Pakistan is in 'open war' with Afghanistan, its defense minister says

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  20 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  8 months ago

“PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistan and Afghanistan traded cross-border attacks overnight, government officials from both countries confirmed to NBC News...”

10 Cuban nationals on U.S. speedboat intended to carry out an 'armed infiltration,' Cuba says

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  9 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  8 months ago

“A U.S. registered speedboat violated Cuban territorial waters, kicking off an armed confrontation with Cuban border guard troops in which four...”

Warner Bros. Discovery says new Paramount bid could best Netflix offer

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  1 Like  •  9 months ago

“Warner Bros. Discovery said Paramount Skydance's new bid for the entire company "could reasonably be" superior to Netflix's deal.”

Camp Mystic flooding victims sue Texas for allegedly failing to enforce evacuation plan requirement

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  4 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  9 months ago

“Families of nine victims of last summer's deadly flooding in Texas are suing the state, alleging it failed to enforce a requirement that a girls'...”

Mexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel during operation to capture him

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  14 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  9 months ago

“Mexican forces killed Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, sparking violence and roadblocks across...”

In tariff case, Supreme Court justices bicker over treating Trump and Biden differently

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  8 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  9 months ago

“Supreme Court justices fought in their opinions in Donald Trump's tariffs case over whether they are treating Joe Biden and Trump equally.”

Women's pain last longer than men's. A study offers an explanation.

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  9 months ago

“Women are more likely to experience chronic pain, studies have found, and their pain lasts longer, on average. New research suggests it's because...”

King's statement on former Prince Andrew's arrest shows how grave this crisis is for U.K. royals

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  9 months ago

“King Charles III took the unusual step of personally signing his statement following the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.”

U.S. military pushes more weaponry into the Middle East for possible strikes on Iran

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  40 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  9 months ago

“WASHINGTON — The Defense Department is sending a large array of additional weaponry to the Middle East, including more warships, air defenses and...”

9 skiers missing, 6 rescued after avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  1 Like  •  9 months ago

“Six skiers were rescued, but nine remained missing after an avalanche Tuesday near the town of Truckee, California, authorities said.”