Author: Bijoy Daniel

Iran’s foreign minister downplayed the attacks on his country on Friday morning, which targeted a major air base and nuclear site near Isfahan, and questioned where they came from and minimized their impact. “What happened last night was not a strike,” Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stated in translated comments during an interview on NBC News’s “Top…

Sixers aim for bright lights against Knicks… and celebrities too

This was not on anyone’s 2024 bingo card.

Mortgage rates went above 7 percent for the first time this year, according to new data released Friday by Freddie Mac.  The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 7.1 percent this week, up from 6.88 percent the previous week.  “As rates trend higher, potential homebuyers are deciding whether to buy before rates rise even more or…

Bruins hope Kevin Shattenkirk is what the doctor ordered for their struggling power play.

The ex-leader of the now-defunct Jan. 6 committee proposed a law on Friday that would eliminate Secret Service protection for any former leader found guilty of a serious crime — an attempt to prevent the difficulties of imprisoning former President Trump if he is instructed to go to jail. Dubbed the “Denying Infinite Security and Government Resources…

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said on Friday that the White House is not giving advice to Democratic leaders on whether to support Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) against a conservative rebellion, if one happens. Many Democrats have already stated that they would support Johnson to keep him in charge if his strict opponents attempt to overthrow him.

Viewers don’t have to be young or a parent to appreciate the Australian kids’ television program “Bluey,” as this week’s release of a special episode proved. Not only is the animated, blue-colored Australian cattle dog a favorite among children for her playful humor, but the show also appeals to adults who are reminiscing about their childhood. “Bluey” premiered in Australia in 2018 and began streaming on Disney+ in 2020. The show has released more than 150 episodes, about seven minutes long and streamed around the world. One dad said he’d put it up right there with “Breaking Bad.”

NEW YORK – A complete jury has been chosen for former President Trump’s hush money case, paving the way for opening statements to commence on Monday. After the judge, Trump’s lawyers, and Manhattan prosecutors screened nearly 200 potential jurors, a total of 12 jurors and six alternates were chosen on Friday to hear the first…

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) replied to Donald Trump Jr. on Friday for criticizing three Senate Democrats who voted to end the impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. “Just a reminder that Republicans are full of it when they complain about the border,” Murphy wrote Friday morning. “They blocked the strong,…