Reia Leen Delantar 
Iranian deputy foreign minister Ali Bagheri denied U.S. claims that Iran supported Yemeni rebel attacks on Red Sea commercial ships. Iran Denies U.S. Accusations of Involvement in Red Sea Ship Attacks by Houthi Rebels According to Bagheri, Iran-aligned Houthi rebels were acting autonomously. Over 100 drone and missile strikes on merchant vessels were reported by … Read more
New images of Uranus’ rings and moons from the James Webb Space Telescope show them in unprecedented detail. James Webb Telescope Reveals Spectacular Infrared Image of Uranus, Unveiling Rings, Moons, and Polar Mysteries Webb’s infrared image shows storms, rings, moons, and a shining polar ice cap, unlike prior visible light images. With its 98-degree axial … Read more
Maine’s DHHS has extended the deadline for SNAP participants to apply for food replacement payments after a storm. Beneficiaries can request for aid until January 18, 2024. Maine DHHS Secures 30-Day Extension for SNAP Recipients Affected by Hurricane; Replacement Benefits Available After losing food or power, SNAP recipients had 10 days to seek replacement benefits. … Read more
A shooting at Paddock Mall in Ocala, Florida, killed one and injured several. Florida Mall Shooting Leaves One Dead and Several Injured in Targeted Incident According to police, an active shooter was reported at 3:40 p.m. After entering the mall to confront the accused shooter, authorities found no active threat. They found a shooting and … Read more
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced $550 tax rebate payments for Michigan residents in February 2024. Early Distribution of $550 Checks Under $1 Billion Tax Cut, Earned Income Tax Credit Quintupled for 2023 These rebates are part of the $1 billion in tax cuts enacted into law earlier this year and will be distributed early. Working Families … Read more
Despite TikTok’s growing significance, lawmakers are wary about using it before the 2024 election. Hesitant Politicians Risk Missing Youth Connection in 2024 Election While President Joe Biden and the White House use Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and X (previously Twitter), TikTok is overlooked. TikTok’s large millennial and Gen Z user base could impact the “TikTok election.” … Read more
Deputy Director of “Roscosmos,” Oleg Frolov, faces significant embezzlement allegations, according to the Investigative Committee’s press service. An unidentified entrepreneur and commercial organization representative have also been charged. Russian Space Agency Deputy Director Arrested in Alleged 435 Million Ruble Fraud Case The probe concerns the misappropriation of at least 435 million rubles during an equipment … Read more
Liberal justices of the Wisconsin Supreme Court invalidated Republican-drawn legislative maps and ordered new district borders as Democrats wanted. Wisconsin Supreme Court Sparks Redistricting Clash Ahead of 2024 Election This decision, less than a year before the 2024 election, is noteworthy in a state that has often been a presidential battlefield with thin margins. The … Read more
Millions of Americans will receive a $1 billion late fee waiver from the IRS. This benefit is accessible to almost 5 million taxpayers till April. IRS Waives Late Payment Penalties for 2020 and 2021 Taxes, Effective Immediately but Ending in April 2024 Individuals who missed 2020 and 2021 tax payments had their penalty fines temporarily … Read more
The US backs the UNSC Gaza resolution. Israel offered a week-long cease-fire for 40 hostages, but Hamas declined. UAE Resolution on Gaza: US Alters Text, Secures Agreement for Friday Vote The UAE resolution called for increased Gaza humanitarian supplies and a “suspension” of fighting. USA Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced the Friday voting … Read more