Vance arrives for meeting with Netanyahu in Jerusalem

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha arrived in Jerusalem Tuesday for high-level talks aimed at reinforcing the Gaza cease-fire. They were greeted at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office by Netanyahu and his wife Sara in a small private ceremony. The first meeting between Vance and Netanyahu will be followed by an expanded session with senior staff. Vance and Usha landed at Tel … Continue reading Vance arrives for meeting with Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Federal agent, subject wounded in shooting in South L.A.

A federal agent and a man allegedly in the U.S. illegally were shot Tuesday morning during an immigration raid in Los Angeles’ Historic South-Central neighborhood. The shooting happened around 9 a.m. on East 20th Street, where federal vehicles had boxed in a suspect’s car. Officials said the man, who had previously escaped custody, tried to flee by ramming a law enforcement vehicle. Homeland Security Assistant … Continue reading Federal agent, subject wounded in shooting in South L.A.

In a shift, White House says no plan for Trump-Putin summit

The White House has paused plans for a second summit between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, officials said. The move reflects Washington’s recognition that the gap between Russia and Ukraine remains too wide for a peace deal. A White House official confirmed there are “no plans” for Trump and Putin to meet in the near future. Trump told reporters he has not made … Continue reading In a shift, White House says no plan for Trump-Putin summit

GOP leaders eye new stopgap spending measure to end shutdown

Republican leaders are preparing a new, longer continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government as the shutdown enters its fourth week. The current “clean” CR through Nov. 21, repeatedly rejected by Senate Democrats over health care disputes, is seen as insufficient to complete full-year appropriations. GOP leaders are debating new deadlines, with late January emerging as the most supported option, though some hard-line Republicans favor … Continue reading GOP leaders eye new stopgap spending measure to end shutdown

Demolition of the White House’s East Wing starts for Trump’s ballroom project

Construction crews began demolishing part of the East Wing of the White House on Monday as part of President Donald Trump’s plan to build a new ballroom. Trump previously said the project would not interfere with the existing structure, describing it as “near it, but not touching it.” Despite that assurance, parts of the East Wing are being removed to make room for the new … Continue reading Demolition of the White House’s East Wing starts for Trump’s ballroom project

Gold climbs on rate-cut bets, broader uncertainty

Gold prices surged over 2% on Monday, driven by expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts and safe-haven demand ahead of U.S.-China trade talks and delayed inflation data. Spot gold rose to $4,336.94 per ounce, with December futures climbing 3.3% to $4,354, following a record high last Friday. Investors anticipate further gains, with analysts projecting prices could reach $4,500 or even $5,000 per ounce next year … Continue reading Gold climbs on rate-cut bets, broader uncertainty

$20 million NASA mission to visit ‘God of Chaos’ asteroid saved from budget cuts

NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX mission, which will fly alongside the near-Earth asteroid Apophis in 2029, received a $20 million funding allocation to continue operations for the next fiscal year. The spacecraft, repurposed from the OSIRIS-REx mission that sampled asteroid Bennu, will study Apophis’ close flyby of Earth to understand how such encounters affect small bodies. The funding secures 2026–27 operations but doesn’t guarantee future support, as Congress … Continue reading $20 million NASA mission to visit ‘God of Chaos’ asteroid saved from budget cuts

Pint-sized robots battle in UK Championship series

Nearly 50 small fighting robots, each weighing 1.5kg or less, competed at the UK championships in Bristol, hosted by the Bristol Bot Builders to promote STEM education. The event featured intense battles, with robots using spinning discs and other mechanisms to disable opponents, attracting around 300 spectators. Organizers emphasized that participants come from all walks of life, using the competitions to learn about science and … Continue reading Pint-sized robots battle in UK Championship series

Trial begins for former Illinois deputy accused of killing Sonya Massey

The trial of former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson began Monday in Peoria, over the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black mother of two, in July 2024. Massey was shot three times after calling authorities about a suspected prowler; Grayson claimed he feared for his safety because she was holding boiling water and made religious statements. Grayson, fired and charged with first-degree murder and … Continue reading Trial begins for former Illinois deputy accused of killing Sonya Massey

