Vanuatu searches for earthquake survivors with no water as death toll expected to rise
Wellington, New Zealand (AP) — Vanuatu’s capital was without water on Wednesday, a day after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake that wrought havoc on
Netanyahu tells Israeli troops to stay in area of Syria’s Mount Hermon until end of 2025, source says
Israel captured the strategically important mountain, Syria’s highest peak, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime to a rebel-led coalition earlier this month. Israeli officials including Netanyahu had
Bill O’Reilly: Kash Patel ‘salivating’ to investigate Liz Cheney
(NewsNation) — Bill O'Reilly believes Kash Patel, whom Trump has tapped to lead the FBI, is "salivating" for a chance to investigate former Rep. Liz Cheney. Republicans released a report Tuesday reviewing the “failures and politicization” of the now-disbanded House Jan. 6
Lue Elizondo on drones: ‘Feds have gotta be more open’
(NewsNation) — A former senior Pentagon official who led investigations into unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAP, the government's preferred term for UFOs, is criticizing the Biden administration's handling of recent drone sightings, saying their assurances of safety lack credibility. "The federal
Toxicology report shows ‘no methanol or illicit substances’ in drinks consumed by Fiji tourists
Toxicology tests on the ingredients of drinks consumed by seven tourists who fell ill in Fiji showed “no methanol or illicit substances,” authorities on the South Pacific island
Ukraine says it has a laser that can shoot down aircraft a mile away. It’s called ‘Tryzub’
Ukraine has developed a laser weapon capable of shooting down targets from more than a mile away, the country’s drone force commander has claimed
Teen charged in UK dance class stabbings pleads not guilty to murder
A teen charged with killing three girls and wounding 10 other people in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England this summer remained silent
What is ‘coffee badging?’ New workplace trend seen as protest to return-to-office push
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- First, it was Amazon, dropping the boom on remote work and ordering workers back to the office five days a week, beginning next month. Other major employers have followed with AT&T announcing on Tuesday that it
Trump administration considers logistics for mass deportations
(NewsNation) — New details are emerging about how the next administration will deliver on President-elect Donald Trump's campaign promise to deport millions of people who crossed into the country illegally. Trump's transition team is already looking into the logistics and reportedly
Paris Hilton-backed youth welfare bill passes House, heads to Biden’s desk
The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act, a youth welfare measure that has a vehement supporter in Paris Hilton, passed the House on Wednesday after unanimously clearing the Senate last week. The legislation, which passed the House 367 to 33, now heads
Social Security bill clears first hurdle in Senate
(The Hill) — The Senate is plowing forward with consideration of the Social Security Fairness Act, clearing its first procedural hurdle on what supporters hope is a path to passage later this week. The Senate voted 73-27 to advance the measure, which could
Trump urges GOP to sink proposed government spending deal
President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance said Wednesday they were opposed to a massive government spending deal that has come under fire from some Republicans over its size and scope ahead of a Friday funding deadline. Trump in a lengthy
Holiday scammers, armed with AI, are out in full force
(NewsNation) — It's the most wonderful time of year; particularly if you're a scammer trying to con people out of their hard-earned savings. Authorities warn the holiday season is one of the most fraught times for Americans, especially older individuals, to
Oscar Mayer accepting applications for the newest class of Wienermobile drivers
(KTLA) - Oscar Mayer is now accepting applications for its coveted “Hotdogger” position, offering recent college graduates the chance to drive the brand’s iconic 27-foot Wienermobile across the country. The Hotdogger program, which launched in 1988, selects 12 candidates annually to
At least 13 dead after navy boat and passenger ferry collide near popular Mumbai tourist destination
At least 13 people have died and two others are in critical condition after a collision between a passenger ferry and a navy speedboat near to a popular
Exclusive: Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi says returning to prison won’t stop her fight for equality
Iran’s most prominent human rights activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Narges Mohammadi, said she will never stop fighting for democracy and equality, and she doesn’t fear
Some Walmarts testing body cameras for employees
(NewsNation) — As part of a pilot program, some Walmart employees are now wearing body cameras in select stores. CNBC reports it's not clear how many Walmarts have implemented body cameras, but certain locations have signs warning shoppers that it has
Senate passes $895 billion Defense bill despite transgender care provision fight
The Senate on Wednesday voted to pass the $895 billion Defense authorization bill, despite a provision on transgender care that turned off some Democrats, moving it along to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. Senators voted 85 to 14 in favor of passing