Pelosi says retirement decision ‘will be affected’ by attack on husband

Democratic California U.S. Representative and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said during an interview that the recent attack on her husband will affect the decision she makes regarding whether or not to retire from Congress should the Democrats lose control of the House in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Continue reading Pelosi says retirement decision ‘will be affected’ by attack on husband

Ukraine suffers power outages amid intense attacks from Russia’s military

Ukraine’s state electricity operator on Saturday announced blackouts in Kyiv and seven other regions of the country in the aftermath of Russia’s devastating strikes on energy infrastructure. The move comes as Russian forces continue to pound Ukrainian cities and villages with missiles and drones, inflicting damage on power plants, water supplies and other civilian targets, in a grinding war that is nearing its nine-month mark. Russia has … Continue reading Ukraine suffers power outages amid intense attacks from Russia’s military

Ship refuses to leave Italy port until all migrants are off

The captain of a charity-run migrant rescue ship refused Italian orders to leave a Sicilian port Sunday after authorities refused to let 35 of the migrants on his ship disembark — part of directives by Italy’s new far-right-led government targeting foreign-flagged rescue ships. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s two-week-old government is refusing safe port to four ships operating in the central Mediterranean that have rescued migrants … Continue reading Ship refuses to leave Italy port until all migrants are off

‘Planet killer’ asteroid hiding in sun’s glare could smash into Earth one day

A “planet killer” asteroid that is hiding in the glare of the sun has finally been detected, and the giant space rock could smash into Earth one day. The 0.9-mile-wide (1.5 kilometers) “potentially hazardous” asteroid, named 2022 AP7, is one of several large space rocks that astronomers recently discovered  near the orbits of Earth and Venus.  Currently, 2022 AP7 crosses Earth’s orbit while our planet … Continue reading ‘Planet killer’ asteroid hiding in sun’s glare could smash into Earth one day

King Charles said he was related to real-life Dracula.

THE King has told actor Luke Evans how his bloodline shows he is related to Vlad Dracula. The Hobbit star had just finished the 2014 film Dracula Untold when he first met His Majesty, who was then Prince of Wales. The actor, 43, played a fictional version of the 15th century Romanian ruler Vlad III, also known and Vlad the Impaler, Vlad Tepes and Vlad … Continue reading King Charles said he was related to real-life Dracula.

Xi Jinping warns Putin not to use nukes in Ukraine

Xi Jinping has issued a direct warning to Putin not to use nukes in Ukraine in China’s bluntest rebuke yet to the Kremlin. Xi also urged German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who was visiting Beijing, to push for peace talks – saying the international community should ‘create conditions for the resumption of negotiations (and) oppose the use or threat of nuclear weapons.’ Scholz, the first Western … Continue reading Xi Jinping warns Putin not to use nukes in Ukraine

Hedge-fund giant Elliott warns looming hyperinflation could lead to ‘global societal collapse’

In a letter sent to investors, and reportedly seen by the Financial Times, the Florida-headquartered firm told clients that it believes the global economy is in an “extremely challenging” situation that could lead to hyperinflation. It added that the “extraordinary” period of cheap money is coming to an end and has “made possible a set of outcomes that would be at or beyond the boundaries … Continue reading Hedge-fund giant Elliott warns looming hyperinflation could lead to ‘global societal collapse’

South Korea scrambles fighter jets after detecting 180 North Korean warplanes, military says

South Korea scrambles fighter jets after detecting 180 North Korean warplanes, military says South Korea scrambled about 80 fighter jets after detecting a large number of North Korean warplanes during a four-hour period Friday, the country’s military said, in a further escalation of regional tensions. In a statement, the South Korean military said it spotted about 180 North Korean military aircraft between 11 a.m. and … Continue reading South Korea scrambles fighter jets after detecting 180 North Korean warplanes, military says

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Moves Toward ‘War of Drones’ as Winter Looms

President Vladimir Putin’s swift and severe response to an attack on his Black Sea fleet reflects a war that is increasingly marked by a duel between long range Russian missiles and Ukraine’s innovative array of drones and truck bombs. Putin on Monday made clear why he was suspending Russia’s involvement in a deal that for three months had allowed much-needed Ukrainian grain to be shipped … Continue reading Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Moves Toward ‘War of Drones’ as Winter Looms

