Author: Parker Jospeh

Mayorkas doubles down, hammers ‘pernicious’ misinformation amid FEMA criticism Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday doubled down on his fierce criticism of those he accused of deliberately spreading false information about the work the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is doing during hurricane season. “There is so much false information being spread, and we cannot have people relying on that false information or actually deterred from seeking relief that’s available to them that they…

Millions flee as Hurricane Milton barrels towards Florida Millions of Florida residents are scrambling to evacuate their homes as Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 5 storm, barrels toward the state’s west coast. The hurricane is forecast to make landfall near the Tampa area later tonight, bringing with it devastating winds that could reach speeds of up to 165 mph (270 km/h). Authorities have urged people in the storm’s path to leave immediately, as the situation…

Florida ‘suitcase killer’ trial delayed as suspect’s courtroom requests emerge A Florida woman accused of suffocating her boyfriend inside a suitcase prepares to stand trial next week after Hurricane Milton delayed the case. Sarah Boone’s request for professional hairstyling and makeup for her murder trial was denied by a judge last week because of security concerns about those products, CourtTV reported. Boone, 46, has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the 2020 suffocation…

Editorial 08.10.24 Much of the American front pages are dominated by the incoming storm – Hurricane Milton – expected to make landfall in the US on Wednesday.  Warnings for Milton come just 10 days after the devastation of Hurricane Helene – the deadliest mainland storm since Katrina in 2005 – battered the US south-east, killing at least 225 people. Hundreds more are missing.  US officials are warning of a possible threat to life posed by…

US judge orders Google to open app store to rivals A US federal judge has ruled that Google must allow rival Android apps onto its Google Play store for the next three years, starting in November. This ruling comes from a lawsuit by Epic Games, maker of Fortnite, accusing Google of stifling competition on Android devices. The court’s decision is seen as a major blow to Google’s dominance, with additional remedies requiring Google to share…

Hurricane Milton intensifies to potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm Hurricane Milton has rapidly strengthened into a powerful Category 5 storm with winds up to 180 mph (285 km/h) as it heads towards Florida. Skirting the Yucatan Peninsula, the storm is expected to bring life-threatening storm surges and heavy rains. Tampa Bay is bracing for a direct hit on Wednesday, prompting Florida’s largest evacuation in years. Governor Ron DeSantis urged residents to act quickly, describing Milton…

Elon Musk joins Donald Trump at election rally Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk made a surprise appearance at a Donald Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, throwing his support behind the former president’s bid for re-election. Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla warned that the upcoming election could be the “last” if Trump does not win, casting the race as critical for the preservation of democracy in America. Wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat,…

Antisemitic incidents in the US surge to record levels, reports ADL The US has seen a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents, reaching a record high following the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, according to a report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Between October 2023 and September 2024, over 10,000 incidents were recorded, marking a 200% increase compared to the previous year. This is the highest level since the ADL began tracking antisemitism…

Florida braces for new hurricane as it recovers from recent chaos Florida is once again under threat as Hurricane Milton approaches the Gulf Coast, prompting a state of emergency in 35 counties. The National Hurricane Center confirmed that Milton, now a Category 1 hurricane with winds of 80 mph, could bring life-threatening conditions to parts of Florida’s west coast this week. Heavy rains and flash flooding are expected, with some areas potentially seeing up to…

Michigan voters says Harris better on immigration, blame Trump for border crisis Voters attending a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Flint, Michigan, argued that the Democratic nominee is better on immigration and that former President Trump is to blame for the current situation at the border. “She comes with compassion and a plan,” one voter attending the Harris rally Friday told Fox News Digital. “We know that we have problems down there, but…

Mayorkas’ claim that FEMA is tremendously prepared comes back to haunt him amid Helene aftermath U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas’ words have come back to haunt him as video from earlier this year touting the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) preparedness before Hurricane Helene exposed shortcomings in the organization. Mayorkas this week warned that FEMA was running out of funds as hurricane season continued to slam the southeastern United States. The organization has…

Biden opposes Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear sites U.S. President Joe Biden has stated that he does not support an Israeli retaliatory strike on Iranian nuclear sites following Iran’s missile attack on Israel. Iran launched around 180 missiles at Israel on Tuesday, though Israel’s defence system intercepted most. The missile barrage from Iran was in response to Israel’s recent attacks on Lebanon, including exploding communication devices that killed innocent civilians. The recent killings of key…

