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US warns Israel against ‘policy of starvation’ in Gaza
The United States says it will closely monitor Israel’s actions during its ground offensive in northern Gaza to ensure there is no “policy of starvation” in the region. Just days after the Biden administration sent a letter to Israeli officials demanding an improvement in the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened… -
Bipartisan panel makes call to overhaul Secret Service amid failures
A bipartisan panel is calling on the Secret Service to make “fundamental reforms” to its operations after former President Donald Trump was nearly assassinated during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. President Joe Biden ordered the creation of the panel to effectively review the security provided to Trump. The panel, composed of former Democratic and… -
Explosive packages in DHL warehouses raise Russian sabotage fears
Counterterrorism officials in the United Kingdom and Germany are investigating suspected Russian sabotage targeting European transportation networks, with concerns about potential threats to aviation security. In July 2024, a package caught fire at a DHL warehouse in Birmingham, raising concerns it may have been deliberately planted on a plane destined for the U.K. Officials are… -
Polling shows importance of the Catholic vote in 2024 presidential race
The Alfred Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York is set to take place during the evening of Thursday, Oct. 17. The dinner is a fundraiser for Catholic charities, with many high profile political figures often attending. Former President Donald Trump will be there. However, Vice President Kamala Harris has declined. Her campaign has said… -
Pheasant hatchery filled with solar panels part of clean energy’s recycling problem
Renewable energy infrastructure, which the majority of is relatively new, will inevitably face decommissioning as it reaches the end of its lifespan. This reality is becoming evident in an unusual setting: a former pheasant hatchery in Canada, now home to thousands of damaged solar panels awaiting recycling. The facility, managed by Sunset Renewable Asset Management,… -
SpaceX sues California agency over rocket launch denial, alleges political bias
SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission, alleging political bias in the agency’s decision to block an increase in rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The company claims the rejection stems from Elon Musk’s political statements, including his support for Donald Trump, rather than environmental concerns. The commission voted to deny… -
Transgender athletes in sports a ‘sleeper’ issue this election: WSJ
On Sunday, Oct. 13, the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board wrote that transgender athletes in sports is now a sleeper issue in the 2024 election. The article noted three specific U.S. Senate races where the topic is key: Ohio, Montana and Wisconsin. The issue is currently controversial in college sports. Nearly a half-dozen teams have… -
Google invests in SMRs as more tech companies go nuclear for energy needs
Google has announced a new agreement to purchase power from small modular reactor (SMR) developer Kairos Power. The tech giant’s decision signals a growing trend among technology companies turning to nuclear power as a solution for the escalating energy demands of data centers, which are critical for supporting artificial intelligence (AI) operations and cryptocurrency mining.… -
Biden admin demands Israel improve humanitarian efforts in Gaza
The Biden administration is urging Israel to enhance its humanitarian efforts in Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The war has significantly affected Palestinians living in the territory controlled by Hamas along the Mediterranean Sea. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that more than 42,000 people have been killed since the war began, though the number… -
Joe Rogan podcast could be next campaign stop for Trump, Harris
The next media stop for Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump could be “The Joe Rogan Experience.” The show is the No. 1 podcast in the country, attracting tens of millions of people. While appearing on the “Full Send Podcast” hosted by the Nelk Boys, a group of YouTube pranksters turned podcasters,… -
Survivors speak out after being wounded in assassination attempt on Trump
Two men shot and wounded during the first attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a July campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, are speaking out for the first time since the ordeal. Jim Copenhaver, 74, and David Dutch, 57, sat down for an interview with NBC News. Both men said the Secret Service and… -
Netanyahu plans strike on Iran, targeting military sites, not nuclear or oil
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has informed the Biden administration of plans to carry out a military strike on Iran, focusing on military infrastructure rather than oil or nuclear facilities, according to officials familiar with the discussions. The move comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, and is seen as a calculated effort to… -
Dozens of pro-Palestine protesters arrested at NYSE
The New York Police Department arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters outside the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, Oct. 14. They were calling attention to Israel’s ongoing attacks on Gaza. Hundreds of demonstrators from the Jewish Voices for Peace group staged a sit-in outside the building. Several people chained themselves to the doors just before…