Chad Kicks French Troops Out, Abruptly Ending Defense Agreement
Chad's government announced on Thursday that it had canceled a military cooperation agreement with former colonial power France. The decision, which surprised observers in both Chad and France, means about 1,000 French troops in Chad will have to leave. The Chadian government has not set a date for the withdrawal of French troops, but said […]
More Agree with Key Trump Policies than Oppose
According to a survey, more people approve of President Trump's major policies than oppose them. economist/your government For example, a survey asked Respondents indicated whether they agreed with ending the automatic granting of citizenship to children born to illegal immigrants in the United States. The policy has more support than opposition, with 45 percent supporting […]
San Jose State transgender women’s volleyball player Blaire Fleming ends college career with loss in MWC Championship
Draw the curtains. San Jose State University volleyball player Blair Fleming played in what was likely the last college volleyball game of her athletic career after losing to Colorado State University in the Mountain West Tournament finals Saturday night. Fleming led the Spartans to the championship game in a senior season overshadowed by a lawsuit […]
Connecticut house set on fire by Thanksgiving turkey frying in garage
A house fire in Connecticut on Thanksgiving was likely caused by someone frying a turkey inside the home's garage, the fire department said. Photos and videos of the fire showed the house fully ablaze as firefighters worked to extinguish the flames. The Weston Volunteer Fire Department said in a statement that firefighters attempted to aggressively […]
How Brazilian police say Bolsonaro plotted a coup to stay in office
In late November, Brazil's federal police formally charged former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others with plotting a coup to keep him in office. In its 884-page report, the agency outlined a multi-step plan supported by evidence and testimony. The plan included systematically instilling distrust in the electoral system among the population, drafting legislation […]
WATCH: What a Trump overhaul of the Pentagon could look like
Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, discusses the confirmation process for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks on ‘Sunday Night in … source
North Korea’s Kim Vows Steadfast Support for Russia’s War in Ukraine
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Russia's defense minister and vowed to “always support” Russia's war in Ukraine, North Korea's state media reported Saturday. A Russian military delegation led by Defense Minister Andrei Belosov arrived in North Korea on Friday, amid growing international concerns about greater cooperation between […]
Michigan fans mock VP-elect Vance after alma mater Ohio State’s upset loss to Michigan
Vice President-elect J.D. Vance on Saturday praised the Ohio State Buckeyes after their shocking loss to rival University of Michigan. The internet's reaction wasn't too kind. Vance posted on X, stating that the Buckeyes played like “champions” and that he was “proud” of them. “To the seniors on that team at OSU, I know it's […]
Taiwan president stops in Hawaii during Pacific tour, drawing ire from China | Taiwan
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-toku will make a two-day U.S. port stop in Hawaii as part of his Pacific tour after declaring the democratically-governed island of Taiwan a vital force promoting peace and stability in the world. It started. The visit infuriated China, which considers Taiwan its own territory and opposes foreign exchanges or visits by […]
The secret ingredient to a good night’s sleep: Major study finds ‘crucial’ link between food and sleep apnoea, causing snoring
By JO MACFARLANE Published: 18:35 EST, 30 November 2024 | Updated: 18:35 EST, 30 November 2024 Cheesed off with snoring? Try eating more cheddar. Despite many people thinking the opposite, research suggests that cheese may in fact reduce the risk of severe snoring. A major study of 400,000 people in the UK has revealed that […]