US issues fresh warning for Americans across Middle East over Houthi attacks, reported Iran threats

US security alerts dated November 7 cover 10 Middle East locations, with notices for Jerusalem and Iraq, warning Americans of possible attacks and travel disruption. (REUTERS)

US diplomatic missions and country-specific US security alert channels issued fresh warnings across the Middle East on November 7. They urged Americans to remain vigilant amid concerns over possible attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi forces and reported Iranian efforts to target US government officials in the region. US security alerts dated November 7 cover 10 Middle … Read more

Oil prices rise over 1.7% after reported US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island ahead of midterms

Oil prices rise after reported US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island ahead of midterm elections.  (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel)

Oil prices rose on Tuesday after the United States reportedly carried out strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island late Monday. The development came just one day before the US midterm elections. Oil prices rise after reported US strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island ahead of midterm elections. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel) Brent crude oil prices increased 1.75% to … Read more

Shooting reported at Riverchase Galleria mall in Hoover, Alabama

A reported shooting at Riverchase Galleria mall. (Unsplash)

A shooting was reported at the food court of Riverchase Galleria mall in Hoover, Alabama, on Friday, October 30, according to local radio reports. A reported shooting at Riverchase Galleria mall. (Unsplash) WVTM 13 reporter Jason Simpson on Facebook shared, “My friend John Talbot tells me from listening that one person may have been shot … Read more

Cannon Falls, Minnesota: Funnel cloud spotted amid tornado warned storm affecting 20 counties; damage reported

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The National Weather Service (NWS) in Twin Cities said that a funnel cloud associated with a tornado warned storm was spotted in Cannon Falls in Minnesota’s Goodhouse County. Representational. (Unsplash) The NWS confirmed that the rotation shared on X by a storm chaser from outside Cannon Falls, just northeast of Randolph in Minnesota, was a … Read more

Leimert Park: Shooting reported in Los Angeles neighborhood amid Black LA Votes Party meeting

A shooting was reported in the Leimert Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. Image for representational purposes. (Unsplash)

A shooting reportedly took place in the Leimert Park neighborhood of Los Angeles on October 27. A Black LA Votes Party meeting was going on there at the time. A shooting was reported in the Leimert Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. Image for representational purposes. (Unsplash) Joshua Blakeham, an attendee and local shared news of … Read more

Oil prices rise over 1% after reported attack on Saudi refinery raises supply concerns

Oil prices rise after a reported attack on a major Saudi refinery raises global supply concerns.  (Pexel/Repersentative image) (Pexel)

Oil prices rose by more than 1% on Wednesday. Prices increased after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group reported an attack on a major oil refinery in Saudi Arabia. The report raised concerns about possible disruptions to global oil supplies amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Oil prices rise after a reported attack on a major … Read more

Fort Bragg: Active shooter reported on base message allegedly shared with personnel; group for spouses sees concerned posts

A sign at Fort Bragg, N.C., is seen amid fears of an active shooter there. (AP Photo)

A message about an active shooter at Fort Bragg was allegedly sent out to personnel on October 27. The major military base is near Fayetteville, North Carolina and the alleged message comes on the anniversary of the mass shooting carried out there by William J. Kreutzer Jr. in 1995. A sign at Fort Bragg, N.C., … Read more

Mass shooting in Elizabeth, New Jersey reported; at least seven shot, videos show large police presence

A mass shooting was reported in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Image for representational purposes. (Unsplash)

A mass shooting was reported in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where at least seven people were shot on October 26. Authorities are reportedly investigating the incident that left one dead and six injured, RLS Media reported. A mass shooting was reported in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Image for representational purposes. (Unsplash) As per the report, emergency responders … Read more

Confirmed tornado touchdown causes destruction in Santa Fe; knocked-down trees, structural damage and torn-off roofs reported

‘Confirmed tornado touchdown’ causes destructionin Santa Fe (Pexel - representational image)

A tornado caused significant damage in Santa Fe on Saturday night, October 24, the city said, according to KOAT Action News 7. Residents reported knocked-down trees, structural damage, torn-off roofs, and debris strewn about. Emergency services reportedly responded to the area of Rancho Siringo and Camino Chueco. ‘Confirmed tornado touchdown’ causes destructionin Santa Fe (Pexel … Read more

Explosion, fire reported at Quaker Oats factory in Cedar Rapids

Explosion, fire reported at Quaker Oats factory in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Representative)

A fire and an explosion have been reported at the Quaker Oats factory in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Videos circulating on social media show large plumes of smoke rising from the area. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Explosion, fire reported at Quaker Oats factory in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Representative) Fire department provides update … Read more