George Santos wants to use his newfound freedom to reform prisons

George Santos, the former Republican congressman from New York, said he plans to focus on prison reform after President Trump commuted his seven-year sentence for wire fraud and identity theft. Released on Friday, Santos described his 84 days in federal prison as “dehumanizing” and criticized the facilities for poor conditions, including mold, broken air conditioning, and shoddy construction. He expressed a desire to use his … Continue reading George Santos wants to use his newfound freedom to reform prisons

Scientists think the mysterious glow in our galaxy could be from dark matter

At the center of the Milky Way, a mysterious gamma-ray glow has puzzled scientists since NASA’s Fermi Telescope detected it in 2008. While some astronomers attribute the glow to pulsars—spinning remnants of exploded stars—others suggest it may come from collisions of dark matter, an invisible substance five times more abundant than regular matter. New supercomputer simulations show that dark matter could produce the bulge-shaped glow, … Continue reading Scientists think the mysterious glow in our galaxy could be from dark matter

Trump signs rare minerals agreement with Australia

President Trump met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House as the U.S. government shutdown enters its fourth week. The leaders signed a rare earth minerals agreement aimed at competing with China’s sector dominance. Meanwhile, the Senate is set to vote for the 11th time on a stopgap funding measure, with military pay emerging as a key point in the GOP’s shutdown … Continue reading Trump signs rare minerals agreement with Australia

Sanae Takaichi on track to become Japan’s first female prime minister

Sanae Takaichi is poised to become Japan’s first female prime minister after securing a coalition with the conservative Japan Innovation Party. The 64-year-old LDP leader seeks to end a three-month political deadlock following her party’s loss in the July elections. Her previous coalition partner, the centrist Komeito party, split over concerns about her ultraconservative stance and the LDP’s handling of corruption scandals, the Associated Press … Continue reading Sanae Takaichi on track to become Japan’s first female prime minister

Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia’s presidential runoff

Rodrigo Paz, a previously little-known centrist senator, won Bolivia’s presidential election with 54% of the vote, defeating former right-wing President Jorge Quiroga, who conceded. Paz’s victory reflects voter frustration with the MAS party’s 20-year rule and economic mismanagement, attracting support from working-class and rural voters wary of Quiroga’s radical IMF-backed policies. Paz aims to implement major economic reforms, including ending the fixed exchange rate, reducing … Continue reading Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia’s presidential runoff

L’Oreal paying €4 billion to buy Creed and other luxury fragrances

L’Oréal will acquire Kering’s beauty unit, including the Creed fragrance line, for €4 billion, marking its largest deal in 116 years. The move expands L’Oréal’s luxury fragrance portfolio and gives it a 50-year license to develop products under Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and eventually Gucci. Kering, which bought Creed for €3.5 billion in 2023, aims to reduce debt and focus on fashion, Axios has reported. The … Continue reading L’Oreal paying €4 billion to buy Creed and other luxury fragrances

SpaceX launches 10,000th Starlink internet satellite

SpaceX has launched over 10,000 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit, with 56 added on Sunday during the 132nd Falcon 9 launch of 2025, tying the annual launch record with months remaining. Of these, about 8,608 are currently operational, each with a typical five-year lifespan before deorbiting. Starlink began with prototypes in 2018 and commercial service in 2021, aiming to provide fast, low-latency global internet, … Continue reading SpaceX launches 10,000th Starlink internet satellite

China’s economy grows 4.8% in third quarter as expected

China’s economy grew 4.8% in the third quarter, the slowest in a year but matching analyst expectations despite a real estate slump. Fixed-asset investment, including real estate, fell 0.5% in the first nine months, with property investment dropping 13.9%, the steepest decline in years. Excluding real estate, investment and private sector spending slowed, signaling weakened confidence in the economy, CNBC has reported. Industrial production grew … Continue reading China’s economy grows 4.8% in third quarter as expected

