Dan Verbin

News writer based in North America

Over 650 Iranian schoolgirls poisoned with toxic gas

Mass poisoning appears to be orchestrated plot to prevent girls from attending school.

Fish rain down from sky in Australian outback town

Bizarre weather event hits remote outback town for at least third time, leaving resident stunned.

George Santos tells interviewer he called himself ‘Jew-ish’ as a ‘party joke’

Long Island rep. doubles down on claim he has Jewish ancestry, despite evidence to the contrary.

George Santos to recuse himself from committee positions

Disgraced House rep. agrees to step back from committee assignments in wake of multiple scandals.

UK census: Median age of Jews in England and Wales is 41

Newly released data also shows that in Jewish communities in England and Wales, women outnumber men.

Rare one of a kind Corvette expected to fetch over $3 million at auction

Souped up 1969 Chevrolet convertible with rarely ordered high performance engine likely to sell for record price.

Dems and GOP set to clash over debt ceiling limit in 2023

Fight could turn nasty as GOP warns it will insist on spending cuts while Dems say they will refuse to negotiate.

Watch: Deadly fog causes 200-car pileup on Chinese bridge

Over 200 vehicles crash into each other in foggy conditions on a bridge in Zhengzhou, China.

After users say he has to go, Elon Musk searching for new Twitter CEO

Billionaire searching for replacement for himself after poll results in majority saying they want new CEO for the platform.

North Korea threatens Japan after it doubles military spending

Pyongyang warns it will take ‘bold military steps’ after Tokyo announces large increase in defense budget.

5 people killed in shooting rampage at condo board meeting in Toronto

73-year old shooter kills five people in suburban condo building before being fatally shot by police.

$25M added to reward in murder of Barry and Honey Sherman

The slaying of Canadian billionaire philanthropists remains unsolved after five years, with the couple's son reaching out for help.

US scientists to announce major breakthrough in nuclear fusion

American researchers succeed for first time in producing nuclear fusion reaction creating net gain of energy.

Daughter of slain Jewish Canadian couple appeals to the public

Family of Barry and Honey Sherman ask for public's help in solving parents' murder which remains unsolved after five years.

Kevin McCarthy to be challenged by Andy Biggs for House speaker

Longshot challenge by Arizona rep. seen as a way to force another candidate to come forward to replace McCarthy as speaker.

UK Labour leader rules out Jeremy Corbyn running for party

Keir Starmer confirms that controversial former party leader will not be allowed to be a Labour candidate.

Iranian midfielder’s childhood friend killed by security forces for cheering loss to US

One of many Iranians protesting regime shot in the head for celebrating after World Cup loss to the US.

Secret Service vehicles rented for Biden’s vacation burst into flames

Five vehicles rented for Biden's vacation in Nantucket catch on fire at the airport.

NASA’s Orion capsule breaks distance farthest from Earth record

Capsule flies past Apollo 13's distance record for a spacecraft designed to carry humans.

Bob Dylan apologizes for secretly signing name with autopen

Controversy angers fans who paid $600 for limited edition of Dylan's new book that he supposedly hand signed.

Russia cancels nuclear arms control treaty talks with US

Summit was to discuss renewing intercontinental-range nuclear weapons treaty between US and Russia past 2026.

SUV crashes into Boston area Apple store, killing 1 and injuring 16

Vehicle plows through plate glass window into Apple Store, trapping multiple customers inside the building.

McCarthy wins GOP nomination for House speaker

Rep. Kevin McCarthy to become House speaker if Republicans gain control of the chamber.

Steve Jobs’ sandals sell for record price of over $200,000 at auction

Apple founder’s Birkenstock sandals break record for highest price ever paid for sandals at an auction.

Tunnel discovered in Egypt may be entrance to Cleopatra’s tomb

Potential find after decades of searching described as ‘discovery of the century.’

Tropical storm Nicole set to become rare November hurricane, strike Florida

Nicole predicted to hit areas of eastern Florida still recovering from Hurricane Ian.

LA airport terminal evacuated due to carbon dioxide leak

Terminal 8 evacuated as 'hazmat investigation' determines source of leak that caused several staff to fall sick.

Deadly king cobra escapes Swedish zoo

Venomous snake nicknamed 'Houdini' sneaks out of enclosure days after arriving at Stockholm zoo.

International Space Station nearly collides with Russian space junk

ISS forced to use five minute “pre-determined debris avoidance maneuver” thruster burn to move out of the path of oncoming satellite debris.

Americans’ trust in the media nearing all-time low

Poll finds Americans' trust in the media is continuing the downward trend along partisan lines seen in recent years.

James Webb telescope offers novel look at deep space clouds

Telescope offers extraordinary images of dense hydrogen clouds and nearby region of forming stars.

Britain’s home secretary resigns after only seven weeks

In latest blow to Truss gov, Suella Braverman steps down after inappropriately using personal email account to send official document.

Biden: 'Our entire country hurts with the people of Florida'

President Biden meets wth FEMA officials to give an update on the damage Hurricane Ian has done to Florida.

Federal Reserve raises interest rate by 75 basis points

US Fed raises benchmark interest rate for 3rd straight month, the most aggressive rate move since 1994.

Scientists finally figure out how many ants live on Earth

Team finds that the total mass of ants on the planet is greater than all birds and mammals combined.

King Charles III may be considering name change

Name change to George may be in the works to distance himself from two kings with controversial reigns, including civil war and debauchery.

EU economy on verge of ‘full stop’ energy crisis

Belgium PM calls for price caps on gas in order to avert a catastrophic economic shutdown that would be difficult to recover from.

Over 40% of Americans believe civil war likely within 10 years

Survey finds pessimism among Americans when it comes to increasing political division and possibility of country descending into civil war.

150,000 tomatoes spill from truck onto California highway

200-foot long pile of tomatoes leads to slippery mess, causing seven car pileup, several injures and closure of Interstate 80.

iPhone 14 features major overhaul, new shimmering colors

Leaks about soon to be released iPhone 14 give a peek at a variety of next level features on Apple's latest smartphone.