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Houthis Missile Blitz Directly Hits U.S Warship After Americans Strike Yemen Using 5,000 Pound Bomb

In this video, we delve into the escalating tensions between the Houthis and the United States in Yemen. Recent events have seen the Houthis launching a new missile blitz, resulting in a direct hit on a U.S. warship. This attack appears to be in response to American strikes on Yemen, notably employing a massive 5,000-pound bomb. Join us as we analyze the unfolding situation, its implications for regional stability, and the potential for further escalation between these two adversaries. Stay tuned for the latest updates and insights on this developing story. #houthis #houthi #iran #palestine #gazawar #israelgazawar #yemen #hamas #redsea #redseaattack #eisenhower #breakingnews #internationalnews #war #warongaza #oneindia #oneindianews #youtube #youtubeshorts

7 Inspiring LGBTQ+ Quotes for Pride Month

7 , Inspiring LGBTQ+ Quotes , for Pride Month. We should indeed keep calm in the face of difference, and live our lives in a state of inclusion and wonder at the diversity of humanity, George Takei, Actor. I learned compassion from being discriminated against. Everything bad that's ever happened to me has taught me compassion, Ellen DeGeneres, Talk Show Host. I've been embraced by a new community. That's what happens when you're finally honest about who you are; you find others like you, Chaz Bono, Advocate and Actor. Everybody's journey is individual. If you fall in love with a boy, you fall in love with a boy. The fact that many Americans consider it a disease says more about them than it does about homosexuality, James Baldwin, Novelist. The beauty of standing up for your rights is others see you standing and stand up as well, Cassandra Duffy, Author. The only queer people are those who don't love anybody, Rita Mae Brown, Writer and Activist. Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it's a good place to start, Jason Collins, Former NBA Player

Houthis Punish U.S For Killing Several People In Yemen; Aircraft Carrier Eisenhower Hit In Red Sea

The Houthis have reported that all casualties in Hodeida from a recent U.S.-UK assault were civilians and have vowed a "painful response" to Americans. The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Eisenhower, now in the Red Sea and past its 200-day deployment mark, faces relentless Houthi attacks. The Red Sea, carrying around 20% of the world's maritime trade, is a key route to Europe via the Suez Canal, though less critical to America. Despite the U.S. carrier's presence, the waters remain extremely dangerous #YemenConflict #HouthiRebels #USNavy #USSCarrierEisenhower #RedSea #MilitaryTensions #MaritimeSecurity #MiddleEastCrisis #CivilianCasualties #USUKAssault #SuezCanal #GlobalTradeRoutes #NavalWarfare #GeopoliticalConflict #InternationalRelations ~HT.178~PR.152~GR.121~

Severe Weather Causes Thousands of Americans to Lose Power

Severe Weather Causes , Thousands of Americans to Lose Power. The past few days have brought deadly tornadoes and storms across the country, BBC reports. Over Memorial Day weekend, at least 23 people were killed, and hundreds more were injured. Approximately 200,000 people still have no power, BBC reports. . Kentucky had the most outages, leaving over 80,000 homes without power. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency, referencing the "devastating storms that hit almost the entire state.". Texas Governor Greg Abbott said that over a third of the state's counties were in a state of disaster from the extreme weather. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that severe weather may continue until May 29. Flash flooding, "significant damaging wind and large hail" is expected throughout northern and central Texas, as well as southern Oklahoma. Flash flooding, "significant damaging wind and large hail" is expected throughout northern and central Texas, as well as southern Oklahoma. The East Coast, particularly New York to Maryland, could experience thunderstorms and heavy rain. These disasters come as forecasters predict an "extraordinary" Atlantic hurricane season commencing in June.

Jon Stewart on Republican Reaction to Trump Verdict: "What Planet Do You Live On?" | THR News Video

Jon Stewart is slamming the media's response to Donald Trump's hush money conviction. Last Thursday, a New York jury found Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records. He will be sentenced on July 11 and becomes the first former US president to be convicted of felony crimes. During Monday's 'The Daily Show,' the host criticized conservative outlets' denial of the trial's legitimacy.

