President Trump threatened to escalate the war with Iran by attacking Pickaxe Mountain, a potential nuclear storage site. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth estimated the war’s cost at $30-$7.5 billion, with a request for $1.5 trillion in Pentagon funding, a 50% increase. Critics argued for detailed justifications beyond political attacks. The conversation also touched on Maine politics, with concerns about candidate Hannah Pingree’s policies and voter ignorance. The discussion highlighted the need for a clear military strategy to end the conflict, suggesting that a ground presence might be necessary.
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
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