Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON, D.C.) — With researchers across the globe trying to accurately pinpoint the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Joe Biden ordered Wednesday for U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble their efforts” in pinpointing how the virus passed onto humans. In addition, the president wants U.S. agencies to ask “specific questions for China.” President Biden noted […]
(WASHINGTON) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a top military commander are facing serious questions about why the U.S. on Sept. 2 killed survivors of a military strike against a suspected drug boat, when the laws of war say survivors on the battlefield should be rescued. The White House acknowledges that a second strike was […]
Stock image of police lights. Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (AUSTIN, Texas) — Police are investigating the mysterious death of a Texas A&M student who died after a football tailgate this weekend, according to authorities and her family. Austin police said they responded to a report of an unresponsive individual at an apartment complex around 12:45 a.m. […]
A social media commentator and blogger was found liable on Monday in a defamation lawsuit filed by Megan Thee Stallion in October 2024. Milagro Cooper was found liable for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and promotion of an altered sexual depiction, according to court documents obtained by ABC News. Megan Thee Stallion, whose legal […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are today’s In Crisis headlines: Senate to consider January 6 attacks commission; Republicans opposing measure Senate Republicans are poised to quash an effort today to establish a bipartisan, independent commission to study the January 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol that that left five people dead. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell […]
(NEW YORK) — In a major philanthropic move, billionaires Michael and Susan Dell are donating $6.25 billion dollars to deposit $250 into savings accounts for up to 25 million American children. The announcement from the Dells, which was confirmed by a White House official, gives the funds to Invest America, which sets up a tax-advantaged investment account for American children […]
iStock/SIphotography While few can argue that ending COVID-19 pandemic restrictions isn’t a good thing, all that staying at home has apparently taken a toll on our driving skills. Thirty-seven percent of the respondents in a new survey admit they’ve entirely forgotten how to drive. The non-scientific poll of 2,000 Americans commissioned by Nextbase Dash Cams revealed that 47% say they […]
East Coast Storm – Tuesday Map (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — A winter storm brought the first big batch of snow and ice to parts of the Midwest and South on Monday, and now that same storm is bringing ice to parts of Appalachia and heavy snow to the inland Northeast on Tuesday. On Monday, […]
(NEW YORK) — Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at higher risk of lack of sleep, obesity and depression, according to a new study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics. What’s more, researchers found that the earlier a child received a smartphone, the greater their risk of developing these conditions. Dr. Ran Barzilay, […]
The upcoming Tomb Raider live-action series has added another main character. Variety reports that Martin Bobb-Semple has joined star Sophie Turner in the new show based on the popular video game. While Bobb-Semple’s role is being kept under wraps, the outlet reports he will be a series regular and a major character. Turner leads as […]
