Pentagon says the number of US troops in Syria is double from previous reports
The Pentagon says there are 2,000 U.S. troops in Syria, more than double the number Pentagon officials have told reporters for months. “We have regularly reported that approximately 900 U.S. troops are deployed to Syria,” said Pentagon spokesman Brig. Gen. Ryder told reporters at a press conference Thursday. “We recently learned that the number was […]
Matt Gaetz admits he partied, womanized and drank — but denies having sex with minor ahead of ethics report’s release
Former embattled lawmaker Matt Gaetz acknowledged Wednesday that he was a party animal and womanizer in his 30s when he was a junior lawmaker on Capitol Hill, but vehemently denied accusations that he had sex with minors. The Sunshine State Republican is set to release a damning report from the House Ethics Committee into allegations […]
Feds Tend to ‘Think Everything Is a Secret’, Should Have Been ‘Honest’ About Drone Reports Much Earlier
On “CNN Newsroom” on Tuesday, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) said the federal government should have been “honest with the American people sooner” about the reported drone sightings. And this is a huge problem in our national security apparatus. ” There, “we consider everything secret and cannot tell the public anything.” Mr Swalwell said:[T]I think the […]
European stocks rise; Renault up 6% after reports of Nissan-Honda merger talks – CNBC
Economists predict market instability in 2025 Sylvain Breuer, chief EMEA economist at S&P Global Ratings, said in a note to clients on Wednesday that investors should prepare for a challenging trading environment next year. “We expect European economies and markets to be subject to high volatility over the next 12 months, between a possible correction […]
Bill Belichick showed interest in unlikely coaching gig before taking UNC job: reports
Nearly 25 years after his infamous resignation as head coach of the New York Jets, Bill Belichick appears to be considering taking the job again. In 2000, Belichick was about to become the next head coach of the New York Jets. However, he resigned during his inaugural press conference, writing so on a napkin. Belichick […]
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect fled New York via train, not by bus as originally thought: reports
The suspect who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City earlier this month fled Manhattan by train, rather than by bus as originally thought, according to reports. Luigi Mangione is charged with murder for allegedly shooting Thompson as she walked into the Midtown Manhattan Hilton on the morning of December 4. Mangione, 26, […]
Israel eyes Iran nuke sites amid reports Trump mulls moves to block Tehran atomic program
With the situation in the Middle East rapidly evolving, the incoming Trump administration is also reportedly considering a “maximum pressure 2.0” operation against Iran, and the Israeli Air Force appears to be preparing for a possible attack on Iran's nuclear program. is. The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, a former ally of Iran, largely due […]
US Olympic and Paralympic officials put coach on leave after AP reports sexual abuse allegations
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee on Thursday placed one of its coaches on leave after the Associated Press reported that one of its coaches was accused of sexually abusing a young biathlete and causing her pain to the point of attempting suicide. was sentenced to Rocky Harris, director of sports and athlete services for […]
UnitedHealth Group CEO remembers Brian Thompson as ‘one of the good guys’ in memo to workers: reports
In a new memo on Wednesday, UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Whitty recalled his slain colleague Brian Thompson as “one of the good guys” and said he would like to thank his patients. The company encouraged employees to “respect his life” by helping the man and his family. “Brian was one of the good guys,” Whitty […]
Police say Luigi Mangione’s fingerprints match those at shooting scene; notebook about shooting plans found on him: Reports
Police say murder suspect Luigi Mangione's fingerprints match those found at the scene of last Wednesday's shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, and a notebook found on Mangione contains details of the shooting plan. It was announced that the details had been recorded. CNNciting two law enforcement officials briefed on […]