Posts by Kevin Harson
Opinion: Israel answers Iran. These three questions about war in the Mideast remain
Israel’s multi-wave strike against an assortment of Iranian military bases on Friday was anything but a surprise. From the moment Tehran launched around 200 ballistic missiles toward Israel in retaliation for the Israeli assassinations of Hamas Politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was preparing for a response.…
Read MoreIsrael retaliation bombardment of Iran, relatively limited, is over — for now
Israel’s retaliatory bombardment of Iran on Saturday appeared to be limited in scope, but Western nations including the U.S. warned another spark could swiftly ignite a new and dangerous round of Middle East escalation. Israel early Saturday declared mission accomplished after three waves of pre-dawn airstrikes hit military targets, including missile batteries and production facilities,…
Read MoreDelta sues CrowdStrike for outages causing $500 million in losses
Delta Air Lines filed a lawsuit against cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike on Friday, seeking massive damages for a catastrophic technology outage that paralyzed the carrier’s operations this summer and resulted in losses exceeding $500 million. The lawsuit, filed in Fulton County Superior Court near Delta‘s Atlanta headquarters, stems from a July incident when a faulty CrowdStrike…
Read MoreYankees vs. Dodgers player prop picks: How to bet World Series Game 2
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Read MorePuppy mill survivor so “scared” she has panic attack during rescue
The harsh realities of a rescue dog’s previous life have been made clear in a video of the moments after she was recovered from a puppy mill and suffered a panic attack in the car. In a clip posted on Instagram by Millie’s owner, who chose to remain anonymous, the dog was clearly overwhelmed. The…
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Read MoreWarship aborts missile test mid-flight off California
A missile test conducted by Canada’s navy was aborted mid-flight after communication with the projectile was lost. Commander Jeremy Samson, the commanding officer of HMCS Regina, said “there was an issue” with the Harpoon Block II missile after it was fired from the vessel during joint U.S. drills at the U.S. Navy’s Point Mugu sea…
Read MoreFamily watch as cat swept away by hurricane, days later they hear a “meow”
A cat who was assumed dead after being swept away by Hurricane Helene managed to find his way back home. On September 27, Nancy Collins and her family were preparing to leave their property in Burnsville, North Carolina, because of rising floodwaters brought on by Hurricane Helene. However, before she and her son Jonathon left,…
Read MoreDonald Trump’s Joe Rogan interview completes podcast’s big three
Donald Trump appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience this week, marking his latest push to connect with younger voters through alternative media channels. Over its 15-year run, The Joe Rogan Experience has built a substantial following, with 14.5 million Spotify followers and 17.5 million YouTube subscribers. The show, which is Spotify’s top-rated podcast, draws a…
Read MoreNorth Korean troops deployed to Kursk in escalating counteroffensive: US
The U.S. has said North Korean troops may have been deployed to a key front in Russia’s war against Ukraine, as speculation grows over how the international community may respond to a third party entering combat. The U.S. confirmed on October 23 that Pyongyang was joining Russia’s war against Ukraine, a claim made days earlier…
Read MoreWhile America waits for Scout, experienced automakers ready to fill void
By the time Scout Motors brings the Traveler SUV to market, its competition will have already been there, done that. Jeep, Ford, Rivian, Mercedes-Benz and others with established customer bases will be selling products that Scout has to compete against. The Scout Traveler is not set to go into production until 2027 in Blythewood, South…
Read MoreAl Pacino sets record straight on why he “didn’t show up” to Oscars
Actor Al Pacino revealed on Saturday that he didn’t show up to the Oscars in 1973 due to his complicated relationship with fame. In 1973, Pacino famously missed the 45th Academy Awards, despite receiving a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his role as Michael Corleone in The Godfather. For a long time, the Hollywood rumor…
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