In the early hours of Thursday, Israel's military responded with deadly force to a missile and drone attack by the Houthi militant group. Nine people were killed and three injured when Israeli airstrikes hit a port and oil facility near Yemen's capital, Sanaa. The Houthis, backed by Iran, had launch
A recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has sparked controversy, accusing Israel of "acts of genocide" by restricting water supplies in Gaza. The report found that between October 2023 and September 2024, Israeli authorities limited water access to less than half of what the World Health Organiz
Recent events have sparked a storm in Russia after the assassination of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia's Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Protection Forces. The incident occurred on December 17 in Moscow, and since then, two key points have emerged. First, Ukrainian intelligence has c
In a surprising twist, the House Ethics Committee quietly voted to release a report on former Representative Matt Gaetz's conduct. This decision, which happened this month, follows a previous refusal to make the report public. The committee's vote allows the report to be released after Congress wrap
Common Cause Rhode Island has filed a complaint against Michael Magee, the former CEO of Chiefs for Change. The complaint alleges that Magee failed to register as a lobbyist, even though he was involved in steering a multimillion-dollar state education contract to the ILO Group. This came after Gove
After the 2023 election, a notable conversation emerged. Jamal Bryant, the senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, had a unique message for the Black women in his congregation. His fiancée, now wife, Rev. Karri Turner, encouraged them to take a break from politic
Ever heard of China trying to sway U. S. local politics? It's true! They're sweetening the deal with gifts like trips and even baby pandas for zoos. But why? Well, talking to national leaders is getting tougher. With China's unpopularity, many politicians avoid visits. Plus, it's risky to get too cl
In Texas, undocumented immigrants are grappling with a new wave of uncertainty following Donald Trump's promises to heighten deportations. A long-time activist, who arrived in the United States as a child, is deeply concerned about the future of his family. Texas, home to a substantial undocumented
In a surprising turn of events, Donald Trump has emerged victorious in a lengthy battle with Disney. ABC News, a part of Disney, agreed to pay Trump a massive $15 million. What sparked this settlement? Earlier this year, ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos made a mistake during a broadcast. He sai
Hey there, something interesting is happening in Fairfax County! The NAACP is throwing a party, but this isn't your usual get-together. The chat is all about this proposed entertainment complex in Tysons, you know, the one with a casino and all kinds of fun stuff. The talk is set for January 7, 2025
