Russian President Vladimir Putin extended congratulations to Donald Trump on his U.S. election victory, commending the former president’s “manly” handling of an attempted assassination and expressing readiness for dialogue. “I want to congratulate him on his election as president of the United States,” Putin said on Thursday during the annual Valdai Club meeting in Sochi. … Read more
A new book by the primary designer of Project 2025, a highly controversial policy agenda for a potential second Trump term, employs vivid fire-themed imagery to describe efforts to overhaul U.S. institutions deemed at odds with conservative goals. The author urges conservatives to “burn away the rot” within institutions including the FBI, New York Times, … Read more
The FDA announced on Wednesday its intent to remove a widely used ingredient, oral phenylephrine, from the market after concluding that it’s ineffective as a nasal decongestant. This proposal follows a recommendation from the agency’s advisers over a year ago, who questioned the initial data supporting its approval and highlighted recent studies casting doubt on … Read more
Since Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election, a vocal group of his supporters has loudly promoted the notion of widespread voter fraud. But on Tuesday night, as Trump’s 2024 victory became evident, the rhetoric shifted. Reports from The New York Times and The Washington Post indicate that social media accounts linked to election denialism … Read more
Le Monde, France’s largest newspaper, expressed dismay over Donald Trump’s recent presidential election victory, describing it as “the end of an American era.” In an editorial published Thursday, the paper stated that Trump’s win signals the conclusion of a period when the U.S. acted as an open, globally engaged superpower and a model of democracy—an … Read more
A San Antonio man has been charged with the murder of his wife, Suzanne Simpson, who has been missing for a month. Brad Simpson, the 51-year-old mother’s husband, was last seen by a neighbor outside their home on October 7, authorities report. The Texas Department of Public Safety announced the murder charges on Thursday but … Read more
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, the Yemassee Police Department announced on Facebook that as of 9:45 p.m., 40 monkeys had managed to break free from the Alpha Genesis research facility on Castle Hall Road and were still unaccounted for. “Traps have been placed around the area, and Yemassee Police officers are using thermal imaging cameras to … Read more
Donald Trump’s return to the presidency has added fresh uncertainty to Gaza cease-fire efforts, following a year of stalled negotiations under the Biden administration due to unresolved demands between Israel and Hamas. For months, key players in the region, including Israel, Lebanon, Gaza, and Qatar, adopted a cautious stance in anticipation of the U.S. election. … Read more
As President-elect Trump heads back to the White House, his criminal cases are likely to stall, but a complex legal landscape remains for his ongoing civil lawsuits. Trump faces potential penalties exceeding half a billion dollars, stemming from cases such as New York Attorney General Letitia James’s civil fraud suit and defamation claims by columnist … Read more
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — A rapidly spreading wildfire fueled by strong winds continued to devastate a community northwest of Los Angeles for the second day on Thursday, destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands to evacuate after quickly expanding in size within hours. Known as the Mountain Fire, the blaze led to evacuation orders on … Read more