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Iranian president accuses US, Israel of causing environmental damage during war

Iranian president accuses US, Israel of causing environmental damage during war Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US and Israel of inflicting severe environmental damage during attacks on the country in his speech at the UN Climate Change Conference in Turkey on Wednesday, calling for mechanisms to hol…

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[Wang Son-taek] Recent elections show democracy is alive

For nearly a decade, I have watched the deterioration of democracy around the world with growing concern. Since around 2015, when I was a Washington correspondent, I have witnessed growing threats to democracy in many countries including the United States. Political leaders have exploited weaknesses in democratic in…

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Dianna Russini roasts her own looks while dubbing AI likeness an ‘LA 10’

NFL insider Dianna Russini debuted “The Russini Report” on Wednesday, which is a one-hour show that streams on BetUS TV’s website and X account. Wednesday’s episode has prompted a lot of criticism for several reasons, including its start being delayed by 45 minutes. NFL insider Dianna Russini speaking during Wednesd…

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'Run Socialists In Every Primary': Emboldened DSA Turns Its Guns On Fellow Democrats

'Run Socialists In Every Primary': Emboldened DSA Turns Its Guns On Fellow Democrats Authored by Jake Altman via City Journal,Last week's historic midterm results have emboldened not just the Democratic Party but also the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The organization expanded its House caucus from two to …

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Lakers sign center to two-way contract

The Lakers have signed 22-year-old Carson Cooper to a two-way contract to help address their lack of depth at backup center. They also waived two-way center Lawson Lovering, whom the Lakers signed on Oct. 28. Cooper, who went undrafted out of Michigan State, played in one game for the Grizzlies after signing a two-w…

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Dodgers remain favorites to land Japanese high school pitching phenom

LAS VEGAS — Has Shoki Oda visited the Dodgers? “Potentially,” general manager Brandon Gomes said with a smile. Over the last week or so, the 18-year-old Japanese right-hander has taken meetings with several major league teams, but the Dodgers continue to be viewed in the industry as the favorites to land him. Shoki …

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Raiders’ Kirk Cousins trade compensation leaves NFL coach stunned

The Las Vegas Raiders trading quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings was the biggest acquisition made before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. This marks Cousins’ second stint in Minnesota. The last game the 38-year-old was wearing the purple and gold was when he tore his Achilles against the Green Bay Packer…

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Saudi-led coalition says two Houthi ballistic missiles destroyed, explosions heard in Aden

Saudi-led coalition says two Houthi ballistic missiles destroyed, explosions heard in Aden The Saudi-led coalition said on Wednesday that its air defences intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis towards Saudi Arabia’s western region. This comes after an earlier statement from the coa…

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Gaza flooding is a catastrophe by design - and the spineless West is complicit

Gaza flooding is a catastrophe by design - and the spineless West is complicit Submitted by David Hearst on Wed, 11/11/2026 - 19:01 Israel and its backers are right to keep calm and carry on, because they are a long way from facing any real accountability Displaced Palestinians attempt to clear water outside their f…

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