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☆ Release the 'Kraken': Sidney Powell just flipped on Trump
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Sonam Sheth | Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Sidney Powell, a GOP lawyer who briefly represented Donald Trump, has flipped on the former president, striking a plea deal with Georgia prosecutors ahead of her trial on a slew of criminal charges. AdvertisementAdvertisementAccording to court filings, Powell pleaded guilty to six counts of conspiracy to interfere with election duties. Powell's plea deal was announced at a court hearing on Thursday. As part of the agreement, she will also have to pay $2,700 in restitution to replace election equipment, as well as a $6,000 fine. AdvertisementAdvertisementPowell was set to go to trial on Monday, along with co-defendant and former Trump campaign lawyer Kenneth Chesebro.

Persons: Sidney Powell, Donald Trump, Powell, Trump, —, Georgia's, Powell —, Kenneth Chesebro Organizations: GOP, Trump Locations: Georgia, Fulton County

☆ Trump and Ivanka's relationship was 'severely damaged' after he found out she was friends with Christopher Steele, the former MI6 agent says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Former MI6 agent Christopher Steele said that his friendship with Ivanka Trump hurt her relationship with her dad. AdvertisementAdvertisementFormer President Donald Trump's relationship with his daughter Ivanka broke down "severely" when the somewhat awkward news emerged that she had an undisclosed friendship with Christopher Steele, the former MI6 agent said on Tuesday. AdvertisementAdvertisement"I informed them that I had in fact had a friendship and professional relationship with Ivanka Trump . AdvertisementAdvertisementBut in his witness statement on Tuesday, Steele said that revealing this had led to trouble with the then-president. Ivanka Trump served as a presidential advisor during the Trump administration and took to the stage in 2020 to introduce him at the RNC.

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☆ Humans have launched so much to space that it's actually polluting Earth's atmosphere, a new study found
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Sonam Sheth | Jessica Orwig | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Scientists have discovered evidence of various pollutant metals in Earth's stratosphere. They traced the metals back to rockets and satellites launched into space. The stratosphere contains the protective ozone layer. A team of researchers has found pollutant metals in Earth's stratosphere — the second layer of our atmosphere — and traced them back to rockets and satellites. When anything enters Earth's atmosphere, it's typically in a fiery blaze.

Persons: —, Dan Cziczo, Cziczo Organizations: Service, Purdue University, National Academy of Sciences

☆ The major donor revolt at University of Pennsylvania over its response to the Israel-Hamas war is getting worse
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Sonam Sheth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The megadonor revolt at the University of Pennsylvania is getting worse as the Israel-Hamas war intensifies. Penn isn't the only school facing backlash after the Hamas attacks; Harvard University and Cornell University have also drawn scrutiny. As the war with Israel intensifies in Gaza, UPenn's benefactors are slamming the school for its response and actions before and after Hamas' terrorist attacks in Israel. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe billionaire Ronald Lauder followed suit, threatening to stop donating to the university if it doesn't mount a stronger response to antisemitism. And at Cornell University, students are calling for a history professor to be fired after he described the Hamas attacks as "exhilarating" and "energizing."

Persons: Penn, —, Clifford Asness, Asness, Liz Magill, Steve McGuire, Marc Rowan, Rowan, Magill, Scott Bok, Dick Wolf, Jon Huntsman, Ronald Lauder, David Magerman, I've, Bill Ackman, Israel Organizations: University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, Cornell University, Service, Pennsylvania's, Ivy League, Penn, American, of Trustees, Apollo, Daily, Huntsman Foundation, Pershing Locations: Israel, Gaza, Penn, Palestine

☆ Netanyahu deleted a post on X about a struggle against 'children of darkness' around the time of a tragic hospital explosion in Gaza
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Sonam Sheth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Netanyahu's office posted on X that the Israel-Hamas conflict is a "struggle between the children of light and the children of darkness." It was deleted on Tuesday, around the time news emerged of a deadly blast at a Gaza hospital. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . It was deleted on Tuesday, when reports of a hospital explosion in Gaza began to emerge that the Hamas-run health ministry said killed hundreds of people. Since Israel launched its counteroffensive, more than 2,800 Palestinians have died, including hundreds of children, according to Gazan health officials.

