Joseph Duggar's molestation case takes a new turn as phone recordings are revealed; cousin Amy backs accuser

Joseph Duggar, who is facing charges in Florida, is due in court on November 10. (Instagram/ @littleduggarfamily)

Prosecutors have shared a phone recording as new evidence in Joseph Duggar’s child molestation case. The “19 Kids and Counting” alum is facing charges in Florida. Joseph Duggar, who is facing charges in Florida, is due in court on November 10. (Instagram/ @littleduggarfamily) According to court documents filed in Florida’s Bay County Circuit Court on … Read more

French envoy to US takes post after stalled approval

French envoy to US takes post after stalled approval

France’s new ambassador to the United States, Aurelien Lechevallier, officially took up his post this week, the French embassy said Thursday, after his appointment had been delayed due to a diplomatic spat between Paris and Washington. French envoy to US takes post after stalled approval “I wanted…to tell you all how honored I am to … Read more

AI-powered hackers exploit PHP flaw as Europe takes government websites offline; NSA warns of cyberattack risks

AI-powered hackers exploit PHP security flaws as European government websites go offline. (Pexel)

Government websites across Europe were taken offline on Wednesday as cybersecurity experts raised concerns about serious security flaws in PHP, a programming language used by millions of websites. The move came as the US National Security Agency (NSA) warned organisations to install security updates immediately or take their servers offline. AI-powered hackers exploit PHP security … Read more

Amy Acton breaks silence as Vivek Ramaswamy takes credit for controversial ad featuring her estranged mom: 'He's not fit to lead'

Vivek Ramaswamy defended his campaign’s ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother, saying it responded to Acton’s alleged attacks and refusal to debate. ((Photo by Jon Cherry / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) and (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster))

Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy acknowledged his campaign’s responsibility for a contentious advertisement featuring Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother and subsequently defended the ad’s content during a Tuesday evening statement. Vivek Ramaswamy defended his campaign’s ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother, saying it responded to Acton’s alleged attacks and refusal to debate. ((Photo … Read more

Greenland takes a step towards banning deep-sea mining

Greenland takes a step towards banning deep-sea mining

Greenland’s parliament on Thursday unanimously adopted a proposal asking the government to draft legislation banning deep-sea mining and exploration until at least the end of 2029. Greenland takes a step towards banning deep-sea mining Fisheries are the driver of Greenland’s economy, while hunting plays a crucial role for livelihoods in many local communities. WWF Greenland … Read more

Jacob Geller: What are the allegations against YouTuber? Podcast MinnMax takes big step

Essayist and critic, Jacob Geller. (Harper Collins UK/ Instragram)

YouTuber Jacob Geller, known for his video essays on video games, has come under fire after allegations of sexual assault emerged against the 31-year-old. The allegations came to widespread attention Thursday when MinnMax, a podcast Geller co-hosted, announced that he has been removed from his role. Essayist and critic, Jacob Geller. (Harper Collins UK/ Instragram) … Read more

Jim McMullen takes aim at grade inflation, class rank changes in Kansas schools: ‘Crazy’

Jim McMullen is the Republican candidate for the Kansas State Board of Education District 3. (Jim McMullen)

Jim McMullen is contesting for the Kansas District 3 education board seat in the US midterms. The Republican won the primaries and is now set to face Democrat Amy Diediker in the November 3 race. Ahead of the elections, McMullen spoke exclusively to HT.com, sharing his views on education, the issues plaguing schools in his … Read more

‘Stop using threats’: China takes veiled shot at US over Cuba & Iran in sharply critical UN speech

'Stop using threats': China takes veiled shot at US over Cuba & Iran in sharply critical UN speech

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng speaks during the 81st session of the UNGA (Photo: AP). Chinese Vice President Han Zheng indirectly asked the United States to respect the sovereignty of Iran and Cuba during his speech at the UN General Assembly on Saturday.“Major countries should have special responsibilities for safeguarding international peace and security, and … Read more

Melania Trump takes China’s first lady on a museum outing that’s watched for diplomacy and style

Melania Trump takes China's first lady on a museum outing that's watched for diplomacy and style

WASHINGTON — Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan on Thursday toured one of the largest Asian art museums in the United States, celebrating cultural ties between the U.S. and China during a high-profile diplomatic visit to Washington. Melania Trump takes China’s first lady on a museum outing that’s watched for diplomacy and style Leaving their husbands … Read more

‘You have been so drunk’: Democrat senator takes on Kash Patel over alcoholism test, FBI hiring rules

‘You have been so drunk’: Democrat senator takes on Kash Patel over alcoholism test, FBI hiring rules

FBI director Kash Patel/Image: Reuters Sen. Mazie Hirono confronted FBI Director Kash Patel during a Senate hearing on Tuesday, accusing him of being drunk on the job and demanding answers about his conduct and the bureau’s hiring policies.The sharp exchange took place during a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing at the Hart Senate Office Building … Read more