In a criminal case prosecutors called “one of the most significant and consequential violations of the Espionage Act in American history,” a Boston judge sentenced Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to 15 years in prison. This comes after he pleaded guilty to leaking top secret military documents about Russia’s war in Ukraine. The…

A surprising business leader is urging President-elect Donald Trump not to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement for a second time. ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods made the comments about the Paris agreement in interviews Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan.  “I don’t think the stops and starts are the…

Sweden recently moved to halt the construction of 13 offshore wind farms along its coast over national security concerns. Officials said there was the potential for this renewable energy infrastructure to hamper the country’s response time in the event of an attack from Russia. Government officials in Sweden expressed concern that moving forward with these…

The man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley has waived his right to a jury trial, opting instead for a bench trial where a judge will determine his guilt or innocence. Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, appeared in court Tuesday, Nov. 12, speaking through a translator to confirm his decision. Superior Court Judge H.…

World leaders are meeting at the United Nations climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, but the leaders of the 13 largest carbon dioxide-polluting countries are absent. Climate scientist Bill Hare stated that this absence indicates a lack of political will and urgency to address climate issues.U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the need for developing countries to…

From a new border czar to an EPA administrator to national security adviser, team Trump is taking shape. We’ve got a look at the latest names. And shareholders are suing a major restaurant chain accused of skimping on the portions. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Trump fills more White House roles…

In the days since Donald Trump became president-elect, markets have been breaking records. Cryptocurrency stalwart Bitcoin is on a tear. But how did Trump go from saying, “It seems like a scam,” to being a catalyst for huge growth? When it comes to markets, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up roughly 6%, while the…

President-elect Donald Trump selected his longtime adviser, Stephen Miller, to serve as Deputy Chief of Policy. Vice President-elect JD Vance confirmed the news in a post on X. “This is another fantastic pick by the President,” Vance wrote. “Congrats Stephen Miller!” The announcement comes nearly a week after the election. Miller, known for his advocacy…

Russia has amassed a force of 50,000 troops, including 10,000 North Korean soldiers, near the Kursk region in preparation for a new assault to retake Ukrainian-held territory, according to U.S. and Ukrainian officials. This escalation comes as North Korean forces, training with Russian troops, are expected to join in direct combat in what could mark…

Monday, Nov. 11 is Veteran’s Day in the United States. As Americans thank those for their service, numbers are coming on how veterans voted in the recent presidential election. It seems many backed President-elect Donald Trump. According to exit polling from The Washington Post, 12% of voters served in the U.S. military. Of those, 65%…