Posts by Kevin Harson
With Hezbollah weakened by Israel, its political opponents see an opportunity
BEIRUT — Under heavy attack from Israel, the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has been seriously weakened militarily in recent weeks, with many of its top leaders killed, and at least some of its arsenal destroyed. That has raised hopes among its opponents both foreign and domestic that it may also be vulnerable politically. Hezbollah is also…
Read MoreU.S. confirms North Korean troops in Russia amid fears they’ll be sent to fight in Ukraine
WASHINGTON — The United States on Wednesday said North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia, raising the possibility they will be sent to fight in Russia’s war on Ukraine — an assertion made by South Korea and the Ukrainian government in Kyiv. The move may show that Moscow’s shortage of manpower amid exorbitant casualties is…
Read MoreWoody Harrelson speaks out on motorcycle accident—”Very lucky”
Woody Harrelson has described himself as “very lucky” to have walked away from a motorcycle accident he experienced in June. During Tuesday’s episode of the Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast, Harrelson and co-host Ted Danson spoke to their former Cheers co-star Kelsey Grammer about the ordeal, with Grammer sharing his own motorbike stories. Newsweek…
Read MoreBoeing faces $6 billion loss as striking workers’ vote looms
Boeing is bracing for a challenging week while it faces a potential $6 billion third quarter loss, the introduction of a new CEO, and a crucial vote that could end a prolonged Machinists’ strike. The strike, which has halted production at several of the company’s key plants, represents one of the most significant obstacles for…
Read MoreOwner checks on dog on petcam—can’t believe what she’s guarding
A dog owner from Norway checked on her dog through the pet cam while away for the afternoon, and could not believe what she found her pup doing. The pet cam footage, which she shared on TikTok on Tuesday, under the username @marie_berntsen, shows the 7-month-old puppy, Lea, laying on the floor in the kitchen…
Read MoreKim Jong Un issues nuclear warning to US as North Korea grows arsenal
Kim Jong Un has warned that he wants North Korea to develop its “strategic deterrence” in the face of what he called the “ever-increasing threat” of America’s nuclear arsenal. The message comes amid escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula, with Kim accusing South Korea and the U.S. of provocation and reports of Russia using North…
Read MoreColumn: Former California Rep. Devin Nunes once sued media companies. Now he’s struggling to run one
Who would have guessed that Devin Nunes, who left Congress to run former President Trump’s media company, would be accused of mismanagement and cronyism? Well, me, for one. It’s not that I am any kind of oracle. It’s just that I’ve followed Nunes’ career as an ultra-litigious Trump defender who is afflicted by a world-class…
Read MoreCan $7-an-hour nannies spur a baby boom? One city aims to find out
SEOUL — The latest government plan in South Korea to encourage couples to have more children and prevent a devastating population decline: low-wage immigrant nannies. In August, the Seoul government launched a program matching 100 Filipino nannies with 169 households that have children under 12 or are expecting a baby. The nannies work full-time or part-time…
Read MoreUkraine launches major Black Sea naval drone attack toward Crimea
Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russian-controlled Crimea from the air and sea overnight, the Russian government said on Wednesday. Russian air defenses intercepted 10 airborne drones over Crimea, Moscow said on Wednesday. The Black Sea naval fleet, partially based on the peninsula, “destroyed” four Ukrainian waterborne drones, also known as uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs), which…
Read MoreMark Cuban vs Elon Musk: Battle of the billionaires on the campaign trail
Billionaires Mark Cuban and Elon Musk have taken center stage in the 2024 presidential campaign, actively seeking votes for Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, respectively. Mark Cuban, part owner of the Dallas Mavericks and a former Shark Tank investor, has thrown his support behind Harris. He argues that Harris is the…
Read MoreInvisible Joe Biden disappears from Kamala Harris’ campaign
In the final stretch of the 2024 presidential race, one person seems notably absent from Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign: President Joe Biden. Since ending his reelection bid in July, Biden has largely stayed off the campaign trail, leaving Harris to carve out her own path and focus on distinguishing herself from the sitting president’s…
Read MoreShohei Ohtani News: 50th Home Run Ball Sells For Record Price
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! As the auction proceeded into an extended bidding period Tuesday night, the final sale price of the baseball Shohei Ohtani hit for his 50th home run of the season grew higher. By the time the bidding ended, Goldin Auctions announced the final price as a record for any baseball…
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