An Iranian military official is facing charges for allegedly orchestrating a plot to assassinate an Iranian-American journalist in New York, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Tuesday, Oct. 22. The charges expose an international network of conspirators working to silence a prominent critic of the Iranian regime, according to the DOJ. Ruhollah Bazghandi, a…

New data from The Department of Homeland Security showed more than 600 migrants in the United States may have connections to the well-known Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The group has been a growing concern for the FBI because of its involvement in human smuggling, extortion and drug trafficking. According to the report obtained by…

A common, seemingly innocuous gesture could be a sign of a concussion, and experts say recognizing it could be the key to reducing the number of concussions that go undiagnosed. It’s the quick head shake after a hard hit. That movement, called the Spontaneous Headshake After a Kinematic Event, aptly shortened to SHAAKE, can be…

South Korea launched a pilot program aimed at addressing its declining population and childcare shortage by hiring immigrant caregivers from the Philippines. The program assists families with children under 12 or those expecting a baby. The program started in August 2024 and brought in 100 Filipino caregivers. The caregivers work either full-time or part-time and…

Jewish students and staff at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), were threatened, harassed and sometimes assaulted, according to a new report published by the UCLA Antisemitism Task Force. The task force was established by UCLA Interim Chancellor Darnell Hunt in February 2024. The task force surveyed 428 Jewish and Israeli members of the…

Early voting is underway in many states nationwide as the 2024 campaign is now in its final two weeks. Both parties are watching the trends closely. As of early Oct. 23, more than 18.8 million voters nationwide have already cast their ballots, according to tracker TargetEarly by TargetSmart. Voters cast votes either with early or…

The United Kingdom accused Russia of indiscriminately bombing ships transporting food to Gaza as Russia steps up its attacks on Ukrainian ports. British intelligence asserts these strikes are preventing crucial aid from being delivered to Palestinians and others in need. British defense officials report Russia hit at least four merchant vessels between Oct. 5 and…

The U.S. government confirmed that members of the North Korean military are now in Russia, though their exact mission remains unclear. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revealed that while there is evidence of North Korean forces on Russian soil, their specific role is still being evaluated. This marks the first official U.S. confirmation following earlier accusations…

We might soon be riding around in flying vehicles called electric air taxis, a la “The Jetsons,” after the Federal Aviation Administration released what its say is the “final piece of the puzzle.”  The FAA issued its new rules Tuesday, Oct. 22, regarding the planes — 880 pages of special regulations including training protocols for pilots and operational requirements…

The CDC has issued a safety alert over a McDonald’s staple: the fast-food chain’s iconic Quarter Pounder. Health officials said Tuesday, Oct. 22, McDonald’s Quarter Pounders have been linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak in at least ten states.  They said 49 people have become sick and one person has died in connection with the outbreak.…