Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered his “deepest condolences” on Wednesday, Oct. 2, to the families of eight soldiers killed in southern Lebanon. While the circumstances surrounding the deaths has yet to be released at the time of this report, it had been known that Israeli troops were fighting Hezbollah militants inside Lebanon after launching…

An initiative to map the entire bottom of the Great Lakes is gaining traction due to its potential benefits for fishing, shipping, and environmental management. Led by the Great Lakes Observing System, the project seeks to chart the lakebed, of which only 15% is currently mapped. This effort aims to uncover critical information about underwater…

A Delaware judge dismissed defamation claims filed by a computer repairman at the center of Hunter Biden’s laptop controversy. A Superior Court judge threw out John Paul Mac Isaac’s defamation claims on Monday, Oct. 1, against CNN, Politico, Hunter Biden, and the Biden Campaign Committee. The judge ruled that the president’s son never explicitly mentioned…

Missiles launched from Iran lit up the night sky of Tel Aviv, Israel, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, following a warning from the United States that an attack was “imminent” from Tehran. Israelis reportedly headed toward bomb shelters as sirens blared and explosions could be heard above Tel Aviv. Dozens of missiles were reported flying over…

New research shows about 1 in 3 teen girls in the U.S. faces “period poverty,” meaning they either can’t afford or don’t have any access to menstrual products. The study from Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., also found period poverty appears to impact young people equally – no matter their race, ethnicity, neighborhood, or whether…

In an effort to help Ukraine “win this war,” President Joe Biden announced on Thursday, Sept. 26, $8 billion in military weapons and equipment is going to Kyiv. The announcement comes against the backdrop of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to the United States for the United Nations General Assembly. The Biden administration held talks…

The U.S. has decided to transfer pest inspection duties of Mexican avocados to Mexico, igniting concerns about food safety and international trade relations. The California Avocado Commission vehemently opposes the move, warning it could devastate the industry. Currently, workers with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) inspect Mexican avocados…

China announced on Wednesday, Sept. 25, that it test-fired an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean. The country is reportedly bulking up its nuclear arsenal, and the rare public test is sparking international concerns. The People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLAARF) announced that the ICBM with a dummy warhead landed accurately in a…

California avocado growers are upset over a U.S. decision to transfer pest inspections of Mexican orchards to Mexico, leading to concerns about potential pest invasions. The California Avocado Commission expressed fear that this action undermines a long-established inspection process essential for their industry.Mexico’s Agriculture Department stated this agreement acknowledges the commitment of Mexican growers, who…

Israel launched its latest attacks against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Monday, Sept. 23, as part of its new round of “extensive strikes.” The Israeli military warned civilians to evacuate areas where it says Hezbollah is storing weapons ahead of further strikes.  The Lebanese health ministry said 100 people were killed and more than 400 injured in…