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Former President Donald Trump reportedly had seven private calls with Vladimir Putin and secretly sent him COVID-19 tests, a claim he denied as “storytelling.” Floridians evacuated from Hurricane Milton while cleanup efforts from Hurricane Helene continued, with authorities warning of Milton’s potential devastation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the killing of two successors...

Hurricane Milton has intensified to a Category 5 and is projected to hit Florida's Tampa Bay area on Wednesday, prompting workers to clear debris left by Hurricane Helene and Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency due to anticipated storm surges and flooding. In North Carolina, emergency voting measures have been enacted in hurricane-affected counties to prevent voter disenfranchisement...

Hurricane Milton is set to strengthen and make landfall as a Category 3 or stronger storm in the Tampa Bay area on Wednesday. As the first anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel arrives, the IDF has intensified airstrikes in Gaza and Lebanon, leading to mass evacuations and significant casualties. FEMA's Deanne Criswell reassured the public of adequate resources for Hurricane Helene recovery amid...

Hurricane Helene’s death toll has surpassed 200, with over half of these fatalities occurring in North Carolina as communities continue to recover from the devastation. President Biden is in talks with Israel regarding potential strikes on Iranian oil sites following missile attacks on Israel, while Israeli airstrikes on Beirut continue amidst warnings of severe consequences for Iran. Three former...

On Wednesday, a Washington DC judge released a 165-page document alleging that Donald Trump "resorted to crimes" to retain power during the 2020 election, with a striking claim that he responded dismissively to the news of Mike Pence's safety during the Capitol riot. In Lebanon, Israeli forces reported the deaths of eight soldiers in combat with Hezbollah, marking their deadliest losses on the Leb...

On Tuesday, Iran launched at least 180 ballistic missiles into Israel in retaliation for recent attacks on Hezbollah, resulting in one death in the occupied West Bank, while Israel vows to retaliate and Washington condemns the action. Thousands of dockworkers across East and Gulf ports in the U.S. went on strike, the first major work stoppage since 1977, potentially threatening global supply chain...

Hurricane Helene has devastated the South, resulting in at least 132 deaths across six states and leaving millions without power, prompting President Biden's planned visit to affected communities. The Israeli Defense Forces have launched ground raids against Hezbollah, indicating a potential larger military incursion into Lebanon is imminent. The highly anticipated VP debate between Minnesota Gove...

Israel's air assault on Lebanon continues, resulting in over 100 deaths and 350 injuries, following the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, causing devastating floods and 105 confirmed fatalities, with damages estimated at $110 billion. Austria's far-right Freedom Party, linked to the Nazi party, is projected...

Mayor Eric Adams is facing federal bribery and fraud charges, with allegations of taking illegal campaign donations from the Turkish government while denying any wrongdoing and refusing to resign. Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend area as a Category 4 hurricane, intensifying to winds of 140 miles per hour and producing potentially "unsurvivable" storm surges. Israe...

New York Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on federal charges late Wednesday, the first sitting mayor in the city’s history to face such a charge, amid ongoing federal investigations into his administration and rising calls for his resignation. Congress passed a bill to avoid a government shutdown, pushing the deadline to December 20 after removing a contentious voter ID requirement. Tensions escalate...

President Biden bid farewell to world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly, highlighting foreign policy achievements and emphasizing the importance of resolving the Israel-Hamas conflict. An Israeli airstrike in Beirut killed a senior Hezbollah leader amid rising tensions and casualties in Lebanon, raising fears of a broader war without US intervention. Caroline Ellison, the ex-girlfrien...

Tensions are rising between Lebanon and Israel, with 492 killed and 1,650 injured in recent Israeli airstrikes targeting alleged terrorist sites, while Hezbollah retaliated with rocket fire. Ryan Routh, accused of an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, wrote a letter outlining his plan and offering $150,000 for assistance. The White House proposed a ban on Chinese and Russian technology in Amer...

