Day: December 20, 2024

Iran expands weaponization capabilities critical for employing nuclear bomb

2:30 pm December 20, 2024

The Islamic Republic of Iran has continued its pursuit of obtaining a nuclear weapon by not only stockpiling enriched uranium to near-weapons grade purity, it has expanded its covert actions in developing its weaponization capabilities. According to information obtained by sources embedded in the Iranian regime and supplied to the National Council of Resistance of […]

Cate Blanchett worries AI could ‘totally replace anyone’

12:30 pm December 20, 2024

Cate Blanchett is one of the many actors expressing fears about artificial intelligence. In a recent interview with the BBC, the Oscar winner said the technology “deeply concerned” her. “I’m looking at these robots and driverless cars and I don’t really know what that’s bringing anybody,” she told the outlet. Blanchett added she is “less […]

US diplomats in Damascus for first time in more than 10 years following fall of Assad regime

11:37 am December 20, 2024

A group of U.S. officials are in Syria’s capital for the first time in more than 10 years seeking information on American citizens who disappeared under the Assad regime, among other things. The team visiting Damascus consists of US Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs (NEA) […]

Chargers take advantage of obscure NFL rule with free kick field goal last successful in 1976

10:36 am December 20, 2024

Is it really Thursday Night Football if there’s not some sort of oddity? Well, Thursday’s Denver Broncos-Los Angeles Chargers game had an event that last occurred way back in 1976. With eight seconds left in the half, and the Broncos leading 21-10, they punted the ball away in hopes of the time expiring and sending […]

Immigration drives highest US population growth in over 2 decades

8:55 am December 20, 2024

The influx of migrants into the U.S. in 2024 drove the population to its highest rate of increase in 23 years, as the nation’s population surpassed 340 million, according to a report Thursday from the U.S. Census Bureau. Between 2023 and 2024, the U.S. population grew by nearly 1%, the highest increase since 2001. In […]