Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of US President-elect Donald Trump, announced on Saturday she won't run for Marco Rubio's soon-to-be-vacant Florida Senate seat. She thanked supporters and hinted at a 'big' future announcement in January. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will appoint Rubio's replacement, with a decision expected early next year in January. Continue Reading »
Donald Trump has nominated Tilman Fertitta, Houston Rockets owner and Landry's CEO, as the next U.S. ambassador to Italy. Trump praised Fertitta's business acumen, overseeing a vast empire of restaurants, hospitality, and gaming ventures employing 50,000 Americans. He also highlighted Fertitta's philanthropy and long-time chairmanship of the University of Houston Board of Regents. Continue Reading »
President-elect Trump has appointed Mark Burnett, producer of "The Apprentice," as special envoy to the UK. This unconventional choice reflects Trump's preference for figures with television backgrounds. Burnett's role will focus on strengthening diplomatic ties and promoting trade and cultural exchange, despite the UK's existing strong alliance with the US and the pre-existing appointment of an ambassador. Continue Reading »
A California judge ruled against Israeli spyware firm NSO Group in a lawsuit filed by WhatsApp, accusing NSO of exploiting a bug to install Pegasus spyware. The judge held NSO liable for hacking and breach of contract, with the case now proceeding to trial solely to determine damages. Continue Reading »
Coast Guard members near Barnegat Light, New Jersey, report being shadowed by a fleet of unidentified drones, contradicting federal officials who dismissed the incident as a misidentification of commercial or hobbyist drones. The Coast Guard personnel described sophisticated, large drones with flashing lights performing coordinated maneuvers, unlike any commercially available drone. Continue Reading »
NYC Mayor Eric Adams faced criticism for attending the perp walk of Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Critics, including mayoral candidate Jim Walden, called it political theater and vowed to ban the practice. Adams defended his presence as a show of support for law enforcement and a message against violence. Continue Reading »
Party City, the nearly 40-year-old party supplies retailer, is closing all its stores by February 28, 2025. CEO Barry Litwin announced the immediate wind-down of operations, leaving thousands of employees jobless. The company, emerging from bankruptcy earlier this year, struggled with substantial debt despite previous restructuring efforts and store closures. Continue Reading »
Pakistan's military courts sentenced 25 civilians to prison for participating in the May 9 protests following Imran Khan's arrest. The sentences, ranging from two to 10 years, relate to attacks on military installations. PTI, Khan's party, denies involvement and calls the trials unfair, while Amnesty International condemns the use of military courts for civilians. Continue Reading »
King Charles, despite battling cancer and undergoing weekly treatments, performed 186 royal engagements in 2024, securing the second position after Princess Anne. His commitment to duty remained unwavering, even during his overseas tour. Meanwhile, the Prince and Princess of Wales significantly reduced their engagements due to the Princess's chemotherapy treatment. Continue Reading »
Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi's fallout is not a secret, as Nancy Pelosi publicly acknowledged that she had not spoken with her long-time friend Biden after Biden had opted out of the presidential race. Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama were the main driving force behind the decision. Jill Biden now wants Joe Biden to take revenge on the Democrats and pardoning Hunter Biden was a part of that, a report claimed. Continue Reading »
Yaoning "Mike" Sun, a 64-year-old Chinese national, was arrested for acting as an illegal agent of China and conspiring to influence a Southern California election. He allegedly collaborated with another convicted Chinese agent, Chen Jun, to support a pro-Beijing candidate and further China's foreign policy interests in the US. Continue Reading »
Families of the 13 US Marines killed in the 2021 Kabul airport bombing accused President Biden of taking a nap on Air Force One while they awaited the dignified transfer ceremony. They claim they were delayed for three hours, further fueling their anger over the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal. The White House denies these allegations. Continue Reading »
A TikTok account believed to belong to Natalie Rupnow has been deleted after the shooting. The account posted a range of very generic white supremacist and antisemitic memes. ABC News reported that Rupnow also had an X account through which she shared footage of a 2015 stabbing at a school in Sweden and a video of a person killing themselves at a shooting range. Continue Reading »
Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of US President-elect Donald Trump, announced on Saturday she won't run for Marco Rubio's soon-to-be-vacant Florida Senate seat. She thanked supporters and hinted at a 'big' future announcement in January. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will appoint Rubio's replacement, with a decision expected early next year in January. 
