Hurricane Milton Claims 16 Lives Across Florida, Triggers Record Tornadoes and Devastation
Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, has claimed at least 16 lives as it swept across Florida’s west coast, bringing tornadoes, strong winds, and severe flooding. The storm struck just two weeks after Hurricane Helene, forcing millions to evacuate and causing widespread destruction, with some areas buried under sand. Six deaths occurred in St. Lucie […]
Afghan National in Oklahoma Arrested for Alleged ISIS-Inspired Election Day Attack Plot
The Justice Department announced the arrest of 27-year-old Nasir Tawhedi, an Afghan national living in Oklahoma, on Tuesday for allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired attack aimed at killing Americans on Election Day. Tawhedi is accused of attempting to purchase semiautomatic firearms and ammunition to carry out the attack and reportedly liquidated his family’s assets while relocating […]
Walz and Vance Clash Over Key Issues in Sole Vice Presidential Debate, Offering Sharper Critiques of Running Mates
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance faced off for the first and only debate of the election season, delivering a more civil exchange compared to the previous presidential debates. Though the tone was cordial, both candidates sharply criticized their opponents’ presidential running mates on key issues such as gun violence, reproductive […]
Top Aide to Mayor Adams Resigns Amid Escalating Federal Corruption Probe
Tim Pearson, a close advisor to Mayor Eric Adams, has resigned amid mounting pressure from a federal corruption investigation that has cast a shadow over City Hall. Pearson, whose resignation takes effect on Friday, was among several high-ranking Adams administration officials whose devices were seized during federal raids on September 4. His decision to step […]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Pleads Not Guilty to Bribery and Fraud Charges in Historic Court Appearance
Eric Adams Pleads Not Guilty in Bribery and Wire Fraud Case, Becomes First Sitting NYC Mayor Arraigned as Criminal Defendant On Friday, Eric Adams made history as the first sitting mayor of New York City to appear in court as a criminal defendant. Facing charges of bribery, wire fraud, and accepting illegal campaign contributions, Adams […]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted by Federal Grand Jury Amid Corruption Probe, Vows to Stay in Office
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a federal grand jury, according to sources familiar with the case, though the charges remain sealed. This makes Adams the first sitting mayor in the city’s history to face indictment while in office. Should he step down, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams would assume the role […]
Federal Investigation into Mayor Eric Adams’ Campaign Donations Expands to Include Multiple Foreign Governments
The federal investigation into donations made to Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021 campaign is reportedly expanding, with authorities now focusing on contributions linked to multiple foreign governments. Initially, the probe centered on individuals connected to the Turkish government, but sources tell CBS News New York that subpoenas issued over the summer requested information on five additional […]
Global Leaders Urged to Reform International Institutions at U.N. Summit to Tackle Future Crises
Amid a world grappling with conflicts and crises, leaders at this week’s annual U.N. meeting are being urged to not only address pressing issues but also to modernize the international institutions established after World War II to better handle future challenges. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made this call a year ago, following a dire warning […]
House Rejects Speaker Mike Johnson’s Government Funding Bill Amid GOP Divisions
The House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposed government funding plan, with 14 Republicans voting against it and two more opting to vote “present.” The bill failed with a vote of 202-222-2, with three Democrats breaking ranks to support the measure. After the vote, Johnson expressed disappointment but remained optimistic about finding […]
FBI Investigates Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump at Florida Golf Course
The FBI is investigating what it has described as an “attempted assassination” of former President Donald Trump after Secret Service agents opened fire on a man armed with an AK-47 near Trump’s Palm Beach, Florida, golf course on Sunday. Law enforcement sources identified the suspect as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, who is believed to have […]
