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New details revealed for deadly pager attack operation on Hezbollah
Israeli intelligence agency Mossad used an elaborate covert operation involving explosive-laden pagers to carry out a massive strike on Hezbollah, killing dozens and injuring thousands of the group’s operatives, according to The Washington Post. The operation, which took place in September, targeted the militant group’s communication network across Lebanon and Syria, dealing a significant blow… -
Voting access expanded in Florida counties impacted by Hurricane Helene
Monday, Oct. 7, marks the final day to register to vote in Florida. Due to the active hurricane season, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis implemented changes to facilitate voting for impacted Floridians. Many residents face distractions from the election as some counties are still recovering from Hurricane Helene, while others are preparing for Hurricane Milton, now… -
Actor Keanu Reeves makes competitive racing debut in Indianapolis
Actor Keanu Reeves has taken his skills in action into real life and onto the racetrack. On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Hollywood icon made his professional auto racing debut at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway. His debut wasn’t all smooth sailing, as Reeves spun out on turn nine and slid into the grass. Luckily there… -
Ohio court rejects Haitian group’s arrest warrant requests for Trump, Vance
A panel of judges in Ohio rejected a Haitian group’s request to issue arrest warrants against former President Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio. In September, the Haitian Bridge Alliance asked the Clark County Court to charge Trump and Vance on several counts including disrupting public services and making false alarms. The lawsuit came… -
US provided Israel $17.9 billion in military aid since Oct. 7 terror attack: Report
Israel is entering its second year of war, marked by a year of turmoil overseas and friction in the U.S. regarding federal assistance to Israel following the Hamas terrorist attack on Oct. 7, 2023. Since that attack, the United States has provided $17.9 billion in military aid to Israel, the most the U.S. has ever… -
Panera settles Charged Lemonade wrongful death suit
Two years after an Ivy League student’s death put the spotlight on a caffeinated beverage from Panera Bread, her family has settled with the restaurant chain. The family of Sarah Katz, a 21-year-old University of Pennsylvania student at the time of her death, reached a settlement Monday, Oct. 7, just days before the case was… -
Bacterial infection, not foul play, likely killed Russian ‘spy whale’
A mystery surrounding the beluga whale that captured global attention with rumors of espionage has finally been resolved. Known as “Hvaldimir,” the 14-foot-long 2,000 pound whale was found dead in August in a southern Norwegian bay. Animal rights groups quickly claimed that the beluga had been shot. But now, Norwegian police are releasing new information,… -
Russia and Pakistan forced into barter system due to sanctions
Russia and Pakistan are bypassing international sanctions with some old fashioned bartering. Instead of using currency, the two are exchanging goods like mandarin oranges and chickpeas. This development comes as Russia faces mounting challenges getting basic needs for its citizens and engaging in the global financial market. Sanctions on the country have forced it out… -
2% of residents in Hurricane Helene’s hardest-hit counties had flood insurance
Adding to the devastation from Hurricane Helene, an alarming lack of flood insurance coverage exists in the counties hardest hit by the storm. While coastal counties generally have better coverage, inland areas are significantly underinsured. Only about 2% of residences in the most affected counties had flood insurance. In North Carolina, that figure drops to… -
US pushing to elect new Lebanese president as Hezbollah weakens
The U.S. reportedly wants to take advantage of Hezbollah’s weakened state after recent Israeli airstrikes to help elect a new Lebanese president. Lebanon has been without a president for almost two years, which has only made its political and economic crisis worse. In late September, Israeli airstrikes killed Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah, along with several… -
US pays $72 million to pharmaceutical companies for bird flu vaccine
As the number of human cases of H5N1, also known as bird flu, grow, the United States announced on Friday, Oct. 4, that it is providing vaccine manufacturers with $72 million to double their ready-to-use bird flu vaccine stockpile. Manufacturers currently have nearly five million ready-to-use doses and expect to have about 10 million by… -
FEMA’s spending on hurricane disasters and migrants crisis under scrutiny
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas sparked significant reaction this week by stating that FEMA lacks sufficient funds to support Americans through the remainder of the Atlantic hurricane season. The announcement put FEMA’s spending habits under scrutiny. Questions are being raised about how much FEMA spends on natural disasters compared to its expenditures on migrants in… -
Two treasure hunts conclude with winners finding trophies worth thousands
Two treasure hunts concluded during the week of Sept. 29, resulting in two fortunate winners discovering hidden gold. One contest in the Northeast took about two weeks for the winner to find the prize, while the gold in France was unearthed after a 30-year search. Starting abroad, a 1993 book filled with riddles attracted more…
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