Florida's Gulf Coast is preparing for Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm, expected to hit the Tampa Bay area on Wednesday. Workers are clearing debris from the recent Helene hurricane as roads fill with evacuees. Although the storm may weaken slightly, it could still retain hurricane strength across central Florida. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned…
The Supreme Court is set to address contentious issues such as gun regulation, gender-affirming care for minors, and ID requirements for accessing pornographic websites. The justices might also face election-related cases before and after the Nov. 5 election, as numerous lawsuits on voting rules from both Democrats and Republicans could reach the court, particularly if…
A federal judge ordered the closure of UCLA's Jackie Robinson Stadium and other V.A. properties in West Los Angeles until a deal is reached for their intended use for military veterans. The court ruled that several leases, including the stadium's, are illegal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
The Army has deployed a "robotic canine" equipped with an AI-powered gun turret to the Middle East for trial purposes, serving as a new anti-drone measure for U.S. military personnel, according to statements from service officials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.Discover other…
U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will participate in the only vice-presidential debate of the 2024 campaign, hosted by CBS News anchors Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan. The 90-minute debate takes place Tuesday at 9 p.m. Eastern in New York City, with no fact-checking or microphone muting allowed. Trump Campaign Senior Advisor…
Billionaire activist George Soros has been approved by the FCC to purchase Audacy, the second-largest U.S. radio station chain, owning 220 stations and reaching 165 million listeners monthly. The decision was passed by the three Democrats on the FCC against two Republicans. Soros, 93, had previously bought $400 million of Audacy's debt, becoming its largest…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is reportedly facing federal criminal charges, which would make him the first sitting mayor to be charged. The indictment is sealed, and recent federal inquiries have scrutinized several top officials in his circle. Adams, who was elected on a crime-fighting platform, asserts his innocence and vows to fight the…
US President Joe Biden reiterated his determination to prevent the Gaza conflict from spreading in the Middle East during his final UN speech as president. He emphasized that a diplomatic solution is the only path to lasting security and warned that full-scale war is not beneficial. Despite his calls for restraint, tensions in the Israel-Lebanon…
Ukraine seeks approval from its Western allies to use long-range missiles for strikes within Russia to counter Russian advances in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian officials believe these weapons are crucial to weakening Russia's strike capabilities. However, Russia warns that such actions would be seen as an act of war, and Western allies are cautious about provoking…
Four senior staff members of Mark Robinson's North Carolina governor campaign have resigned amid calls for Robinson to step down following allegations of past antisemitic and racist comments. The campaign hasn't linked the resignations to these allegations. The departing staff includes the campaign manager, finance director, deputy campaign manager, and senior adviser. Robinson expressed gratitude…