Author: Parker Jospeh

US arrests Pakistani man in alleged plot to kill politicians Asif Merchant, 46, has been charged with orchestrating an alleged plot to assassinate prominent U.S. politicians and officials. The FBI has described the scheme as a “dangerous murder-for-hire plot,” with FBI Director Christopher Wray noting that it appeared to be “straight out of the Iranian playbook.” Merchant, who arrived in the U.S. from Pakistan in April after spending time in Iran, is accused of attempting…

Harris and Walz attack Trump in first rally as Democratic ticket Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has announced her running mate for the upcoming presidential race. Tim Walz joined Harris on stage at a campaign rally in Philadelphia where the vice president praised Walz’s record as Minnesota governor, saying “I set out to find a partner to help build this brighter future.” Waltz touted his small-town upbringing and career as a teacher, before attacking his Republican…

Google’s online search monopoly is illegal, US judge rules In a significant ruling, a US judge determined that Google acted illegally to stifle competition and maintain its monopoly on online search and related advertising. This decision marks a major setback for Alphabet, Google’s parent company, and may significantly impact how tech giants operate. The lawsuit, initiated by the US Department of Justice in 2020, accused Google of controlling roughly 90% of the online search market.…

Elon Musk to shut X San Francisco office Elon Musk announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the platform’s main office will be relocating out of San Francisco. This decision follows a report by the New York Times detailing an email from X’s CEO, Linda Yaccarino, which informed staff about the closure and upcoming move to San Jose and Palo Alto. Musk’s announcement comes on the heels of his recent declaration to relocate both…

Former President Trump introduced Michaelah Montgomery at Atlanta rally A Georgia activist stole the show after being introduced by former President Trump at his rally in Atlanta Saturday. Trump invited Michaelah Montgomery up on stage toward the end of his speech at the Georgia State University Convocation Center. He introduced Montgomery by explaining he met her at a restaurant this year. Trump said Montgomery, who attended Clark Atlanta University, had recognized him in public and…

Freed Americans in Russian prisoner swap now back on US soil American reporter Evan Gershkovich and Marine veteran Paul Whelan were among four former prisoners released from Russia yesterday who finally stepped foot on American soil again Thursday night. A plane carrying the Americans freed by Russia during the large prisoner swap landed at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, greeted by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on the tarmac. “Welcome home,” Biden…

US hints at September interest rate cut The US Federal Reserve may lower borrowing costs for the first time in over four years, as inflation cools and worries about the job market increase. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hinted that a rate cut “could be on the table” at the central bank’s September meeting if current economic trends continue. This week’s meeting saw officials debating a rate cut but ultimately deciding to maintain the current…

Joe Biden criticises Supreme Court in push for reform President Joe Biden has called for major reforms to the Supreme Court, criticising its recent “extreme opinions.” His proposals include ending lifetime appointments for justices, suggesting an 18-year term limit, and introducing an enforceable ethics code to “restore trust and accountability.”  These suggestions follow controversial rulings from the conservative-majority court, such as overturning the constitutional right to abortion and granting broad immunity to presidents for “official…

California suspect in court accused of starting huge wildfire Ronnie Stout, 42, appeared in court on Monday, accused of starting the Park Fire, which has ravaged over 370,000 acres and forced thousands from their homes in Northern California. Stout allegedly pushed a burning car into a ravine, igniting the blaze. The fire, now the sixth largest in state history, has destroyed 109 buildings and remains only 12% contained. Despite the extensive damage, no injuries or…

Huge California wildfire tears through 5,000 acres every hour A massive wildfire, known as the Park fire, has been expanding by 8 square miles (20 sq km) per hour in northern California. Since its suspected arson-related start on Wednesday, it has scorched over 350,000 acres northeast of Chico and was only 10% contained by Sunday, according to Cal Fire. Around 3,700 firefighters are combating the fire, which has been exacerbated by steep terrain and strong…

Kamala Harris tells Netanyahu it is time to end war in Gaza US Vice-President Kamala Harris, likely to be the Democratic nominee for the upcoming presidential election, held “frank and constructive” discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a firmer stance than President Joe Biden, Harris expressed “serious concerns” about Gaza casualties, emphasising the importance of how Israel conducts its defence. “It is time for this war to end,” Harris declared after their meeting…

