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Law suit alleges factory bosses fled, leaving workers to die in Hurricane Helene flood

The family of Johnny Peterson, a 55-year-old Tennessee factory worker killed during Hurricane Helene, is suing his employer, Impact Plastics, and its CEO, accusing...

Record-breaking early voter turnout in Georgia

Early voting in Georgia, a key battleground state for the upcoming US presidential election, began with record turnout on Tuesday local time. Over 328,000 ballots...

How the US government turned on the people

The catastrophic mismanagement of Hurricane Helene relief is showing the American people that Washington’s dysfunctional but, worse, it doesn’t even seem to be trying...

Harris faces plagiarism allegations over 2009 policing book

US Vice President Kamala Harris has been accused of plagiarism in her 2009 book on policing Smart on Crime. An investigation by Austrian plagiarism researcher...

US House Speaker accuses legacy media outlet CBS of editing interview to alter context

US House Speaker Mike Johnson has accused CBS of selectively editing his interview on Face the Nation to distort the meaning of his statements. Johnson highlighted...

Trust in US legacy mainstream news media falls to record low

A new Gallup poll has found that just 31% of Americans trust the US legacy mainstream news media to report the news fairly and...

Trump surges ahead of Harris in betting markets

Former President Donald Trump has surged ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris in betting markets, marking his largest lead just weeks before the November...

BlackRock’s blood and tears-fuelled rise

How does the infamous vulture fund make its money? US investment giant BlackRock has hit a new record on assets under management, topping $11.48 trillion...

Fresh lawsuits filed against Diddy

Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing new allegations of rape, sexual assault, and abuse, following a series of lawsuits filed on Monday. At least...

Man arrested near Trump Coachella rally denies assassination attempt allegations

Vem Miller, 49, who was arrested at a checkpoint for carrying firearms near a rally for former President Donald Trump, has denied allegations of...

Third Trump assassination attempt foiled – law enforcement

A man has been arrested with fake press passes and loaded weapons outside a rally being held by the former president in California. A third...

Trump calls for death penalty for immigrants who kill Americans

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed the death penalty for immigrants convicted of killing American citizens or law enforcement officers, intensifying his hardline...

Biden warns Iran: Any attack on Trump will be treated as an ‘Act of War’

President Joe Biden has issued a stern warning to Iran, cautioning that any attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump would be considered an...

Harris “Real Men” ad mocked as “cringiest political spot ever”

A 90-second video showcasing "real men" supporting Vice President Kamala Harris has set the internet ablaze—but for all the wrong reasons. The ad, featuring men...

Early voting drops significantly from 2020, posing challenges for Democrats

Early voting in the 2024 U.S. election has seen a sharp decline compared to 2020, a trend that could spell trouble for Democrats. So far,...

DNA breakthrough set to unravel the mystery of Christopher Columbus’ origins

After more than two decades of research, a forensic team is set to reveal groundbreaking findings about the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. Long believed to...

Over half of ‘peer reviewers’ for top medical journals have financial conflicts, study reveals

A recent study has found that more than half of peer reviewers for four leading medical journals received payments from drug and medical device...

How the US election could affect New Zealand foreign policy

Change is coming to America. Next month’s elections are likely to pave the way for an overhaul of US foreign policy– regardless of whether Donald...

‘You were not supposed to know Kamala is this stupid because Trump is supposed to be dead’

Gay black Republican icon Rob Smith explains why Kamala Harris can't articulate a coherent sentence. You were not supposed to know Kamala is this stupid...

Obama admits black men have a problem with Kamala Harris and her campaign ‘lacks energy’

Former President Barack Obama addressed the lack of enthusiasm for Vice President Kamala Harris among Black men during a "Black Voters for Harris" event...

Trump demands CBS release full transcript of Kamala Harris interview amid editing scandal

Former CBS News staffers are calling for an independent investigation into 60 Minutes after discrepancies surfaced in Vice President Kamala Harris' interview responses. CBS has...

One Dead, 12 trapped after elevator malfunction in Colorado gold mine

One person has died, and 12 others remain trapped 1,000 feet underground following an equipment malfunction at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine near Cripple...

Fatal chemical leak in Texas oil refinery triggers emergency response

A deadly chemical leak at Pemex's Deer Park oil refinery in Texas has resulted in the deaths of two people and left five others...

Diddy to remain in jail despite new bail appeal, Trial set for May 2025

Sean 'Diddy' Combs appeared dejected in court as his legal team secured a May 2025 trial date, while his third bid for bail remains...

Walz’s Covid-19 legacy

As a medical professional with over two decades of experience in laboratory science, I observed Governor Tim Walz’s handling of the 2020 Covid-19 crisis...

Netanyahu cancels Defense Minister’s US Visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s planned visit to the US, following a missile barrage from Iran in retaliation...

Hurricane Milton slams Florida coast with 120 MPH winds

Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida’s west coast near Siesta Key as a Category 3 storm, bringing 120 mph winds and widespread devastation. St. Lucie...

Colorado Supreme Court dismisses case against Christian baker over transgender cake

The Colorado Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit against Christian baker Jack Phillips, who was sued for refusing to bake a cake for a...

Biden urges immediate evacuation ahead of Hurricane Milton’s potential landfall in Florida

As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, President Joe Biden has issued a strong plea for residents in evacuation zones to leave immediately, calling it...

Bill Gates worried about possible release of Epstein List – Musk

During a 108-minute interview with Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk suggested that billionaires like Reid Hoffman and Bill Gates, who support Kamala Harris, fear that...

Watch: US journalist sets himself on fire at pro-Palestinian protest

A CBS News photojournalist, Samuel Mena, set himself on fire at a pro-Palestinian rally near the White House on Saturday in protest of media...

Nearly 60% of Americans concerned about potential voter fraud – poll

As the November 5 presidential election nears, a significant portion of the American electorate is concerned over potential voter fraud. According to a new PR/PBS...

Private helicopter rescuer helping Hurricane Helene victims stopped by authorities

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many roads in western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina remain impassable, leaving residents trapped and in dire...

Massive crowd turns out for Trump’s ‘gutsy’ return to scene of first assassination attempt

Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday to witness former President Donald Trump’s return to the site where he narrowly...

US Secret Service faces staffing crisis as veterans leave over unpaid overtime and stress

The US Secret Service is grappling with a major staffing crisis, losing nearly 20% of its veteran agents as overwork, unpaid overtime, and inadequate...

FEMA’s Hurricane Helene response slammed for delays, poor communication and mismanagement

The US Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) response to the recent Asheville, NC disaster has come under fire, with prominent broadcaster Glenn beck exposing...

Lifelong Democrat and author M.C. Armstrong says he’s voting for Trump

Lifelong Democrat and prize-winning author M.C. Armstrong has declared his support for Donald Trump in the upcoming election, expressing frustration with the Democratic Party...

The “Financial Coup” that seized America

In the wake of the 2008 Financial Crisis, former chief economist of the IMF Simon Johnson warned that the same dysfunctional policies he saw...

US helpless as Middle East burns: Moscow blames Biden’s policy failures

In a biting critique of U.S. foreign policy, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova declared that Washington’s approach to the Middle East under President...

Piers Morgan Diddy Bombshell: Jay-Z and Beyoncé are “a nasty little couple, they do nasty things”

In a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan, singer and outspoken industry critic Jaguar Wright made shocking accusations against Jay-Z and Beyoncé, claiming the music...

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