Russia may lack reserves to respond to Ukrainian counteroffensive: Officials
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Western officials said Russia’s forces in Ukraine are so badly depleted that Russia may lack the reserves to effectively respond to a major counteroffensive from Ukrainian troops in the coming weeks.
One offici…
Debt ceiling breach could cut millions of jobs. Here’s who would lose employment first
Nitat Termmee/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — As the U.S. hurtles closer to a default on its debt as early as next month, the economic consequences could prove devastating, especially for millions who stand to lose their jobs.
Even a brief debt ceiling brea…
Former Seattle Tech CFO facing charges over $35M scam
Former Fabric Chief Financial Officer Nevin Shetty. Photo Courtesy: Fabric A federal indictment in the Seattle high-tech ranks. . Nevin Shetty, the former Chief Financial Officer at e-commerce company Fabric, is facing wire fraud charges for allegedly
After optimism, debt ceiling talks on ‘pause,’ McCarthy’s top negotiator says
Tetra Images – Henryk Sadura/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — After optimistic talk from both House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden earlier this week, Rep. Garrett Graves, who is leading debt ceiling talks for House Republicans, said Friday n…
Arrest made nearly four years after abandoned baby found alive in plastic bag
Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office(NEW YORK) — Nearly four years after an abandoned newborn was found alive in a plastic bag in Georgia, an arrest has been made in the case, authorities announced.
The baby girl was found in good condition in a wooded ar…
Biden tells G-7 leaders he supports joint training for Ukrainians on F-16s
Jacques Witt/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden on Friday informed G-7 leaders meeting in Japan that he will support joint training of Ukrainian fighter pilots on F-16s, which begins the process of fulfilling a repeated request by Presiden…
Hundreds of thousands displaced following historic floods in Somalia
Hassan Ali Elmi/AFP via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Rescue and relief efforts are underway in Somalia following historic flooding that has left at least 22 people dead and affected more than 460,000 people, according to the United Nations.
The flash and…
Weekend Watchlist: What’s new on streaming
Ready, set, binge! Here’s a look at some of the new movies and TV shows streaming this weekend:
NetflixAnna Nicole Smith: You Don’t Know Me: Watch the humanizing examination of the life of the famous model and actress.
XO, Kitty: Now that Kitty’s sen…
Iran executes three protesters despite international outcry
KeithBinns/Getty Images(LONDON) — The Islamic Republic of Iran said it executed three men Friday morning on charges of “waging war against God” and collaboration with terrorist groups.
The judiciary’s website Mizan claimed that Majid Kazemi, Saleh Mi…
Jordan Neely’s aunt speaks out about subway chokehold death
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Mildred Mahazu, the aunt of Jordan Neely, spoke exclusively in an interview with ABC News’ Byron Pitts about her nephew’s death after a former Marine placed him in a chokehold on a New York City subway train.
Neely, whose funeral…