Persons: —, Benjamin Netanyahu's, Netanyahu's, Netanyahu, Al Organizations: Service, Hamas, Israel, Palestinian Health Ministry, Facebook, Israel Defense Forces, Islamic Jihad, Times, Al, Quds Brigades Locations: Israel, Gaza, Ahli, Al Ahli, Quds

☆ Read the federal gag order that bars Trump from insulting prosecutors and witnesses — but explicitly lets him attack Mike Pence
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Sonam Sheth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The judge overseeing the DOJ's election-interference case against Trump issued a gag order Tuesday. The order bars Trump from attacking the special counsel, courthouse staffers, and witnesses in the case. It allows Trump to insult Mike Pence, other political rivals, the DOJ, and the Biden administration. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe federal judge overseeing the Justice Department's election-interference case against former President Donald Trump issued a formal gag order on Tuesday. The order bars Trump from attacking prosecutors, witnesses, and courthouse staffers.

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☆ The last time Hamas released a hostage, it took 5 years for him to be freed
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Sonam Sheth | Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The IDF said Hamas is holding nearly 200 people hostage after carrying out a deadly terror attack. The last time Hamas freed a hostage was in 2011, when it released the IDF soldier Gilad Shalit. AdvertisementAdvertisementHamas is holding nearly 200 people hostage after it carried out a deadly terror attack in Israel, according to the Israel Defense Forces. The last time Hamas released a hostage was in 2011, when it freed the IDF soldier Gilad Shalit. Israel has relentlessly bombarded the Gaza Strip since Hamas' October 7 terror attacks.

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☆ Russia is bringing back its bloody 'human wave' tactics, throwing poorly trained troops into a massive new assault in eastern Ukraine, White House says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-13 | by ( Sonam Sheth | Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The White House said Russia has resumed using bloody tactics in its war against Ukraine. It involves throwing "masses of poorly trained soldiers right into the battlefield without proper equipment" John Kirby said. Kirby also said that North Korea sent Russia 1,000 containers of military equipment and munitions. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe White House said Friday that Russia has resumed employing the so-called "human wave" tactic in its war against Ukraine. But he said Russia's decision to resume human wave tactics is "a sobering reminder that Russia is not prepared to give up on this fight.

Persons: John Kirby, Kirby, —, Russia's, It's, Biden, Vladimir Putin's Organizations: Service, Ukraine, National Security Council, Pentagon, Russia, Russian, Moscow Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Korea, United States, Ukrainian, Donbas, North Korea, DPRK

☆ Hamas duped Israel into thinking it wasn't planning an attack by posting misleading messages on private channels that it knew Israel was monitoring, security officials say
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Sonam Sheth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Hamas' deadly attacks last weekend were the worst breach of Israel's security apparatus in decades. They carried out the attacks, in part, by posting misleading messages on monitored channels, NYT reported. And Israeli officials took those messages at face value, the officials, who laid out several reasons why Israel didn't anticipate the assault, told the publication. In addition to failing to vet the accuracy of the messages, Israeli intelligence officials weren't diligent in monitoring key channels militants used to communicate, the report said. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Israeli Defense Forces said that more than 1,200 people died as a result of Hamas' attacks, including at least 25 Americans.

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☆ Videos show Israel's military used incendiary bombs in Gaza that can cause horrific burns
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Sonam Sheth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Human Rights Watch has confirmed that Israel used white phosphorus in military operations in Gaza and along the Israel-Lebanon border. White phosphorus is a chemical that ignites when it's exposed to oxygen and causes severe burns when it comes in contact with human skin. AdvertisementAdvertisementHuman Rights Watch confirmed on Thursday that Israel used white phosphorus in military operations in the Gaza Strip and along the Israel-Lebanon border. White phosphorus is a chemical that ignites when it's exposed to oxygen and can cause severe burns when it comes into contact with human skin. In addition to verifying the two videos, HRW also interviewed two people who described the use of the munitions over Gaza.

Persons: —, Ali Shoeib 🇱🇧 ( Organizations: Rights Watch, Service Locations: Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Gaza City

☆ Hamas duped Israel into thinking it wasn't preparing an attack by posting misleading messages on private channels that it knew Israel was monitoring, security officials say
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Sonam Sheth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

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☆ A community activist in Gaza said people are 'just waiting to die' because they can't escape Israel's counterattacks
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Sonam Sheth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

As Israeli forces intensify their counterattack on the Gaza Strip, civilians in the area have grown increasingly desperate and uncertain about their survival. "But, in fact, there is no safe place at all in the Gaza Strip." In addition to launching airstrikes and rocket attacks on the Gaza Strip, Israel is also now mobilizing for a ground operation that could devastate the civilian population in the region. "And we cannot try to leave the Gaza Strip because there are clashes, and the crossing with Egypt has been attacked," she added. Swirki said that many civilians in Gaza were "shocked" and "horrified" from "the very first hours of the Hamas attack."

