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Coordination on potential Israeli response to Iran continues between Jerusalem and Washington

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The region has been tensely awaiting a promised Israeli reprisal for an October 1 massive ballistic missile attack (More…)

Only eight days into the fiscal year FEMA spent nearly half its disaster budget

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The rapid spending — which is likely to accelerate as aid flows to states pulverized by Hurricanes Helene (More…)

Milton’s devastating legacy

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Across the state, the storm has been tied to at least 16 deaths. As of Friday morning, 2.2 (More…)

Tornadoes tear a path of destruction through Florida

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Hurricane Milton tore a coast-to-coast path of destruction across the state of Florida, whipping up a spate of (More…)

Brown University refused pro-Palestinian student demands to divest from companies doing business with Israel

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The university’s highest governing body, the Corporation of Brown University, says divesting “would signal that there are ‘approved’ (More…)

As of October 9, 2.8 million Americans have voted

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Nearly 3 million Americans have cast early ballots either in person or by mail with under four weeks (More…)

Severe solar storm could strain US power grids even more while dealing with two major hurricanes

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A severe solar storm is headed to Earth that could stress power grids even more as the U.S. (More…)

Hurricane Milton leaves behind at least 10 reported dead

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Hurricane Milton made landfall on Siesta Key on the Florida Gulf Coast on Wednesday night as a major (More…)

Largest US water and wastewater utility company hit by cyberattack

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American Water became informed of “unauthorized activity” in its computer networks and systems Thursday, the company said in (More…)

US Department of Justice arrested Afghan man in alleged US election day planned attack in the name of the Islamic State

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The suspect, Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, is a citizen of Afghanistan residing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, according to (More…)