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CIA official arrested, charged with leaking top secret military documents: Report
A U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and now faces charges of leaking top secret military documents. An indictment filed last week alleged CIA employee Asif W. Rahman leaked classified documents revealing Israel’s plans for a retaliatory strike against Iran following an… -
US National Guard member Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison
In a criminal case prosecutors called “one of the most significant and consequential violations of the Espionage Act in American history,” a Boston judge sentenced Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to 15 years in prison. This comes after he pleaded guilty to leaking top secret military documents about Russia’s war in Ukraine. The… -
FAA bans all US flights to Haiti after 2 commercial jets hit by gunfire
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a ban on all U.S. flights to Haiti for at least 30 days on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The announcement follows two U.S. commercial airline jets being hit by gunfire on Monday, Nov. 11, from gangs in Port-au-Prince. In separate incidents, a Spirit Airlines jet and JetBlue flight were struck… -
Judge delays decision on whether to dismiss Trump’s felony convictions
Manhattan Judge Juan Merchan agreed to delay his decision on Tuesday, Nov. 12, on whether to dismiss President-elect Donald Trump’s New York hush money convictions until Tuesday, Nov. 19. The delay is to give prosecutors and Trump’s lawyers more time for new arguments following the results of the 2024 presidential election earlier this month. On… -
Yale students will have the chance to take a course dedicated to Beyonce soon
Queen Bey has made it to the Ivy League. As reported on Monday, Nov. 11, Yale University is getting into the groove with a course dedicated to Beyonce. The prestigious university will offer the course, “Beyonce Makes History: Black Radical Tradition, History, Culture, Theory and Politics through Music,” for the upcoming spring semester. The course… -
LED lights on surfboards may prevent great white shark attacks: Study
A new study published on Monday, Nov. 11, shows LED lights may prevent great white shark attacks on surfers and kayakers. Australian researchers found seal-shaped decoys with underside lighting blocked the view of silhouettes against the sunlight above, deterring the attacks by obstructing the predator’s vision. “So, what we’re trying to do now is move… -
Spirit Airlines flight shot at by gangs as it attempts to land in Haiti
Haiti’s international airport temporarily shut down on Monday, Nov. 11, as gangs reportedly started shooting at a Spirit Airlines flight in Port-au-Prince. A flight attendant sustained minor injuries in the incident. The violence unfolded as official swore in a new prime minister. The bullets hit the plane as the crew attempted to make a landing… -
Cruise company offers Americans upset with Trump’s reelection a way out
Some individuals have threatened to leave the United States over the result of the 2024 presidential election. Now, a cruise company is offering voters opposed to a second term from President-elect Donald Trump to have a real option to get away, that’s if they’re willing to spend tens of thousands of dollars. Cruise company Villa… -
Wildfires on East and West Coasts continue to burn as one turns deadly
Crews on both sides of the U.S. coast continue to battle wildfires as one turned deadly in New York and New Jersey. Officials said a tree fell on an 18-year-old park employee, killing him on Sunday, Nov. 10. New York state officials said while they do all they can to protect themselves, there are always… -
DOJ indicts 48 suspected members of Sinaloa cartel after series of drugs raids
Federal authorities have seized tens of millions of dollars worth of methamphetamine in raids across California, Arizona and Nevada. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday, Nov. 7, that it has charged 48 suspected members of the Sinaloa cartel with distributing meth, fentanyl, heroin and cocaine. Authorities say that they found more than… -
Long held beliefs about some victims of Pompeii may be false: Study
It’s the only archeological site in the world that provides a complete picture of an ancient Roman city. However, new research published on Thursday, Nov. 7, has raised doubts about the authenticity of Pompeii. DNA analysis of the skeletal remains of those killed in the ancient eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. shows some… -
Why migrant families will no longer be getting prepaid debit cards in NYC
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced an end to a program providing prepaid debit cards to migrant families on Thursday, Nov. 7. The Democratic mayor called the program a success, citing reduced food waste and millions of dollars put into the local economy. Adams said the reason to end the program was because it… -
US expands bird flu testing to all farm workers exposed to infected animals
Concerns over the spread of bird flu are prompting the United States government to make changes. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Thursday, Nov. 7, that all farm workers exposed to animals with bird flu should be tested for the virus even if they have not experienced symptoms. The CDC’s…