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A North Carolina campaign stop for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley has drawn scrutiny after a registered s*x o...
09/12/2026

A North Carolina campaign stop for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley has drawn scrutiny after a registered s*x offender, Pastor Daimon L. King, delivered the opening prayer. King has twice been sentenced to prison for convictions involving children, according to state and court records. The incident comes just two months before a closely watched Senate election, raising questions about the vetting of participants at political events.
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‎Whatley’s campaign said the candidate did not know King and that the event was organised by the Craven County Republican Party, not his campaign. The episode could complicate Whatley’s efforts to portray Democratic opponent Roy Cooper as weak on crime, while giving Democrats additional material for their attacks on the Republican nominee’s associations. Can Whatley contain the political fallout before it becomes a defining issue in the race?
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Saudi Arabia has shut down its major East-West pipeline as a precaution after a drone attack, while Iran-backed Houthi r...
09/12/2026

Saudi Arabia has shut down its major East-West pipeline as a precaution after a drone attack, while Iran-backed Houthi rebels have reportedly seized a strategic island near the southern entrance to the Red Sea. The developments mark a significant escalation around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world’s most important shipping routes. Could the new Houthi advance put additional pressure on global energy supplies?
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‎Saudi Arabia blamed drones from Iraq for the pipeline attack but said it would refrain from retaliating to give Baghdad time to investigate. Iraq condemned the attack and ordered a probe. The latest escalation follows July strikes by Saudi Arabia and the United States against Iran-backed Iraqi militias, raising a wider question: is Iran’s regional proxy network opening multiple pressure points against U.S. allies and the global oil market?
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Yemen is facing renewed fears of civil war as Iran-backed Houthi rebels expand their control along the country’s strateg...
09/11/2026

Yemen is facing renewed fears of civil war as Iran-backed Houthi rebels expand their control along the country’s strategically important Red Sea coast. The Houthis’ reported takeover of Mokha, a port city previously held by Yemen’s internationally recognized government, puts them closer to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital global shipping route increasingly important as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz disrupt oil traffic. Could Yemen’s renewed fighting create another major threat to global trade?
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‎The developments also threaten humanitarian access in a country where the previous civil war killed an estimated 150,000 people and pushed millions toward famine. A ceasefire that began in 2022 is now under severe pressure, raising fears of a wider conflict. If the truce collapses and shipping through the Red Sea is threatened, could Yemen become another trigger for higher oil prices and a broader regional crisis?
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Iran is reportedly deepening coordination between Yemen’s Houthis and Iran-backed Iraqi militias as it looks to expand p...
09/10/2026

Iran is reportedly deepening coordination between Yemen’s Houthis and Iran-backed Iraqi militias as it looks to expand pressure on Saudi Arabia and other U.S. allies in the Gulf. Regional officials told The Associated Press that the Houthis helped Iraqi militias plan and execute a two-day drone swarm attack, suggesting a more coordinated regional network. Could this mark a new phase in Iran’s proxy strategy?
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‎The shift comes after Iran-backed groups suffered major losses in conflicts involving Israel, particularly Hamas and Hezbollah. With Iraq ordering militias to disarm and powerful groups refusing to comply, while Washington moves to economically isolate Tehran, the risk of escalation is growing. Could Iran’s attempt to raise the cost of the war ultimately trigger a wider confrontation across the Gulf?
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American tourism officials are pulling out the welcome signs for Canadians, from “NY Loves Canada” discounts to Las Vega...
09/09/2026

American tourism officials are pulling out the welcome signs for Canadians, from “NY Loves Canada” discounts to Las Vegas hotels offering special currency deals. Brand USA is also taking its tourism campaign directly to Canada. But can promotional offers really reverse what has increasingly looked like an informal Canadian boycott of the United States?
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‎The timing could hardly be more complicated. Washington and Ottawa are locked in a bitter trade dispute, with tariffs, political insults and tensions over Canada’s future relationship with the U.S. continuing to dominate headlines. If the political temperature keeps rising, will Canadians see American tourism discounts as an invitation to return, or simply another reason to stay home?
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Iran says it plans to establish an “exclusion zone” around the Strait of Hormuz targeting vessels it believes are attemp...
09/06/2026

Iran says it plans to establish an “exclusion zone” around the Strait of Hormuz targeting vessels it believes are attempting to pass through the strategic waterway. Supreme National Security Council chief Mohsen Rezaei said the zone would stretch from the area of the U.S. naval blockade toward the strait and into the Persian Gulf, with identified vessels potentially placed on an Iranian sanctions list.
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‎The announcement comes amid escalating tensions after U.S. strikes on three Iranian oil tankers and continued Iranian attacks on ships near the strait. Could Iran’s proposed exclusion zone further threaten commercial shipping, or is Tehran using the waterway as leverage in its wider confrontation with Washington?


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At least five people were killed Sunday after an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and ...
09/06/2026

At least five people were killed Sunday after an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck vehicles before bursting into flames, authorities said. The Prime Air aircraft had arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, when it left the runway around 2 p.m. Three people were critically injured and two others were hospitalized.
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‎More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded as firefighters battled the blaze and treated victims. The aircraft was operated by North Carolina-based 21 Air and was a 32-year-old Boeing 767 converted from passenger service to cargo operations in 2015. What caused the aircraft to leave the runway, and could investigators uncover a warning sign that might have prevented the deadly crash?


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‎A Massachusetts judge has declared a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's murder case after jurors were unable to reach a unani...
09/05/2026

‎A Massachusetts judge has declared a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's murder case after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict following nearly a week of deliberations. The 36-year-old former nurse is accused of killing her three young children, Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months, before attempting su***de.
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‎The deadlocked jury does not establish either guilt or innocence, leaving Clancy's case unresolved. She will remain in a mental health facility while prosecutors consider their options, including a retrial or a possible plea agreement. Will prosecutors take the case back to trial, or could a new deal bring the long-running case to an end?
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The United Nations says the world is on course to exceed the temperature limit set by the 2015 Paris climate agreement, ...
09/03/2026

The United Nations says the world is on course to exceed the temperature limit set by the 2015 Paris climate agreement, marking a major setback in efforts to contain global warming. A new U.N. Environment Programme report says continued emissions from coal, oil and gas are pushing Earth beyond the agreed threshold, meaning some of the most severe climate impacts can no longer be fully avoided.
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‎But U.N. officials and scientists say exceeding the limit does not mean the fight is over. They are urging governments to limit further warming and eventually bring global temperatures back down. If the world has already missed its first target, how far can governments still go to prevent even worse consequences?
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Donald Trump has become the first living U.S. president in a century to appear on American currency, with a new $1 coin ...
09/03/2026

Donald Trump has become the first living U.S. president in a century to appear on American currency, with a new $1 coin launched Wednesday to mark the country's 250th anniversary. The coin features Trump's portrait alongside “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST,” with the U.S. Mint describing it as a special-edition design celebrating a major national milestone.
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‎The coins, sold at $61 for a roll of 25 and $154.50 for a bag of 100, were reportedly no longer in stock on the Mint's website within hours. Despite their golden appearance, the coins contain no gold and are made primarily of copper. Is this a historic tribute, or a controversial new chapter in presidential symbolism?


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