The United States and Israel entered the war in Iran with the aim of installing former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as the country’s leader, according to […]
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Acting AG Todd Blanche defends Trump’s $1.8B ‘slush fund’ rioters may use for multi-million dollar taxpayer payouts
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has defended what critics call President Donald Trump’s nearly $1.8 billion “slush fund” that Capitol rioters may use for multi-million […]
Trader Joe’s set to open 25 new stores across 14 states this year
Trader Joe’s is expanding with 25 new locations across 14 states, adding to its previously announced pipeline of future stores, the company said Wednesday. The […]
Ojukwu smuggled arms into Nigeria in build-up to civil war – Gowon
Mr Gowon says he made efforts to avert the war by proposing several alternatives to Mr Ojukwu, whom he accused of preferring confrontation to dialogue. […]
Israel’s Security Minister triggers diplomatic crisis with footage showing abuse of pro-Palestinian activists
The footage showed the activists — men and women — kneeling in rows, foreheads to the ground, and their hands tied behind their backs. Footage […]
Dad accused of suffocating his 4-month-old daughter with pacifier because she wouldn’t go back to sleep
An Ohio man has been charged with aggravated murder in the suffocation death of his 4-month-old daughter, prosecutors said, concluding a nearly two-year investigation into […]
Iran-US war latest: Trump says Netanyahu will ‘do whatever I want’ after phone call with Israeli PM
Donald Trump has claimed Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu will do whatever is asked of him, insisting the pair are on the same page over […]
Trump hopes Americans notice his new water fountains as poll shows staggering voter disapproval over cost of living
President Donald Trump has said he hopes Americans notice he’s opened up more than 20 water fountains in Washington, D.C., as a new poll shows […]
Maine high schoolers accidentally served baked dirt for dessert after science experiment mix-up
A dish of baked potting soil was accidentally served as dessert during a community charity event at a Maine high school last week. The incident […]
RFK tells schools to cut back on screen time and go back to old textbooks as Trump touts AI for education
The U.S. Surgeon General’s Office is urging schools to limit screen time across the board, warning that over-exposure to tech in the classroom can harm […]
Sinkhole forces canceled flights and delays at one of New York’s biggest airports as runway is shut down
A sinkhole has forced flights to be canceled and caused delays at one of New York’s biggest airports. One of LaGuardia Airport’s two runways was […]
Texas Six Flags to debut a roller coaster that has shattered six world records
Six Flags Over Texas will open a new roller coaster this year designed to claim six world records, including the titles for the tallest, fastest […]
Aston Villa win Europa League as Emery makes history with fifth title
Villa’s Europa League campaign under Emery was dominant from start to finish, with the club recording 13 wins in 15 matches, Aston Villa ended their […]
New documentary sees AOC visit Trump country where voters embrace her in fight over new data center
Trump supporters in rural Georgia say they need help in their fight against a new data center in their town from an unlikely ally – […]
Elderly woman dies after getting into fight with Tim Hortons worker over drive-thru order issue
An elderly woman died in Indiana after getting into a fight with a Tim Hortons worker over an issue with her drive-thru order, police say. […]
BREAKING: Bauchi Senator Shehu Buba pulls out of APC governorship primary
In a withdrawal notice dated 10 May, Senator Buba said his decision was informed by “growing internal distortions and factionalisation within the party”. Shehu Umar […]
These are America’s most misspelled words
Have you ever turned to your computer to look up how to spell a word? Odds are, you have. And now, you can see which […]
Arkansas housing development for white and straight families only is sued for discrimination
A group building a “whites-only” housing community in the Ozark Mountains area of Arkansas has been sued for its alleged violations of fair housing laws. […]
Three dead, more than a dozen first responders hospitalized, after possible hazmat situation in New Mexico
Three people have died and more than a dozen first responders have been hospitalized following a possible hazmat situation in New Mexico. At around 11:00 […]
The ‘silent’ American billionaire behind Arsenal’s once-in-a-generation win is also racking up the US trophies
Arsenal’s Premier League win was the team’s first in 22 years — and it also marked the latest trophy for American billionaire Stan Kroenke’s international […]