In a collaborative effort this fall, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Detroit District, the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), and the U.S. Navy removed over 25,000 cubic yards of material from Little Lake Harbor in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula....
Israel and Lebanon Agree to US-Backed Ceasefire, Ending 13-Month Border Conflict
Beirut/Jerusalem — After 13 months of escalating hostilities, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire that promises a temporary halt to the bloodshed. The truce, announced by US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron, is set to take...
Ukraine Strikes Russian Arsenal with U.S.-Made ATACMS Missiles: A Turning Point in the Conflict?
In a dramatic escalation of the war in Ukraine, Kyiv has fired U.S.-made ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile Systems) missiles into Russian territory for the first time. This bold move marks a significant shift in Ukraine's military strategy and introduces longer-range...
US B-2 Bombers Strike Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen, Targeting Weapons Storage
In a major escalation, the United States launched airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen, targeting five underground weapons storage facilities. The strikes, authorized by President Joe Biden and carried out with B-2 stealth bombers, took place on...
US East Coast Port Strike Set to Begin Tuesday: Potential Impact on Global Supply Chains
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has announced that a port strike on the U.S. East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico will officially begin on Tuesday. This action could lead to significant disruptions across major shipping routes, further straining global...
U.S. Sues Visa Over Alleged Monopoly on Debit-Card Use, Impacting Prices Nationwide
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, accusing the financial giant of stifling competition in the debit card market and driving up prices for consumers. Filed in the southern district of New York, the lawsuit alleges that...
US Seizes Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro’s Aircraft in Dominican Republic
The United States has seized an aircraft used by Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro, escalating tensions between the two nations. The Dassault Falcon 900EX, described as Venezuela’s equivalent to Air Force One, was confiscated in the Dominican Republic and flown to...
Western Response to Deadly Houthi Attack in Gulf of Aden Navigates Avoidance of Full-Scale War
In a recent escalation of tensions in the Gulf of Aden, Yemen's Houthi rebels have carried out a deadly attack resulting in fatalities aboard the Barbados-flagged Liberian-owned bulk carrier True Confidence. This incident marks the latest in a string of attacks in one...
Texas Wildfires Rage, Second-Largest in State History Scorches 500,000 Acres
Texas firefighters battled several major wildfires across the Panhandle region on Wednesday, with the Smokehouse Creek fire becoming the second-largest in state history, burning over 500,000 acres. Fueled by strong winds, dry conditions, and record-breaking...
U.S. and U.K. Launch Fourth Round of Airstrikes Against Houthis in Yemen
In a concerted effort to curtail the escalating threat posed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, the United States and the United Kingdom have initiated a fourth round of airstrikes targeting strategic military installations under Houthi control. The joint...