Navy fires aircraft carrier captain after cargo ship collision
The Navy fired the captain of a U.S. aircraft carrier that struck a cargo ship in the Mediterranean Sea on Feb. 12. Capt. Dave Snowden, who took command of the nuclear-powered USS Harry S. Truman in December 2023, was relieved of command Thursday, according to a Navy release. Rear Adm. Sean Bailey, Snowden's commander, removed him due to a "loss of confidence in [Snowden's] ability to command ... after [the] Truman was involved in a collision."
You freed me from Hamas, President Trump. Please save my brother, too.
I was released just days ago, on Saturday, after 498 days in captivity. While my body lies in Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv, my heart and soul remain trapped in Gaza. As long as my brother Eitan and the other hostages are held captive there, I too remain a hostage. The little strength I have left, I dedicate entirely to fighting for their return before it's too late.
Israeli UFC fighter talks antisemitism at self-defense seminar as Hamas hostages mark 500 days
Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy marked the 500th day of hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza by teaching a self-defense course. "For years now, but especially since October 7th, antisemitism has been on the rise and lifting its nose again. Especially today at 500 days, it’s important to strengthen the community," Levy told Fox News Digital ahead of a seminar in New York.
Russian aircraft fly in Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone, US says
Russian military aircraft were spotted flying in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Tuesday and Wednesday, activity that North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said "occurs regularly and is not seen as a threat." In both instances, NORAD said the Russian aircraft were detected and tracked. The Russian aircraft remained in international airspace and didn’t enter American or Canadian sovereign airspace.
Make your house cozier this winter with these 9 products
Winter is a great time to slow down and relax, whether that means reading a good book in a comfortable reading corner or sitting back and binging your favorite show, surrounded by blankets. You can easily turn your home into a cozy paradise with a few easy additions to each room. Add some warm blankets to your bed, throw some soft pillows on the coach and switch out your bright light for warm lamps. Once you add these cozy products to your space, your home will be the place you can’t wait to get back to.
21 baby registry essentials to grab during Amazon's February baby sale
If you are an expectant parent with a lot on your to-buy list, an Amazon baby registry can be a great option that lets family and friends help out with the costs of getting ready for a baby. Your list of items can be easily browsed and purchased directly on Amazon. Moreover, you can personalize your registry by adding notes, specifying preferred colors, and even enabling group gifting for larger items. In addition, parents get a free welcome box, a 15% completion discount, and free returns for a year. This not only makes shopping easier but also saves you money and ensures you get the items you need for your baby.
China, Iran and Russia condemned by dissidents at UN watchdog's Geneva summit
Dissidents from across the globe gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, to tell the stories of their survival and escape from authoritarian regimes. In just a few days, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will kick off its 58th session in that same city. In his opening remarks at the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy, UN Watch Executive Director Hillel Neuer set the record straight on the UNHRC.
Chinese warships make 'unusual' voyage near US ally Australia
Australia is "keeping close watch on" Chinese military ships traversing waters off its coast, Richard Marles, Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense, noted during an interview on Sky News Australia. Marles said that the ships "have been abiding by international law," though he described the situation as "not unprecedented, but an unusual event." He said that while the ships have the right to be located in international waters, Australia has the right to surveil the ships.
'We've lost a partner and a friend': Ukrainians somber as U.S. partnership disintegrates
Civilians in this hard-hit eastern city say they are feeling increasingly abandoned by the United States as President Donald Trump escalates attacks on their wartime leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “It is very sad because we feel we’ve lost a partner and a friend,” Ludmilla Ivanova, a 36-year-old math teacher at the facility in the city of Kharkiv, told NBC News on Thursday. “We hope that soon President Trump will change his position.”
American-Israeli hostage only found out he was a new dad after 498 days in Hamas captivity
American-Israeli hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen spent “the vast majority” of his almost 500 days in captivity not knowing that his family had survived Hamas’ Oct. 7 terrorist attack or that his wife had given birth to their third child while he was held in Gaza, his father told NBC News. The 36-year old was released from Hamas captivity Saturday along with two other hostages in exchange for 369 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. He is the second U.S. citizen after Keith Siegel, 65, to be freed in phase one of the ceasefire and hostage release deal.