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Vice President JD Vance is weighing whether to run for president in 2028 or sit out the race, according to CNN. He has made no decision. The choice comes after Republicans midterm losses exposed divisions in the MAGA coalition, with Vance blaming the Iran war for the defeat. Allies say the conflict could make a Republican victory in 2028 impossible if it continues. Vance is also considering whether he wants to lead the movement and how a campaign would affect his young family. While some allies

The US halted departing flights nationwide after a communications failure affected all 22 regional air traffic control centers. Aircraft already in the air were allowed to land, while inbound international flights were handled case by case. The rare shutdown was the second nationwide halt since the September 11 attacks. It came a day after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sought $30.1 billion from Congress to modernize the air traffic control system. The FAA said technicians were investigatin

Drivers in Karnata's villages recognized a medical transport problem and devised a solution to it. They collectively raised funds through small contributions to purchase an ambulance. The service will provide free emergency transportation to local villagers in need. It emphasizes community cooperation and the significance of addressing local issues collectively. This initiative showcases how shared responsibility can lead to meaningful progress in rural healthcare.

In a recent statement, Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh, two prominent trustees of Tata Trusts, reproached former trustee Darius Khambata for his earlier actions, which they argued compromised the Trusts' governance integrity. They countered Khambata's claims about the relevance of a Tata Sons listing, deeming them misguided and highlighting contradictions in his stance. The dispute has fostered deep rifts among trustees concerning management strategies.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries was repeatedly interrupted by protesters at the Whats Next conference in Denver as he discussed the incoming Congress. Activists demanded stronger action on a Green New Deal and an arms embargo on Israel. One heckler called him a f***ing liar, while another shouted, The American people demand impeachment. The audience booed the protesters as they were removed. Jeffries stayed composed and later quipped, Im from Brooklyn, this is light work. The disruptions

A resurfaced 2009 video featuring Russell Brand and Sean Diddy Combs is attracting fresh attention for its awkward jokes and crude conversation aboard a private jet. During their trip to Las Vegas, Diddy calls Brand his new best friend, before the pair joke about going on a straight guy date and finding women. The footage has taken on a new dimension as both men are now serving prison sentences in separate cases, years after their memorable Vegas encounter.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he reached a deal with President Donald Trump to give SNAP-authorized bodegas and corner stores nationwide 90 extra days to comply with new federal food-stocking requirements. The rules require retailers that accept SNAP to carry a minimum range of staple foods. Mamdani says the delay will give neighborhood businesses more time to meet the standards; more than 100 bodega owners had contacted his office with concerns. The announcement came after Republicans

Microsoft 365 faced a major outage affecting email and communication tools for numerous businesses. In response, many organizations opted for alternative platforms like Slack and Zoom to keep operations running smoothly. Though some services saw partial recovery, users faced ongoing sporadic issues. Affected airlines and banks informed customers about the complications, while Microsoft clarified that there was no indication of a cyberattack causing the disruption.

Fresh military activity around the Strait of Hormuz is raising concerns over a possible escalation between Iran and the United States. Residents in Iran's southern Hormozgan Province reported explosions near several areas, including the port city of Jask, although Iranian authorities denied that any cities in the province had been targeted. Meanwhile, a massive smoke plume was reported over the Strait after a gas tanker allegedly caught fire. The IRGC claims the vessel ignored repeated warnings

Multiple missile launches have been reported from Irans southwestern Khuzestan Province, a strategically sensitive region bordering Iraq and located close to Kuwait. The reported launches come amid escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington following the latest US strikes. Earlier, Irans Navy claimed to have shot down an American drone over the Strait of Hormuz, releasing images of what it described as damaged components of the unmanned aircraft. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has

Aliia Roza says she was a Russian secret agent who specialised in 'honey trap' operations against criminals in Europe and the United Kingdom. She says she was handpicked at 18, one of only five women chosen from 350 students, for a secret programme designed by former KGB officers and psychologists. Now living in the United States, she is revealing the tactics she says she was trained in.In this conversation with Meghna Deka, she explains why honey traps are about far more than sex. She says 80%

Stephen A. Smith shut down speculation about becoming White House press secretary after meeting with President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Smith said the role had not come up during his conversation with Trump and denied the president had offered him the job, replying: No way in hell! Smith said he had interviewed Trump for about 40 minutes for his YouTube show. The exchange followed online speculation sparked by his White House visit, but Smiths comments made cl

Washington DC doctor Matt Lambert was reportedly in good spirits and preparing to start a new job just days before the deadly condo shooting. His attorney says Lambert had recently delivered a successful artificial intelligence presentation in Orlando. Days later, he allegedly killed building manager James Stuart, wounded four others, and died by suicide after a police standoff. The attack unfolded amid a bitter dispute over his luxury Washington penthouse and alleged black mold problems.

