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In Chalmette, Louisiana near New Orleans an investigation underway following an explosion and fire at an oil refinery.
Fire crews from the refinery supported by local firefighters quickly put out the blaze last evening.
Residents concerned that emergency alarms did not activate when the explosion occurred...WDSU New Orleans
UTAH SUPREME COURT JUSTICE DIANA HAGEN RESIGNING.
HER RESIGNATION FOLLOWED A MOVE BY REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR SPENCER COX AND GOP LEGISLATIVE LEADERS TO INVESTIGATE HAGEN.
THERE WAS A COMPLAINT TO THE STATE'S JUDICIAL CONDUCT COMMISSION STATING THAT HAGEN HAD ENGAGED IN AN INAPPROPRIATE RELATIONSHIP WITH AN ATTORNEY ARGUING BEFORE THE COURT.
THAT ATTORNEY AGRUED IN A CASE CHALLENGING UTAH'S CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT MAP.
IN HER RESIGNATION LETTER HAGEN DENYING WRONGDOING AND CITING PRIVACY OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS ALONG WITH DETAILS OF HER RECENT DIVORCE...DESERET NEWS SALT LAKE CITY
ISRAEL'S CREDIT RATING LEFT UNCHANGED BY RATINGS AGENCY "S AND P".
THE "A/A-1" RATING COMES WITH A 'STABLE' OUTLOOK FOR ISRAEL EXPECTATIONS ARE OF LIMITED AND CONTAINED CONFLICT INVOLVING ISRAEL AND ITS ADVERSARIES IN THE MONTHS AHEAD...TIMES OF ISRAEL
The US Justice Department seeking to take away the naturalized US citizenship of 12 people linked to serious crimes.
In filings with federal courts prosecutors say the individuals naturalized obtained their citizenship fraudulently.
This included lying about their previous criminal behavior...The Hill USA
THE US AND SOUTH KOREA SIGNING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON SHIPBUILDING COOPERATION.
ITS PART OF A SOUTH KOREAN COMMITMENT TO INVEST IN SHIPBUILDING PROJECTS IN THE UNITED STATES UNDER A US-SOUTH KOREA TRADE AGREEMENT...YONHAP NEWS AGENCY SOUTH KOREA
The US sanctioning companies and individuals for their connections with Iran.
Some of those people and entities sanctioned are in China and Hong Kong.
The US says they are responsible for helping Iran to obtain materials used in missiles and drones...Anadolu Agency Turkey (Turkiye)
Two new suspected cases of hantavirus reported one of them in Spain another on the remote South Atlantic island of Tristan du Cuhna.
This follows the earlier outbreak reported on a cruise ship.
The woman in Spain with the suspected case sat behind a woman involved in the cruise ship outbreak on an airliner. That woman later died in hospital.
The British man on the South Atlantic island was on the cruise ship getting off during a stop on the island...Reuters-Onmanorama Malaysia
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION COMMISSIONER MARTY MAKARY IS LEAVING HIS POST.
THIS REPORTED BY 'POLITICO' CITING A WHITE HOUSE SOURCE.
A NUMBER OF CONTROVERSIES SURROUNDING HIS MORE THAN ONE-YEAR TENURE INCLUDING THE APPROVAL OF FLAVORED VAPES AND THE LACK OF ACTION TO RESTRICT DISTRIBUTION OF THE ABORTION DRUG 'MIFEPRISTONE'...POLITICO USA
THE PENTAGON PUTTING OUT THE FIRST BATCH OF FILES RELATED TO UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (UFO'S).
IN THE FIRST FILES PHOTOS TAKEN ON THE MOON DURING THE APOLLO 12 MISSION MORE THAN 50 YEARS AGO.
The Virigina Supreme Court ruling 4-3 against the Democrats US House redistricting referendum last month.
Voters approved a redrawing of districts that would have seen Democrats gain four more US House seats.
The court majority saying the referendum did not follow proper procedures...The Hill USA
IRAN'S FARS NEWS AGENCY REPORTING CLASHES BETWEEN THE US AND IRAN IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ...TASS RUSSIA
US CENTRAL COMMAND SAYS TWO VESSELS WERE DISABLED IN THE GULF OF OMAN IN CONNECTION WITH A NAVAL BLOCKADE OF IRAN...OSINTdefender "X" (Video Embed)
"Every time a diplomatic solution is on the table, the US opts for a reckless military adventure"
That's the opinion of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. He says US military activity against Iran in recent days could be a 'crude pressure tactic' or the 'duping' of President Trump.
