US strikes 15 Houthi targets in Yemen: Pentagon

US strikes 15 Houthi targets in Yemen: Pentagon

The U.S. military struck more than a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen on Friday, attacking the Iranian proxy’s bases and weapons systems, according to the Pentagon. U.S. Central Command (Centcom) forces conducted strikes on 15 Houthi targets around 5 p.m. local time. The targets included “Houthi offensive military capabilities,” according to a statement from the command, which … Read more

No ‘October Surprise’ Will Sway Race

No ‘October Surprise’ Will Sway Race

CNN’s Michael Smerconish argued on Friday that no “October surprise,” no matter how juicy, will make a major impact on the presidential race, which the commentator called the “most insane” he’s ever witnessed. Smerconish joined Kasie Hunt on CNN This Morning and in a discussion about political scandals making last-minute impacts on races, he argued … Read more

Why hasn’t Newsom taken a position on most California ballot measures?

Why hasn’t Newsom taken a position on most California ballot measures?

Gov. Gavin Newsom generally appears eager to expound on ways to fix California’s housing crisis. Not to mention the importance of managing the state’s fiscal responsibilities in the face of uncertain budget projections. Yet when it comes to three November ballot measures that could have massive impacts on the state’s housing market and future spending, … Read more

Captain America: Brave New World plot leak: Here’s the full story

Captain America: Brave New World plot leak: Here’s the full story

Captain America: Brave New World is the first MCU movie of 2025, hitting theaters on February 14th. We have already seen footage from the film, as Marvel released the first trailer and additional teasers. That means we saw Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) in the new suit and Red Hulk (Harrison Ford), you know, hulking out. … Read more

Trump, Kemp appear together in Helene briefing

Trump, Kemp appear together in Helene briefing

Trump, Kemp appear together in Helene briefing – CBS News Watch CBS News Former President Donald Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp made a rare joint appearance Friday to discuss Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. It was the first time the two have appeared together since 2020, as Trump has repeatedly attacked Kemp over the Georgia … Read more

Australians stranded in Lebanon urged to leave on Qantas mercy flights amid rising Middle East tensions

Australians stranded in Lebanon urged to leave on Qantas mercy flights amid rising Middle East tensions

Two mercy flights will rescue Australians stranded in Lebanon as tensions in the region escalate. Qantas will operate two non-stop flights between Cyprus and Sydney, on behalf of the Australian government, the airline announced on Friday night. The federal government said two charter flights carrying up to 500 passengers will depart Beirut for Cyprus on … Read more

Business Leaders for Harris campaign to contrast Trump with VP

Business Leaders for Harris campaign to contrast Trump with VP

Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks onstage during a campaign event, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., September 29, 2024.  Carlos Barria | Reuters Vice President Kamala Harris’ top allies in the private sector have launched a new campaign that seeks to portray the Democratic nominee as the best candidate for business, … Read more

Are China’s lauded anti-poverty triumphs at risk of vanishing?

Are China’s lauded anti-poverty triumphs at risk of vanishing?

In Zhongwei, a city in northwest China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region, fighting poverty seems to be a never-ending battle. While the country as a whole has made tremendous gains in living standards, in July, the city’s Shapotou district announced that 28 more individuals had been added to a poverty relapse watch list. The officials who … Read more