Donald Trump has nominated Tilman Fertitta, Houston Rockets owner and Landry's CEO, as the next U.S. ambassador to Italy. Trump praised Fertitta's business acumen, overseeing a vast empire of restaurants, hospitality, and gaming ventures employing 50,000 Americans. He also highlighted Fertitta's philanthropy and long-time chairmanship of the University of Houston Board of Regents. 
President-elect Trump has appointed Mark Burnett, producer of "The Apprentice," as special envoy to the UK. This unconventional choice reflects Trump's preference for figures with television backgrounds. Burnett's role will focus on strengthening diplomatic ties and promoting trade and cultural exchange, despite the UK's existing strong alliance with the US and the pre-existing appointment of an ambassador. 
A California judge ruled against Israeli spyware firm NSO Group in a lawsuit filed by WhatsApp, accusing NSO of exploiting a bug to install Pegasus spyware. The judge held NSO liable for hacking and breach of contract, with the case now proceeding to trial solely to determine damages. 
Coast Guard members near Barnegat Light, New Jersey, report being shadowed by a fleet of unidentified drones, contradicting federal officials who dismissed the incident as a misidentification of commercial or hobbyist drones. The Coast Guard personnel described sophisticated, large drones with flashing lights performing coordinated maneuvers, unlike any commercially available drone. 
NYC Mayor Eric Adams faced criticism for attending the perp walk of Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Critics, including mayoral candidate Jim Walden, called it political theater and vowed to ban the practice. Adams defended his presence as a show of support for law enforcement and a message against violence. 
Party City, the nearly 40-year-old party supplies retailer, is closing all its stores by February 28, 2025. CEO Barry Litwin announced the immediate wind-down of operations, leaving thousands of employees jobless. The company, emerging from bankruptcy earlier this year, struggled with substantial debt despite previous restructuring efforts and store closures. 
Pakistan's military courts sentenced 25 civilians to prison for participating in the May 9 protests following Imran Khan's arrest. The sentences, ranging from two to 10 years, relate to attacks on military installations. PTI, Khan's party, denies involvement and calls the trials unfair, while Amnesty International condemns the use of military courts for civilians. 
King Charles, despite battling cancer and undergoing weekly treatments, performed 186 royal engagements in 2024, securing the second position after Princess Anne. His commitment to duty remained unwavering, even during his overseas tour. Meanwhile, the Prince and Princess of Wales significantly reduced their engagements due to the Princess's chemotherapy treatment. 
Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi's fallout is not a secret, as Nancy Pelosi publicly acknowledged that she had not spoken with her long-time friend Biden after Biden had opted out of the presidential race. Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama were the main driving force behind the decision. Jill Biden now wants Joe Biden to take revenge on the Democrats and pardoning Hunter Biden was a part of that, a report claimed. 
Yaoning "Mike" Sun, a 64-year-old Chinese national, was arrested for acting as an illegal agent of China and conspiring to influence a Southern California election. He allegedly collaborated with another convicted Chinese agent, Chen Jun, to support a pro-Beijing candidate and further China's foreign policy interests in the US. 
Families of the 13 US Marines killed in the 2021 Kabul airport bombing accused President Biden of taking a nap on Air Force One while they awaited the dignified transfer ceremony. They claim they were delayed for three hours, further fueling their anger over the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal. The White House denies these allegations. 
A TikTok account believed to belong to Natalie Rupnow has been deleted after the shooting. The account posted a range of very generic white supremacist and antisemitic memes. ABC News reported that Rupnow also had an X account through which she shared footage of a 2015 stabbing at a school in Sweden and a video of a person killing themselves at a shooting range.