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world1 month ago•8 min saved

US strikes Iran after Apache downing near Hormuz, fueling regional tensions

Following Iran’s downing of a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, the US Central Command announced self‑defense strikes against Iran at President Trump’s direction, describing them as a proportional response, with Trump pledging a very powerful response. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Tehran will not leave attacks unanswered and urged foreign forces near Iran to withdraw to reduce risk, as the broader Middle East conflict and ceasefire dynamics continue to unfold.

via France 24|

#apache-helicopter #iran #retaliation

world1 month ago•37 min saved

Olive Garden server claims retaliation after $700 tip flagged for review

A server at Olive Garden was fired the morning after a $700 tip was flagged for review; the server says the termination was retaliatory and not related to behavior, highlighting questions about how large tips are handled and reviewed at chain restaurants.

via Yahoo|

#olive-garden #retaliation #termination

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Flores Lawsuit Expands Allegations of NFL ‘Culture of Retaliation’

A third amendment to Brian Flores’ lawsuit accuses the NFL of a “culture of retaliation” that allegedly blocks Black head-coaching candidates; with the Supreme Court not taking the NFL’s appeal, all claims will be decided in court. The filing adds specific retaliation allegations and names the Dolphins, Texans, Broncos, and Giants as targets, while Flores remains Minnesota’s defensive coordinator.

via NBC Sports|

#arbitration #brian-flores #lawsuit

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Flores to add retaliation claim in lawsuit challenging NFL arbitration practices

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores will amend his 2022 lawsuit against the NFL and teams to include a retaliation claim tied to the league’s arbitration provisions, arguing the policy blocked his head-coaching prospects; discovery is advancing, with Flores seeking information on hiring practices from all 32 teams.

via NBC Sports|

#arbitration #brian-flores #lawsuit

entertainment2 months ago•52 min saved

Ex-Staffer Accuses 50 Cent of Retaliation Over Asset Hiding and Fake Police Report

Monique Mayers, a former senior operations staffer who worked inside 50 Cent’s business circle, filed a civil lawsuit alleging retaliation after she refused to help hide assets from creditors and to file a false police report during his bankruptcy. She says she was fired, blackballed and subjected to ongoing pressure to damage her career, while 50 Cent’s team denies the claims and argues she was terminated for cause years ago and the suit may be time-barred; she also seeks an injunction and damages.

via Yahoo|

#50-cent #entertainment #lawsuit

world3 months ago•13 min saved

China hits back with retaliatory trade probes after Trump tariffs

China announced investigations into U.S. trade practices in response to President Trump’s tariff moves, signaling a tit-for-tat escalation in bilateral trade tensions and the potential for further countermeasures.

via AP News|

#commerce-ministry #retaliation #tariffs

world3 months ago•7 min saved

Iran vows decisive retaliation after Larijani killing as regional conflict escalates

Iran's army chief Amir Hatami pledged a decisive retaliation for Ali Larijani's death in an Israeli strike, promising a deterrent response against the US and Israel; Iran's Revolutionary Guards said it has already fired missiles at central Israel in revenge, as fighting spills over to Beirut and Iraq with casualties and new attacks, including on the US embassy in Baghdad.

via BBC|

#iran #israel #larijani

world4 months ago•7 min saved

Azerbaijan Blames Iran for Drone Strike on Nakhchivan, Vows Retaliation

Azerbaijan alleged that Iranian drones attacked the Nakhchivan exclave, injuring four civilians and damaging civilian sites, leading to border truck bans and a vow of retaliation; Iran denied the strike, as regional tensions rise alongside Azerbaijan’s growing ties with Israel and the U.S.

via AP News|

#azerbaijan #drones #iran

celebrity4 months ago•127 min saved

Joan Lunden Details Early-Career Harassment and Retaliation by a GMA Boss

Former Good Morning America host Joan Lunden, 75, writes in her memoir that an ABC executive invited her to an overnight Fire Island gathering under the pretense of a work event, pressured her for a bedroom encounter, and retaliated at work with killed story ideas and pay cuts after she pushed back, before she threatened legal action and received an apology.

via The Daily Beast|

#celebrity #good-morning-america #joan-lunden

sports4 months ago•5 min saved

Tsarukyan defends actions after RAF 6 brawl: ‘Not my fault’

Arman Tsarukyan says the postfight brawl at RAF 6 was Poullas’ fault for repeatedly attacking him during the match; he claims he only retaliated after being punched and eye‑poked, and waited for wrestling to end before striking back. He expects no UFC punishment and has no interest in a rematch, suggesting they could fight anywhere but not on wrestling mats, and notes RAF has treated him well.

via MMA Fighting|

#arman-tsarukyan #georgio-poullas #raf-6

world4 months ago•16 min saved

Three U.S. service members killed as Iran attacks prompt retaliatory strikes

Three U.S. service members were killed and five were seriously wounded in Iranian attacks, prompting U.S. retaliation as part of Operation Epic Fury; CENTCOM released footage of missiles and jets striking Iran, and President Trump vowed to avenge the deaths.

via AP News|

#casualties #iran #military

world4 months ago•4 min saved

Iran retaliates with regional missile strikes against US and Israeli targets

Iran launches a regional barrage of drones and short‑range missiles at bases hosting US forces in Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan and Bahrain, as well as at Israel, in response to US–Israeli airstrikes. Tehran calls for UN Security Council action, vows no leniency, and warns of further attacks while monitoring regional reactions; reports include casualties such as claims of 40 schoolchildren killed in Minab and damage to key sites, with leadership safety and civilian impact under scrutiny amid ongoing nuclear negotiations.

via The Guardian|

#iran #israel #missiles

world4 months ago•8 min saved

A U.S. strike on Iran could spark a broader regional conflict, analysts warn

Analysts warn that even as Iran appears weakened, a U.S. strike could provoke a regionally broad and protracted conflict, with Tehran potentially targeting oil facilities, bases, and proxies across the Middle East. Washington has bolstered defenses in the region and is weighing options from limited strikes to wider action, while diplomacy with Tehran continues amid concerns about protecting U.S. troops and allies from escalation.

via NBC News|

#iran #middle-east #military-action

world4 months ago•3 min saved

U.S. widens Syria strikes against ISIS under Hawkeye Strike

The United States carried out ten strikes in Syria targeting more than 30 Islamic State sites between February 3 and February 12 as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, a retaliation for an ISIS ambush that killed three Americans. CENTCOM says the operation has killed or captured more than 50 ISIS fighters and hit over 100 ISIS infrastructure targets, and thousands of ISIS detainees—more than 5,700 adult male suspects—have been transferred from Syria to Iraq for future trial.

via CBS News|

#centcom #isis #operation-hawkeye-strike

world4 months ago•5 min saved

US Readies for Prolonged Iran Operations Amid Rising Tensions

The U.S. is planning for a potentially sustained, weeks-long military campaign against Iran if ordered, deploying additional carriers and troops as diplomacy continues in Geneva; officials warn Iran is expected to retaliate, risking a broader regional conflict.

via Reuters|

#geopolitics #iran #middle-east