GOP North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer running for re-election

U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota is seeking reelection. In a video released Thursday, the first-term Republican senator announced his plans. He was first elected in 2018 in a closely watched race against then-Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, the last Democrat to hold statewide office in North Dakota. Cramer, a staunch Donald Trump ally, held North […]

Florida Close to Banning Social Media for Kids Under 16

Florida is on the verge of passing one of the nation’s most restrictive bans on minors’ use of social media after the state Senate passed a bill Thursday that would keep children under the age of 16 off popular platforms regardless of parental approval.[#item_full_content]

Guinness World Records revokes ‘oldest dog ever’ title for Portuguese canine

Guinness World Records has ruled against a Portuguese dog that died last year keeping the title of oldest canine ever. Following a review, GWR said Thursday it “no longer has the evidence it needs to support Bobi’s claim as the record holder.” Bobi, a reportedly 31-year-old guard dog, had lived on a farm in the […]

US, coalition forces destroy 6 Houthi one-way attack drones

U.S. Central Command announced Thursday that American aircraft and a coalition warship have shot down six Houthi one-way attack drones in the Red Sea.  The unmanned aerial vehicles were identified as “likely targeting U.S. and coalition warships and were an imminent threat,” it said, noting that the drones were taken out around 4:30 a.m. local […]

Russian skier dead, 6 rescued in avalanche at Himalayan resort

A Russian skier was killed and five others were rescued, along with their local guide, after an avalanche hit a popular Himalayan ski resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. They said that at least six Russian skiers and their local guide were hit by the avalanche and buried in snow high in the […]