The US Space Force will launch its first operational mission using United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket on Tuesday at 7:59 pm EDT from Cape Canaveral. This launch, designated USSF-106, carries an experimental military navigation satellite and other undisclosed payloads into geosynchronous orbit. The Vulcan rocket, following two successful...
Hamas representatives are in Cairo for talks with Egypt, which has proposed a comprehensive deal to end the Gaza conflict. The plan involves a phased release of hostages, Gaza's demilitarization, and the symbolic exile of some Hamas members. Egypt is collaborating with Qatar and the US. While Hamas...
The Trump administration released a significantly revised annual human rights report, downplaying criticism of allies like Israel and El Salvador while increasing condemnation of adversaries such as Brazil and South Africa. Entire sections on government corruption and LGBTQ+ persecution were removed, reducing the report's scope. Former officials criticized...
Two workers died in an explosion at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works on Monday. One victim has been identified as 39-year-old Timothy Quinn of Westmoreland County. Gov. Josh Shapiro will visit the site for a press conference at 1 p.m. today, followed by an Allegheny County Health Department air...
Two women, Kristen Grissom (38) and Christine Marie McAbee (35), were found dead in a rural area of Sumter County, South Carolina. Authorities believe the women, who knew each other, were killed elsewhere before their bodies were discovered. McAbee died from a gunshot wound; Grissom's cause of death...
Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 lineup includes four models: the standard iPhone 17 with ProMotion display; the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, prioritizing design over battery and camera; and the upgraded iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, retaining their screen sizes but featuring enhanced features. The iPhone 17 Air offers a...
Former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized the planned recognition of a Palestinian state by several Western countries in September, arguing it's mistimed given the ongoing Gaza crisis. He believes prioritizing the release of hostages, ending the conflict, and averting famine should take precedence. While acknowledging the need...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's affiliation with the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC), a conservative Christian network, has sparked controversy. Hegseth publicly endorsed CREC's views, including its opposition to women's suffrage, as expressed by CREC co-founder Doug Wilson. Wilson, a proponent of Christian nationalism and patriarchy, believes the 19th...
Former Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown will run for Senate in 2026, challenging incumbent Republican Jon Husted. Brown narrowly lost his last Senate race, but Democrats believe his working-class appeal could help them compete in a traditionally Republican state. His candidacy is seen as crucial for Democrats hoping to...
Ethan Nieneker, 32, faces charges for the shooting deaths of three people, including a child, at a North Austin Target. Police Chief Lisa Davis stated Nieneker has a significant criminal history spanning 13 years, including multiple arrests for assault, DWI, and other offenses. He was apprehended after a...
