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Should the US end daylight saving time? Musk and Ramaswamy say yes
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have reignited the debate over America’s biannual clock changes, calling for an end to the practice. The suggestion, shared on Musk’s social media platform X, is tied to their leadership of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President-elect Donald Trump. Most states currently alternate between daylight saving… -
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shot, killed in Midtown Manhattan
Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot Wednesday, Dec. 4, outside a New York City hotel, according to police and company officials. The incident occurred around 6:45 a.m. ET outside the Hilton Midtown hotel in Manhattan, authorities confirmed. Emergency responders transported the 50-year-old executive to Mount Sinai West Hospital, where he was pronounced… -
Ukrainian delegation visits US as Trump’s peace plans take shape
A Ukrainian delegation, led by Presidential Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak, is visiting the United States this week to establish communication with President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. The delegation includes Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, according to Ukrainian officials. The visit comes as Trump prepares to assume office next month, with… -
Report links Kremlin to forced relocation of hundreds of Ukrainian kids
A report from Yale University’s Humanitarian Research Lab alleges that hundreds of Ukrainian children have been relocated to Russia, with some placed in re-education centers and others adopted by Russian families. The study details how Kremlin-linked officials and military aircraft were used to facilitate the transfers, raising questions about international law and human rights. The… -
Vietnam real estate tycoon faces death penalty in $12.5B fraud case
A Vietnamese court has upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan in one of the largest fraud cases in the country’s history. Lan, chairwoman of the Van Thinh Phat Group, was convicted of embezzling $12.5 billion through fraudulent schemes, disrupting Vietnam’s banking sector and raising concerns about financial oversight. Lan was… -
Massive Australian cocaine bust reveals smuggling routes growing in Pacific
Authorities on two continents have made significant strides in the fight against the global cocaine trade. Australia and Columbia seized record amounts of drugs and uncovering sophisticated smuggling operations. In Australia, a disabled fishing boat led to the country’s largest-ever cocaine seizure. In Columbia, officials intercepted “narco subs,” highlighting a growing Pacific trafficking route aimed… -
US Navy intercepts Houthi missiles aimed at American ships in Gulf of Aden
The U.S. Navy intercepted multiple missiles and drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels at two American warships and three merchant vessels in the Gulf of Aden on Sunday, Dec. 1. Navy officials reported that the destroyers USS Stockdale and USS O’Kane successfully destroyed three anti-ship ballistic missiles, three drones and one cruise missile. No injuries… -
56 killed in Guinea soccer stampede during military tribute tournament
A stampede at a soccer match in southern Guinea left 56 people dead and several others injured, government officials confirmed. The tragedy occurred during the final of a tournament held to honor Guinea’s military leadership in Nzerekore, one of the country’s largest cities. The incident began Sunday, Dec. 1, after a disputed penalty led to… -
China debuts H-6N nuclear bomber in joint patrol with Russia
China and Russia conducted a joint patrol of nuclear-capable bombers over the Sea of Japan on Friday, Nov. 29, their ninth such operation since 2019. The patrol featured China’s H-6N bomber, its first deployment in such an exercise, and Russia’s Tu-95MS strategic bomber, according to Chinese state media. South Korea’s military reported that 11 Chinese… -
US B-52 bombers join Finnish, Swedish in NATO training near Russian border
Two U.S. B-52 bombers conducted a training mission over Finland, simulating weapons drops alongside Finnish and Swedish fighter jets. The operation aligns with NATO’s collective defense initiatives as Finland bolsters its military capabilities following its recent NATO membership. The bombers departed from Fairford Air Base in England, flying over the North Sea, Denmark and the… -
Australian police officer convicted in Taser death of 95-year-old woman
A Sydney jury has convicted a police officer of manslaughter in the death of a 95-year-old nursing home resident. The case that has sparked debate over police use of force and Taser protocols in New South Wales. Kristian James Samuel White, 34, was found guilty Wednesday, Nov. 27, after a jury deliberated for 20 hours.… -
Army offers $15,000 reward for missing weapons from Fort Moore
Army investigators are searching for 31 missing M17 pistols, two sets of night vision goggles and a thermal weapon sight stolen from Fort Moore, Georgia. The Army’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has offered a $15,000 reward for credible information leading to the recovery of the stolen items. The M17 pistols, standard-issue sidearms for U.S. troops,… -
Russia launches record 188 drones on Ukraine civilians, power grid: Kyiv
Russia launched 188 drones in a massive overnight assault across 17 Ukrainian regions, including Kyiv, marking the largest drone attack since the war began, Ukraine’s air force said Tuesday, Nov. 26. While most drones were intercepted, several hit apartment buildings and critical infrastructure, including the national power grid. In Kharkiv, drone and missile strikes injured…
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