Syrian rebels, led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have captured the capital city of Damascus and toppled President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The rebel military operations command for HTS claimed on Sunday that the president was no longer in the capital, declaring it “free of the tyrant Bashar al-Assad.” After a 10-day lightning-fast … Read more
The US Social Security Administration will implement changes next year to address inflation, affecting over 72 million recipients. These changes primarily impact individuals entering retirement and those receiving disability payments. The lowest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in four years will take effect in January, increasing retirement benefits by approximately $49 per month. This adjustment accounts for … Read more
Cathie Wood, a prominent growth investor, predicts that Bitcoin’s price could reach $650,000 by 2030, with potential upside of 1,500%. The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, which tracks Bitcoin’s price, is expected to benefit from this growth. According to Wood, increasing regulatory certainty and institutional adoption are driving the increased awareness of Bitcoin’s diversification benefits. The … Read more
The CEO of Tyler Perry Studios has been fatally injured in a car accident, according to reports. The incident occurred on [date] and authorities are investigating the cause of the crash. Tyler Perry Studios is a prominent film production company founded by media mogul and actor Tyler Perry. The studio is known for producing numerous … Read more
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UFC welterweight contenders Ian Machado Garry and Shavkat Rakhmonov broke the record for highest combined record between opponents in their highly anticipated fight at UFC 310. The bout, which was originally scheduled against Belal Muhammad, saw Rakhmonov withdraw due to injury. Garry, who stepped in on three weeks’ notice, showed impressive defensive skills and grappling, … Read more
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the military has taken control of a demilitarized buffer zone in the Golan Heights, citing the collapse of the 1974 disengagement agreement with Syria due to the rebel takeover of the country. The IDF entered the buffer zone and seized positions near it, saying they will not allow hostile … Read more
The US House of Representatives is set to vote on the 2025 defense budget, which includes a $3-billion allocation to replace telecommunications equipment previously acquired from Huawei and ZTE. The move comes as security risks associated with these companies’ equipment have become increasingly concerning, particularly with China’s massive cyber espionage campaign. Congress wants an intelligence … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has closed its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak linked to raw onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers, which sickened over 100 people in 14 states. The outbreak resulted in 34 hospitalizations and one death. McDonald’s removed slivered onions from its menu on October 22, after the FDA … Read more
British actor Barry Keoghan has deactivates his Instagram account amid reports of a year-long romance ending with Sabrina Carpenter. In a statement posted to X, Keoghan expressed concern over the vitriol he’s received online, saying it’s “crossing a line” and affecting his family. He stated that messages including personal attacks on his appearance, character, and … Read more