Former CIA officer Susan Miller refutes claims by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and the White House that the 2017 intelligence assessment on Russian interference in the 2016 election was an attempt to sabotage President Trump. Miller asserts the assessment, based on credible intelligence, showed Russia aimed to help...
South Carolina health officials confirmed a pediatric death from Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba. The likely exposure occurred at Lake Murray, but the amoeba is naturally present in warm freshwater. While infection is rare, the fatality rate is over 97%. The amoeba enters the body through the...
France's highest court upheld some of Bashar Assad's immunity as a former head of state, but allowed for future war crimes warrants. This decision disappointed human rights advocates who sought to prosecute leaders for atrocities while in power. The court's ruling permits issuing new arrest warrants for Assad,...
Gwyneth Paltrow is Astronomer's temporary spokesperson following a viral Coldplay kiss-cam incident involving the company's CEO and chief people officer. The incident, showing CEO Andy Byron and chief people officer Kristin Cabot avoiding a kiss cam, led to their resignations and a surge in interest in Astronomer. Paltrow,...
Despite a new US-Japan trade deal, American carmakers face an uphill battle entering the Japanese market. President Trump touted increased access for US cars, but experts cite several obstacles: Japanese consumers' preference for smaller, fuel-efficient vehicles, negative perceptions of US car reliability, and the lack of marketing and...
Top 2026 women's basketball recruit Saniyah Hall has committed to USC. The 6-foot-2 guard, who averaged nearly 20 points and 6 rebounds for the USA U19 team, chose the Trojans after official visits to North Carolina and UCLA. Hall, who previously played at Montverde Academy and will finish...
A Southwest Airlines flight from Burbank to Las Vegas experienced a dramatic descent shortly after takeoff on Friday, injuring two flight attendants. The plane, flight 1496, received alerts and avoided a near-collision with a Hawker Hunter jet. Passengers described the descent as terrifying, with some being thrown from their...
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to replace the members of the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), a federal panel advising on preventive healthcare. The USPSTF's future was uncertain after HHS canceled a recent meeting. While HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon stated no final decision has been...
The EU-China summit in Beijing yielded limited progress, revealing significant divisions on trade, geopolitical issues, and Russia's war in Ukraine. While the EU raised concerns about trade imbalances and China's alleged support for Russia, China denied responsibility and sought deeper partnership. A joint statement pledged increased climate cooperation...
Amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calls are growing for Pope Leo XIV to take action beyond statements. The recent Israeli shelling of a Catholic church and subsequent blockade preventing essential aid have prompted outrage. Cardinal Pizzaballa condemned the actions, highlighting the dire situation. Many advocate...