Iran has claimed that its Navy shot down a U.S. MQ-1 Predator drone near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. According to Iran's semi-official IRNA news agency, the drone was brought down near the Sirik coast in the Kuhestak region. Tehran also released images that reportedly show damaged components of military hardware, while the Iranian Navy issued a warning about defending the country's territorial waters and national interests. The claim comes amid rising tensions between Iran and

A medical helicopter carrying three crew members has crashed near Lone Wolf in southwestern Oklahoma, triggering an overnight emergency response. One crew member sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and no fatalities have been reported. The aircraft was reportedly heading to Childress, Texas, after departing an Oklahoma hospital, with no patients on board. State and federal investigators are examining the wreckage as authorities work to establish what caused the helicopter to go down around

Republican Rep. Chip Roy is sounding the alarm over what he calls Washingtons failure to address Americans most pressing concerns. In a House-floor speech, Roy pointed to unchecked federal spending, a national debt of roughly $42 trillion and border security, arguing that lawmakers have not done enough to serve the people they represent. His criticism is especially striking because it comes from within the Republican Party, after GOP losses in the midterm elections. Roys remarks put the spotligh

Donald Trump has reignited his long-running rivalry with Barack Obama after claiming he would defeat the former president easily in a hypothetical third-term election. During a White House interview with Stephen A. Smith, Trump called Obama highly overrated and questioned his record as president. He also pointed to his own election vote totals in states like Texas and Florida to back his confidence, while accusing Obama of dividing Americans and portraying himself as a unifying leader.

In the hours before Jensen Huangs abrupt exit from Nvidia, the famously hands-on CEO was reportedly saying whatever and I dont care. People who had spoken with him said he had turned his anger on himself, describing himself as a piece of sh--. Bloombergs account offers a glimpse inside the final stretch of his 33-year run: an admitted affair, reports of another relationship and a boardroom crisis that ended with Huang leaving the company he built. The boards investigation centers on reports that

Iran is showcasing its underground missile arsenal, with an IRGC Aerospace Force commander making fresh claims about Tehran's missile strategy during the war with the United States. In a new interview with Iranian media, the commander displayed missiles including the Kheibar Shekan and claimed Iran relied on weapons dating back to the 1980s and 1990s while keeping its more advanced missiles in reserve. He also alleged that American bunker-buster bombs failed to detonate at several Iranian missil

Iran has showcased its latest Shahed-136 kamikaze drone inside a live television studio for the first time, offering a rare look at one of its key weapons. During the broadcast, an Iranian military expert claimed the drones destroyed multiple American early-warning radar systems across the region during the recent conflict. Tehran's latest display comes amid growing focus on Iran's drone warfare capabilities and its claims of striking critical US military assets.#Iran #Shahed136 #IranDrones #USI

After a thoughtful restoration, Chris Simms and Danielle have sold their beloved historic farmhouse in Greenwich for $5.5 million. They acquired it for $2.5 million in 2019, diligently preserving its historic charm, including exposed beams and cozy fireplaces. Initially listed at $8 million, the price was lowered, reflecting the demand for unique properties with rich histories in Greenwich's tight real estate market.

Microsoft has apologised for the global Microsoft 365 outage that left millions unable to use Outlook, Teams and Copilot for nearly 24 hours. The company says the disruption was a technical issue ot related to cyber or AI. It was caused by a flaw from an earlier network capacity upgrade that surfaced after a recent network change. Outlook and Teams are now recovering worldwide, and a full post-incident report will follow.

One war plan. One nude picture. That is the alleged price of access to Indian military secrets. A chargesheet filed in Delhi says an Indian Air Force Wing Commander communicated with a suspected Pakistani intelligence operative on WhatsApp between January and April. Police allege that he shared secret war-plan pages, drone capabilities, deployment locations, aircraft movements and sensitive installation coordinates. They also claim he installed spyware on the devices of five subordinates. Invest

Iran claims it has destroyed a major US military early-warning radar system in Bahrain, releasing what it describes as satellite images of the targeted installation. The IRGC says its Aerospace Force carried out the strike in retaliation for an alleged US air attack on a telecommunications tower in Iran's Sirik region. Tehran is now warning Washington to halt its aerial operations and what it calls oil-smuggling activities in the Strait of Hormuz. The alleged radar strike marks another escalatio

India is building its largest strategic oil reserve in Odisha. The Chandikhol facility will store four million tonnes of crude and cost an estimated Rs 8,571 crore. The project is being developed as Hormuz disruptions expose Indias dependence on vulnerable maritime routes. India imports more than 88 per cent of its crude oil, making supply shocks a direct economic risk. Its existing strategic reserves at Visakhapatnam, Mangaluru and Padur hold about 5.33 million tonnes, covering roughly 9.5 days

Terrifying CCTV footage from inside a Brooklyn apartment captures the moment a neighbouring three-storey building begins to collapse, as a mother screams and her young son races away from a crumbling wall. The disaster killed eight people and injured at least 18. A toddler was swept into the rubble but survived, while his mother and older brother suffered serious injuries. The footage offers a chilling look inside the disaster's devastating impact on one young family.

Rep. Al Green is accusing President Donald Trump of taking the United States into the Iran war without consulting Congress. In a fiery House-floor speech, Green said lawmakers were shut out of the decision, given no vote and denied the chance to represent the American people. He argued that the Constitution gives Congress, not the president, the power to declare war, and called Trumps actions a breach of the Constitution. Green has also announced plans to pursue Trumps impeachment. His remarks r

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted the state's development since its formation, noting that the state budget has grown from Rs 4,000 crore to Rs 1.19 lakh crore. He also said the Char Dham Yatra recorded over 65 lakh visitors this year, marking its highest footfall so far.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay brought festive cheer to students at a government school by distributing cakes and greeting cards ahead of Children's Day celebrations.

Matt Henry delivered a fiery bowling performance against India, bringing back memories of past struggles for the Indian batting line-up with his impressive spell.

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