The White House said Monday that a Navy admiral acted “within his authority and the law” when he ordered a second follow-up strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea in a US military operation in September that came under bipartisan scrutiny. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt offered the justification for the … Read more
YOU NEED TO KNOW A sophomore at Texas A&M died Saturday, November 29, just hours after attending a tailgate at the University of Texas. Brianna Aguilera was found dead at a student apartment complex shortly before 1 a.m., according to local news station KBTX Aguilera’s family said they are “still waiting for answers” about what … Read more
WASHINGTON – US Senator Mark Kelly alleged that President Donald Trump is sending a “message” that Americans cannot criticize their government – after the Pentagon last week opened an investigation into the Arizona Democrat that could include a recall to active duty for court-martial proceedings. “They’re trying to send a message to retired service members, … Read more
Three Chinese astronauts have finally returned to Earth after being stranded in orbit when their return capsule was damaged by space debris. What is going on? Commander Chen Dong and crewmates Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie had been in space since April, according to Wired. The team was due to return in early November, but … Read more
Why does JD Vance keep trying to help Russia win the war with Ukraine Marco Rubio is the only American other than Henry Kissinger to serve as secretary of state and national security adviser at the same time, but has largely been absent from high-stakes diplomacy on Ukraine. Trump envoy Steve Witkoff negotiated the recent … Read more
HP will eliminate 4,000 to 6,000 positions worldwide by the end of 2028 as the computer and printer maker moves to artificial intelligence to handle product development and customer service tasks, the Guardian reported. The California-based technology company announced the reduction of the workforce along with disappointing earnings projections for its next fiscal year. HP … Read more
A South African radio presenter appeared in court on Monday accused of recruiting men to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine. Nonkululeko Mantula, 39, was arrested along with four men after a tip-off, South African police said. She is accused of recruiting the four men and organizing them to join the Russian army. … Read more
CNBC host Jim Cramer linked the latest risk move in BTC (BTC) and crypto stocks to growing stress in Japan’s funding markets – and to Strategy’s increasingly tight link to Bitcoin. “This knee-jerk, somewhat vicious, decline smacks of anticipation of hedge funds exploding on Japan’s port-trade, endless worry about ‘harmful’ hypercaler spending and Strategy/Bitcoin since … Read more
A top US Navy commander has ordered a second round of military strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat, the White House has confirmed. “Admiral (Frank) Bradley acted well within his authority and the law” to order the additional strikes, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday. Leavitt said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized … Read more
The Colorado Rockies announced Monday afternoon that they had hired Nicky Schmidt to be their new senior vice president and chief revenue and strategy officer. Schmidt—no relation to former Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt—spent the previous 14 years of her career with the Cleveland Guardians. She has held a variety of different roles with Cleveland, … Read more