Hamas militants launched a devastating surprise attack from the blockaded Gaza Strip into nearby Israeli towns on Saturday 10/7/23, creating chaos and destruction. This unexpected assault, backed by a barrage of rockets, left dozens dead, many injured, and numerous civilians and soldiers taken hostage. The casualties on both sides are grim. Israeli media reported over 250 deaths and 1,500 injuries,...

Columbus Day is a federal holiday in the United States which celebrates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12th, 1492. It is celebrated on the second Monday in October, which means it generally falls between the 9th and 14th of October. The expeditions of Columbus were financed by Ferdinand and Isabella, the monarchs of Spain. However,...

Russia unleashed a fresh wave of air strikes on Ukraine early yesterday, with devastating consequences in The Kharkiv region. These strikes caused significant damage to critical infrastructure and resulted in the tragic loss of innocent lives. In a heart-wrenching incident, a 10-year-old boy and his grandmother In Kharkiv fell victim to Russia's aggression. The boy and his grandmother died when...

An American fighter jet (F-16) took down a Turkish military drone that breached a restricted zone in northeastern Syria and came dangerously close to United States ground forces. The incident occurred amid rising regional tensions and a renewed focus on counterterrorism efforts. Fortunately, no American troops were injured during this alarming encounter between NATO allies. The confrontation unfolded on Thursday...

Yesterday, President Biden announced he will be easing the financial burden on American citizens by approving an additional $9 billion in student loan forgiveness for 125,000 borrowers. This latest announcement brings the total debt cancellation approved by the Biden administration to a staggering $127 billion, benefitting nearly 3.6 million individuals across the nation. The relief comes as a result of...

Yesterday the Republican Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, was ousted from his leadership position. The house of Representatives voted 216-to-210 for McCarthy's removal, making it the first time in U.S. history that the House of Representatives has removed its leader from power. Eight Republicans joined forces with 208 Democrats in voting to remove McCarthy from his role. The ousting...

Authorities have arrested Duane Keith "Keefe D" Davis in connection with the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, finally shedding light on a case that has remained unsolved for nearly 3 decades. Davis, 60 years old and a former South Side Compton Crips leader, was apprehended early Friday near his Las Vegas residence. The arrest comes after a Nevada grand...

Over the weekend the United States Senate passed a 45-day continuing resolution, or stopgap funding bill, just hours before the federal government was slated to shut down. The bill cleared the Senate with an impressive 88-9 vote, gaining unanimous support from Democrats while raising hope for bipartisan cooperation in these polarized times. This development comes after a rollercoaster week of...

State and federal lawmakers have been increasingly concerned about foreign ownership of U.S. real estate, particularly when it comes to Chinese entities amassing significant amounts of U.S. farmland. Their concerns revolve around the potential national security risks such acquisitions pose, especially those near sensitive sites. However, reviewing thousands of documents filed with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture...

7 Republican candidates gathered for the 2nd primary debate in Simi Valley, California. While the clear front-runner, former President Donald Trump, was absent, the evening was filled with heated exchanges and notable moments. The 2024 presidential debate, held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, covered a range of issues, with candidates aiming at each other and President Joe Biden. Former...