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‘Acts of war unauthorized by Congress’: Trump’s congressional critics denounce Iran strikes

Some of President Donald Trump’s Capitol Hill critics were quick to condemn his administration’s military action against Iran early Saturday, criticizing what they described as an unjustified act of war that hadn’t been approved by Congress. Shortly after reports of the attack against Tehran emerged in the predawn hours, frequent Trump-basher Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) characterized […]

Emergency alert interrupts Al Jazeera broadcast before attack in Qatar

National emergency alerts blared during a live Al Jazeera broadcast just moments before explosions were heard in Qatar.

Israel and the U.S. launch strikes against Iran

Israel and the U.S. have lauched strikes against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran and air raid sirens sounding across Israel. A nationwide state of emergency has been declared as officials warn further missile and drone attacks could be imminent.

Scientists discover microbe that breaks a fundamental rule of the genetic code

Scientists at UC Berkeley have discovered a microbe that bends one of biology’s most sacred rules. Instead of treating a specific three-letter DNA code as a clear “stop” signal, this methane-producing archaeon sometimes reads it as a green light—adding an unusual amino acid and continuing to build the protein. The result is a kind of genetic coin flip: two different proteins can emerge from the same code, influenced partly by environmental conditions.

Israel launches strike against Iran, declares state of emergency across country

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Israel says it launched a 'preventive strike' against Iran and declares a state of emergency

Lithium Producer SQM Sees Global Demand Growing 25% This Year

Top lithium producer SQM said it sees world demand for the battery metal growing about 25% this year, after reporting record quarterly sales volume as the industry emerges from a global glut.

UN rights chief slams violence against women, calls it ‘a global emergency’

The UN rights chief on Friday decried mounting threats to women’s rights worldwide, highlighting rampant femicide and horrific abuse exposed in cases like that of US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Volker Turk denounced “social systems that silence women and girls” allowing powerful men to abuse them with impunity. “Violence against women, including femicide, is a global emergency,” the High Commissioner for Human Rights told the UN’s...

Cultural clash: K-pop superstar G-Dragon divides China fans with ‘Lunar New Year’ greetings

K-pop superstar G-Dragon ignited the ire of Chinese netizens with his choice of “Lunar New Year” greetings during a recent performance in Dubai. His reported act of liking a post that supported his terminology afterwards was interpreted as a provocative stance. The controversy emerged on February 17, coinciding with the first day of Chinese New Year. The KRAZY Super Concert, headlined by G-Dragon, featured an array of K-pop artists and pop singers from across Asia, including Indonesian singer...

FEMA releasing billions in disaster assistance, while further funds await approval

The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in disaster aid that was previously awaiting approval from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. A source familiar with the situation told The Hill that billions in combined public assistance and hazard mitigation funds are being awarded from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and that the funds were previously...

IDF says it struck Hamas operatives after gunmen emerged from tunnel in Rafah

Terror group says several of its police officers killed in strikes that targeted stations in central and southern Gaza, accuses Israel of ceasefire violation 'under false pretenses' The post IDF says it struck Hamas operatives after gunmen emerged from tunnel in Rafah appeared first on The Times of Israel.

US allows non - emergency staff to leave Israel as Trump threatens Iran strikes

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Essentia Health - Fosston to begin work on new emergency department in April

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Trump says he's not considering declaring a national emergency ahead of midterms

President Trump on Friday shrugged off reports that he could consider declaring a national emergency around the midterm elections. “Who told you that?” Trump told reporters, when asked about the possibility. “No,” he said when asked if he was looking at the idea. “I’ve never heard about it.” The Washington Post reported this week that...

Explainer : What key signals emerged from the latest U . S .- Iran talks ?

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Rubio to hold talks in Israel next week as US-Iran tensions remain high

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Israel next week for talks on Iran as the US continues it's military buildup in the Middle East. The US embassy in Israel advised non-emergency staff to leave on Friday "due to safety risks", raising fears that a US strike on Iran could be imminent.

Explainer : What key signals emerged from the latest U . S .- Iran talks ?

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Explainer : What key signals emerged from the latest U . S .- Iran talks ?

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Explainer : What key signals emerged from the latest U . S .- Iran talks ?

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US allows non - emergency staff to leave Israel as Trump threatens Iran strikes

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UK withdraws Tehran embassy staff as US-Iran tension sparks concern across region

The US embassy in Israel has also told some non-emergency staff they can leave the country if they wish.

US allows non-emergency embassy staff to leave Israel

Move comes as UK withdraws staff from Iran amid fears of a confrontation between Washington and Tehran

ChatGPT new health feature failed to recognize three common medical emergencies in testing , and experts are calling it unbelievably dangerous

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US allows non - emergency staff to leave Israel as Trump threatens Iran strikes

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