Biden Signs Executive Order Capping Number of Asylum Seekers at US-Mexico Border

Biden Signs Executive Order , Capping Number of Asylum Seekers , at US-Mexico Border. Biden Signs Executive Order , Capping Number of Asylum Seekers , at US-Mexico Border. On June 4, President Joe Biden signed an executive order restricting asylum seekers at the United States' border with Mexico. On June 4, President Joe Biden signed an executive order restricting asylum seekers at the United States' border with Mexico. 'Newsweek' report that the executive order utilizes a controversial regulation last used by his predecessor, former President Donald Trump. 'Newsweek' report that the executive order utilizes a controversial regulation last used by his predecessor, former President Donald Trump. The executive order will effectively halt migrants crossing the U.S. border once a daily cap of 2,500 crossings per day over a seven-day average has been reached. . The executive order will effectively halt migrants crossing the U.S. border once a daily cap of 2,500 crossings per day over a seven-day average has been reached. . It also allows officials to rapidly deport migrants who cross the border illegally. We will need to review the executive order before making litigation decisions, but any policy that effectively shuts off asylum would raise obvious legal problems, just as we did when the Trump administration tried to end asylum, Lee Gelernt, Deputy director of the ACLU's Immigrants' Rights Project, via 'Newsweek'. 'Newsweek' reports that the executive order marks a significant shift in the Biden administration's immigration policy. . 'Newsweek' reports that the executive order marks a significant shift in the Biden administration's immigration policy. . The executive order utilizes a law referred to as Section 212(f), which dates back to the 1950s, and was last used by Donald Trump at the beginning of his presidency. . The executive order utilizes a law referred to as Section 212(f), which dates back to the 1950s, and was last used by Donald Trump at the beginning of his presidency. . The measure allows the president to suspend the entry of any foreigner deemed "detrimental to the interests" of the U.S. . It also comes ahead of the 2024 election and criticism that his administration has failed to deal with years-long surge of migrants arriving at the southern U.S. border. It also comes ahead of the 2024 election and criticism that his administration has failed to deal with years-long surge of migrants arriving at the southern U.S. border. 'The New York Times' reports that while daily numbers have fallen below the record 10,000 reached in December 2023, approximately 3,500 migrants crossed on June 2 alone.

DNC to Virtually Nominate Biden and Harris

DNC to Virtually Nominate , Biden and Harris. DNC to Virtually Nominate , Biden and Harris. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will virtually certify the president and vice president as the party's nominees ahead of the Aug. 7 certification deadline in Ohio, ABC News reports. . The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will virtually certify the president and vice president as the party's nominees ahead of the Aug. 7 certification deadline in Ohio, ABC News reports. . The certification will also occur before the DNC's in-person convention beginning Aug. 19 in Chicago. The DNC will still conduct ceremonial events commemorating the nominations at the convention. The decision to virtually nominate Biden and Harris was decided before the Ohio Senate met on May 28, questioning whether Biden could "appear on the state's general election ballot in November," ABC News reports. The decision to virtually nominate Biden and Harris was decided before the Ohio Senate met on May 28, questioning whether Biden could "appear on the state's general election ballot in November," ABC News reports. DNC Chair Jamie Harrison is confident that Democrats will handle the issue and "land this plane on our own.". Joe Biden will be on the ballot in Ohio and all 50 states, and Ohio Republicans agree. But when the time has come for action, they have failed to act every time, so Democrats will land this plane on our own, Jamie Harrison, DNC chair, via statement. Through a virtual roll call, we will ensure that Republicans can't chip away at our democracy through incompetence or partisan tricks and that Ohioans can exercise their right to vote for the presidential candidate of their choice, Jamie Harrison, DNC chair, via statement. Mike DeWine, Republican governor of Ohio, chimed in as well. While I understand the Democratic National Committee has just today proposed a work-around to help get President Biden on the Ohio ballot, it is prudent legislation be passed to get this done. , Mike DeWine, Ohio governor, via statement. As I previously said, we do not want to leave something so basic as having the sitting President of the United States on the ballot to others when this can-and should-be done legislatively. It's the right thing to do. , Mike DeWine, Ohio governor, via statement. For these reasons, it is important that a bill or multiple bills that accomplish these common-sense measures come to my desk right away this week. It's the right thing to do, Mike DeWine, Ohio governor, via statement

