Gold reached a historic peak driven by mounting anticipations of imminent US interest rate reductions in the coming year, prompting a surge in buying activity. During early Monday trading, the precious metal soared over 3%, reaching a new record of $2,135.39 per ounce, surpassing its previous peak set in August 2020, though it later moderated its gains. The recent upswing in gold’s trajectory received a … Continue reading Gold surged to a new all-time high
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) expressed on Sunday that he no longer has confidence in Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. This shift in Graham’s stance is attributed to Austin’s recent comments regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict. Despite Graham’s previous support for Austin, the senator is now critical, particularly in response to Austin’s assertion that Israel faces “strategic defeat” unless it takes additional measures to safeguard civilians in Gaza … Continue reading Lindsey Graham says he’s “lost all confidence” in Lloyd Austin
Renowned diplomat Henry Kissinger, a pivotal figure in 20th-century foreign policy, passed away at the age of 100 on Wednesday, according to his firm. Serving as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, secretary of state, and national security adviser under Presidents Nixon and Ford, Kissinger remained influential even after leaving government in 1977. In a recent interview weeks before his 100th birthday, Kissinger asserted his active engagement … Continue reading Henry Kissinger, controversial statesman who influenced U.S. foreign policy for decades
A former U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, who served as a diplomat, has been apprehended in Miami as part of an extensive FBI counterintelligence investigation. The Associated Press has learned that Manuel Rocha, 73, faces charges of covertly acting as an agent for the government of Cuba. The arrest occurred on Friday, with additional details anticipated to be disclosed during a court appearance on Monday, according … Continue reading Former US ambassador arrested in Florida, accused of serving as an agent of Cuba
On Saturday, House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence that Republicans possess sufficient votes to initiate an official impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. “I believe we will,” Johnson told Fox News of a GOP-led impeachment inquiry. “I suspect no Democrats will assist in this effort, but they should.” Johnson added Republicans “have a duty to do this” and “we cannot stop the process.” On Friday, … Continue reading Speaker Johnson says has votes for impeachment inquiry
In a Friday night social media outburst, ex-Congressman George Santos declared his intent to submit a series of ethics complaints against lawmakers who actively advocated for his removal. Santos pledged to officially file these complaints on Monday, targeting Representatives Nicole Malliotakis, Mike Lawler, and Nick LaLota—fellow Republicans from New York. Additionally, Santos planned to file a complaint against Robert Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey … Continue reading Santos threatens slew of ethics complaints against former colleagues
A federal inmate facing charges of attempting to murder Derek Chauvin revealed to prosecutors that he had contemplated attacking the former Minneapolis police officer due to Chauvin’s status as a “high-profile inmate,” as outlined in a charging document. John Turscak, aged 52, is accused of assaulting Chauvin in the law library of a Tucson federal prison on Black Friday. Federal prosecutors assert that Turscak used … Continue reading Man who allegedly stabbed Derek Chauvin in prison charged with attempted murder
In the early hours of Sunday, a man armed with a steak knife tragically took the lives of four members of his extended family, including two children, in a home located in the Queens borough of New York City. The New York City Police Department reported that a distressing call from a girl in Queens’ Far Rockaway neighborhood alerted them to the ongoing incident, stating … Continue reading Man stabs four to death in New York’s Queens, police shoot him dead
On Friday in Las Vegas, a lone suspect shot five homeless individuals, resulting in one fatality, and authorities are actively seeking the perpetrator, according to officials. The incident unfolded around 5:30 p.m. near a freeway overpass in the northeastern part of the city, as reported by Las Vegas police. Initially, a police commander stated that two individuals had lost their lives. However, during a subsequent … Continue reading Las Vegas police search for suspect after 5 homeless people are shot, killing 1
On Friday, a Wisconsin man entered a guilty plea for the firebombing incident targeting the office of a prominent anti-abortion group last year. Hridindu Roychowdhury, 29, confessed to hurling two Molotov cocktails through the window of Wisconsin Family Action’s Madison office on May 8, 2022. This act occurred less than a week after a draft opinion suggesting the U.S. Supreme Court’s potential reversal of its … Continue reading Man pleads guilty to 2022 firebombing of Wisconsin anti-abortion office
On Saturday, the Los Angeles police disclosed that they have identified a suspect linked to the recent murders of three homeless individuals. The individual in question, Jerrid Joseph Powell, aged 33, was already in custody following his arrest earlier in the week for the killing of a county employee. Powell was apprehended on Thursday, charged with the fatal shooting of a father of two in … Continue reading Suspect in custody in killings of 3 homeless men in Los Angeles
On Saturday, Israel targeted locations in densely populated southern Gaza, escalating the death toll. Additional neighborhoods earmarked for attack were instructed to evacuate, amplifying the urgency for civilian protection. The United States and other nations called on Israel to enhance efforts to safeguard non-combatants, especially after a truce collapsed the day before. The possibility of renewed cease-fires in Gaza seemed dim, with Israel withdrawing its … Continue reading Israeli offensive shifts to crowded southern Gaza, driving up death toll
Venezuelans heading to the polls on Sunday will confront an unusually provocative question: whether to grant their government an open-ended mandate to invade neighboring Guyana and seize three-quarters of its oil-rich territory. This move by Nicolás Maduro’s government is part of a longstanding territorial dispute dating back a century, intensifying tensions in the region and risking the escalation of a potential armed conflict. The contentious … Continue reading Should Venezuela invade its oil-rich neighbor? Maduro will put it to a vote Sunday
