2 more hostages released by Hamas
Two more hostages have been released by Hamas, CNN reported Monday, citing Israeli officials and other sources. Soon after CNN reported the news, the Red Cross confirmed their release, stating that it would facilitate their transport out of Gaza Monday evening. Further, CNN and others were reporting that the pair were two women of dual […]
Russia orders American journalist detained for another 6 weeks
A Russian court on Monday ordered Alsu Kurmasheva, a journalist for U.S.-backed Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), detained for an additional six weeks. Kurmasheva, who holds both U.S. and Russian passports, was arrested last week on charges of failing to register as a foreign agent, which carries a punishment of up to five years in […]
UAW strike escalates to Stellantis truck plant
The United Auto Workers (UAW) escalated its strike against the Big Three automakers on Monday to include a suburban Detroit plant that makes Ram pickup trucks for Stellantis. UAW President Shawn Fain joined fellow union members in Sterling Heights, Michigan, chanting, “No bucks! No trucks!” Some 6,800 members of the UAW walked off the job […]
Texas jurisdictions to weigh bans on transport for abortions
Two Texas jurisdictions this week were set to consider measures to outlaw transporting another person on their roads for the purpose of seeking an abortion. Commissioners in Lubbock County were set to vote on their proposed abortion transport ban on Monday while the Amarillo City Council would weigh its own such law on Tuesday. The […]
The Philippines says China’s coast guard caused “intentional” collision
Authorities in the Philippines on Monday accused some of China’s coast guard vessels of “intentionally” colliding with its vessels in the South China Sea. The incident occurred on Sunday. The Armed Forces of the Philippines released videos, which can be seen here, showing the stern of one vessel bumping the deck of another and several […]
White House taps 31 tech hubs for job creation
The Biden Administration on Monday said it was designating 31 tech hubs linked to 32 states and Puerto Rico to help stimulate innovation and create jobs. “These Tech Hubs will catalyze investment in technologies critical to economic growth, national security, and job creation, and will help communities across the country become centers of innovation critical […]
At least 9 candidates for GOP House Speaker’s race
At least nine House Republicans have tossed their hats into the race for Speaker since Friday, and were set to make their cases during a forum Monday evening. The stable of candidates swiftly grew after former nominee, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) withdrew his name on Friday. The right-wing firebrand dropped out after losing three rounds […]
U.N. anticipates dozens more aid trucks to enter Gaza
United Nations’ World Food Program director Cindy McCain said Sunday that 40 more humanitarian aid trucks were expected to roll into Gaza on Monday. That’s in addition to 17 aid trucks that crossed from Egypt into Gaza over the weekend. “Starvation and the lack of food is a security issue. And so we just want […]
Jim Jordan drops out of Speaker’s race
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) dropped out of the race for Speaker after his third failed attempt to be elected to the position. Jordan’s withdrawal came after he lost a secret ballot vote of the House GOP behind closed doors, just hours after the full House of Representatives on Friday voted 235-194 against him on the […]
2 American hostages released by Hamas
Two American hostages, a mother and her daughter, were being released by Hamas, CNN reported Friday, citing diplomatic sources. According to one CNN source, the pair have already been handed over to the Red Cross and were “on their way out.” They were reportedly being released on “humanitarian grounds” because the mother is in poor […]
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