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NORAD intercepts 5 Russian aircraft near Alaska

Military jets intercepted five Russian aircraft flying in international airspace near Alaska’s western coast, though officials said the activity was not provocative. NORAD tracked two Tu-95 bombers, two Su-35 fighters, and one A-50 reconnaissance plane near the Bering Strait on Thursday. In response, the U.S. launched F-16s, F-35s, an E-3 airborne radar plane, and four KC-135 refueling tankers to identify and escort the Russian planes … Continue reading NORAD intercepts 5 Russian aircraft near Alaska

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Sheriff accused of locking FBI & own detectives out of crucial decision-making in Nancy Guthrie kidnap probe

Chris Nanos has reportedly “locked down” the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, limiting key decisions to himself, Chief Jesus Lopez and Captain Juan Carlos Navarro, amid tensions with the FBI. Law enforcement sources told the Daily Mail that detectives are not steering the case and alleged that Nanos is withholding evidence from federal authorities, claims he has publicly denied. Critics, including former Chief … Continue reading Sheriff accused of locking FBI & own detectives out of crucial decision-making in Nancy Guthrie kidnap probe

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Officials investigate deadly California avalanche for possible criminal negligence

Authorities in Nevada County are investigating possible criminal negligence in the deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe that killed at least eight skiers and guides during a backcountry trip. The sheriff’s office has notified OSHA as part of the probe, which is examining why the excursion proceeded despite active avalanche warnings. Blackbird Mountain Guides confirmed three of its guides died and said investigations are ongoing into … Continue reading Officials investigate deadly California avalanche for possible criminal negligence

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World News

4 tons of cocaine seized from “narco sub” off Mexico 

The navies of Mexico and El Salvador announced seizures of more than 10 tons of cocaine in the Pacific this week, including Mexico’s interception of a narco-sub carrying four tons and El Salvador’s record 6.6-ton bust from a Tanzania-flagged vessel. Mexican officials said the operation was aided by intelligence from United States Northern Command and Joint Interagency Task Force South. The announcements contrast with recent … Continue reading 4 tons of cocaine seized from “narco sub” off Mexico 

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Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least 10, including senior Hezbollah official

At least 10 people were killed and 50 wounded in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, targeting what Israel said were Hezbollah command centers in the Baalbek area. A senior Hezbollah official was reported among the dead, though the group did not immediately comment. The strikes are among the deadliest in eastern Lebanon in weeks and threaten a fragile 2024 U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and … Continue reading Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least 10, including senior Hezbollah official

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Police search former Prince Andrew’s home a day after his arrest

Police searched the former home of Prince Andrew for a second day after he was arrested and questioned for nearly 11 hours on suspicion of sharing confidential trade information with Jeffrey Epstein. He was released under investigation and has not been charged, while Thames Valley Police continue searches at Royal Lodge near Windsor. The British government is now considering legislation to remove Andrew from the … Continue reading Police search former Prince Andrew’s home a day after his arrest

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Space

SpaceX rocket launches from Florida, booster lands near Bahamas Thursday

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket on Feb. 19 from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying 29 Starlink internet satellites. The booster completed its 26th mission and successfully landed on the drone ship Just Read the Instructions off the coast of the Bahamas, marking only the second landing that far south. The launch lit up the night sky, but no sonic … Continue reading SpaceX rocket launches from Florida, booster lands near Bahamas Thursday

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Politics

At least 12 Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott Trump’s State of the Union address

At least a dozen Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott Donald Trump’s upcoming State of the Union address, opting instead to attend a “People’s State of the Union” rally on the National Mall organized by progressive groups MoveOn and MeidasTouch. The event is billed as counterprogramming to Trump’s speech, highlighting everyday Americans affected by his policies. Lawmakers skipping the address include Sens. Ed Markey, Jeff Merkley, … Continue reading At least 12 Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott Trump’s State of the Union address

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4 arrested after ICE protesters disrupt Portland City Council meeting

