The New York State government has firmly rejected a request from a consortium of offshore wind energy developers to amend existing contracts in light of rising costs and inflation. This decision was made by the New York State Public Service Commission (NYSPSC), the principal regulatory body responsible for overseeing utilities related to electricity, gas, and water within the state. The developers had sought substantial additional funding from taxpayers for four proposed offshore wind projects and a significant number of onshore green energy initiatives. However, NYSPSC’s ruling ensures that the competitive bidding process, which plays a vital role in delivering much-needed…
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Forensic teams in Israel are examining bodies following recent violence between Israel and Hamas. The bodies of approximately 1,300 people have been collected and stored at an army base in Ramla, where forensic examinations are being conducted. An Israeli military official stated that the examinations have uncovered signs of gunshot wounds and other trauma on the bodies. Israel’s military has not publicly released photographs or medical records related to the examinations. Around 90 percent of military casualties have been identified so far. Efforts to identify civilian victims are still underway. The violence sparked widespread concern internationally. U.S. Secretary of State…
Secretary of State Antony Blinken clarified the situation regarding evacuating foreign nationals from the Gaza Strip during an interview with Randa Abul Azm of Al-Arabiya. When asked about the challenges of removing civilians from Gaza and delivering humanitarian aid, Blinken emphasized that it was not Israel preventing foreign nationals from leaving. Instead, he pointed out that the difficulties arose because Hamas was disrupting these efforts. He also noted that Egypt was prepared to assist with evacuations and facilitate the delivery of aid to Gaza. Blinken went further, accusing Hamas of using civilians as human shields by locating their leaders, command…
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and a congressional delegation, including Sen. Mitt Romney and others, sought shelter in Tel Aviv as Hamas launched attacks on Israel. Schumer posted a photo of himself and the delegation hunkering down in a cramped space, emphasizing the need to support Israel in defending itself against rocket attacks. The delegation met with Israeli leaders, showing solidarity with Israel in the wake of recent terrorist attacks and open warfare between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Schumer affirmed his commitment to providing the necessary support for Israel and meeting with the families of victims of Hamas attacks,…
President Joe Biden, who is 80 years old, was assisted by his wife, Jill, as he left the stage after delivering remarks at a Human Rights Campaign dinner in Washington, D.C. In a video, the First Lady rejoined her husband, guiding him away from the audience as he waved. The Bidens had both spoken at the dinner, addressing LGBTQ+ rights and equality issues. President Biden mentioned the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the United States and globally, criticizing some congressional Republicans’ attempts to undo progress made in LGBTQ+ rights. He also emphasized the need to combat hate in all…
Suzanne Somers, the beloved actress, departed from this world at the age of 76, just a day short of her 77th birthday, after a prolonged battle with cancer. The somber news was confirmed by her steadfast publicist, R. Couri Hay, who conveyed that she peacefully concluded her journey in the early hours of October 15. Her tenacious fight against an aggressive form of breast cancer spanned over 23 years. Suzanne Somers was enveloped by her devoted husband, Alan Hamel, her son, Bruce, and immediate family as she made her transition. While her family had originally planned to mark her 77th…
Jada Pinkett Smith has shared her future plans to live with her estranged husband, Will Smith, with the aim of providing care as he ages. Despite being secretly separated for seven years, the couple considers themselves “life partners” and remains dedicated to supporting one another. While Jada currently has her own residence near Will’s, she envisions moving back in with him when the need arises, foreseeing that he will require assistance as he gets older. During an interview, Jada expressed her strong aversion to divorce, explaining that they both came to realize their unrealistic expectations of marriage when they chose…
Iran’s foreign minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, has issued a warning that if Israel were to launch a ground offensive in Gaza, Iran might feel compelled to intervene, potentially leading to an escalation of the conflict across the broader Middle East. Amirabdollahian made this statement during a meeting with the United Nations envoy to the Middle East, Tor Wennesland, in Beirut. While Iran stated that it does not desire to see the conflict spill over into other regions, it underscored that it might have to respond if Israel’s operations in Gaza continue. The looming prospect of an Israeli ground assault on Gaza…
New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer has launched a controversial campaign against pro-life pregnancy centers, accusing them of running “brainwashing cult clinics.” His claims revolve around allegations of deceptive practices and the promotion of dangerous medical information. According to Gottheimer, these centers do not provide adequate prenatal care and instead aim to manipulate and brainwash women with their ideological agenda. In response to these allegations, Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center and the New Jersey Consortium of Pregnancy Centers have vehemently refuted these claims. They emphasize that their mission is to provide essential support to women and couples facing unexpected pregnancies and to…
Will Smith has responded to Jada Pinkett Smith’s revelations about their 25-year marriage, acknowledging that her revelations have “kind of woke [him] up.” He expressed a newfound appreciation for her resilience, cleverness, and compassion, recognizing that emotional blindness can develop when you’ve been with someone for more than half of your life, causing you to lose sensitivity to their hidden nuances and subtle beauties. Jada Pinkett Smith recently disclosed during an interview that she and Will Smith have been separated for seven years but remain committed to working through their relationship issues. By 2016, they had both become exhausted from…
A top aide to President Joe Biden, U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, stated that Hamas is impeding plans to evacuate U.S. citizens from Gaza to Egypt amid the ongoing conflict in the region. The Israeli forces are engaged in a military operation against Hamas following a terrorist attack in Israel that took place last weekend. Jake Sullivan, during an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, mentioned that the Biden administration has urged Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sissi to open the border to allow American citizens to leave the embattled Gaza Strip. Sullivan explained that the situation at the crossing is…
Over the weekend, Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) shared a false claim on her social media account, implying that children had died due to Israeli military actions. However, the photograph was actually from a 2013 incident in Syria where children had fallen victim to chemical weapon poisoning. The post incorrectly alleged that “614 Palestinian children” had been “murdered by the Israeli IOF Forces.” This false claim originated from self-described “investigative journalist” Sulaiman Ahmed. Omar, who has nearly three million followers, faced strong criticism for disseminating this propaganda and was accused of perpetuating misinformation about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Human rights lawyer Arsen…
After the recent spectacular attack that Hamas terrorists carried out on Israel, top-secret documents written in Arabic were discovered on the bodies of those Hamas militants who were killed in the attack. These documents included explicit plans that urged Palestinian terrorists to “target elementary schools and a youth center” in Kfar Sa’ad, which is a kibbutz located in Israel, as well as to “kill as many people as possible.” In addition to this, the orders included directives to seize captives and hastily leave Gaza as quickly as possible. The surveillance film was seen by NBC News, and it gave proof…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have issued a series of urgent warnings to civilians living in northern Gaza as they make preparations for a potential ground invasion in reaction to the recent spate of assaults carried out by Palestinian terrorists associated with Hamas. These attacks were carried out by Palestinian terrorists linked with Hamas. The people living in northern Gaza have been given these warnings to pay attention to. In order to guarantee the people of Gaza is not endangered, the Israeli Defense Forces are emphasizing the need of a swift evacuation of the area. As is their typical procedure,…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivered a speech at the city’s largest synagogue, where he addressed the issue of celebrities spewing antisemitism. He criticized sports figures and entertainers for using their influence to promote hateful thinking, specifically antisemitism. Adams made these remarks amid the ongoing conflict in Israel, as the country battles a surprise attack launched by Hamas, resulting in thousands of lives lost. The rise of antisemitism has been a concerning issue globally and within the United States. Adams called on celebrities to use their influence to combat this trend, urging them to reach and educate young people…