Trump Promises to Stop All Electric Car Sales

Trump Promises to Stop , All Electric Car Sales. In an effort to be reelected as President of the Unites States. Trump is promising oil and gas execs that he'll keep electric vehicles (EVs) from being sold in the U.S. if they make significant donations to his campaign, Gizmodo reports. . Trump said that he'd lower tailpipe emissions targets and cut EV tax credits, among other things. . "You won't be able to sell those cars," Trump said. However, the EV market continues to grow, with at least 1.5 million units expected to sell in 2024. If Trump squashes EV sales in the U.S., it could anger some Republicans since the market has provided more jobs and investments in the South. For example, Hyundai is investing $13 billion in Georgia, a state Trump lost in 2020, to produce electric vehicles. Meanwhile, analysts predict EV sales will continue to rise despite Trump's efforts. Although, his tactics could prove to slow those sales dramatically. . Ford Motor executive chair William Clay Ford Jr. weighed in on Trump's promises. Our time frame as a company, our planning time frame, is a lot longer than election cycles, William Clay Ford Jr., via statement. When we’re whipsawed back and forth by politicians that becomes really difficult for us, William Clay Ford Jr., via statement

Advocates Fight For Those Sickened By US Nuclear Testing Program on Capitol Hill

Advocates Fight For Those , Sickened By US Nuclear Testing , Program on Capitol Hill. On June 7, the federal Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) program is set to expire, ending a lifeline for families sickened by the country's nuclear testing. . On June 7, the federal Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) program is set to expire, ending a lifeline for families sickened by the country's nuclear testing. . NPR reports that advocates have gathered on Capitol Hill to fight for so-called atomic veterans and save the RECA program. Over the past year, multiple bipartisan bills were approved by the Senate to reauthorize and expand the program. . Those bills stalled out in the House, due to some Republicans objecting to the cost of the program. . According to sponsors of the bills, those concerns were addressed by reducing the initial 2023 estimate of $143 billion down to between $50 and $60 billion. . NPR reports that RECA has provided payments up to $75,000 to those sickened by the nuclear testing program, totaling $2.7 billion to over 400,000 recipients. . One of the groups fighting to have the program extended is the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium. . The group works to raise awareness of illnesses linked to Trinity, the government's code word for the first nuclear bomb test, which took place in 1945. Martinez White, a member of the group, says fallout from those tests resulted in at least six cases of cancer in her family of ten. . I would often go home for funerals and everybody in Tularosa was dying of cancer. We knew something was very weird. , Martinez White, Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium member, via NPR. There's no industry in the whole Tularosa Basin but for White Sands Missile Range, where the Trinity bomb was detonated, Martinez White, Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium member, via NPR

Youth Vote: Challenges and Strategies in the US Presidential Election Campaign | Oneindia News

In the United States, the presidential election campaign is in full swing. Young voters are often considered difficult to reach. And with both Democrats and Republicans fielding candidates born in the 1940s, the parties are worried about how to get the youth vote out. #USPolitics #ElectionCampaign #YouthVote #VoterEngagement #PoliticalParties #GenerationZ #MillennialVoters #GetOutTheVote #YouthEngagement #USPresidentialElection #OIDW #DWVideos ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.103~GR.124~

