Donald Trump claimed his weekend strikes on Iranian nuclear sites were completely successful, contradicting a US intelligence report stating the damage was limited and the program could be quickly restarted. Trump attacked CNN and the New York Times for reporting this assessment, labeling it an attempt to demean a...
Diego Lopes and Jean Silva will headline UFC Noche in San Antonio on September 13th. Lopes, a former title challenger, aims for a comeback after losing to Alexander Volkanovski, while undefeated Silva seeks to continue his impressive five-fight win streak. Silva's victories have all been by knockout or...
A federal judge ordered the release of billions in federal funding for electric vehicle chargers, halting a Trump administration effort to block the congressionally approved funds. Fourteen states, including California and New York, will receive the money, initially allocated under the Biden administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The judge ruled...
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine's desire to join NATO during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in the Netherlands. Zelenskyy highlighted Ukraine's increased military capabilities, including drone production, as beneficial to the alliance. He also warned of potential Russian attacks on NATO territory, stressing the importance of...
Following US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, pro-Iranian hackers targeted US banks, defense contractors, and oil companies, launching denial-of-service attacks. While no widespread disruption occurred, experts warn of potential escalation if the Iran-Israel ceasefire collapses or independent groups intensify attacks. The US, despite military dominance, faces digital vulnerabilities, highlighting...
The IDF released the names of six of the seven soldiers killed in recent Gaza fighting. The fallen soldiers, all from the 605th Combat Engineering Battalion, were identified as Lieutenant Matan Shai Yashinovski (21), Staff Sergeant Ronel Ben-Moshe (20), Staff Sergeant Niv Radia (20), Sergeant Ronen Shapiro (19), Sergeant...
A new global study reveals a concerning stagnation in childhood vaccination rates over the past two decades, with some countries even experiencing reversals. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the issue, leaving millions of children vulnerable to diseases like measles, tuberculosis, and polio. Cuts to international aid and vaccine hesitancy...
After a four-year legal battle, the NBA approved the $1.5 billion sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx to an investment group led by Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez. The deal, initially agreed upon in 2019, faced delays and a legal challenge from the previous owner, Glen Taylor, before...
The Boston Celtics made two significant trades in two days. First, they sent Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and second-round picks. Then, in a three-team deal involving the Nets and Hawks, they traded Kristaps Porzingis to Atlanta for Georges Niang and a future...
In a three-team trade, the Atlanta Hawks acquired Kristaps Porzingis from the Boston Celtics, along with a second-round pick. The Brooklyn Nets received Terance Mann and the No. 22 pick in exchange. Boston gained Georges Niang and a second-round pick, significantly reducing their payroll by approximately $210 million...
