Zoo in Virginia launches poll to name newborn pygmy hippopotamus calf
The public is now voting to name Metro Richmond Zoo's newborn female pygmy hippo calf. The calf was born Dec. 9, according to a Christmas Eve news release from the Virginia-based zoo. “Long live the hippos! The Zoo is excited to announce the addition of a baby pygmy hippo to our heartwarming animal family, just […]
Israel launches strikes in Yemen on Houthi military targets, IDF says
The Israeli military on Thursday claimed responsibility for a series of airstrikes that hit the Houthi-held capital, Sanaa International Airport, and other targets in Yemen. The Israel Defense Forces said the airstrike targeted military infrastructure used by the Houthis to carry out terrorist acts. “The Houthi terrorist regime has repeatedly attacked the State of Israel […]
Marianne Williamson launches her bid for DNC chair
Former Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson on Thursday. announced Her campaign for chair of the Democratic National Committee. Williamson, who ran for president in 2020 and 2024, launched his bid to become DNC chairman on November 5th in an effort to correct the devastating losses suffered by the Democratic Party. “This year's DNC chairman election […]
Israel Launches Airstrikes Across Yemen During Houthi Leader’s Speech
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) struck targets across Yemen on Thursday during a speech by Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi, hitting the international airport in the port city of Hodeidah and the inland capital Sanaa. wave of attack The attack was the fourth since July and comes after Houthi rebels launched several ballistic missile and drone […]
Russia Launches Massive Christmas Day Air Raids Against Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has condemned Russia's decision to launch a massive airstrike on electricity infrastructure on Christmas morning, accusing Russia of trying to cause a Christmas power and heat cutoff. Early on Christmas morning, Russian airstrikes and artillery bombardment forced parts of Ukraine into underground air raid shelters, killing at least five people and […]
National Lacrosse League launches investigation after player engages in postgame fight with fans
The National Lacrosse League has launched an investigation after disturbing scenes erupted after a recent Halifax Thunderbirds game. A video of professional lacrosse player Tyson Bell getting into a physical altercation with a fan after Saturday's game against the Colorado Mammoths has gone viral. At one point in the fight, Bell appeared to be using […]
Pope launches jubilee year expected to bring millions of visitors to Rome | Religion
Pope Francis opened the “Holy Doors” of St. Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve, kicking off a holy year of Catholic celebrations that is expected to draw more than 30 million pilgrims to Rome. The 88-year-old pope, who had recently come down with a cold, was wheeled up to a huge ornate bronze door and knocked […]
US Launches Probe Into One Of China’s Most Lucrative Industries
On Monday, with just weeks left in President Joe Biden's term, the United States launched an investigation into China's semiconductor industry. Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced It has begun an investigation into China's “acts, policies, and practices aimed at dominating the semiconductor industry.” China has almost a monopoly on the semiconductor […]
Biden launches new Chinese chips trade probe, will hand off to Trump
The Biden administration on Monday announced a last-minute trade investigation into old Chinese “legacy” semiconductors, further increasing U.S. tariffs on Chinese chips that power everyday products from cars to washing machines to communications equipment. There is a possibility that U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said the investigation was aimed at protecting the U.S. and other […]
US launches airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen | Yemen
The U.S. military said Saturday it conducted precision airstrikes against missile storage and command and control facilities run by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen's capital Sanaa. The U.S. Central Command said in a statement that the strikes were aimed at “disrupting and degrading Houthi operations, including attacks on U.S. naval warships and commercial vessels in […]