Fresh sanctions against Hamas leaders, some of whom live in Turkey, again raises the concerns the U.S. has over a historically important NATO ally continuing to support a widely-recognized terrorist group. “Today’s Treasury announcement makes it clear, yet again, that Turkey is a state sponsor of Hamas,” Jonathan Schanzer, senior vice president of the Foundation...Read More
The body of a U.S. activist and comedian was found with over a dozen stab wounds and dumped in a ravine after allegedly being kidnapped and held for ransom in Colombia. Tou Ger Xiong, 50, an Asian American man from Woodbury in Minnesota, was in the country on holiday and had met up with a...Read More
At least 315,000 Russian troops have been killed or injured so far in the war in Ukraine, amounting to nearly 90% of its personnel when the conflict started, a report says. The statistic was highlighted in a declassified U.S. intelligence report that assessed Russia began its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 with 360,000 troops,...Read More
A series of homes in southern New Jersey were targeted by thieves, including suspects who used a garage door key fob to steal a French bulldog puppy, according to police. “These actors are using garage door openers to gain access to residents’ homes,” the Linwood Police Department said in a statement this week. “We must...Read More
Israel will continue its war on Hamas in Gaza, whether it has international support or not, according to Israel’s foreign minister. Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said Wednesday that agreeing to another cease-fire would be a “gift” to Hamas and that Israel’s military would continue its ground offensive in Gaza despite waning international support. The comment...Read More
The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to weigh in on Jan. 6 rioters’ case disputing an obstruction charge that could have implications for one of former President Donald Trump’s criminal cases. The justices agreed to review a lower court’s ruling that revived a charge against three defendants accused of obstructing an official proceeding. That charge refers to...Read More
A fire that started in a deli in New York City early Wednesday spread to several other stores and sent flames shooting into the sky. The fire started in a deli in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx at about 3:30 a.m., New York Fire Department Assistant Chief Thomas Currao said in a briefing at...Read More
A jury has acquitted a former Southern California elementary school janitor who spent years in jail after being accused of sexually abusing students, his attorneys announced Tuesday. Pedro Martinez, of Hesperia, who’s been jailed since January 2019, was found not guilty on Monday on all 10 counts against him. An 11th charge was dismissed during...Read More
Taylor Swift kicked off her 34th birthday celebrations with Selena Gomez and Miles Teller on Tuesday night. Swift turned 34 on Wednesday, closing out her record-breaking year as a pop artist. The “Midnights” singer-songwriter was photographed at Zero Bond in New York City with some of her closest friends as fans await what her boyfriend...Read More
Actress Drew Barrymore’s interview of Oprah Winfrey went viral on Tuesday after clips circulated of the enthusiastic talk show host stroking Winfrey’s arm and holding their hand as they talked. During an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” Winfrey and Barrymore discussed the importance of crowd interaction. Winfrey, who rose to fame as a daytime...Read More
