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Secretary Wright Says Venezuelan Oil Activity Will Rise As Workers Return Home

Secretary Wright on Venezuelan oil production: “The first increase in activities will be among the companies that are already there… We’re going to see Venezuelans returning home to their country that already work for a number of American companies and international companies abroad.”

Trump Says He Has Canceled Second Wave of Attacks on Venezuela, Citing Cooperation

President Donald Trump said Friday that he has canceled a previously expected second wave of U.S. military attacks on Venezuela, attributing the decision to cooperation from the South American nation’s government and progress on related issues including political prisoner releases and collaboration on energy infrastructure. In remarks and social media posts, Trump described the development […]

Hatzalah Air Flies Home Israeli Wounded in Bondi Beach Chanukah Attack [PHOTOS]

An Israeli who was critically wounded in the Bondi Beach Chanukah attack in Australia was flown back to Israel on Friday in a long-range medical evacuation coordinated by Hatzolah Air. The patient, described as a hero who was shot multiple times during the attack, had been receiving treatment in Australia before being cleared for transport. […]

NYC Flu Cases Show Early Decline but Remain at Very High Levels, Officials Say

Flu activity in New York City is beginning to show signs of declining, but transmission remains at very high levels, city health officials said Thursday, cautioning residents that the season is far from over. Speaking at a press conference, New York City Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse said recent data indicate a modest downturn […]

MAMDANI EFFECT? Two Fatal Police-Involved Shootings in NYC Reported Within Hours

A road rage-related crash in Manhattan’s West Village late Thursday ended with a driver fatally shot by police, marking the second fatal police-involved shooting in New York City within five hours, authorities said. The incident occurred just before 10:55 p.m. near Bedford Street and Sixth Avenue. Police said a 37-year-old man driving a BMW had […]

Iran’s Supreme Leader Threatens Brutal Crackdown on Protests; Trump Says Khameini Looking to Flee

Iran’s supreme leader signaled Friday that security forces would crack down on protesters, directly challenging U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to support those peacefully demonstrating. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed Trump as having hands “stained with the blood of Iranians” as supporters shouted “Death to America!” in footage aired by Iranian state television. State […]

Unvaccinated 11-Month-Old Dies of Measles Complications in Jerusalem

An 11-month-old infant with no underlying medical conditions died Thursday evening in Jerusalem from complications related to measles, according to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital. The hospital said the infant, who had not yet been vaccinated, was transferred Wednesday from another medical center in critical condition. She was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit and […]

Trump Warns Iran Against Cracking Down as Protests Surge

Trump on Iran: What they’ve done is, in the past, they started shooting the hell out of [protesters]… and I said if they do that, we’re going to hit them very hard… So far, for the most part, they haven’t… The enthusiasm to overturn that regime is incredible.

Trump Says U.S. Will Rebuild and Run Venezuela’s Oil Industry

Trump on Venezuela: “We’re going to be working with them… We’ll be running the oil. I’m meeting tomorrow with all of the big oil executives… They’re going to go in, they’re going to rebuild the whole oil infrastructure.”

From Robots to Bendable Screens, CES 2026 Shows What’s Next for Technology

CES 2026 offered a glimpse of a future that feels straight out of a sci-fi movie: bendable screens, paper-thin TVs and cars and gadgets that can think for themselves as they get to know you and your family’s wants and needs. As Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang put it, “The ChatGPT moment for physical AI is […]

Doocy: ICE Officer Had Absolute Immunity in Deadly Shooting

DOOCY: “The ICE officer involved in the deadly shooting yesterday had absolute immunity. And the VP himself says that because 6 months ago this officer was dragged behind a car he may have been a little sensitive to the idea of being rammed by a car.”

Iran Pulls The Plug On Internet Nationwide As Protesters Shout “Death to the Dictator!”

Iran’s government cut off the country from the internet and international telephone calls Thursday night as a nighttime demonstration called by the country’s exiled crown prince drew a mass of protesters to shout from their windows and storm the streets. The protest represented the first test of whether the Iranian public could be swayed by Crown Prince […]

House Republicans Revolt Against Leadership, Pass Obamacare Subsidy Extension

In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act as 17 renegade GOP lawmakers joined every Democrat in support. The tally, 230-196, signified growing political concern over Americans’ health care costs. Forcing the issue to a vote […]

Trump Slams GOP Defectors After Senate Advances Resolution Limiting His Authority In Venezuela

The Senate advanced a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, sounding a note of disapproval for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere. Democrats and five Republicans voted to advance the war powers resolution on a 52-47 vote and ensure a vote next week on final passage. It has virtually no […]

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