Author: Parker Jospeh

Joseph Parker is a journalist based in United States. He as well the US breaking US news team reports on political news and cultural developments including extremism, disinformation, tech and Federal news.

Egypt warned Israel days before Hamas struck, US committee chairman says A US congressional panel chairman has said Israel was warned by Egypt of potential violence three days before Hamas’ deadly cross-border raid. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee head Michael McCaul told reporters of the alleged warning. “We know that Egypt has warned the Israelis three days prior that an event like this could happen,” McCaul told reporters following a closed-door intelligence briefing on…

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California player wins $1.76bn Powerball jackpot A single ticket sold in California has won $1.76 billion (£1.4 billion) on the PowerballPowerball – the second-largest lottery win in history.  The winner, who has not been named, now has the choice of having the money paid out over 30 years or receiving a lump-sum payment of an estimated $774.1 million. The biggest ever win, also in California, was $2.04 billion – won in November 2022. The odds…

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EU warns Elon Musk ‘disinformation’ is spreading on X after Hamas attack The EU has warned billionaire and X boss Elon Musk that his social media site is being used to spread “disinformation” after the Hamas’ attack on Israel. The EU’s industry chief said “violent and terrorist content” had not been taken down, despite warnings – as is required by EU law. Following the terrorist attacks by Hamas against 🇮🇱, we have indications of X/Twitter…

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San Francisco: Man who crashed car into Chinese consulate shot dead A man has been shot and killed by police in San Francisco after he crashed his car into the Chinese consulate on Monday. A police statement confirmed that the man – so far unidentified – was shot after officers arrived at the scene. A statement from the consulate condemned the incident, adding that it posed a “serious threat” to the safety of its staff…

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US moves warships closer to Israel after Hamas attack The US has announced it will move an aircraft carrier, ships and jets to the eastern Mediterranean and give Israel additional equipment and ammunition. According to a US National Security spokesperson, the Hamas attack on southern Israel has killed at least 700 people and around 100 people have been kidnapped.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by US News (@wtxnewsusa) More than 400 people…

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How did this happen, On another landmark day in Washington, we at USA News look to determine Why was McCarthy removed as House Speaker. The short answer is civil war, the long answer is a little more complicated, but along the lines of traditional power struggle, as the Republicans look to fill the void that Trump has left. McCarthy is the first Speaker in US history ever to be removed in this way after a…

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Second Republican debate: Trump skips second debate, as others argue over economy The second 2024 presidential TV debate saw 7 Republican candidates battle it out over the economy, immigration and China. Donald Trump -who’s ahead in the Republican polls – skipped the debate, for the second time. He was branded as “missing in action” by his closest rival Ron DeSantis – though it is worth noting, that DeSantis is still far behind and Donald Trump…

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Hollywood writers agree to end 5-month strike after studio deal After nearly five months of strike action, the union representing Hollywood writers, The Writers Guild of America (WGA) announced that union leaders “voted unanimously to lift the restraining order and end the strike”. The strike ended at midnight Pacific time. Its 11,500 members will then vote on whether to approve the three-year deal that offers pay raises and AI protections. A separate strike involving actors…

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Trump liable for fraud, judge finds in New York civil case Former US president Donald Trump has committed fraud by misrepresenting his wealth by hundreds of millions of dollars on multiple occasions, according to a New York judge. The judge ruled, as part of a civil case brought against Trump and his family business, said he defrauded banks and insurers for years. It’s a major blow for Trump, who’s running for president in the 2024…

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Everything to know about Times Square Times Square is iconic and vibrant all year round. Used in movies, in music videos, and plastered all around the internet. But is there a better time to visit the famous landmark than on New Year’s Eve? Millions of tourists from around the world descend on the popular NYC hotspot, so expect it to be busy, spectacular, and magnificent. Located in the heart of Manhattan, at the intersection of…

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Hollywood writers in deal to end US studio strike US screenwriters, currently on strike, say they have reached a tentative deal with studio bosses that could see them end a strike that has lasted nearly five months.  The Writers Guild of America (WGA) said it was “exceptional – with meaningful gains and protections for writers”. WGA members must still have a final say. The current Hollywood strikes have halted most film and TV productions and…

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US child dies from fentanyl kept under nursery nap mat Nicholas Dominici, a one-year-old baby boy, died of a suspected drug overdose on Friday, with several other children from his NYC nursery taken to hospital. Police have confirmed a kilogram of fentanyl was found under a nap mat at a daycare centre in the Bronx, New York City. Three other children were taken to hospital after being exposed to the narcotic at the daycare centre. …

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Hunter Biden indicted on three federal gun charges Hunter Biden – the son of the US president Joe Biden, has been criminally charged with three counts of lying when buying a firearm. The charges come after a proposed plea deal collapsed. All three counts relate to Hunter, 53, allegedly lying on forms while buying a gun when he was a drug dealer. Prosecutors say he falsely claimed he was “not an unlawful user of and…

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