Flash Briefs

On Saturday evening, Operation Breaking Dawn continued against Palestinian Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip as more than 350 rockets were launched toward Israel in the first full day of fighting between the two groups. 

According to Russian state TV, North Korea has offered Russia 100,000 volunteers to aid in the war against Ukraine.

Madison County, North Carolina, is preparing to put semi-automatic rifles in each of its six schools for the upcoming school year for enhanced security in the case of an active shooter threat.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said he will “wait and see” if former President Donald Trump decides to run before making his own decision about running for president in 2024.

Despite the current economic situation, Toys R Us, the beloved toy store, is officially back inside Macy’s locations in 9 states, with more coming soon.

The Labor Department’s newly released jobs report for July appeared to have good news. However, due to inflation, Americans are strapped for cash taking on second jobs as families have less money to spend. 

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser had requested the activation of the DC National Guard last month, citing a “humanitarian crisis” that had reached a “tipping point.”

Former President Donald Trump won the Conservative Political Action Conference’s 2024 straw poll, signaling he remains the first choice of Republican activists for the party’s presidential nomination.

On Monday, Cracker Barrel posted on Facebook about a plant-based sausage made by Impossible Foods that the restaurant chain had added to breakfast menus earlier this summer.

Former Navy Seal turned businessman Erik Prince said the long-awaited “Top Gun” sequel helped Hollywood realize the threat posed by China.