Author: Andrew Rogers

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake rattled the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday morning, waking thousands of residents across northern California. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake struck just east-south-east of Berkeley at around 2:45 a.m. More than 22,000 people reported feeling the shaking, according to USGS data. Residents described being jolted awake by loud noises and swaying furniture. Many said objects fell from shelves, and some businesses reported broken windows and scattered merchandise. Despite the intensity of the shaking, no serious injuries or significant structural damage were reported. Emergency officials said 911 received a surge in calls from…

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has agreed to appear in a televised town hall hosted by a local ABC station. His decision came shortly after the network announced it would reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show, which had been suspended earlier this month. Mamdani, a Democratic state assembly member from Queens, had previously withdrawn from the event in protest. He argued that ABC’s suspension of Kimmel undermined free speech and represented corporate leaders placing profit over press freedom. The town hall, set for Thursday with New York’s WABC, will feature Mamdani alongside other candidates, including former governor Andrew Cuomo and…

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order officially designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. The move follows his earlier statement that he would take action after the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk. The decision has sparked intense discussion across political and legal circles in the United States. Antifa, short for “anti-fascists,” is not a single organization. It refers to a loose network of far-left activists who oppose fascism and right-wing ideologies. Over the years, Antifa-linked groups have been active in street protests, often clashing with far-right demonstrators. While its supporters view themselves as defenders against authoritarianism,…

Vice President JD Vance delivered a deeply personal message at the memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Sunday, linking his faith with his political future. Speaking to tens of thousands gathered in Glendale, Arizona, Vance admitted he once felt uneasy about discussing religion but said recent events had changed him. “I have talked more about Jesus Christ in the past two weeks than in my entire time in public life,” he told the crowd, which responded with standing applause. His remarks underscored the central theme of the service, which highlighted Kirk’s Christian beliefs. They also carried political weight, as…

President Donald Trump delivered a wide-ranging speech at the Charlie Kirk memorial in Alabama on Sunday, where he praised the slain conservative activist as a “martyr” while also using the moment to highlight political issues. Tens of thousands of people attended the gathering, which was both a farewell to Kirk and a platform for Trump to promote his agenda. Kirk, a conservative organizer and founder of a national youth movement, was shot and killed on September 10 while speaking at a Utah university. His death shocked supporters across the country, and the memorial service drew prominent political figures and allies.…

President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk were seen meeting in public on Sunday, months after a bitter feud had divided the two former allies. Their handshake and brief conversation at a memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Glendale, Arizona, have sparked speculation of a possible reconciliation. The event, held at State Farm Stadium, drew tens of thousands of supporters who gathered to honor Kirk, who was shot and killed on September 10 while speaking at a Utah university. Trump attended as the main speaker, while Musk sat in the stands. Their meeting was captured on video and…

President Donald Trump honored conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a large memorial in Arizona on Sunday. While he praised Kirk as a “martyr,” his remarks quickly shifted toward politics. The speech, which lasted about 45 minutes, mixed personal stories with sharp attacks on political opponents. The service took place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, drawing tens of thousands of people. Many of Trump’s top officials, including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, also addressed the crowd. The event lasted more than five hours and…

Nationals senator Matt Canavan has claimed the Coalition is “on the cusp” of abandoning its net zero emissions target, urging energy minister Sussan Ley to follow Peter Dutton’s approach from the Indigenous voice referendum. The comments come amid growing pressure from conservative voices to scrap the 2050 goal entirely. Canavan addressed the conservative political conference Cpac, saying the Coalition could soon walk away from the emissions reduction target set under former prime minister Scott Morrison. He suggested Ley should openly campaign against net zero, drawing inspiration from Dutton’s leadership during the voice referendum. “I think we’re on the cusp of…

Dutch police used teargas and a water cannon to control violent anti-immigration protesters in The Hague on Saturday, authorities said. The unrest occurred just over a month before national elections. Police arrested thirty people, and two officers were injured during the clashes. Authorities are reviewing camera footage and have not ruled out further arrests. Thousands joined a protest organized by a rightwing activist demanding stricter immigration policies and tighter asylum rules. Many carried Dutch flags and banners linked to far-right groups. Footage from local broadcasters showed protesters throwing rocks and bottles at police. A police vehicle was set on fire,…

Trump appoints his former lawyer Lindsey Halligan as top prosecutor in Virginia, urging Pam Bondi to act against political foes. Donald Trump has announced that Lindsey Halligan, his former lawyer, will be nominated as the new U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. The move came after Trump publicly urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to take stronger action against senior officials he has long described as political enemies. In a message posted on Truth Social, Trump praised Bondi while stressing the need for what he called a tough prosecutor. He argued that Halligan, who has worked closely with him…