news AlertsThere are no new alerts at this timeLONDON — President Donald Trump has berated and threatened America’s NATO allies. Now he wants these same countries to help unblock the Strait of Hormuz — and their response has not exactly been enthusiastic.“This is not our war, we have not started it,” German Defense Minister Boris […]
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From tornadoes to blizzards, severe weather batters parts of the US – BBC
Tornadoes, thunderstorms and blizzard conditions are forecast to pummel parts of the eastern US.More than 34 million people were under tornado watches from Florida to New Jersey. Nearly 3ft (0.9m) of snow has fallen in Minnesota, Wisconsin and northern Michigan since the storm began this weekend, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).The bulk of […]
TSA callout rate surged over the weekend as partial shutdown continues – NBC News
news AlertsThere are no new alerts at this timeStaffing issues at the Transportation Security Administration surged over the weekend after officers missed their first full paycheck due to a partial government shutdown, creating hourslong wait times for travelers as callouts increase operational concerns, according to the Department of Homeland Security. On Sunday, there were more […]
Cuba will allow nationals living abroad to invest in and own businesses on the island, economic czar tells NBC News – NBC News
news AlertsThere are no new alerts at this timeHAVANA — Cuban nationals living abroad in places such as Miami will be allowed to invest in the private sector and own businesses in their homeland, the country’s economic czar has told NBC News in an exclusive interview.Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, Cuba’s deputy prime minister, said that a […]
Live updates: Trump pressures NATO, China to reopen Strait of Hormuz; Israel launches 'limited' Lebanon ground operations – NBC News
Live updates: Trump pressures NATO, China to reopen Strait of Hormuz; Israel launches ‘limited’ Lebanon ground operations NBC Newssource