Araghchi says Iranian never bow to pressure...Press TV Iran
BRITISH LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS SHOWING A SURGE FOR THE REFORM UK PARTY AND A COLLAPSE OF THE LABOUR PARTY OF PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER.
REFORM GAINING MORE THAN 1400 SEATS ON LOCAL COUNCILS AND CONTROL OF AT LEAST 14 OF THEM.
THE LABOR PARTY LOSING CONTROL OF THE PARLIAMENT IN WALES WITH THE PLAID CYMRU NATIONALISTS BECOMING THE LARGEST GROUP.
SCOTTISH NATIONALISTS MAY BE LOSING THEIR MAJORITY IN THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT...
"The Prime Minister of Israel effectively declared today that the responsibility for the October 7 massacre lies with him and him alone"
The "October Forum" of family members of those victimized by Hamas in the October 2023 attack on Israel say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is admitting he is responsible for the attack.
Their statement follows Netanyahu's submission to Israel's High Court asserting that the 'security of the state lies with the prime minister, and him alone'.
Mr. Netanyahu defending his appointment of military aide Roman Gofman as the new chief of Israel's Mossad spy agency...Times of Israel
Three killed in a volcanic eruption in Indonesia with a search underway for 20 missing hikers. Authorities warning of volcanic ash, ejected rocks and lava flows...News Agencies-Al Jazeera Qatar
IN THE NETHERLANDS A PORNOGRAPHIC WEBSITE LINKED TO SECRET FILMING OF WOMEN TAKEN DOWN.
THE PUBLIC PROSECUTION SERVICE BEGINNING AN INVESTIGATION IN THE AFTERMATH OF MAINSTREAM MEDIA REPORTING ABOUT THE 'MOTHERLESS' SITE.
THE SITE HAD PREVIOUSLY REMOVED IMAGES DETERMINED TO BE CHILD PORNOGRAPHY...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
The markets today.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average up slightly 12.19 points.
The NASDAQ rose 440.88 points or 1.71 percent.
At 433 pm New York Time the price of oil 94 dollars 87 cents a barrel up six cents...Marketwatch
"Does Israel currently possess enrichment capabilities, and at what level?"
30 US HOUSE DEMOCRATS SIGNING AN ELECTION YEAR LETTER REQUESTING CLARITY FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT ON ISRAEL'S NUCLEAR PROGRAM.
THE LETTER ASKS SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE FROM THE US GOVERNMENT REGARDING ISRAEL'S NUCLEAR WEAPONS CAPABILITIES INCLUDING WARHEADS AND LAUNCHERS.
THE LETTER ALSO ASKS WHETHER ISRAEL HAS GIVEN THE US ANY DETAILS ABOUT ITS 'NUCLEAR DOCTRINE' INCLUDING ISRAEL'S GROUNDRULES FOR USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE WAR WITH IRAN...AL JAZEERA QATAR
China protesting a European Union decision to ban financial support of Chinese energy generating equipment.
China's Commerce Ministry calling the move an 'act of stigmatization' and a 'manifestation of discriminatory attitudes towards Chinese products'.
China now defined by the EU as a 'high-risk country'.
The Chinese statement noting the EU's decision will harm Europe's energy security and planned transition to 'green energy' as well as spreading harm into global trade and supply chains...Tass Russia
A FEDERAL JUDGE IN NORTH CAROLINA AGREEING TO CONDITIONALLY CANCEL A COURT APPEARANCE FOR FORMER FBI DIRECTOR JAMES COMEY.
COMEY ALREADY APPEARED IN A VIRGINIA COURTROOM OVER AN ALLEGED ONLINE THREAT AGAINST PRESIDENT TRUMP.
MR. COMEY REQUIRED TO FILE A WAIVER TO AVOID THE HEARING THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT SUPPORTING HIS REQUEST...THE HILL USA
In Australia former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop resigning as Chancellor of Australian National University in Canberra.
Staff and students along with some politicians pushing for Bishop's resignation in recent months. Her term set to conclude at the end of this year.
Bishop saying there was 'unprecedented and coordinated interference' as the university recently scrapped a plan to cut 250 million dollars in costs...ABC News Australia
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