Driver plows into child’s birthday party in Maryland killing woman, injuring 13 others

A driver plowed into a child’s birthday party in Bladensburg, Maryland, on Saturday night, killing one woman and injuring multiple others. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. in a yard tent where partygoers had gathered. Authorities are investigating it as a fatal hit-and-run. The driver, a 66-year-old man, later turned himself in. The deceased victim was identified as 31-year-old Ashley Hernandez Gutierrez from Washington, D.C. … Continue reading Driver plows into child’s birthday party in Maryland killing woman, injuring 13 others

Authorities investigate the death of a rail conductor who was struck by a train

Authorities are investigating the death of a BNSF Railway conductor who was struck by a passing train in Columbus, Montana, on Sunday. The incident occurred around 9:40 a.m. when the conductor was reportedly between two trains, one of which was moving. Columbus Fire Rescue’s assistant chief, Nick Jacobs, said it was unclear how the conductor was struck. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal … Continue reading Authorities investigate the death of a rail conductor who was struck by a train

Prosecutors May Push To Oust James Comey’s Lawyer

Federal prosecutors have asked a Virginia judge to quickly rule on how potentially privileged materials in the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey should be handled. The motion concerns lead defense attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, who may face a conflict of interest due to his prior involvement in Comey’s handling of FBI memoranda. Prosecutors proposed a “filter protocol” to allow a separate team to … Continue reading Prosecutors May Push To Oust James Comey’s Lawyer

Human remains found in shallow grave ‘believed to be’ missing Philadelphia woman Kada Scott

Human remains found in a shallow grave at an abandoned Philadelphia school are believed to be 23-year-old Kada Scott, who went missing two weeks ago. Police said the medical examiner will confirm the identity and determine the cause of death. The remains were discovered in a wooded area after a “very specific” anonymous tip led officers to search the site. Earlier in the week, police … Continue reading Human remains found in shallow grave ‘believed to be’ missing Philadelphia woman Kada Scott

Major Alaska storm damage could displace thousands for 18 months, governor warns

Typhoon Halong devastated remote western Alaska villages, leaving thousands unable to return home for at least 18 months, Governor Mike Dunleavy warned. Dunleavy requested a major disaster declaration from President Trump to secure federal funding for the lengthy recovery. The typhoon brought 100 mph winds and storm surges up to 8 feet above high tide, destroying homes, roads, and communications in villages including Kipnuk and … Continue reading Major Alaska storm damage could displace thousands for 18 months, governor warns

South Korea arrests North Korean soldier for crossing fortified border

South Korea has taken a North Korean soldier into custody after he crossed the heavily guarded military demarcation line. The soldier was tracked and monitored by South Korean forces before being secured. Media reports suggested the soldier expressed a desire to defect after being approached by a South Korean soldier. If confirmed, he would join tens of thousands of North Koreans who have fled the … Continue reading South Korea arrests North Korean soldier for crossing fortified border

A cargo aircraft skids off a Hong Kong runway into the sea, killing 2 airport workers

A Boeing 747 cargo plane skidded off a Hong Kong runway and hit a security patrol vehicle before both fell into the sea, killing the two people in the car. The four crew members aboard the plane were unhurt. The aircraft, operated by Turkey-based ACT Airlines under a wet lease to Emirates, was arriving from Dubai around 3:50 a.m. The pilots did not request assistance … Continue reading A cargo aircraft skids off a Hong Kong runway into the sea, killing 2 airport workers

Trump says Gaza ceasefire still in place after Israeli strikes

President Trump insisted that the ceasefire in Gaza remains in effect despite Israeli strikes following alleged Hamas attacks near Rafah. Israel accused Hamas of killing two soldiers beyond the agreed “yellow line,” but Trump suggested Hamas leadership may not have been involved. The Israel Defense Forces said it had begun renewed enforcement of the truce after the incident. Trump stated the situation would be handled … Continue reading Trump says Gaza ceasefire still in place after Israeli strikes