Anti-ICE protesters disrupted a Portland City Council meeting Wednesday, prompting Councilor Loretta Smith to describe the event as a “mini insurrection.” The protest targeted a land-use agreement allowing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to operate in the South Waterfront neighborhood, criticizing the council for inaction. Police arrested four protesters, including Susan Anglada-Bartley and Cole Donahugh, on charges of misdemeanor trespass, with some also facing disorderly … Continue reading 4 arrested after ICE protesters disrupt Portland City Council meeting

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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol handed life sentence for leading insurrection

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for leading an insurrection after declaring martial law on December 3, 2024, which plunged the country into political chaos. Armed soldiers attempted to storm the National Assembly, but lawmakers and citizens successfully blocked them, forcing Yoon to reverse course within six hours. Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun received a 30-year sentence, while … Continue reading Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol handed life sentence for leading insurrection

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FBI has been in touch with Mexico about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, sources say

Nancy Guthrie, 84, is missing after being reportedly abducted from her Tucson, Arizona, home on February 1. Law enforcement sources say the FBI has been coordinating with Mexican authorities, including its Hermosillo, Sonora suboffice, though there is no evidence she crossed the border. Doorbell camera footage from Guthrie’s home shows a suspected kidnapper, and investigators are still recovering additional video from other cameras on the … Continue reading FBI has been in touch with Mexico about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, sources say

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Politics

Trump order seeks to protect weedkiller at center of barrage of lawsuits

Donald Trump signed an executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to protect domestic production of glyphosate-based herbicides such as Roundup and the phosphorus used to make them, framing the move as vital to national and food security. The order also grants legal immunity to producers complying with it, as Bayer faces tens of thousands of U.S. lawsuits alleging its glyphosate products cause cancer—claims the … Continue reading Trump order seeks to protect weedkiller at center of barrage of lawsuits

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Trump vows $10 billion from U.S. for his Board of Peace as he leans into global role

Donald Trump convened the first meeting of his newly formed Board of Peace in Washington, focusing on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire and broader global conflict resolution. He said members from at least 40 countries pledged $7 billion for Gaza reconstruction, while announcing a $10 billion U.S. commitment to the initiative. Trump described the board as a cornerstone of his second-term legacy and … Continue reading Trump vows $10 billion from U.S. for his Board of Peace as he leans into global role

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Trump Orders Release of UFO Government Files

Donald Trump said he will direct the Defense Department to begin releasing government files related to aliens, UFOs and unidentified aerial phenomena, citing strong public interest. His move follows comments by Barack Obama on a podcast suggesting that while extraterrestrial life may statistically exist, there is no evidence aliens have visited Earth. Obama later clarified online that he saw no proof of extraterrestrial contact during … Continue reading Trump Orders Release of UFO Government Files

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World News

Europe Is Finding Plenty to Investigate in the Epstein Files

After the U.S. Department of Justice said in July that an exhaustive review of the Jeffrey Epstein files found no basis to charge additional individuals, Congress mandated the release of millions more documents, prompting investigations overseas. In the U.K., Prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, while authorities are also investigating Peter Mandelson. Norway charged former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland with … Continue reading Europe Is Finding Plenty to Investigate in the Epstein Files

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Prince Andrew arrested over suspected misconduct in public office revealed in Epstein files

Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office following revelations in files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police said the arrest was part of an ongoing assessment into claims that he shared confidential government information while serving as a trade envoy. Officers searched properties in Norfolk and Berkshire, including residences on royal … Continue reading Prince Andrew arrested over suspected misconduct in public office revealed in Epstein files

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Space

NASA scientist warns there’s no way to stop thousands of city-killing asteroids from striking Earth

NASA planetary defense officer Kelly Fast warns that humanity is largely defenseless against up to 15,000 undetected “city-killer” asteroids, roughly 500 feet across, which could cause regional devastation. While large asteroids are tracked and smaller ones frequently hit Earth harmlessly, these mid-sized asteroids are difficult to detect because they orbit close to Earth and reflect little sunlight. To address this, scientists plan to launch the … Continue reading NASA scientist warns there’s no way to stop thousands of city-killing asteroids from striking Earth