On Saturday, a robust earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 occurred off the southern Philippine coast, leading many residents to hastily evacuate their homes around midnight following a tsunami warning issued by Philippine authorities. The quake occurred at a depth of 32 kilometers (20 miles), as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. Initial assessments did not indicate significant damage or casualties. The Pacific Tsunami … Continue reading 7.6 mag quake strikes off coast of Philippines; Tsunami warning issued
A person recognized by French authorities as a radical Islamist with mental health issues fatally stabbed a German tourist and injured two others in central Paris on Saturday. The incident occurred in proximity to the Eiffel Tower during a bustling weekend night. The assailant was subsequently apprehended. The attack transpired at a time when the country is on high alert for security threats, amid escalating … Continue reading German tourist stabbed to death in Paris ‘terror’ attack
Travel came to a standstill throughout Europe on Saturday as thick snow covered cities and frigid temperatures gripped the region following a week of deadly early-season storms. In Munich and Dublin, flights were suspended on Saturday due to a winter storm that brought heavy snowfall to southern Germany, as well as parts of Austria, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic, causing widespread disruptions to travel across … Continue reading Travel chaos worldwide as heavy snow blankets European cities
The House faces a deadline of Thursday to cast its vote on the expulsion of Rep. George Santos (R-NY), following the filing of a privileged resolution by Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) on Tuesday to remove the embattled Republican. The privileged nature of Garcia’s resolution allows the House a two-legislative-day window to vote on this significant resolution. This historic expulsion vote comes several weeks after the … Continue reading Democrats Force Historic Vote to Expel George Santos
Nikki Haley, vying for a strong position in the Republican presidential primary against Governor Ron DeSantis, has secured a significant boost from the political network founded by the Koch brothers. Americans for Prosperity Action, the endorsing group, outlined its support in a memo on Tuesday, providing organizational support and financial backing as Haley contends with DeSantis for the second spot in Iowa. As the campaign … Continue reading Koch Network Endorses Nikki Haley in Bid to Push G.O.P. Past Trump
Fulton County prosecutors reportedly have no plans to extend plea deals to Donald Trump and at least two prominent co-defendants implicated in their alleged involvement in attempting to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. According to sources familiar with the matter, the preference is to proceed to trial rather than offer plea bargains. Notably, the individuals deemed ineligible for plea negotiations include Trump himself, his … Continue reading GA prosecutors oppose plea deals for Trump, Meadows, Giuliani
During discussions with special counsel Jack Smith’s team earlier this year, former Vice President Mike Pence reportedly shared alarming details about the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election. Pence described how then-President Donald Trump surrounded himself with questionable attorneys, endorsed “un-American” legal theories, and nearly pushed the nation into a “constitutional crisis,” according to sources familiar with Pence’s statements to investigators. These sources indicated that … Continue reading Pence told special counsel harrowing details about 2020 election aftermath
Hunter Biden is prepared to provide testimony before the House Oversight Committee, but he insists that it must be conducted in a public setting, as conveyed in a letter from his attorney to Republican lawmakers on Tuesday. Chairman James Comer of the House Oversight Committee had issued a subpoena earlier in the month, scheduling Hunter Biden’s deposition for December 13. In the letter penned by … Continue reading Hunter agrees to testify publicly before House Oversight Committee
On Monday, the U.S. Navy announced the successful extraction of almost all the fuel from a sizable aircraft that exceeded the runway in Hawaii, ultimately landing in a bay with environmental sensitivity. However, there is currently no set schedule for the removal of the aircraft from the water, as stated by Rear Adm. Kevin Lenox, who reported approximately 2,000 gallons (7,500 liters) of fuel onboard … Continue reading US Navy removes fuel from plane that overshot Hawaii runway
In a tragic incident on Sunday morning, two men and two women lost their lives in a murder-suicide at a homeless encampment in North Carolina, as confirmed by officials. According to the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office, residents at the Autryville homeless encampment reported hearing a verbal altercation. The suspect, Dwane Paul Miller, 40, subsequently shot three victims multiple times before taking his own life. The … Continue reading Four killed in apparent murder-suicide at North Carolina homeless encampment
Tragedy struck over the weekend as a 5-year-old girl, identified as Naretzi Navarrete from Merced, lost her life and her grandfather went missing after a wave reportedly swept them off Martins Beach in Half Moon Bay, Northern California. According to Coast Guard officials, the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon. San Mateo County Fire personnel discovered Naretzi Navarrete, and despite being transported to an area hospital, … Continue reading 5-year-old dies, grandfather missing after being swept out to sea in California
In Michigan, a 12-year-old boy took control of a stolen construction vehicle, initiating a one-hour-long pursuit, during which he collided with approximately 10 parked vehicles, according to the Ann Arbor Police Department. The stolen vehicle, identified as a Construction Genie GTH-636 Telehandler, complete with a forklift and weighing up to 35,000 pounds, had been taken from its location outside Forsythe Middle School. The young driver … Continue reading Child driving stolen construction forklift leads Ann Arbor police on chase
