Russian airstrikes kill 3 inside Ukraine; Kyiv takes 2 of Moscow’s oil plants offline
An overnight aerial attack described by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as “massive” struck nine areas across the country early Saturday morning, killing at least three people and injuring dozens more. Meanwhile, Kyiv temporarily took two Russian oil plants offline in its own series of long-range drone strikes. ‘Not a military necessity’ Writing on X on […]
Israel’s attacks on Gaza City continue as Palestinians struggle to leave
At least 34 Palestinians were killed in Israel’s attacks on Gaza City on Saturday, according to Gazan health authorities cited by Reuters. The outlet reported that this week, Israeli troops have been “pounding the Sheikh Radwan and Tel Al-Hawa areas,” which is where much of Gaza’s population is sheltering. On Saturday, Dr. Rami Mhanna, the […]
‘O’zapft is!’ Oktoberfest 2025 opens in Munich with traditional keg tapping
Oktoberfest 2025 officially opened Saturday in Munich as Mayor Dieter Reiter tapped the first keg of beer at exactly noon inside the historic Schottenhamel tent, proclaiming “O’zapft is!” — “It’s tapped!” That proclamation was followed by a traditional toast: “To a peaceful Oktoberfest.” The ceremonial keg tapping marks the beginning of the 190th edition of […]
New $100,000 H-1B fee only applies to new applicants: Report
A White House official told Axios recent changes to H-1B set to go into effect on Sunday do not apply to everyone. The news organization reports the $100,000 fee will not be applied to existing holders of valid visas re-entering the country. President Donald Trump signed the order on Friday. The president believes it will […]
NATO allies scramble jets over Poland as Russian operations intensify and widen
A large-scale Russian drone attack on Ukraine early Saturday morning prompted a military aircraft response from Poland and other allied nations. Tensions have been escalating in the wider region since Sept. 9, when Poland shot down a “huge number of Russian drones” that, according to Prime Minister Donald Tusk, “posed a direct threat” to the […]
Social media users roast Meta over AI smart glasses reveal mishaps
It’s safe to say that Meta’s reveal of its yet-to-be-released smart glasses didn’t go as planned. The livestreamed event on Wednesday had a number of reported technical difficulties, including a cooking demo that had to be cut short and a call to the glasses failing to even go through. Social media world reacts “I don’t […]
3 of NHL’s brightest stars could soon be on the move as training camps open
The National Hockey League is ready to build on some of last season’s history-making moments, but there are a few roadblocks as training camps opened on Thursday. Some of the game’s biggest stars could be on the trading block in the near future. Every team in the league has been chasing the Florida Panthers for […]
Tattoos may increase or decrease risk of cancer, depending on the study
There are conflicting studies on whether tattoos make a person more prone or less prone to cancer, with new research suggesting they may decrease a person’s risk for certain skin cancers. The latest study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found people with at least two tattoos had a decreased risk of […]
Foreign adversaries using Kirk killing to further divide Americans: Report
Since the murder of Charlie Kirk, U.S. foreign adversaries have been using false or incendiary claims to further divide Americans. Russia, China and Iran hope to stoke political divisions in the U.S., according to a new report from NewsGuard. Misinformation campaign NewsGuard, a company that tracks misinformation online, found from Sept. 10-17, there were 6,200 […]
