Vietnam has been accused of using posts on X, a Chinese social media platform, to target U.S. officials and CNN reporters in a bid to influence public opinion, according to an investigation by a leading cybersecurity firm. FireEye’s report states the hackers posed as journalists and other members of the public and posted messages on […]
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Desert horror: Music festival goers heard rockets, then Gaza militants fired on them and took hostages
The desert horror unfolded quickly. Music festival goers heard the distant sound of rockets and then panic spread when Gaza militants unexpectedly fired on them from nearby hills. Their barrage of bullets hit several people in the crowd and several more were taken hostage, keeping the rest of the patrons from fleeing the scene. The […]
Weeks into the Covid booster rollout, parents of young children say the shots are scarce
It has been several weeks since the Covid booster rollout began, and parents of young children are expressing frustration over the lack of vaccine options for their children. Many states and local health authorities have limited booster shots to those age 12 and older, leaving young children and their adult caregivers in a bind. Many […]
Trump would accept House speakership for a ‘short period’ while Republicans decide on a permanent replacement
No, President Trump has has not directly stated that he would be willing to accept the House speakership for a “short period” of time, nor any other similar position. While it is unknown if he would accept the speakership for a temporary period if it were offered to him, he has suggested that he would […]
Court picks Alabama congressional map likely to mean Democratic gain
Alabama’s new congressional map, adopted by a federal court on Tuesday and likely to mean Democratic gains in the state’s congressional delegation, took shape after almost a year of complicated legal wrangling and partisan rancor. The new six-district map, ordered by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals after a lawsuit from African-American activists, replaces the […]
At least 80 killed and hundreds injured in drone attack on Syria military college
, monitoring group says According to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), at least 80 people were killed and hundreds injured in a reported drone attack on a Syrian military college in Aleppo on Tuesday. The SOHR said that the college was part of an air force technical college and that the attack […]
Biden says Dems, GOP ‘remain committed’ to bipartisan solutions following McCarthy ouster
Joe Biden affirmed his commitment to working on bipartisan solutions and working together with both Republicans and Democrats after House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy was removed from his position. In a statement, Biden said, “Our country needs a functioning Congress to tackle the grave challenges we face. No matter the political changes, I remain committed […]
Officiant fires gun to welcome bride, shoots grandson — and wedding goes on
That is definitely not an appropriate way to start a wedding ceremony. Depending on the severity of the injury, this could legally be considered a criminal act. If the grandchild has permanently suffered a physical or emotional trauma, further investigation or legal action could be taken against the officiant. In any case, the wedding should […]
Pleasant surprise greets scientists opening asteroid sample dropped from space
When the capsule containing samples from an asteroid dropped to Earth from outer space, scientists were delighted by what they found. The material was much more pristine than expected, with chemistry and mineralogy indicating the asteroid remains relatively unchanged since it formed 4.5 billion years ago. The sample contained small white grains that were analyzed […]
A government shutdown could really stress out the air travel system — and its passengers
. A government shutdown could mean that the Federal Aviation Administration is not fully functioning, which could delay flights due to lack of personnel. Essential personnel like air traffic controllers may still be available, though their paychecks might be delayed. The TSA could also be impacted, meaning delays and more scrutiny at the security checkpoint. […]