Persons: —, Nour Swirki, Israel, Swirki, it's, Yoav Gallant, Reem Makhoul Organizations: Service, Associated Press, Israel Locations: Gaza, Israel, Palestinian, Swirki, Egypt, Rafah

☆ An Israeli man describes the moment he held his shelter door closed with his hands to stop Hamas militants on the other side from shooting his family
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Sonam Sheth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Levy recalled harrowing moments holding a door closed against militants as his kids hid under a bed. The sirens and rocket attacks "aren't new," 45-year-old Levy told Insider in an interview on Tuesday. Homes across the village of Nirim were destroyed, and cars were burned to stop residents from being able to escape, Levy told Insider. AdvertisementAdvertisementWhen the attackers got to the shelter, they tried to open the door, Levy said. Levy said the militants banged on the shelter door and threw different objects at it before giving up and moving to the next house.

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☆ If Rep. Jim Jordan wins the race for House speaker, it could be the death knell for US aid to Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-06 | by ( Sonam Sheth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan is a top contender in the race for House speaker after Kevin McCarthy's ouster this week. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe race to replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House is heating up — and US aid to Ukraine may be the biggest issue on the ballot. The top contenders for the spot are Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan and Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise. In April 2022, 10 House Republicans voted against a bill allowing the Biden administration to more easily lend military equipment to Ukraine. The following month, 57 House Republicans voted "no" on a nearly $40 billion aid package for Ukraine.

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☆ Donald Trump is dropping his $500 million lawsuit against his ex-lawyer-turned-enemy Michael Cohen
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-06 | by ( Matthew Loh | Sonam Sheth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Donald Trump is dropping his $500 million lawsuit against his former fixer Michael Cohen. Trump's legal team on Thursday filed a notice that he would be "voluntarily dismissing" the suit. AdvertisementAdvertisementFormer President Donald Trump on Thursday filed to dismiss his $500 million lawsuit against his former attorney, Michael Cohen. Trump sued Cohen in federal court in April, with his lawyers accusing the latter of "spreading falsehoods" about the former president. October 6, 2023: This story was updated to include a statement from a spokesperson for Trump's campaign.

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☆ SpaceX's mega-rocket has a 'decent chance' of making orbit on its next flight, Musk said. Last time, Starship blew up the launchpad and exploded in mid-air.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-05 | by ( Sonam Sheth | Marianne Guenot | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Elon Musk said he thinks Starship has a "decent chance" of reaching orbit on its second test flight. AdvertisementAdvertisementSpaceX CEO Elon Musk said Thursday the company's Starship vehicle has a "decent chance" of making orbit on its second test flight. But it has yet to reach orbit. AdvertisementAdvertisement"Technically, it's a scooch below orbit," Musk said Thursday. Tripathi added that he would consider this second test flight to be a success if two things happen.

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☆ Matt Gaetz's GOP colleagues are so annoyed with him that they forced him to stand on the Democratic side of the House floor
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Sonam Sheth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Rep. Matt Gaetz's GOP colleagues are so tired of his antics that they made him stand with Democrats, The Washington Post reported. Gaetz stood on the Democratic side of the floor Tuesday as he called for Kevin McCarthy's ouster as House speaker. Gaetz made no secret of his disapproval of McCarthy and triggered a historic vote this week that resulted in McCarthy's removal. AdvertisementAdvertisementRep. Matt Gaetz's colleagues in the House GOP conference have grown so annoyed by him that they forced him to stand on the Democratic side of the chamber. That's according to The Washington Post, which reported that Gaetz stood with Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday as he called for Rep. Kevin McCarthy to be removed as House speaker.

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☆ Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at age 90
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( Rebecca Cohen | Sonam Sheth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

California Senator Dianne Feinstein died Thursday night. She was the first woman mayor of San Francisco and the first woman to represent California in the US Senate. "Senator Feinstein never backed away from a fight for what was just and right," the statement said. Senator Feinstein was a force of nature who made an incredible impact on our country and her home state," it continued. Feinstein became the first woman mayor of San Francisco in 1978, after former city supervisor Dan White assassinated then Mayor George Moscone.

