Sunken WWII US destroyer, known as ‘Dancing Mouse,’ discovered 80 years after battle with Japanese
The final resting place of the USS Edsall, a Clemson-class destroyer, was discovered late last year at the bottom of the Indian Ocean, according to the U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy. "Working in collaboration with the U.S. Navy, the Royal Australian Navy used advanced robotic and autonomous systems, normally used for hydrographic survey capabilities, to locate USS Edsall on the sea-bed," Chief of Royal Australian Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, said in a statement. VETERANS DAY SPOTLIGHT: AMERICA'S GREATEST ATHLETES THAT TRADED THE BALLPARK FOR THE BATTLEFIELDThe USS Edsall was a Clemson-class destroyer, measuring 314 feet in length and capable of 35 knots. Japanese forces spotted the Edsall about 225 miles south of Christmas Island as the U.S. warship was en route to aid another ship. The Japanese used this photo of the USS Edsall being blown out of the water as propaganda during the Second World War.
Source:Fox News
November 14, 2024 05:36 UTC
Video Trump makes return to White House; announces Gaetz as AG pick.
Republicans sweep 2024 election by winning the House, Senate and presidency President-elect Donald Trump will return to the White House with a Republican Senate and a Republican House, as they elect a new majority leader in the Senate for the first time in nearly two decades.
Source:ABC News
November 14, 2024 05:34 UTC
Top House Democrat grapples with party's failed messaging
PoliticsTop House Democrat grapples with party's failed messagingDemocratic Caucus Chair Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) said the party needs to do better on speaking about kitchen table issues on Nov. 13.
Source:Washington Post
November 14, 2024 04:59 UTC
Trump Names Musk To New ‘Department Of Government Efficiency': Here's Everything They've Said About Working Together
SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk speaks during a town hall for Donald Trump on Oct. 18, 2024. Musk is also expected to join Trump Wednesday at a House GOP conference meeting in Washington DC. Trump and Musk grew closer over the course of the election as Musk poured more than $100 million into his campaign and started an online crusade to have him reelected, and they’ve spoken several times about a position for Musk in the Trump administration. The New York Times reported the pair met again in March and Musk endorsed Trump for the presidency in July this year. Trump told supporters in his victory speech that Musk spent “two weeks in Philadelphia and different parts of Pennsylvania campaigning.”$118.6 million.
Source:Forbes
November 14, 2024 04:31 UTC
Behind the curtain of Joshua Kushner’s venture empire
Third Rock Ventures led the round and was joined by Atlas Venture, GV, and RA Capital Management. HV Capital led the $14.8 million Series A funding round and was joined by a16z, Y Combinator, and others. Almaz Capital led the round and was joined by Foresight Group, Cardumen Capital, Crescendo Venture Partners, and Alumni Ventures. Breakout Ventures led the round and was joined by Innospark Ventures, New Climate Ventures, Impact Science Ventures, and existing investors Future Ventures and Engine Ventures. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Source:Forbes
November 14, 2024 04:22 UTC
Video: Geraldo Rivera praises Pete Hegseth as Trump’s choice for defense secretary
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November 14, 2024 04:00 UTC
Republicans complete power takeover with House majority; Thune named Senate leader
It is a new day in America," said House Speaker Mike Johnson, who held a press conference to celebrate victory Tuesday before the result was official. This is a very, very important moment for the country and we do not take it lightly." Trump wrote on the X social media network on Sunday, referring to the need for the Republican-majority Senate to quickly approve his cabinet picks. But the loss of the House extinguishes any remaining hope among Democrats that they might be able to stand in the way of Trump's agenda for now. On a huge day for governance in Washington, Senate Republicans picked a traditionalist, John Thune, as the chamber's new leader -- rejecting Trump favorite Rick Scott in a secret ballot.
Source:Washington Post
November 14, 2024 03:48 UTC
Trump picks Rubio as secretary of state; Gaetz eyed for attorney general
On Capitol Hill, Rubio is the vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Trump responded by branding Rubio as “little Marco,” a nickname that stuck with the senator for years. But like many Republicans who sought to maintain their relevance in the Trump era, Rubio shifted his rhetoric. Blair was the political director for Trump’s campaign and, once Trump became the presumptive GOP nominee, the political director for the Republican National Committee. He frequently posts memes and videos of Trump's campaign travel online, cataloguing the campaign from the inside on social media.
Source:Washington Post
November 14, 2024 03:48 UTC
‘Tis the Season For Theft – Warning From Minnesota Sheriff About Porch Pirates
33% of those stolen packages are the happy Amazon boxes and bags with smiles on it. Canva Canva loading... Worst States for Porch Pirates Now Includes Minnesota and IowaForbes.com shared some insightful data regarding porch pirates including a list of the worst states for this crime. According to Forbes' list, Iowa is ranked #4, and Minnesota is the 9th worst state for larceny and Google searches related to stolen packages. With the Holiday Season approaching, many are taking advantage of online shopping, which means more packages will be delivered to your doorstep.
Source:Forbes
November 14, 2024 03:47 UTC
Trump's Team Is 'Outright Hostile' Towards UK's Chagos Islands Deal, Farage Says
Farage suggested Trump's incoming administration is not at all happy about the Chagos deal. via Associated PressNigel Farage has claimed Donald Trump’s incoming administration has “outright hostility” towards the UK’s deal to hand the Chagos Islands over to Mauritius. Labour arranged to give up sovereignty over the archipelago, which contains a UK-US military base, last month, after holding it for more than 50 years. But, according to Reform UK leader and close Trump ally Farage, the next administration has a different take. He said: “This government inherited a situation where the long-term secure operation of this crucial military base [Diego Garcia] was under threat.
Source:Huffington Post
November 14, 2024 03:44 UTC
Quincy Jones' cause of death revealed to be pancreatic cancer, report says
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Source:Los Angeles Times
November 14, 2024 03:05 UTC
Mike Johnson Basks In Trump Embrace, House GOP Remaining In Power
LOADING ERROR LOADINGPresident-elect Donald Trump’s endorsement of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) should put an end to any debate over his hold on the Republican conference, several party members said Wednesday. AdvertisementBecause Republicans have won the majority of the House’s 435 seats, their nominee will become the speaker in January. “I think it’s settled.”“McCarthy and Johnson [last year] didn’t have the benefit of having the president. Johnson on Tuesday said his staff calculated he appeared at 360 campaign events in more than 250 cities across 40 states.
Source:Huffington Post
November 14, 2024 02:46 UTC