Shooter Kills 3 at U Nevada--Las Vegas; Suspect Also Dead, No Info on His Identity or Motive

 A shooter at University of Nevada--Las Vegas sprayed bullets into crowds at two campus buildings during  a lunchtime assault yesterday that killed at least three and caused panic among students, who ran in horror from end--of-- semester  classes before the shooter died at the scene, the USA Today website reports today ( Dec. 7, 2023).

Another person is in critical condition, Las Vegas police said.

The University of Nevada--Las Vegas confirmed shortly after noon local time there was an active shooter at the Frank and Estella Beam Hall , and the college said 20 minutes later that more shots were fired at the Student Union. Police did not release any information on his identity  or motive.

LA to Las Vegas Train Gets $3 Billion Fed. Grant; Will Travel up to 180 MPH, Double Present Rate

 A high--speed train from the greater Los Angeles area to Las Vegas took a big step closer to reality,  thanks to a $3 billion federal grant from the Department of Transportation  and Joe Biden's signature infrastructure law, the Vice website reports today (Dec. 6, 2023).

The proposed line will be built by Brightline West, a private company owned by Fortress Investment Group.

It promises to use all--electric high--speed trains that can travel up to 180 mph, which will half the travel time from Los Angeles to Las Vegas without even taking into account the terrible traffic during peak travel times. 

Israel May Flood Gaza Tunnels with Med. Waters; Hopes to Destroy Hamas Tunnels Using Pumps

Israel has assembled a large system of pumps that may be used to flood tunnels used by militant group Hamas under the Gaza strip in a bid t o drive out fighters, the Yahoo News website reports today (Dec. 5, 2023).

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is reported to have assembled at least five pumps capable of sending hundreds of  thousands of liters of water cascading underground every hour. 

The IDF hope to destroy the terror group's vast subterranean network by pumping water from the Mediterranean Sea into it. 

Christian Girl, 13, Taken from Home in Pakistan; Was Forced to Marry and to Convert to Islam

 Nayab Gill was just 13 years old when she was taken from her home in Gujranwala, Pakistan by her Muslim employer, the Christian Post website reports today (Dec. 4, 2023).

She was forced to convert to Islam and made to marry her abductor at gunpoint, a fate faced by dozens of minor Christian girls in Pakistan each year.

Two years after her kidnapping, Nayab made a daring escape and is now sharing  her story. 

Russian Court Outlaws LGBTQ Movement; Said It Led to Rel.Discord, "Movement" Was Extremist

 In a statement announcing a lawsuit filed to the court earlier ,the Justice Ministry in Russia argued that authorities had identified "signs and manifestations of an extremist nature" by an LGBTQ "movement" operating in Russia, "including incitement of social and religious discord," although it offered no details or evidence, the WND website reports today (Dec. 3, 2023).

In its ruling, the court declared the "movement" to be extremist and banned it in Russia. 

The hearing took place behind closed doors and with no defendant. 

US House Expels Rep.George Santos for Ethics Crimes; Only 6th Rep. to Be Expelled from House

The U.S. House voted yesterday (Dec.1, 2023) to expel indicted New York GOP Rep. George Santos over ethics violations,, making him only the sixth lawmaker ever to be ousted from the chamber, the CNN website reports.

The resolution passed 311 to 114, with 105 Republicans voting in favor of expulsion.

New York Democratic Gov. Kathy  Hochul will schedule a special election to replace him. 

Kissinger Dies at 100 with Wealth, Power, Fame; Helped Contain Communism, Violated Liberty

 Henry Kissinger , who died at 100 on Nov. 29, 2023, achieved wealth, power. and worldwide fame as the master of geopolitical chess who guided U.S.foreign policy, the Yahoo News website reports. 

The former secretary of state and national security adviser did it by claiming to protect American interests to contain communism while violating American values, which are supposed to respect life and liberty.

There are serious people who argue he should have been tried as a war criminal for the blood spilled by his efforts, largely hidden at the time from the public, with bombing campaigns in Southeast Asia, helping overthrow a democratically elected government in Chile, and supporting genocidal dictators in Indonesia and Pakistsan.