A robotic system employing strong magnets to conduct minimally invasive and highly efficient surgeries successfully completed its inaugural international procedure—a gallbladder removal—at a public hospital in Chile this week, as reported by the company responsible for developing this innovative technology. The MARS surgical platform at the Luis Tisne hospital in Santiago allows surgeons to “attach a small magnet to organs, like the liver, and use … Continue reading Magnetic surgical robot makes international debut in Chile hospital

Robinhood launches crypto trading service in the EU

On Thursday, the online brokerage giant Robinhood announced the launch of a cryptocurrency trading feature in the European Union, extending its reach beyond the United States to tap into growth opportunities in international markets. Robinhood’s new crypto product enables customers in the European Union to buy, sell, and hold over 25 tokens, including popular ones like bitcoin, ether, ripple, cardano, solana, and polkadot. The company … Continue reading Robinhood launches crypto trading service in the EU

AMD stock spikes after company launches AI chip to rival Nvidia

On Thursday, AMD shares experienced a 9.9% surge, closing at $128.37, marking the stock’s most robust performance since May and achieving the highest closing value since June. This upward momentum followed the company’s launch of new artificial intelligence chips designed to compete with Nvidia in powering AI applications. During a discussion on Wednesday, AMD CEO Lisa Su highlighted the Instinct MI300X, a substantial graphics processor … Continue reading AMD stock spikes after company launches AI chip to rival Nvidia