Allison Fluke-Ekren’s children told the court that their mother had a ‘lust for control and power’ and deserved the maximum sentence #islamicstate #allisonflukeekren #battalion #syria Story Published at: November 01, 2022 at 10:27PM
American woman who led Islamic State battalion in Syria sentenced to 20 years
FCC commissioner urges US government to ban TikTok
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr called on the U.S. government to ban TikTok outright on Tuesday. The Chinese-owned app is a national security threat exposing Americans' data. #commissioner #fcc #brendancarr Story Published at: November 01, 2022 at 09:25PM
US woman sentenced to 20 years for leading all-female ISIL unit
US prosecutors describe Allison Fluke-Ekren, a Kansas mother and former teacher, as the ’empress of ISIS’. #teacher #allisonflukeekren #isil #kansas #prosecutors Story Published at: November 01, 2022 at 09:17PM
Delta pilots say they’re willing to strike
Delta Air Lines pilots intensified their push for improved pay by insisting they will strike if they do not get a new contract.Story Published at: October 31, 2022 at 10:42PM
Inflation isn’t going anywhere. Just look at the latest data from Europe
European inflation has accelerated to a new record high as energy and food prices in the region continue to skyrocket.Story Published at: October 31, 2022 at 11:41AM
A spooky forecast for the future of interest rates
When will central banks stop raising interest rates? That’s the multi-trillion dollar question that has Wall Street analysts wearing wrist braces from shaking their Magic 8 Balls so hard. Story Published at: October 31, 2022 at 11:37AM
Remember the story behind Princess Diana’s revenge dress?
The summer of 1994 was uncharacteristically warm for Great Britain. Hot, sunny days were followed by close, sticky nights — and by the end of June, pressure had started to build. The last week of the month was an explosive one, meteorologically and culturally. On Friday June 24, an exceptionally severe thunderstorm hit the south east of the UK, diffusing […]
Why Switzerland built a 2-kilometer-long train
High in the Swiss Alps, St Moritz made its name as a place for pushing the boundaries of winter sport. By the time it hosted the second Winter Olympics Games in 1928 its reputation as a playground for wealthy adventurers was already well established.Story Published at: October 31, 2022 at 04:16PM
Netanyahu in lead, Israel election exit polls say
Former PM Benjamin Netanyahu is set for a dramatic return to power, forecasts say after polls close. #israel #benjaminnetanyahu #election #polls Story Published at: November 01, 2022 at 08:14PM
2 Newark Police Officers Shot by Gunman on Rooftop, Official Says
One officer was shot in the neck and the other one was shot in the leg by a person firing a long gun, according to a state assemblyman. #stateassemblyman #newark #gunman Story Published at: November 01, 2022 at 08:01PM