Month: August 2022
U.S. says airstrikes killed 4 Iranian-backed militia members in Syria
Central Command’s Gen. Erik Kurilla says the U.S. “will respond appropriately” to attacks on its servicemembers. Iran has repeatedly denied arming militia groups that target U.S. forces in the region, despite weaponry linking back to them.
Read MoreNew Ashkelon retirement village promises beachside luxury living
Complex overlooking sea to offer 160 apartments for aging residents, complete with amenities and shared spaces; project modeled after US senior living facilities
Read MoreThe U.K. Energy Crisis May Have Bigger Impact on Households Than 2008 Crash
More than half of U.K. households risk being pushed into energy poverty this winter by soaring bills that threaten suppliers with rising amounts of debt that simply can’t be repaid. The crisis could have a bigger impact on households than
Read MoreUkrainian nuclear plant is disconnected from power grid after shelling, officials says – NBC News
Ukrainian nuclear plant is disconnected from power grid after shelling, officials says NBC News Security systems active at Ukrainian nuclear plant, say Russia – BBC News BBC News Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant disconnects from power grid after nearby fires CNN Russia has put
Read MoreFormer British ambassador to Myanmar arrested in country – as new sanctions announced
The former British ambassador to Myanmar has been detained in the Southeast Asian country, its government has confirmed, as the UK announces new sanctions.
Read MoreHow the ultrawealthy devise ways to not pay their share of taxes
Journalist Jesse Eisinger says a trove of IRS data acquired by ProPublica shows that many of America’s billionaires avoid paying any taxes — sometimes by claiming big deductions from posh hobbies.
Read MoreFresh Off a Series of Victories, Biden Steps Back Onto the Campaign Trail
Embracing the role of the Democratic Party’s top campaigner will mean confronting Republican attacks when nearly three-quarters of voters say the country is heading in the wrong direction.
Read MoreDOJ turns over redacted affidavit for Mar-a-Lago search to judge
The Justice Department has submitted to a judge a redacted version of the affidavit it relied on when it federal agents searched the Florida estate of former President Donald Trump to look for classified documents.
Read MoreDOJ turns over redacted affidavit for Mar-a-Lago search to judge
The Justice Department has submitted to a judge a redacted version of the affidavit it relied on when it federal agents searched the Florida estate of former President Donald Trump to look for classified documents.
Read MoreBright Lights, Big City, Niche Fame
As Lower Manhattan’s most infamous publicist, Kaitlin Phillips doesn’t always stay behind the scenes.
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