Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa is pushing for President-elect Donald Trump to give former Fox News host Pete Hegseth a public confirmation hearing for his defense secretary position. In a meeting with Trump, Ernst expressed her hesitation to support Hegseth’s nomination and urged the president to allow him to present his case at an upcoming … Read more
The Biden administration launched a series of airstrikes in Syria aimed at countering the Islamic State amid the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The move also involves monitoring Syrian stockpiles of chemical weapons. Meanwhile, tensions over hostages captured during Hamas’ recent attack on Gaza remain unresolved. The situation leaves many questions unanswered regarding the … Read more
Squid Game Season 2, the highly anticipated follow-up to Netflix’s hit series, has been nominated for a Golden Globe in the Best Television Series – Drama category. The show, which is set to premiere on Boxing Day, will compete alongside other popular titles such as Peacock-Sky’s The Day of the Jackal and FX’s Shōgun. Despite … Read more
The finalists for the 90th annual Heisman Memorial Trophy have been announced, with four top college football players from different conferences vying for the prestigious award. Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel, Colorado cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, and Miami quarterback Cam Ward are among the four finalists. The announcement was made … Read more
A rebel commander, Mohammed Abu al-Zaid, entered the state broadcaster in Damascus on Tuesday, marking a stark contrast to his dramatic announcement on Sunday when he declared Bashar al-Assad’s regime had fallen. The 38-year-old commander was met with a warm welcome from channel staff and proudly displayed the opposition flag behind him. Thousands of fighters … Read more
MicroStrategy has acquired 21,550 bitcoins worth approximately $2.1 billion at current prices, bringing its total holdings to 423,650 BTC. This purchase marks the fifth consecutive week the company has added to its bitcoin stash. The funds were sourced from a $2.13 billion share sale as part of MicroStrategy’s plan to acquire up to 42 million … Read more
The Dallas Cowboys kicked off their Monday Night Football season with a humorous twist when they substituted Cooper Rush for Homer Simpson, the famous Simpsons character, as quarterback. The unconventional move paid off when Simpson threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, giving the Cowboys an early lead over the Cincinnati Bengals. Social … Read more
Vladimir Putin’s decision to abandon Bashar al-Assad in Syria marks a significant defeat for Russia. The move comes after Assad’s forces were swiftly defeated by Syrian rebels, who overtook Aleppo and Damascus within 10 days. This loss will have far-reaching consequences for Russia’s regional influence. Russia had invested heavily in the Assad regime, providing military … Read more
Disney’s massive success with Moana 2 has sparked concerns within the animation industry about jobs moving outside of the country. The film’s record-breaking $389 million holiday-weekend gross marks a significant milestone, but it also puts a spotlight on the critical issue of talent migration. The Animation Guild has recently reached a tentative deal with studios … Read more
A recent study using data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has confirmed long-held suspicions about the universe’s expansion. Cosmologists say the findings suggest that something is missing in our understanding of the universe, which could lead to a reevaluation of the standard cosmological model. The problem, known as “Hubble Tension,” refers to observations made … Read more