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NASA begins countdown for Artemis II wet dress rehearsal

NASA has begun the second wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis II mission at Kennedy Space Center, with a simulated launch window set for Thursday at 8:30 p.m. The multi-day test runs through full launch operations, including loading cryogenic propellant into the Space Launch System rocket and practicing countdown procedures. Teams at Johnson Space Center and other NASA centers are supporting the exercise to ensure … Continue reading NASA begins countdown for Artemis II wet dress rehearsal

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Saturn’s Moon Enceladus Reveals Hidden Giant Electromagnetic Web

Enceladus, one of Saturn’s smallest moons at just 500 kilometers across, has been found to generate surprisingly vast and complex electromagnetic waves, far beyond its physical size. Data from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft revealed that the moon’s water geysers release charged particles, forming a plasma that interacts with Saturn’s magnetic field to produce Alfvén waves. These waves travel hundreds of thousands of kilometers, reflecting off Saturn’s … Continue reading Saturn’s Moon Enceladus Reveals Hidden Giant Electromagnetic Web

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Business

Bayer agrees to pay billions to settle Roundup lawsuits

Bayer has proposed a $7.25 billion (€6.1 billion) nationwide settlement to resolve roughly 65,000 U.S. lawsuits claiming its weedkiller Roundup causes cancer. Plaintiffs allege exposure to Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, led to non-Hodgkin lymphoma and other cancers, while Bayer maintains decades of studies show it is safe and denies wrongdoing. The settlement would involve annual payments over 21 years, with amounts varying based on use, … Continue reading Bayer agrees to pay billions to settle Roundup lawsuits

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Wall St rises as tech stocks recoup some losses

U.S. stock indexes rose Wednesday as technology shares rebounded after an AI-driven selloff, while investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting. The S&P 500 software and services sector climbed 1.4%, led by a 9.5% gain in Cadence Design Systems, though Palo Alto Networks fell 6.3% after lowering its profit forecast. Megacap tech companies also advanced, with Nvidia up 2.6% following a multi-year … Continue reading Wall St rises as tech stocks recoup some losses

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Meta CEO to testify in high-stakes trial that could cost Big Tech billions

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court in a landmark case, K.G.M. v. Meta Platforms, over claims that social media platforms harm children. The plaintiff, a 20-year-old California woman, alleges that Meta and other companies engineered their platforms to addict young users, contributing to her depression and suicidal thoughts. Meta and Google’s YouTube deny the claims, citing safety features, parental … Continue reading Meta CEO to testify in high-stakes trial that could cost Big Tech billions

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Politics

Mamdani threatens to raise New York property tax if wealth tax isn’t passed

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled two budget proposals to address the city’s growing deficit: raising taxes on the wealthiest residents and corporations, or, as a last resort, a 9.5% property tax hike affecting millions of homes and commercial properties. Mamdani emphasized that taxing the wealthy is the fairer and more sustainable option, warning that relying on property taxes and reserves would burden working- and … Continue reading Mamdani threatens to raise New York property tax if wealth tax isn’t passed

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Trump sued over plan to ‘bring car prices tumbling down dramatically’

Environmental groups including the Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club have sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over the Trump administration’s plan to roll back federal emissions and fuel economy standards. The lawsuit challenges the EPA’s decision to rescind the 2009 “endangerment finding,” which identified greenhouse gas emissions from cars as a threat to public health and underpins current fuel efficiency rules. The administration … Continue reading Trump sued over plan to ‘bring car prices tumbling down dramatically’

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France’s Macron holds bilateral talks with India’s Modi to boost economic and strategic ties

French President Emmanuel Macron met India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai to strengthen economic and strategic ties amid global uncertainty. Their talks emphasized expanding cooperation beyond defense to trade, technology, energy, and space, with France positioning itself as a reliable European partner for India. The leaders inaugurated India’s first private-sector helicopter assembly line in Karnataka, a joint venture between Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus. … Continue reading France’s Macron holds bilateral talks with India’s Modi to boost economic and strategic ties

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