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Mexico’s Senate advances judicial overhaul reform in spite of mass protests
In a move that could have impacts far beyond its borders, Mexico’s Senate voted on Wednesday, Sept. 11, in favor of overhauling the country’s judiciary, an effort led by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The approval clears the way for the contentious constitutional revision that forces all judges, including supreme court judges, to run for… -
French authorities reveal they foiled 3 terror plots targeting Olympics
The 2024 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Paris went on without any major act of terror, and reports on Wednesday, Sept. 11, seem to indicate that is likely due to the work of French intelligence. France’s National Counterterrorism Prosecutor Oliver Christensen has announced that the country’s authorities foiled three terror plots targeting the Games… -
Anti-war protest leads to clash with police, mass arrests in Australia
Anti-war protesters clashed with police on Wednesday, Sept. 11, outside a defense expo in Melbourne, Australia, which reportedly led to dozens of arrests and injured 27 police officers as well as some protesters. Protesters reportedly threw rocks, horse manure and some bottles allegedly filled with acid at police. Protesters also doused some attendees with red… -
Israeli attacks kill dozens of Palestinians as hope for cease-fire dims
Israeli attacks on Wednesday, Sept. 11, killed more than two dozen Palestinians as hope for cease-fire appears to be dimming. An Israeli strike reportedly killed five Palestinians in the occupied West Bank while a separate strike in the Gaza Strip killed at least 20 people, including 16 women and children. Israel said the strikes were… -
Australia PM announces plan to restrict access to social media for kids
Australia is set to become one of the first countries to put age restrictions on social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced an age verification trial on Tuesday, Sept. 10, before introducing age restrictions later this year. He said the minimum age requirement would likely be between 14 and 16 years old. However, digital rights… -
Blinken’s trip to Kyiv may bring a message Ukraine’s been hoping to hear
In what could lead to a major United States policy change, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledged on Tuesday, Sept. 10, that he’ll be discussing the possibility of Kyiv using long-range weapons against Russia during his trip to Ukraine on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The revelation came during a joint press conference with Blinken and… -
US says Iran is giving ballistic missiles to Russia to attack Ukraine
The United States and Britain accused Iran of supplying Russia with short-range ballistic missiles on Tuesday, Sept. 10, and warned that Moscow plans to use the weapons soon. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made the comments alongside British Foreign Secretary David Lammy during a joint press conference. “Russia has now received shipments of these… -
MS-13 gang member, murder suspect enrolled at Maryland high school
A murder suspect and MS-13 gang member who entered the United States illegally enrolled at a Maryland high school. Police failed to tell school administrators of his background as reported on Monday, Sept. 9, by Baltimore’s Fox 45. The revelations have sparked outrage by the murder victim’s mother over the potential danger it posed to… -
Cryptocurrency scams cost Americans more than $5.6B last year: FBI
As cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether soar in popularity, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns that scams are also on the rise. The FBI said on Monday, Sept. 9, that Americans lost more than $5.6 billion due to cryptocurrency scams in 2023, a 45% increase from the year before. The agency said that the… -
Researchers unveil first robotic leg using ‘artificial muscles’
Researchers announced on Monday, Sept. 9, the first ever robotic leg powered by artificial muscles. The Swiss-led team said it became inspired to create the new technology from the 600 muscles in the human body. The team of scientists said they hope the breakthrough will lead to robots capable of nimbly walking and jumping across… -
RT editor-in-chief admits secret operations in US aren’t going anywhere
The editor-in-chief of Russia Today (RT), a Russian-run media network barred from operating in the United States, admitted the company is still running secret projects in the U.S. and the West. In a snippet from a Russian television program shared on the social media platform X, Margarita Simonyan acknowledged that the Kremlin directly ordered RT’s… -
Polish security takes down covert Russia-linked sabotage group
Poland security services revealed on Monday, Sept. 9, it took out cyber hackers who were attempting to “wage a de facto cyber war” by Russia and Belarus. Polish intelligence said it is part of ongoing efforts to sabotage Poland’s institution’s due to its military aid to Ukraine. “The Belarusian and Russian foreign services had one… -
Michigan’s first ‘I Voted’ sticker contest draws inspiration from folklore and more
In Michigan, an old tradition among voters is getting a new twist. The state’s “I Voted” stickers will feature nine new designs announced on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The designs were chosen by Michiganders from a pool of competitors in the Wolverine State’s first ever ‘I Voted Sticker’ contest. The work of 12-year-old Jane Hynous is…
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