In a significant development amid ongoing conflict, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a temporary cease-fire, set to commence on the 47th day of the Israel-Hamas war. The deal, reached on Wednesday, notably includes the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip.
A little-known surveillance program tracks more than a trillion domestic phone records within the United States each year, according to a letter WIRED obtained that was sent by US senator Ron Wyden to the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Sunday, challenging the program’s legality.
The lab came to light nearly a year ago when a code inspector stumbled upon a suspicious warehouse in Reedley. Inside, Chinese nationals were found working with “thousands of vials of biological substances” and genetically engineered mice designed to carry the COVID-19 virus.
Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged the challenges facing the Biden administration in the upcoming election during a candid interview with CNN.
In a dramatic turn of events, the commercial vessel Galaxy Leader was forcibly boarded by military personnel in Yemen’s Hodeidah port area on November 19.
Galaxy Maritime Ltd, the Isle of Man-based owner of the ship, confirmed the incident, stating that all communication with the vessel was lost following the boarding.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates a staggering 30 million passengers will navigate through airport security from Nov. 17 to Nov. 28. Peak travel is expected on the days leading up to Thanksgiving and the Sunday afterward, with Nov. 26 potentially becoming the busiest day in TSA history, expecting nearly 3 million travelers.
In a stunning political upset, libertarian Javier Milei clinched Argentina’s presidency, promising to reverse years of economic turmoil marked by soaring inflation. The election, held on Sunday, saw Milei, an outspoken anarcho-capitalist, decisively defeat Sergio Massa, the Economy Minister and a key figure in the long-standing Peronist coalition.
Rosalynn Carter, renowned for her advocacy in mental health, caregiving, and women’s rights, passed away at her Plains, Georgia home on Sunday, Nov. 19, at the age of 96. Her death, peaceful and surrounded by family, marks the end of a remarkable life dedicated to public service and personal strength.
Trump, 77, garnered a commanding 60 percent support, starkly overshadowing DeSantis’s 21 percent. In the same poll, Nikki Haley, Trump’s former UN ambassador, secured third place with six percent.
President Joe Biden signed a crucial stopgap funding bill on Thursday, ensuring the U.S. government remains operational. This bill, which successfully passed through the House on Tuesday and the Senate on Wednesday, extends funding through next September for various farm programs and food assistance initiatives.