Exuberant Republicans, and at least one prominent Democrat, lauded President Donald Trump‘s leadership on Saturday after the U.S. completed an attack on three Iranian nuclear sites. “Good. This was the right call. The regime deserves it. Well done, President @realDonaldTrump,” Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., wrote on X. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., also said Trump […] ...
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PHOTO GALLERY: Trump in Situation Room during Iran strikesPHOTO GALLERY: Trump in Situation Room during Iran strikes
See the reactions of President Trump and other top officials as they look on from the Situation Room on Saturday night as US forces strike Iranian nuclear facilities. ...
Major US cities on high alert following airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilitiesMajor US cities on high alert following airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities
Authorities in New York and Washington are on high alert after U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday night. “We’re tracking the situation unfolding in Iran,” NYPD said in a post on X. “Out of an abundance of caution, we’re deploying additional resources to religious, cultural, and diplomatic sites across NYC and coordinating […] ...
How a Papa Johns pizza surge near the Pentagon tipped off social media before Trump’s decisive Iran strikeHow a Papa Johns pizza surge near the Pentagon tipped off social media before Trump’s decisive Iran strike
The Pentagon Pizza Report, a social media account that claimed to have accurately predicted Israel’s initial June 12 military strikes on Iran, posted that local pizza traffic near the Pentagon was “HIGH” within an hour of the U.S. launching attacks against Iranian nuclear sites Saturday night. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social the U.S. […] ...
‘Not constitutional’: Congress invokes new War Powers Resolution to reject Trump’s strikes on Iran‘Not constitutional’: Congress invokes new War Powers Resolution to reject Trump’s strikes on Iran
Co-sponsors of the War Powers Resolution, Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif, and Thomas Massie, R-Ky., were quick to criticize President Donald Trump for greenlighting attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran Saturday night. “This is not constitutional,” Massie said, responding to Trump’s Truth Social post announcing the strikes on Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan in Iran. The […] ...
Trump addresses nation on ‘spectacular military success’ of US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilitiesTrump addresses nation on ‘spectacular military success’ of US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities
President Donald Trump addressed the nation just after 10 p.m. Eastern Time following the U.S. military’s successful strikes on a trio of Iranian nuclear facilities. “A short time ago, the U.S. military carried out massive precision strikes on the three key nuclear facilities in the Iranian regime: Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan,” he said. “Everybody heard […] ...
Misdirection and ‘deception’ likely key in Trump admin’s surprise Iran strikeMisdirection and ‘deception’ likely key in Trump admin’s surprise Iran strike
Potential misdirection likely served a key role in the Trump administration’s successful strikes on a trio of Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday evening, which were abruptly announced by President Donald Trump in a Truth Social post just days after he said his decision on Iran would unfold within the next two weeks. “We have completed […] ...
UFC champion Jon Jones retires, Dana White saysUFC champion Jon Jones retires, Dana White says
MMA heavyweight champion Jon Jones is retiring from competition, UFC Chairman Dana White announced Saturday. Jones is considered the greatest mixed martial artist of all time. White says Jones informed the promotion of his decision to retire on Friday. By virtue of Jones’ retirement, Tom Aspinall is now the undisputed heavyweight champion. Jones retires with […] ...
Trump receives mixed support from Congress for Iran strikes as war powers debate ragesTrump receives mixed support from Congress for Iran strikes as war powers debate rages
Most Republicans are willing to give great deference to President Donald Trump to strike Iran without Congressional authorization to hit sovereign territory inside another country. There are some concerns the President’s aggressive action could peel off some pro-MAGA supporters simply because Trump campaigned against getting involved in overseas conflicts. There are also divisions among Democrats. […] ...
Earth bids farewell to ‘mini moon’ asteroid set for return visit in 2055Earth bids farewell to ‘mini moon’ asteroid set for return visit in 2055
Planet Earth is parting company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” for the past two months. The harmless space rock will peel away on Monday, overcome by the stronger tug of the sun’s gravity. But it will zip closer for a quick visit in January. NASA will use a radar […] ...
New glowing species of sea slug that inhabits ocean’s deep sea ‘midnight zone’ discoveredNew glowing species of sea slug that inhabits ocean’s deep sea ‘midnight zone’ discovered
Researchers have discovered a new species of glowing sea slug deep in the ocean’s midnight zone. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) scientists said in a press release on Tuesday that while Bathydevius caudactylus is classified as a sea slug, it was nicknamed the “mystery mollusk” because the creature was unlike any other that’s been encountered […] ...
NASA reconnects with interstellar Voyager 1 spacecraft using technology not used in decadesNASA reconnects with interstellar Voyager 1 spacecraft using technology not used in decades
After a brief pause in communications with Voyager 1, NASA re-established a connection with the interstellar spacecraft located more than 15 billion miles away from Earth, using a frequency not used more than forty years. Communication between NASA and Voyager 1 has been spotty at times. In fact, the spacecraft stopped sending readable data to […] ...
Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky through most of NovemberOrionid meteor shower to light up night sky through most of November
The Orionids meteor shower, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful showers of the year, could light up the sky with shooting stars through most of next month. NASA said the Orionids peak during mid-October every year, and the meteors are known for their brightness and speed. The ability to see the […] ...
