DC pipe bomb case: Accused Brian Cole’s photo resurfaces; first public look since arrest

Accused DC pipe-bomber Brian Cole Jr. was arrested after a three-year investigation, with his face now publicly seen for the first time. Officials credited the Trump administration with prioritizing the case, which had gone cold under previous leadership. Cole faces multiple charges for allegedly planting explosive devices before the January 6th Capitol riot.

NYC encampment sweeps to end? Mamdani promises housing focus; Adams team defends record

New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani plans to stop homeless encampment sweeps. His administration will prioritize connecting unhoused individuals to long-term housing. This policy change marks a departure from his predecessor’s approach. Mamdani believes homelessness is a political choice. The city has seen many encampment complaints. Previous sweeps had limited success in providing permanent housing […]

‘Faulty intel’: Family after US raid kills Syrian undercover agent; IS militant was target

A US-led raid in Syria, intended to capture an ISIS official, tragically killed a man reportedly working undercover for intelligence. Khaled al-Masoud’s family claims he was a spy for a Syrian opposition group, not a jihadist. The operation, involving US forces and the Syrian Free Army, has raised questions about faulty intelligence and accountability for […]

Khaleda Zia to be flown to London: Air ambulance approved for critically ill ex-Bangladesh PM; transfer likely by Friday

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia will be transferred to London for specialist treatment due to a chest infection affecting her heart and lungs. An expanded medical board, including international specialists, unanimously decided on the air ambulance transfer. Zia, 80, has been hospitalized since November 23 and moved to the CCU due to deteriorating health.

Physicists prove universe cannot be a simulation: New study debunks simulation hypothesis

Scientists at the University of British Columbia Okanagan say they’ve found a mathematical limit that shuts down the Simulation Hypothesis entirely. Drawing on Gödel’s incompleteness theorem, their study argues that parts of reality cannot be generated by any algorithm, which means no computer, however advanced, could ever build a universe like ours. The obstacle isn’t […]

“Just got this house”: Inside the strange burglary that hit Marlon Gracia’s home while he was streaming across the country

Twitch streamer Marlon Lundgren Garcia returned from a 40-day IRL marathon to find his recently purchased home broken into, with a smashed back door, scattered belongings, and several valuables stolen, including his PS5. He shared videos on X and Snapchat showing the damage and investigation. The incident follows his June 2025 assault, raising renewed concerns […]

Oman: Muscat Municipality and astronomical society host stargazing in South Mabela on 4 December

The Muscat Municipality and Oman’s Astronomical Society are hosting a public stargazing event in South Mabela on 4 December. From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, attendees can observe the Full Moon in its Supermoon phase and view Saturn through telescopes. The event is open to all, offering a guided, family-friendly evening of astronomy under the […]