Giorno: 31 Agosto 2023

Tropical Storm Idalia Descends on North Carolina

Tropical Storm Idalia descended on the Carolinas on its way out to the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, leaving a trail of flooding and destruction throughout the Southeast that stretched back to its landfall as a hurricane in Florida .Rescue and repair efforts continued in the…

Pennsylvania Senate reconvenes for unusual August session as 2-month budget stalemate continues

Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled Senate reconvened Wednesday for an unusual August session mired in a two-month budget stalemate with the Democratic-controlled House. Two budget-related bills passed, primarily on party lines, as Senate Republicans advanced a blend of provisions that have bipartisan support and others that do not. Neither bill has the agreement of House Democratic leaders. The […]

Rare Blue Supermoon Dazzles Stargazers Worldwide

A rare blue supermoon – the closest full moon of the year – dazzled stargazers Wednesday night. Saturn joined the celestial spectacle, visible alongside the moon, at least where skies were clear.[#item_full_content]

1 Dead in Ramming Attack at West Bank Checkpoint

An Israeli man was killed and two others wounded by a terrorist who rammed them with his truck at the Maccabim checkpoint near Modi’in on Thursday morning, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed. The terrorist was shot and killed shortly after.One of the wounded was in critical…[#item_full_content]

Top House Dem ‘vigorously’ endorses Ilhan Omar for re-election amid pro-Israel PAC criticism

The top Democrat in the House of Representatives “vigorously” endorsed “Squad” Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., for re-election amid the congresswoman’s criticism of a pro-Israel political action committee (PAC). House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., threw his support behind Omar on Wednesday, “vigorously” endorsing the “Squad” Democrat with a long history of controversial comments about Israel. […]

NKorea Claims It Simulated Nuclear Attacks on SKorea

North Korea said Thursday its latest missile launches simulated “scorched earth” nuclear strikes on South Korea and that it’s also been rehearsing an occupation of its rival’s territory in the event of conflict. Pyongyang has previously tested nuclearcapable missiles and…[#item_full_content]

Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy tests positive for coronavirus

Connecticut U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy has tested positive for coronavirus, he said Wednesday. The Democrat announced Wednesday that he tested positive for COVID-19 and reluctantly had to postpone his one-week “Walk Across Connecticut.” “Argh. I was super excited to start my annual Walk Across Connecticut today, but I started getting some mild COVID symptoms last […]