US-based activist agency says it has verified 3,919 deaths from Iran protests
A U.S.-based activist agency reports at least 3,919 deaths during recent protests in Iran. This figure surpasses previous estimates and highlights the severity of the crackdown. The Human Rights Activists News Agency relies on a network of activists for verification.7 months ago
Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, AP sources say
The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minnesota, where federal authorities have been conducting a massive immigration enforcement operation. Two defense officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military plans, said Sunday that two infantry battalions of the Army’s 11th Airborne Division have been given prepare-to-deploy orders if President Donald Trump invokes the 19th century Insurrection Act. The president suggested he might use it but then later walked back the threat.7 months ago
Sending soldiers to Minneapolis for immigration crackdown would be unconstitutional, mayor says
The mayor of Minneapolis said Sunday that sending active duty soldiers into Minnesota to help with an immigration crackdown is a ridiculous and unconstitutional idea as he urged protesters to remain peaceful so the president won't see a need to send in the U.S. military.7 months ago
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni secures 7th term as opposition rejects results
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has won his seventh term with 71.65% of the votes. His challenger, Bobi Wine, received 24.72% and rejected the results, calling for peaceful protests7 months ago
NASA’s new moon rocket heads to the pad ahead of astronaut launch as early as February
NASA's giant new moon rocket was transported to the launch pad on Saturday in preparation for astronaut's first lunar fly-around in more than 50 years.7 months ago
Iran’s leader calls Trump a ‘criminal’ for backing protests and blames demonstrators for deaths
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for supporting Iranian protesters.7 months ago
Vance and Rubio set to attend Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy. Trump isn’t on the list
U.S. Vice President JD Vance will lead an American delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and attend the opening ceremony, the White House said Saturday.7 months ago
Trump says 8 European countries will be charged a 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
President Donald Trump said he'll charge a 10% tariff on goods from eight European countries because of opposition to U.S. control of Greenland.7 months ago
ChatGPT’s free ride is ending: Here’s what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot
OpenAI plans to introduce ads for ChatGPT users who aren’t paying for the premium version. The company announced Friday that it will start testing ads in the coming weeks.7 months ago
Mother of Elon Musk’s child sues his AI company over sexual deepfake images created by Grok
The mother of one of Elon Musk’s children is suing his AI company over deepfake images of her on the internet. Ashley St. Clair filed her lawsuit Thursday in New York.7 months ago
Justice Department says members of Congress can’t intervene in release of Epstein files
Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor said Friday that a judge lacks the authority to appoint a neutral expert to oversee the public release of documents in the sex trafficking probe of financier Jeffrey Epstein and British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell.7 months ago
Orcas put on a show off Seattle
With breaches and tail slapping, a pod of orca whales put on a show near Seattle on Friday.7 months ago
In their words: Greenlanders talk about Trump’s desire to own their Arctic island
U.S. President Donald Trump has turned Greenland into a geopolitical hotspot with his demands to own it and suggestions that the U.S. could take it by force. Here's what some Greenlanders have been saying.7 months ago
Oglala Sioux president walks back claims of DHS pressure, member arrests
The president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe has walked back claims he made earlier this week that ICE arrested four tribal members7 months ago
Kathleen Kennedy, steward of ‘Star Wars,’ steps down from Lucasfilm
After more than 13 years at the helm of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from the “Star Wars” factory founded by George Lucas.7 months ago
European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight ‘disagreement’ over island’s future
Before the talks began Wednesday, Denmark announced it would increase its military presence in Greenland.7 months ago
US warns Iran that ‘all options are on the table’ in emergency UN meeting
U.S. and Iranian officials faced each other at the U.N. Security Council, where America’s envoy renewed threats against the Islamic Republic despite President Donald Trump’s efforts to lower the temperature between the two adversaries.7 months ago
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to ‘put an end’ to protests in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis to enforce his administration’s massive immigration crackdown. The president’s threat comes a day after a federal immigration officer shot and wounded a Minneapolis man who had attacked […]7 months ago
House GOP’s new Jan. 6 committee questions what happened that day
The House GOP’s new Select Committee on the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack has held its first hearing, but it’s clear the trauma of that day still lingers.7 months ago
Renaming the Department of Defense the ‘Department of War’ could cost up to $125 million
A new Congressional Budget Office analysis says renaming the Department of Defense the Department of War could cost taxpayers up to $125 million.7 months ago
Virgin Mary procession draws thousands as Venezuela faces uncertain future
Venezuela’s annual Divina Pastora procession returns to the streets of Barquisimeto during widespread unease.7 months ago
War powers resolution fails in Senate as 2 Republicans bow to Trump pressure
Senate Republicans have voted to dismiss a war powers resolution that would have limited President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks on Venezuela.7 months ago
Milk gets a perch on Trump’s desk but takes a back seat at bill signing
An Oval Office ceremony meant to celebrate milk was overshadowed by President Donald Trump making news on other fronts.7 months ago
