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Long Island authorities approved to shoot down mystery drones
Long Island authorities have received the greenlight from Nassau County as of Thursday, Dec. 19, to shoot down mysterious drones that may pose a threat. Officials say that they are not waiting for disaster to strike before taking action. The authorization came as the county showed off a new cutting-edge drone command center. The technology… -
18-year-old planned terror attack on Israeli consulate in New York: FBI
FBI agents arrested a Virginia college student, who they said was plotting a terrorist attack on Israel’s consulate in New York City. As reported on Thursday, Dec. 19, the agency said that 18-year-old Abdullah Hassan, a freshman at George Mason University, told an undercover informant about his plan to pull off a mass casualty attack.… -
Tesla recalls nearly 700,000 vehicles due tire pressure warning issue
Tesla, the auto manufacturer, is now recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles due to an issue with its low tire pressure warning system. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday, Dec. 19, the recall involves certain 2024 Cybertrucks, 2017-2025 Model 3 vehicles, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The agency notes, the issue involves the… -
Calif. man shared planned attack with teen Wis. shooting suspect: FBI
The FBI detained a California man on Tuesday, Dec. 17, that officials said was plotting an attack during conversations with the 15-year-old girl suspected of committing a deadly school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin. Police and FBI agents reportedly swarmed the home of 20-year-old Alexander Paffendorf in Carlsbad, California, on Tuesday to seize his guns and… -
Over 2 million Nigerians kidnapped, more than 600,000 killed in one year: Report
A new report is shedding light on rampant violence in Nigeria. The findings from Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show on Thursday, Dec. 19, that more than 2 million Nigerians were kidnapped and more than 600,000 were killed between May of last year and April of this year. The report also notes that 7… -
US life expectancy hits highest level since COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. life expectancy jumped significantly in 2023, hitting its highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic. The new findings come from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report on Thursday, Dec. 19, revealing life expectancy among Americans rose to 78.4 years last year, up nearly an entire year from 77.5 years in 2022.… -
Spread of false claims of Steve Harvey’s death blamed on AI-article
A false news story claiming comedian and long-time “Family Feud” host Steve Harvey has died circulated this week. Now, the media site “The Wrap” says that original now-debunked story was generated by artificial intelligence. The article’s headline reportedly read, “Steve Harvey Passed Away Today: Remembering the Legacy of a Comedy Legend.” The story was posted… -
Pair of astronauts stuck in space at ISS as return to Earth further delayed
Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space at the International Space Station received news that their return to Earth faces further delays. The two arrived at the ISS more than six months ago for an eight to 10-day voyage. Multiple mechanical issues with the Starliner forced NASA to return the capsule without Butch Wilmore and Sunita… -
Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal from TikTok on US ban in January
The U.S. Supreme Court said on Wednesday, Dec. 18, it will hear an appeal from TikTok challenging a U.S. law that could end up banning the social media app next month. The court’s announcement comes after an appeal by TikTok this week. The Supreme Court justices will hear oral arguments on Jan. 10 before deciding… -
Enormous demand for AI could lead to US and Canada blackouts
Growing demand for artificial intelligence could lead to blackouts across the United States and Canada as soon as next year. The warning on Tuesday, Dec. 17, came from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), an industry watchdog. NERC predicts that electrical consumption will increase by 15% over the next decade. The report comes as… -
Fully intact mastodon jaw found in New York resident’s backyard
A New York homeowner recently made an unexpected discovery in their backyard. Paleontologists announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17, that they unearthed a complete mastodon jaw in Orange County. The adult mastodon jaw was found sticking out of the soil of the resident’s backyard. Sparked by curiosity, the homeowner reportedly found two teeth hidden by the… -
US to payout nearly $116M to victims of sexual abuse at Calif. prison
The U.S. Bureau of Prisons agreed on Tuesday, Dec. 17, to a historic payout of nearly $116 million to more than 100 survivors of sexual abuse at a California women’s prison. The now-shuttered prison facility, internally dubbed “the rape club,” was plagued by rampant accusations of sexual abuse of prisoners by staff. Eight former prison… -
Pennsylvania prison accused of abusing inmates by depriving them of basic rights
Prison staff in Pennsylvania allegedly waged a “campaign of mass torture,” according to a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, Dec. 17. It alleges that guards outside of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County Prison, punished entire cell blocks after suspecting some inmates were smoking synthetic marijuana. The lawsuit says that top jail officials cut power and heat.…