Netanyahu defends Gaza war as protesters rally outside US Congress In an address to the US Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that “our enemies are your enemies,” aiming to garner US support for the war against Hamas in Gaza. Netanyahu’s speech was warmly received by predominantly Republican lawmakers, marking his fourth address to a joint session of Congress. “When we fight Iran, we’re fighting the most radical and murderous enemy of the United…

Joe Biden tells US it’s time to ‘pass the torch’ to Harris In a televised address, President Joe Biden explained his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, urging it was time to “pass the torch to a new generation.” At 81, Biden endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris, aiming to unify Democrats and the nation. It was his first speech since exiting the race on July 21, clearing the path for Harris’s candidacy. Meanwhile, Republican…

US military detects, intercepts Russian fighter jets, 2 Chinese H-6 bombers prior to Biden’s address Ahead of President Biden’s first address in the Oval Office since announcing he was dropping out of the presidential race, the North American Aerospace Defense Command Public Affairs (NORAD) says it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Russian Tu-95 “Bear” bombers and two Chinese H-6 bombers off the coast of Alaska. In a press release, the agency confirmed that…

US Secret Service boss resigns over Trump shooting failures US Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle has resigned following security failures during an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In her resignation letter, Cheatle accepted full responsibility for the lapse in security. The resignation came after a contentious congressional hearing, where Cheatle faced bipartisan calls to step down and refused to answer questions about the incident at Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. President Biden announced…

Texas beachgoers terrorized after 4 people bitten by shark Multiple people were injured in a shark attack while on a beach in Texas on the Fourth of July, authorities confirmed. Nature Center on South Padre Island, Texas The South Padre Island Police Department and the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area confirmed to Fox News Digital that four people were injured during the encounter with the ocean predator on South Padre Island in the state’s southern…

Bipartisan calls for secret service boss resignation after assassination attempt  In the wake of an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have called for Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to resign. This demand emerged during and after a heated House Oversight Committee hearing on Monday, scrutinising the agency’s security preparations for a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. The shooting at the rally resulted in one death and three injuries,…

Kamala Harris wins enough support to clinch Democratic nomination Vice-President Kamala Harris has enough support from Democratic delegates to become the party’s nominee for president, according to CBS News. A survey by the Associated Press confirmed that Harris has received endorsements from over 1,976 delegates, the required number to secure the nomination in the first round of voting. Expressing her gratitude, Harris stated she was “proud” to have earned “broad support” and eagerly anticipates formally…

Hollywood reacts to Joe Biden exiting the race for the White House America’s stars are reacting to the news that the US president, Joe Biden, will drop out of the race for the White House.  Biden will finish his term but will not seek re-election. The US heads to the polls in November 2024 – with the new president taking office in January 2025. The 81-year-old president has backed his VP to run as the…

Top Democrats throw support behind Harris after Biden exits race A growing number of senior Democrats and party donors are supporting Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential candidate.  It comes after US President Joe Biden announced he has quit the race and won’t seek re-election. He will remain in office until the end of his term.  Biden had been facing increasing pressure to step aside since a poor TV debate performance against Donald…

Bethel Park congressional candidate: Wounded Trump had an opportunity to divide but heroically chose to unify PITTSBURGH – Former President Trump could have used the assassination attempt against him to further divide a politically fractured nation, but he instead chose to try to unify by exhibiting strength and offering an inclusive RNC message, the GOP congressional candidate running in the shooter’s home district said. James Hayes, the son of a steelworker who went on to…

Jason Aldean, wife, in Trump family box with former president at RNC Former President Trump arrived at the final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention and walked out to AC/DC’s “Back In Black” to a rowdy crowd. Former first lady Melania Trump, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, among other Trump family members, are expected in the family box tonight as the former president takes the stage for the highly anticipated speech. Also sharing the…

Texans face days-long deadly heatwave without power Over a week after Hurricane Beryl hit Texas, nearly 60,000 residents are still without power. This prolonged outage is particularly dangerous as a deadly heatwave has swept through the state, with temperatures soaring up to 110°F (43°C). The heatwave has already claimed over a dozen lives. Frustrations are mounting in Houston, where armed residents have reportedly harassed energy workers from CenterPoint Energy. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has criticised…

Joe Biden tests positive for Covid, White House says Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, the White House announced. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed that the 81-year-old president is vaccinated and boosted. This is his third positive test for COVID. Biden was seen earlier on Wednesday meeting supporters in Las Vegas and speaking at an event, but he later cancelled a campaign speech. Amid his illness, he faces growing…