Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Colin Allred is dropping out of the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and pivoting to run instead for the Dallas-based 33rd Congressional District. Allred, a former Dallas congressman, was the party’s nominee for Senate in … Read more
A tsunami warning has been issued for parts of Japan’s northeastern coast after a magnitude-7.6 earthquake struck off the coastline Monday, according to Japan’s Meteorological Agency (JMA). The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the earthquake struck at 11.15 p.m. local time (9.15 a.m. ET) around 44 miles (70km) off the coast of the country … Read more
Paramount Skydance is launching a hostile bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery after it lost out to Netflix in a months-long bidding war for the legacy assets, the company said Monday. Paramount will go straight to WBD shareholders with an all-cash, $30-per-share offer. That’s the same bid WBD rejected last week, which Paramount Skydance CEO … Read more
Topline Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., said people would be shocked to find out how her Republican colleagues talk about President Donald Trump behind his back, as the congresswoman who is retiring next month appeared CBS’s 60 Minutes where she criticized the president, saying his policies are not “America First.” Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. R-Ga., … Read more
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter was appointed in 2018 to fill a Democratic seat on the Federal Trade Commission. She was removed from her position by the Trump administration in March. Elizabeth Gillis/NPR hide caption toggle caption Elizabeth Gillis/NPR The Supreme Court hears Monday arguments in a case that could end the independence of independent agencies, overturn … Read more
Panisa Aemocha,BBC Thai, Bangkokand Kelly Ng Watch: Thousands flee Thailand-Cambodia border Residents on both sides of Thailand’s and Cambodia’s border evacuated in droves on Monday as fresh clashes erupted, killing at least five people. Both sides have each accused the other of starting the violence, which is the most serious confrontation between the two countries … Read more
Bill would authorize $901 billion in national security spending Includes $400 million in military aid to Ukraine House speaker touts bill as advancing Trump’s agenda WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers on Sunday unveiled an annual defense policy bill authorizing a record $901 billion in national security spending next year, billions more than President … Read more
In a high-profile interview, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., bashed President Donald Trump, accusing her onetime political ally-turned-foe of inciting death threats against her and her son and failing to live up to his campaign pledge to focus on improving the lives of Americans. “For an ‘America First’ president, the No. 1 focus should have … Read more
One Thai soldier killed, Thai army says Cambodia says its military has not retaliated, 3 civilians wounded Military facilities targeted in air strikes, says Thai Air Force Cambodia ex-PM urges restraint against Thai ‘aggressors’ Over 385,000 civilians being evacuated in Thailand BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, Dec 8 (Reuters) – Thailand said it launched airstrikes into Cambodia on … Read more
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A second flight carrying Iranians deported from the United States has left America, Iranian officials said, as Washington reportedly planned to send hundreds of prisoners back to the Islamic Republic. The deportations come as tensions remain high between Iran and the U.S. after America bombed Iranian nuclear sites during Tehran’s 12-day … Read more