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☆ Russian troops have put up dozens of surveillance towers across Mariupol to track Ukrainians' conversations and digital activity
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Sonam Sheth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Russia put up towers in Mariupol that track Ukrainians' digital activity, an advisor to the city's exiled mayor says. He described the Russian troops' activities as Orwellian. "This is equipment for monitoring conversations and Internet traffic of Mariupol residents," Andryushchenko wrote alongside a video. The Russians are also using the towers for military communications, he wrote, adding that Russian troops have erected 40 such towers in Mariupol over the last three months. Old Orwell would simply be amazed how all his fictions became the reality of Mariupol," Andryushchenko wrote, referring to "1984" author George Orwell.

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☆ Protesters hold sign and shame Sen. Bob Menendez as he shows up in court on bribery charges
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Sonam Sheth | Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

US Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey appeared in court Wednesday on criminal charges. Prosecutors allege he accepted cash and gold bricks from businessmen to help the Egyptian government. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Appearing defiant with a slight smile, the Democratic senator strode into the Manhattan federal courthouse alongside his wife, Nadine Menendez, who prosecutors allege also accepted the bribes. Menendez has denied the criminal charges, saying prosecutors "misrepresented the normal work of a Congressional office."

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☆ India's historic moon lander and adorable sidekick rover may be dead for good
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( Sonam Sheth | Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

India's moon lander and its sidekick rover have not responded to multiple wake-up calls. India's the first country to land near the lunar south pole, but its spacecraft weren't designed to last. But several days after they were set to wake up, the Chandrayaan-3 moon lander and its sidekick lunar rover remain fast asleep. AdvertisementAdvertisementIndian Space Research OrganizationUnfortunately, the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover didn't respond to mission control's message. The technology on both the lander and rover weren't designed to withstand nighttime temperatures on the moon, The New York Times reported, which can reach as low as -334 degrees Fahrenheit, according to NASA.

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☆ Canada's parliament accidentally honored a 98-year-old Nazi. Now Poland may try to extradite him and bring him up on charges.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( Sonam Sheth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Canada's parliament accidentally honored a 98-year-old former World War II Nazi soldier. Yaroslav Hunka was introduced as a "Ukrainian hero and a Canadian hero" but it was later revealed that he fought for the Waffen-SS. A Polish minister now says he's "taken steps" to extradite the elderly man. AdvertisementAdvertisementA Polish minister said Tuesday that he has "taken steps" to start the extradition of a 98-year-old Nazi who was accidentally honored in Canada's parliament over the weekend. "I have taken steps towards the possible extradition of this man to Poland," Czarnek added.

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☆ Hunter Biden accuses Rudy Giuliani and Giuliani's ex-lawyer of hacking and tampering with his data and causing the 'total annihilation' of his digital privacy in new lawsuit
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( Sonam Sheth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Hunter Biden sued Rudy Giuliani and Giuliani's former lawyer, Bob Costello, in a new civil lawsuit. The suit alleges that they hacked Biden's devices and tampered with his data, causing the "total annihilation" of his digital privacy. It's Biden's latest legal salvo against those he accuses of trying to get access to his data for political purposes. AdvertisementAdvertisementHunter Biden sued Rudy Giuliani and his former lawyer on Tuesday, alleging that they hacked his devices and tampered with his data, causing the "total annihilation" of his digital privacy. Biden has accused Giuliani, Costello, and several entities owned by Giuliani of violating the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.

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☆ An insider claims Putin ordered his defense minister to stop Ukraine's counteroffensive within a month — and it may explain why Russia is making costly attacks, war analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Sonam Sheth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Putin has reportedly given his defense minister until early next month to stop Ukraine's counteroffensive. These demands could explain why Russia is launching relentless counterattacks even if they come at a steep cost to the Russian military. The general also claimed he was removed from his post after raising concerns about issues Russian forces were facing on the frontlines in Ukraine. Ukraine's counteroffensive has had slow progress as Kyiv's forces try to take back Russian-occupied land in the country's east. But recently, Ukrainian forces have pushed through some Russian defenses.

Persons: Putin, Vladimir Putin, Sergei Shoigu, Shoigu, ISW, Ivan Popov Organizations: Service, Institute for, Russian, Telegram Locations: Ukrainian, Russia, Wall, Silicon, Kherson, Odessa, Kharkiv, Russian, Ukraine

☆ Allegations that Ron DeSantis force-fed an inmate at Guantanamo Bay don't check out because he was just a low-level grunt at the time, ex-colonel says
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Sonam Sheth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A former Guantanamo detainee alleges that Ron DeSantis force-fed him while he was on a hunger strike. But Ron DeSantis was a junior officer as a Navy lawyer at the time. An ex-colonel told the New York Times that DeSantis would have been stuck doing grunt work. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Another lawyer told the Times that DeSantis was doing low-level grunt work at the time.

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