May 3, 2026

Elon Musk has announced on social media that he is leaving his role in the Trump administration, a departure the White House confirmed was in process on Wednesday evening. “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending,” the billionaire wrote on X, his social media platform. “The DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government,” he said, referring to his “department of government efficiency.” A White House official told Reuters it was … Read more

May 3, 2026

US counter-terrorism chief who resigned says he fears retaliation but has no regrets | Trump administration

admin

The counter-terrorism official who resigned from Donald Trump’s administration over the US and Israel’s war against Iran has said he is bracing for political retribution – but would do it all again anyway. Asked by conservative podcaster Megyn Kelly if he was concerned about a pre-existing FBI search investigating him for leaking classified information, Joe Kent said he was ambivalent. Kent said he was “not concerned because I know I did nothing wrong”. But, alluding to the way the Trump administration has sought to criminally prosecute people the president considers enemies, he added: “Of course, I am concerned because we’ve … Read more

May 3, 2026

U.S. F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iran, search and rescue mission underway, officials say

admin

U.S. forces were searching for an F-15E crew member after a two-seater fighter jet went down over Iran, a U.S. official said Friday. The other crew member has been rescued. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Iran shot down the F-15E Strike Eagle, a U.S. official said, and the American military was scrambling to find the second aviator after a regional governor offered a bounty for its crew. A U.S. aircraft that was mobilized to support the search and rescue mission was also struck by Iranian fire after the F-15E jet … Read more

May 2, 2026

Trump says U.S. military have blocked Tehran ports

admin

CTV National News: U.S. launches sweeping blockade of Iranian ports, raising global concerns ‘This is an escalation’: former vice chief of the defence staff on U.S. blockade of Iranian ports U.S. blockade of Iranian ports may still count as ‘escalation’: military analyst Is Trump just blowing hot air or has Iran run out of options? CTV National News: Trump makes new threats against Iran after peace talks stall ‘Bad news once again’ for oil industry as U.S.-Iran tensions continue with new blockade: economist Source link

May 2, 2026

Temperatures could tie or break records this weekend in South Florida

admin

Major heat risk is possible for parts of metro Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures are forecast to climb steadily in South Florida through the end of the week, says an April 30 post by the NWS. The highest actual temperatures and heat indices are forecast for Saturday. Maximum heat indices will reach the upper 90s today across all of South Florida, and around 100 degrees on Saturday. Some locations could tie or break high temperature records for this time of year. Source link

May 1, 2026

Iran reimposes ‘strict control’ over Strait of Hormuz, citing continued U.S. naval blockade

admin

Iranian military officials said Saturday that conditions in the Strait of Hormuz have reverted to “strict control,” citing the continued U.S. blockade of its ports, just one day after declaring the waterway “completely open.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “Control over the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state, and this strategic waterway is now under strict management and control of the armed forces,” a spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya military command headquarters said. “Until America allows full freedom of navigation for vessels traveling from Iran to destinations … Read more