Hezbollah and Israel exchanged heavy fire early Sunday, marking a significant escalation in conflict following Israeli airstrikes that killed 45 in Lebanon. A shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, left four dead and 17 injured, with police launching a manhunt for multiple suspects believed to have targeted one of the victims. Former President Donald Trump hinted that the upcoming election might be his...

The Titan submersible malfunctioned just days before its fatal dive; the Coast Guard is investigating the incident that resulted in five deaths. Israel has intensified its bombardment of Lebanon with 52 strikes targeting rocket launchers, prompting Lebanon’s prime minister to call for Security Council action, while the U.K. and U.S. advocate for a ceasefire. A 76-year-old man from Alaska has been...

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by half a percentage point, indicating confidence in its inflation strategy and a response to labor market concerns. Lebanon faced deadly explosions that killed 20 and injured over 450, raising the overall death toll to 32, amid escalating military tensions with Israel. The House of Representatives rejected a bipartisan bill to prevent a government shu...

Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs has been indicted on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, with bail denied and an appeal planned after his arrest in New York. Hezbollah pagers exploded in Lebanon and Syria, killing at least nine and injuring thousands, with Hezbollah and Lebanon accusing Israel of orchestrating the attack. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has launched a state criminal probe...

Ryan Routh, the suspect in Sunday's assassination attempt on Donald Trump, evaded detection outside Trump's Florida golf course for nearly 12 hours before being spotted and engaged by the Secret Service. TikTok challenged a legislative bill requiring its Chinese parent company, Bytedance, to divest or face a national ban, arguing it violates free speech, with the outcome expected post-2024...

Former president Donald Trump survived another assassination attempt on Sunday at his golf club in Florida, with the suspect now in custody and Trump reassuring supporters of his safety. The Iran-backed Houthis successfully launched a missile into central Israel, prompting an Israeli military response that prevented casualties, with Prime Minister Netanyahu promising retaliation. Venezuela has det...

A Georgia judge dismissed two criminal counts against Donald Trump related to the 2020 election interference case, allowing eight charges to proceed. New York City police commissioner Edward Caban resigned amid federal investigations into Mayor Eric Adams’ office and the NYPD, with former FBI official Tom Donlon appointed interim commissioner. Springfield, Ohio, had to evacuate city hall after a b...

Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for president, urging her followers to vote and emphasizing Harris's advocacy for key causes. President Biden, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, and JD Vance met at the 9/11 memorial and visited various sites related to the 2001 attacks. Southern California is battling three major wildfires, with over 100,000 acres burned and a state of emergency declared by Gove...

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump debated the economy, abortion, and immigration last night, with Harris advocating for housing and small business support and Trump criticizing inflation and repeating false migrant claims. An Israeli airstrike on Palestinian tent encampments in Gaza killed 19 and wounded 60, with the IDF claiming it targeted Hamas officials. Ohio senat...

James Earl Jones, renowned for his roles as Darth Vader and Mufasa, has died at ninety-three, leaving a legacy marked by his iconic voice. The U.S. faces a potential government shutdown with funding expiring on September 30, as Trump pushes for a shutdown to meet his demands amidst stalled negotiations. Princess Kate of Wales has completed chemotherapy and is recovering well, but it remains unclea...

Polls show Trump and Harris neck-and-neck in swing states ahead of their debate. The Georgia school shooter’s mother warned the school before the incident. Kentucky police are hunting for Joseph Couch after a mass shooting on I-75. Israel shut its Jordan border after three guards were killed at a crossing. George W. Bush will stay neutral in the 2024 election, unlike Dick Cheney, who supports Harr...

Hunter Biden had pled guilty to all nine charges of holding over $1.4 million from tax collection  in his federal tax case in order to avoid trial. Multiple U.S. conservative influencers have been found to be in connection with the Russian election interference through bribery by the Russian media. Donald Trump has proposed a new government efficiency plan to audit the federal government with Elon...

Two students and two teachers were killed in a Georgia high school shooting, with a 14-year-old suspect in custody and facing adult charges. The U.S. has seized Russian websites and charged two state employees with spreading election disinformation. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy has ordered a major government reshuffle amid the ongoing war with Russia. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau lost support...