Couple charged in alleged cyanide plot to kill ex-girlfriends; agents hospitalized during searchCouple charged in alleged cyanide plot to kill ex-girlfriends; agents hospitalized during search
A Wisconsin couple have been charged in a plot to kill two women with cyanide, and several investigators tracking the pair were hospitalized after coming into contact with the poison, according to prosecutors and reports. Paul VanDuyne and Andrea Whitaker are accused of creating poisons and using them in an elaborate attempt to murder two […] ...
Sophie Cunningham calls out WNBA refs for not protecting Caitlin Clark after starting fight to protect herSophie Cunningham calls out WNBA refs for not protecting Caitlin Clark after starting fight to protect her
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham threw a jab at the WNBA and its referees Saturday. While speaking with reporters about her fiery and physical defense of teammate Caitlin Clark Tuesday against Connecticut Sun players, Cunningham called out the league for “not protecting” Clark during the phenom’s young WNBA career. Cunningham became a viral sensation over […] ...
Trump declares ‘very successful attack’ on Iran’s nuclear program as US forces strike 3 key sitesTrump declares ‘very successful attack’ on Iran’s nuclear program as US forces strike 3 key sites
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social Saturday that U.S. forces have successfully launched attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. “We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and [Isfahan],” Trump wrote in the post. “All planes are now outside of Iran air space.” B-2 STEALTH BOMBERS […] ...
Fiery hot-air balloon tragedy kills at least 8 people: ‘We are in mourning’Fiery hot-air balloon tragedy kills at least 8 people: ‘We are in mourning’
<div>Eight people were killed in a Brazilian hot-air balloon disaster when a fire broke out during the flight. Thirteen people survived the crash.</div> ...
Los Angeles taxpayers to foot millions for ‘peaceful’ anti-ICE protestsLos Angeles taxpayers to foot millions for ‘peaceful’ anti-ICE protests
The violent and destructive Los Angeles anti-ICE protests cost taxpayers $32 million, according to a report by the city budget chief. Controller Kenneth Mejia posted the figures on X, detailing what the money from local taxpayers will be funding. City taxpayers are on the hook for emergency services, cleanup and public property damage, all stemming […] ...
Dodger Stadium rocked by anti-ICE protesters during ongoing Los Angeles unrestDodger Stadium rocked by anti-ICE protesters during ongoing Los Angeles unrest
Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles had a protester presence ahead of the team‘s game against the Washington Nationals Saturday. The city faces ongoing unrest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, which have escalated into violence at times. Footage on social media showed protesters gathering near the stadium wielding signs opposing ICE and President […] ...
Mega-yacht with 400 passengers crashes into New York City dock, injuring nearly a dozenMega-yacht with 400 passengers crashes into New York City dock, injuring nearly a dozen
Nearly a dozen people were injured on Saturday after a mega-yacht carrying hundreds of people struck a dock on the Hudson River in Manhattan, New York. Just after 4:15 p.m., the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) received a call for a yacht with about 400 people on board that struck a dock at 130th Street […] ...
Why are B-2 stealth bombers being deployed to Guam, and what could come next?Why are B-2 stealth bombers being deployed to Guam, and what could come next?
<div>As the Iran-Israel conflict continues, B-2 stealth bombers with massive ordnance penetrators could target Iran's buried Fordow nuclear site from either Guam or Diego Garcia, experts say.</div> ...
Angel Reese has career low in rebounds as Mercury crush struggling Sky in dominant displayAngel Reese has career low in rebounds as Mercury crush struggling Sky in dominant display
The Phoneix Mercury demolished the Chicago Sky in a 107-86 win Saturday afternoon at Wintrust Arena. Sky forward Angel Reese struggled in the loss with nine points and a career-low two rebounds. Reese, normally tenacious on the boards with an average of 11 rebounds, was a non-factor on the glass in the blowout loss. Reese […] ...
Researchers develop face ‘e-tattoo’ to track mental workload in high-stress jobsResearchers develop face ‘e-tattoo’ to track mental workload in high-stress jobs
Scientists say that they have formulated a way to help people in stressful and demanding work environments track their brainwaves and brain usage — an electronic tattoo device, or “e-tattoo,” on the person’s face. In a study posted in the science journal Device, the team of researchers wrote that they found e-tattoos to be a […] ...
Potential discovery of new dwarf planet adds wrinkle to Planet Nine theoryPotential discovery of new dwarf planet adds wrinkle to Planet Nine theory
A team of scientists at the Institute for Advanced Study School of Natural Sciences in Princeton, New Jersey, might have found a new dwarf planet, potentially leading to more evidence of a theoretical super-planet. The scientists announced in a news release that they have found a trans-Neptune Object(TNO), code-named 2017OF201, located past the icy and desolate […] ...
Earth’s oceans are growing darker, threatening marine life worldwide: studyEarth’s oceans are growing darker, threatening marine life worldwide: study
Oceans around the globe have become darker over the last two decades, leaving researchers fearful for their marine inhabitants, according to a new study. Professor Thomas Davies of the University of Plymouth said in a study published in the Global Change Biology journal there is growing concern for the marine ecosystem. Satellite data from NASA’s […] ...