Prominent figures share reactions following Trump’s election win

With Donald Trump the winner of the 2024 presidential election, world leaders and celebrities are sharing their reactions on social media.

Russia accused of plotting to plant explosives aboard US-bound airplanes: report

Western security officials reportedly said they believe Russia is plotting to plant explosives aboard either commercial or passenger airplanes bound for the United States and Canada. 

Artisan cheese seller in a pickle after thieves made off with massive cheddar haul

A British company says a con artist made off with 22 metric tons of award-winning cheddar worth hundreds of thousands of dollars before the company realized it had been scammed.

Oscar strengthens into a hurricane in southwest Atlantic as watches, warnings expand for Bahamas, Cuba

Oscar rapidly intensified from a tropical storm into an 80-mph hurricane on Saturday, causing islands in its potential path to issue watches and warnings, ahead of the small but mighty cyclone.

The Sphere is getting a second location following Las Vegas success

The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas in 2023 and is the world’s largest structure hosting concerts and sporting events.

US sends stealth bombers to attack Houthi rebel bunkers

B-2 bombers targeted underground weapons storage locations in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, and U.S. officials offered no details on the extent of the damage from the strikes.

US sending air defense missile system, more troops to Israel

The Pentagon said Sunday the United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and troops to to Israel.

Swiss workers told to ‘clock out’ for bathroom breaks, court rules

A Swiss court has ruled in favor of Jean Singer & Cie SA, a watch dial manufacturer, allowing the company to require employees to clock out for bathroom breaks.

Hamas attack on Israel: Hostage status 1 year later

On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas kidnapped roughly 250 people in a surprise deadly attack into Israel. Here’s what’s known about the Israelis and Palestinians still being held.

Iran launches missiles at Israel; Netanyahu promises retaliation

Israel reported that Iran fired missiles toward its territory, prompting authorities to order Jerusalem residents to shelter in place

Watch Russian fighter jet fly dangerously close to US F-16

A Russian fighter jet’s dangerous maneuver caused a close encounter near Alaskan airspace - one that drew commendation from U.S. military and government officials.

Israel says Iran has fired missiles and it warns residents to shelter in place

The Israeli military said Tuesday that Iran has fired missiles at Israel, and air raid sirens sounded across the country as residents were ordered to remain close to bomb shelters.

Ex-CIA officer sentenced to 30 years for drugging, sexually assaulting women across multiple countries

A veteran Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer who used his position to drug and sexually assault more than two dozen women while posted around the world was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on Wednesday.

Titan sub malfunctioned just prior to Titanic dive, scientific director says

The scientific director for the company that owned the Titan submersible that imploded last year while on its way to the Titanic wreckage testified that the sub had malfunctioned just prior to the fatal dive.