Vance and Walz pay lip service to shootings Vance and Walz pay lip service to shootings Voters watching Tuesday’s debate between Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov were left disappointed. Tim Walz had a disappointing response to an exchange between the two vice presidential candidates on shootings. In fact according to a poll by WTX USA News more than 38% were convinced it was just lip service. “I got a 17-year-old, and he witnessed…

US helps shoot down Iran missiles The US played an active role in defending Israel during a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles, according to the Pentagon. The attack, which saw approximately 180 missiles fired at Israel, was intercepted by both Israeli defence systems and US Navy destroyers, which launched about a dozen interceptors in response. US President Joe Biden confirmed the US support, emphasising that it was done under his direction and lauding both the…

US ports shut down as dockworkers strike Tens of thousands of dockworkers from the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) have launched an indefinite strike at 14 major ports along the U.S. East and Gulf coasts, halting container traffic from Maine to Texas. This marks the first major shutdown of its kind in nearly 50 years, raising concerns about significant economic disruption ahead of the presidential election and the busy holiday season. The strike stems from stalled…

Hurricane Helene: At least 600 people missing and millions without power More than 600 people are missing or unaccounted for across the US in the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Helene, according to the White House.  Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on Thursday, beginning as a category four hurricane and becoming the most powerful on record to hit Florida’s Big Bend before moving north into Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee. Around 2 million people…

North Carolina official reveals shocking damage to tourist town: ‘All of it was washed into the lake’ The mountainous village where “The Last of the Mohicans” and “Dirty Dancing” were filmed is no longer there following the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, a local official told Fox News Digital.  The little town of Chimney Rock in North Carolina sits at the base of Chimney Rock State Park and is home to the picturesque Lake Lure.…

Editorial 30.09.24 The US front pages report on the devastation brought across many states by Hurricane Helene. At least 116 people have died nationwide since the hurricane made landfall in Florida on Thursday, according to CBS, and that figure is expected to rise as officials reach more areas. Hurricane Helene unleashed devastating winds and torrential rain across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The response to the hurricane has now taken on a…

Hurricane Helene death toll soars in US as response to storm turns political  The recent hurricane response has taken on a notable political angle, with President Joe Biden, along with his potential successors—Kamala Harris and Donald Trump—planning visits to some of the hardest-hit areas. Many of these locations are in key battleground states ahead of the upcoming November elections. Hurricane Helene unleashed devastating winds and torrential rain across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and…

A Venezuelan illegal immigrant charged with a slew of crimes was released multiple times by authorities in Virginia despite Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) pleas to transfer him into their custody, the agency said. ICE announced the arrest of 30-year-old Yohandri Roger Mosquera-Rosas, who is charged with malicious wounding, driving while intoxicated, hit-and-run and a number of gun crimes. He was arrested by ICE’s special response team in Springfield, Virginia on Sept. 12. Mosquera was released…

NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with taking bribes and illegal campaign funds New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to be arraigned in federal court on Friday, facing five criminal charges, including bribery, wire fraud, and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. The indictment, unveiled on Thursday, accuses Adams of accepting over $100,000 (£75,000) in luxury travel perks and illegal campaign contributions from Turkish businessmen and an official seeking to influence him. Adams, 64, a…

Trump and Zelensky to meet amid Republican anger over key state visit Donald Trump has announced that he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in New York on Friday. The meeting is scheduled to take place at around 09:45 ET (14:45 BST) at Trump Tower, despite earlier reports suggesting it had been cancelled due to tensions within the Republican Party. The controversy arose after Zelensky visited Pennsylvania, a key swing state, which angered some…

US offers $20m bounty for Iranian accused of plans to kill Trump aide The United States has announced a $20 million reward for information leading to the capture of Shahram Poursafi, an Iranian national accused of plotting to assassinate John Bolton, who served as National Security Advisor under former President Donald Trump. Poursafi is alleged to be a member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and is accused of trying to hire criminals in…

Woman arrested at Disneyland for failing to show ID: video A woman wearing Minnie Mouse ears screamed profanities as police arrested her at Disneyland on Tuesday after she failed to show her ID to officers at the theme park, police say. The unidentified woman, who was accompanied by two young children, was taken into custody and cited for obstructing a peace officer and refusing to provide identification at Disney California Adventure, according to the Anaheim…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal charges New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing federal criminal charges, according to CBS News. Adams, 64, who was elected nearly three years ago on a platform to tackle crime in America’s largest city, now finds himself at the centre of multiple federal corruption investigations. Although the indictment remains sealed, it marks a historic moment, as Adams could become the first sitting mayor in New…