Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia asserted on Sunday that there is a robust legal argument to apply the 14th Amendment to disqualify former President Donald Trump from running in the 2024 election. Kaine pointed to Trump's involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack as the basis for this argument. Following the events of January 6th, Trump faced impeachment by the House of Representatives for inciting an insurrection while attempting to overturn the election results. Ten Republicans and all Democrats in the House voted to impeach him. Although Trump denied any wrongdoing, and despite seven members of his own party joining Democrats to support his conviction, the Senate ultimately acquitted him. Kaine, in an interview "this Week", expressed his perspective on the Capitol attack, stating, "In my view, the attack on the Capitol that day was designed for a particular purpose at a particular moment, and that was to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power as laid o...

HORSESHOE BEACH, Fla. —  In the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia's devastating rampage through the isolated fishing village of Horseshoe Beach, a striking contrast emerged. While many modest homes along the Big Bend coast lay in ruins, interspersed among the debris were residences that remained surprisingly intact. The key to their survival? Elevated structures built on sturdy stilts. Sparky Abrandt, a 78-year-old resident of Horseshoe Beach, stood on the porch of his teal-trimmed house, which stood 13 feet above the ground, relatively unscathed amidst the destruction. "This home is a survivor," he remarked, surveying the wreckage around him. He acknowledged the role of fate in his house's preservation, saying, "To me, it's luck my house is here." Abrandt, a former New Yorker who had relocated to the area five years prior, added, "Right now, I'm happy that the house was saved." Yet, according to state officials and home building experts, it...

RUSSIA Ecent investigative report by Novaya Gazeta Europe has shed light on a significant rise in the number of nonprofit organizations in Russia dedicated to supporting soldiers and draftees. This surge has been observed since the commencement of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The surge in nonprofit registrations began during late 2022, coinciding with Moscow's announcement of a mobilization drive. According to the investigation, during the first half of 2023 alone, a total of 505 nonprofits with names implying involvement in military or "military-patriotic" activities—such as fundraising for soldiers or veterans—have been officially registered in Russia. This figure represents an increase of approximately 34 percent when compared to each of the preceding two years. The fiscal impact of these organizations in 2022 was substantial, with at least 113 billion rubles ($1.2 billion) raised—a surge of 28 percent in comparison to 2021. It's important to note that this ...

  WASHINGTON DC In an effort to bolster the relationship between the United States and Vietnam, President Joe Biden is scheduled to journey to Hanoi next month for a significant diplomatic engagement with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other prominent Vietnamese leaders. This announcement was made by the White House on Monday. The President's visit to Hanoi is set for September 10, and it has been included as an additional stop following his attendance at the annual Group of 20 leaders' summit in India. During the visit, discussions will focus on various avenues to enhance ties between the two nations, including the expansion of a technology-driven Vietnamese economy, fostering education exchanges and workforce development initiatives, combating climate change, and furthering regional peace, prosperity, and stability. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre conveyed this in a statement. Additionally, Biden's itinerary includes a stop in Alaska on his return f...

INDONESIA Indonesia's Bali Sea region was jolted by a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0, according to reports from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The earthquake's epicenter was situated 203 km (126 miles) north of Mataram, Indonesia, and occurred at an extraordinary depth of 516 km (320.63 miles) beneath the Earth's surface. The U.S. Geological Survey assessed the magnitude slightly higher at 7.1. Fortunately, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System conveyed that the earthquake's occurrence deep beneath the seafloor posed no threat of a tsunami. As of now, there have been no immediate accounts of damage or casualties. Nevertheless, a handful of individuals on the social media platform X (previously known as Twitter) have shared videos depicting the tremors experienced during the event.

JACKSONVILLE - FL. Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida encountered a chorus of disapproval from mourners gathered at a vigil in Jacksonville, held to honor the memory of three individuals who lost their lives in a racially motivated assault. The victims, a woman and two men, fell victim to a tragic incident perpetrated by a 21-year-old white individual named Ryan Palmeter, whose deep-seated animosity towards Black individuals fueled his actions. Angela Michelle Carr, 52, Anolt Joseph “AJ” Laguerre Jr, 19, and Jarrald De’Shaun Gallion, 29, were the names of the lives tragically cut short by this event. As Governor DeSantis took to the podium to address the attendees of the vigil on that somber Sunday, his words were met with a cascade of boos from the crowd, which comprised well over a hundred individuals. The intensity of the response compelled Mr. DeSantis to retreat from the microphone momentarily. Stepping into the scene, Ju'Coby Pittman, a representative on the Jacksonville city c...

Mayor Donna Deegan informed that a shooting occurred on Saturday afternoon in Jacksonville, Florida, resulting in multiple casualties. She confirmed that there were "multiple fatalities" and further information would be provided by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office shortly. Deegan also spoke to Nova Scope News affiliate WJXT, revealing that the shooter had barricaded themselves inside a Dollar General store on Kings Road. It remained uncertain whether the victims were shot within the store or at a different location. Eric Prosswimmer, the spokesperson for the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, stated to Nova Scope News that the department was prepared to assist the victims but was unable to disclose the number of individuals injured. Situated in northeast Florida, Jacksonville is approximately 35 miles south of the Georgia border. The vicinity surrounding the Dollar General store encompasses various churches and an apartment building across the street. Edward Waters...