North Korea Missile Strikes Escalate Tensions Amid Fears of Looming Nuclear Test

The White House warned on Tuesday that a nuclear weapons test could come “at any time.” “It’s difficult to predict with any degree of certainty what the triggering event might be for Kim Jong Un to conduct any number of provocations that he has in recent weeks or he might in future weeks,” John Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, told reporters. “So … Continue reading North Korea Missile Strikes Escalate Tensions Amid Fears of Looming Nuclear Test

‘Possibility for real scientific discovery’: US steps up investigations into UFOs

US intelligence officials on Monday delivered an updated report on UFO sightings to Congress, parts of which are expected to be declassified and made available online later this week. It is the latest in a series of investigations from respected American institutions bringing UFOs into the mainstream.   The latest dossier from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)provides an update on a 2021 report which investigated … Continue reading ‘Possibility for real scientific discovery’: US steps up investigations into UFOs

Accused Paul Pelosi attacker David DePape could be deported after release from custody, DHS says

Accused Paul Pelosi attacker David DePape could be deported after release from custody, DHS says The man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s house and attacking her husband with a hammer could be deported from the U.S. after he is released from custody, the Department of Homeland Security said Thursday. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, lodged an “immigration detainer” on 42-year-old … Continue reading Accused Paul Pelosi attacker David DePape could be deported after release from custody, DHS says

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan shot in foot in reported assassination attempt in Pakistan

Pakistan’s ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan was shot in the foot at a rally Thursday, according to an official from his party, which said the incident was an assassination attempt. A bullet hit Khan in his foot after a gunman opened fire, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Asad Umar said. The former Pakistan cricket captain was taken from the rally site just outside the town of … Continue reading Former Prime Minister Imran Khan shot in foot in reported assassination attempt in Pakistan

Powerball fever grows as jackpot hits an estimated $1.2 billion, second-highest ever

The Powerball jackpot reached an estimated $1.2 billion ahead of the Wednesday drawing.  The jackpot rolled after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Halloween night.  If someone wins the Wednesday jackpot — a cash value of $596.7 million — it will be the second-largest jackpot in Powerball history and Powerball’s largest prize in more than six years. The Powerball jackpot was last hit on … Continue reading Powerball fever grows as jackpot hits an estimated $1.2 billion, second-highest ever

Yellowstone Volcano Hit by over 1,000 Earthquakes in Ongoing Swarm

More than 1,000 earthquakes have now been recorded as part of an ongoing swarm at Yellowstone volcano since January. So far, the swarm was most active between late August and mid-September. In the month of September alone, for example, the swarm, which is located around 12 miles south-south-west of Mammoth Hot Springs near Grizzly Lake, produced more than 500 earthquakes. In the month of October, … Continue reading Yellowstone Volcano Hit by over 1,000 Earthquakes in Ongoing Swarm

Trump 2024 campaign prepares for post-midterms launch

As he played to a crowd of supporters in Robstown, Texas, former President Donald Trump drew cheers as he talked up his first two runs for the White House — and teased a third. “In order to make our country successful, safe and glorious again, I will probably have to do it again,” he said last month. That carefully placed “probably” may soon be gone … Continue reading Trump 2024 campaign prepares for post-midterms launch

North Korea Launches 23 Missiles, Triggering Air-Raid Alarm in South

North Korea launched at least 23 missiles off its east and west coasts on Wednesday, one of which flew near South Korean waters and triggered an air-raid alert on a populated island, where people took cover. It was the first time the North had fired that many missiles in a single day. South Korea responded by firing missiles from fighter jets into waters near the … Continue reading North Korea Launches 23 Missiles, Triggering Air-Raid Alarm in South

Saudi Arabia, USA on High Alert After Warning of Imminent Iranian Attack

Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with the U.S. warning of an imminent attack from Iran on targets in the kingdom, putting the American military and others in the Middle East on an elevated alert level, said Saudi and U.S. officials In response to the warning, Saudi Arabia, the U.S. and several other neighboring states have raised the level of alert for their military forces, the … Continue reading Saudi Arabia, USA on High Alert After Warning of Imminent Iranian Attack