
Widespread Power Outage in Northwest D.C. Disrupts Hundreds, Restoration Underway
A significant power outage disrupted hundreds of residents in Northwest Washington, D.C., over the weekend, following an underground equipment issue that led to a fire. Utility provider Pepco reported that while power was nearly fully restored by Sunday morning, some customers remained on temporary power solutions by the afternoon. According to Pepco, crews responded late Saturday to an issue affecting customers along the 2100 block of M Str
Widespread Power Outage in Northwest D.C. Disrupts Hundreds, Restoration Underway
A significant power outage disrupted hundreds of residents in Northwest Washington, D.C., over the weekend, following an underground equipment issue that led to a fire. Utility provider Pepco reported that while power was nearly fully restored by Sunday morning, some customers remained on temporary power solutions by the afternoon. According to Pepco, crews responded late Saturday to an issue affecting customers along the 2100 block of M Str

Off-Duty Officers Rescue Residents from Burning Motel in Point Pleasant Beach
A burning motel in Point Pleasant Beach became the scene of a heroic rescue early Sunday morning as three off-duty police officers sprang into action, ensuring the safe evacuation of multiple residents before first responders arrived. The fire, which broke out in the early hours near Broadway and Baltimore Avenue, caused extensive damage to the building, but thanks to the quick thinking of the officers, no lives were lost. According to reports, the officers were in
Off-Duty Officers Rescue Residents from Burning Motel in Point Pleasant Beach
A burning motel in Point Pleasant Beach became the scene of a heroic rescue early Sunday morning as three off-duty police officers sprang into action, ensuring the safe evacuation of multiple residents before first responders arrived. The fire, which broke out in the early hours near Broadway and Baltimore Avenue, caused extensive damage to the building, but thanks to the quick thinking of the officers, no lives were lost. According to reports, the officers were in

California on High Alert: Historic Storm Promises Heavy Rain, Snow & Mudslides
California is preparing for one of the most significant and historic weather events of the season as an enormous atmospheric river barrels toward the state. This storm, unprecedented in its projected intensity, is expected to bring a mixture of heavy rain, substantial snowfall in higher elevations, and the potential for dangerous mudslides in areas still recovering from previous wildfires. Meteorologists forecast that coastal regions will receive between 2 and 4 i
California on High Alert: Historic Storm Promises Heavy Rain, Snow & Mudslides
California is preparing for one of the most significant and historic weather events of the season as an enormous atmospheric river barrels toward the state. This storm, unprecedented in its projected intensity, is expected to bring a mixture of heavy rain, substantial snowfall in higher elevations, and the potential for dangerous mudslides in areas still recovering from previous wildfires. Meteorologists forecast that coastal regions will receive between 2 and 4 i

Marco Rubio Meets S. Jaishankar for First Bilateral Talks as US Secretary of State
On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will hold his first bilateral meeting with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Washington. Jaishankar is visiting the US at the invitation of the US Government to attend the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. Rubio’s meeting with Jaishankar is noteworthy, as it marks Rubio's first official bilateral engagement as Secretary of State and underscores the importance of strengthening US
Marco Rubio Meets S. Jaishankar for First Bilateral Talks as US Secretary of State
On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will hold his first bilateral meeting with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Washington. Jaishankar is visiting the US at the invitation of the US Government to attend the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. Rubio’s meeting with Jaishankar is noteworthy, as it marks Rubio's first official bilateral engagement as Secretary of State and underscores the importance of strengthening US

US Treasury Confirms China-Backed Cyber Breach
The US Treasury Department confirmed that a China state-sponsored actor was responsible for a recent cyber breach, compromising its workstations and some unclassified documents. The incident occurred earlier this month when the actor gained access through a third-party cybersecurity provider, BeyondTrust. Once the breach was detected, Treasury swiftly contacted the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and began working with law enforcement to investigate the incident and assess
US Treasury Confirms China-Backed Cyber Breach
The US Treasury Department confirmed that a China state-sponsored actor was responsible for a recent cyber breach, compromising its workstations and some unclassified documents. The incident occurred earlier this month when the actor gained access through a third-party cybersecurity provider, BeyondTrust. Once the breach was detected, Treasury swiftly contacted the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and began working with law enforcement to investigate the incident and assess

Supreme Court Reprimands Delhi Officials Over Unpaid Dues to Workers
The Supreme Court of India has reprimanded senior bureaucrats in Delhi, including the Chief Secretary, for the delayed payment of dues to construction workers impacted by the city's construction ban aimed at reducing pollution. The court had ordered that workers should be compensated during the ban, which was imposed on November 18, but only partial payment had been made. The government had promised ₹8,000 to over 90,000 workers, but many had only received ₹2,000 as an immediate relie
Supreme Court Reprimands Delhi Officials Over Unpaid Dues to Workers
The Supreme Court of India has reprimanded senior bureaucrats in Delhi, including the Chief Secretary, for the delayed payment of dues to construction workers impacted by the city's construction ban aimed at reducing pollution. The court had ordered that workers should be compensated during the ban, which was imposed on November 18, but only partial payment had been made. The government had promised ₹8,000 to over 90,000 workers, but many had only received ₹2,000 as an immediate relie

Trump Jokes About Making Canada the 51st State During Dinner with Trudeau
During a meeting at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, President-elect Trump reportedly joked with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about making Canada the 51st state of the United States. The two leaders were discussing serious issues, including trade imbalances and border security, which had become a focal point for the incoming administration. Trump had previously threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods if Canada did not address issues like illegal immigra
Trump Jokes About Making Canada the 51st State During Dinner with Trudeau
During a meeting at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, President-elect Trump reportedly joked with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about making Canada the 51st state of the United States. The two leaders were discussing serious issues, including trade imbalances and border security, which had become a focal point for the incoming administration. Trump had previously threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods if Canada did not address issues like illegal immigra

As Hurricane Helene approaches Florida, a federal emergency has been declared
Hurricane Helene, now classified as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm, is racing across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, posing a severe threat of "catastrophic" storm surges in the state's northwestern region. The storm is expected to bring destructive winds, heavy rains, and flash flooding to a vast portion of the southeastern U.S., with landfall anticipated by Thursday evening, according to forecasters. States of emergency have been declared in Flor
As Hurricane Helene approaches Florida, a federal emergency has been declared
Hurricane Helene, now classified as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm, is racing across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, posing a severe threat of "catastrophic" storm surges in the state's northwestern region. The storm is expected to bring destructive winds, heavy rains, and flash flooding to a vast portion of the southeastern U.S., with landfall anticipated by Thursday evening, according to forecasters. States of emergency have been declared in Flor

India Confirms First Mpox Case Amid Global Surge; No Public Health Threat, Government Assures
India has reported its first confirmed case of Mpox (Monkeypox) in Delhi, marking a notable development amid a global rise in infections and fatalities. The patient, a young male with recent travel history from a region experiencing ongoing Mpox transmission, is currently isolated at a designated tertiary care facility. The individual remains clinically stable and does not exhibit any severe symptoms or comorbidities, according to the health authorities. The government of India has
India Confirms First Mpox Case Amid Global Surge; No Public Health Threat, Government Assures
India has reported its first confirmed case of Mpox (Monkeypox) in Delhi, marking a notable development amid a global rise in infections and fatalities. The patient, a young male with recent travel history from a region experiencing ongoing Mpox transmission, is currently isolated at a designated tertiary care facility. The individual remains clinically stable and does not exhibit any severe symptoms or comorbidities, according to the health authorities. The government of India has