U.S. shuts Kyiv embassy over fears of potential attack
WorldU.S. shuts Kyiv embassy over fears of potential attackAmerican officials on Nov. 20 warned of a “potential significant air attack” on Kyiv and said the U.S. Embassy in the capital would be closed “out of an abundance of caution” after Ukrainian forces struck an arms depot inside Russia with U.S.-supplied weapons systems.
Source:Washington Post
November 21, 2024 00:29 UTC
12 Farm-Fresh Trivia Tidbits for Wednesday, November 20, 2024
A New Hampshire pet owner didn’t bother to separate his pet mice by sex, and the mouse gestation period is only 20 days, so these li’l freaks multiplied like crazy. He brought 75 of them to an animal shelter, promising to return with “150 more.” He actually meant 150 more tubs of mice, totalling around 1,000. If you’re in the Northeast and want to own or foster a mouse, it’s currently a buyer’s market.
Source:New York Times
November 21, 2024 00:24 UTC
Co-Worker Shoots Victim Over Demotion Along I-95
Co-Worker Shoots Victim Over Demotion Along I-95 A workplace dispute escalates to gun violence leaving one man critically injured and another behind bars without bailA shocking incident unfolded on Interstate 95 early Monday morning when 28-year-old Ronald Victor Garcia-Rodriguez was shot multiple times, leaving him critically injured. Gross engaged him with the comment about possibly hitting a pothole, but the victim noticed the tire had been intentionally slashed. Without warning, Gross pulled out a firearm and began shooting Garcia-Rodriguez multiple times. According to witnesses and investigative reports, Gross had been demoted recently—an incident Garcia-Rodriguez suspected might have triggered the violent episode. Nevertheless, the judge ruled Gross posed too much of a threat to both the victim and the community and denied bail.
Source:Washington Post
November 21, 2024 00:09 UTC
Ukraine Strikes Inside Russia With U.S. Missiles
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Source:New York Times
November 20, 2024 23:58 UTC
Los Angeles City Council Adopts Sanctuary City Ordinance Amid Federal Tensions
Los Angeles City Council Adopts Sanctuary City Ordinance Amid Federal Tensions New law prohibits city resources for immigration enforcement as Trump plans mass deportationsLos Angeles is once again making headlines, this time for passing a significant "sanctuary city" ordinance aimed at protecting immigrants amid growing tensions surrounding federal immigration policies. On November 19, 2024, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to adopt this new ordinance, which explicitly forbids the use of city resources for federal immigration enforcement. Critics, including officials from the Los Angeles County Republican Party, have argued against the ordinance, stating it could potentially harbor criminals. "">Indeed, the sanctuary city designation does not provide immunity from the federal law, and some experts believe it may even exacerbate the challenges for local law enforcement. Looking forward, Los Angeles officials acknowledge the challenges they will face during the implementation of this new ordinance.
Source:New York Times
November 20, 2024 23:45 UTC
U.S. Vetoes U.N. Resolution Calling for Gaza Cease-Fire
We made clear throughout negotiations we could not support an unconditional cease-fire that failed to release the hostages. Because as this council has previously called for, a durable end to the war must come with the release of the hostages. This resolution abandoned that necessity, and for that reason, the United States could not support it. Simply put, this resolution would have sent a dangerous message to Hamas. For our part, we will continue to pursue a diplomatic solution that brings peace, security and freedom to Palestinians in Gaza.
Source:New York Times
November 20, 2024 22:29 UTC
Flu outbreak hampers USC's preparation for UCLA game
The flu had been wreaking havoc on USC's locker room since late last week. The coach seemed to even cough on cue when asked about the flu. Riley said after the game that the locker room had "looked like a MASH unit" in the days leading up to the game. For defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn, who has so far evaded the flu, the threat of getting sick had him knocking on wood. But Riley was optimistic Tuesday that the worst of USC's outbreak was over.
Source:Los Angeles Times
November 20, 2024 22:28 UTC
White House Pushes Democrats To Send Weapons To Israel
The White House sent the document to multiple Democratic Senate offices on Tuesday, two Senate aides who requested anonymity to speak frankly told HuffPost. The effort is serious enough that the White House has launched a pointed pushback. AdvertisementReached for comment about the talking points, spokespeople for the White House did not immediately respond. On Tuesday evening, the Times of Israel first revealed the administration was lobbying senators to vote against the bills, citing two U.S. officials. “The fact that they didn’t send a formal SAP is a sign that they are too ashamed to put these arguments on White House letterhead,” a Senate aide argued.
Source:Huffington Post
November 20, 2024 21:50 UTC
Video Ronan Farrow on the impact of 'Me Too' and journalists' relationship with Trump
Ronan Farrow on the impact of 'Me Too' and journalists' relationship with Trump Farrow, who broke the story launching "Me Too", weighs in on where the movement stands and MSNBC anchors Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski's decision to meet with President-elect Donald Trump.
Source:ABC News
November 20, 2024 21:20 UTC
20-year-old mother, infant killed in drive-by shooting in Connecticut
Police are searching for a man accused of fatally shooting a 20-year-old mother and her 4-month-old son while they were sitting in their car in Hartford, Connecticut, on Tuesday, in what appears to be a drive-by shooting, according to police. A warrant has been issued for 23-year-old Lance "Macho" Morales, according to Hartford police. MORE: Police searching for estranged husband of woman found stabbed to death in blanketPHOTO: Police at the scene of a drive-by shooting in Hartford, Conn., Nov. 19, 2024. (WTNH)PHOTO: Police at the scene of a drive-by shooting in Hartford, Conn., Nov. 19, 2024. 20-year-old mother, infant killed in drive-by shooting in Connecticut originally appeared on abcnews.go.com
Source:ABC News
November 20, 2024 21:10 UTC
Video Trump picks Linda McMahon to head Department of Education
Trump picks Linda McMahon to head Department of Education President-elect Donald Trump announced Linda McMahon, his transition co-chair and former small business administrator, as his nomination for the next secretary of education.
Source:ABC News
November 20, 2024 20:46 UTC
Speaker Johnson says transgender women won't be allowed to use women’s restrooms in Capitol
House Speaker Mike Johnson said transgender women cannot use women's restrooms in the Capitol and House office buildings. Johnson continued, "It is important to note that each Member office has its own private restroom, and unisex restrooms are available throughout the Capitol." Like all members, I will follow the rules as outlined by Speaker Johnson, even if I disagree with them." In response to Mace, McBride has received support from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the Democratic Women's Caucus. Speaker Johnson says transgender women won't be allowed to use women’s restrooms in Capitol originally appeared on abcnews.go.com
Source:ABC News
November 20, 2024 20:36 UTC