ConocoPhillips to Buy Marathon Oil

ConocoPhillips , to Buy Marathon Oil. ConocoPhillips , to Buy Marathon Oil. On May 29, ConocoPhillips agreed to acquire Marathon Oil in an all-stock deal valued at $17 billion, CNBC reports. The agreement will provide ConocoPhillips with an additional 2 billion barrels of U.S. inventory. This acquisition of Marathon Oil further deepens our portfolio and fits within our financial framework, adding high-quality, low cost of supply inventory adjacent to our leading U.S. unconventional position. , ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance, via statement. ConocoPhillips' market cap will exceed $150 billion due to the deal. As an independent producer, ConocoPhillips will now be on the same scale as some big-time players, CNBC reports. For example, the company will become larger than BP but still be smaller than Shell, according to Andrew Dittmar, M&A analyst at Enverus. For example, the company will become larger than BP but still be smaller than Shell, according to Andrew Dittmar, M&A analyst at Enverus. While the deal is likely to face FTC scrutiny, the fact that Marathon's assets encompass multiple basins supports regulatory approval, Dittmar said. . Once the deal is complete, ConocoPhillips anticipates share buybacks worth $7 billion within the first year. After three years, that number is expected to grow to $20 billion. ConocoPhillips' larger rivals, Exxon Mobil and Chevron, announced blockbuster deals as well last year. ConocoPhillips' larger rivals, Exxon Mobil and Chevron, announced blockbuster deals as well last year

FTC to Decide Whether Noncompete Agreements Should Be Banned

FTC to Decide , Whether Noncompete Agreements , Should Be Banned. After receiving over 26,000 public comments about the issue, the Federal Trade Commission is set to deliver its verdict on April 30, NPR reports. . The commission said that if approved, the final rule "would generally prevent most employers from using noncompete clauses.". The commission said that if approved, the final rule "would generally prevent most employers from using noncompete clauses.". Approximately one in five Americans, spanning minimum wage workers to CEOs, are subject to noncompete agreements, the FTC estimates. . The Biden administration says that these types of agreements hurt workers by decreasing wages. The White House also argues that these agreements harm the U.S. economy because entrepreneurship isn't allowed to freely flourish. . FTC Chair Lina M. Khan issued a statement when the proposed ban was initially introduced. The freedom to change jobs is core to economic liberty and to a competitive, thriving economy, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, via statement. Noncompetes block workers from freely switching jobs, depriving them of higher wages and better working conditions, and depriving businesses of a talent pool that they need to build and expand, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, via statement. Businesses argue that noncompete agreements are essential for safeguarding investments and proprietary information. Those businesses also question whether the agency has the power "to regulate such agreements," NPR reports. . If the FTC votes to issue a final rule, enforcement wouldn't occur for 180 days, and legal challenges would likely ensue.

Sony Names New PlayStation Co-CEOs Following Jim Ryan’s Departure

Sony Names New PlayStation Co-CEOs , Following Jim Ryan’s Departure. Beginning June 1, Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino will lead PlayStation, The Verge reports. Beginning June 1, Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino will lead PlayStation, The Verge reports. Hulst will oversee Sony Interactive Entertainment's (SIE) studio business group. while Hideaki will helm SIE's platform business group. Both men will report to Hiroki Totoki, Sony's CFO and SIE chairman. Hulst's current role is PlayStation studios chief. Nishino has held several positions at Sony for over 20 years. . PlayStation has never before had co-CEOs. The announcement comes as 900 PlayStation employees were laid off earlier this year. Last quarter, Sony lowered its predictions for PS5 console sales. . Earlier this year, Totoki discussed the possibility of growing PlayStation games outside of consoles. In the past, we wanted to popularize console... but there is a synergy to it. , Hiroki Totoki, Sony's CFO and SIE chairman, via earnings call. So if you have strong first-party content, not only with our console but also other platforms like computers, first-party can be grown with multi platforms and that can help operating profit to improve, Hiroki Totoki, Sony's CFO and SIE chairman, via earnings call