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Parents in California on high alert after migrants try to board 2 school buses
A California community just outside of San Diego is on high alert after two reported incidents involving migrants trying to board school buses this week. Witnesses said that around 20 migrants tried to get on a school bus carrying elementary students on Wednesday morning, Aug. 28. The bus driver and parents were able to step… -
Millions of dead fish hurt tourism in central Greece as investigation ensues
The scenic countryside of Greece is dealing with an enormous and stinky problem that’s driving away tourists and hurting business. Millions of dead fish, as far as the eye can see, are washing up near the town of Volos. Seafront businesses dependent on tourism say that revenues on Thursday, Aug. 29, had dropped 80% since… -
Watchdog reveals FBI failed to report child sex abuse in 47% of cases
A U.S. Department of Justice watchdog found multiple troubling discoveries in a probe of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) handling of child sex abuse allegations. The news followed a report of its multiple failures in the handling of its investigation into convicted sex offender Larry Nassar. A report released on Thursday, Aug. 29, reveals… -
US wants Haitian migrants’ ‘whipping’ lawsuit against it thrown out
The U.S. government will hear about its motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought against it on behalf of Haitian migrants who said they were inhumanely treated by border agents at the U.S.-Mexico border in 2021 at hearing on Thursday, Aug. 29. The lawsuit filed by the nonprofit Haitian Bridge Alliance alleges abuse by U.S. border… -
FBI reveals details and gun photos in attempted assassination of Trump
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced new details about the investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The FBI also released photos, including a picture of the gun used in the attack. The agency said it believes the gunman, 20-year-old Thomas Crooks, “engaged in detailed attack planning,” and became “hyper-focused” on… -
United Nations World Food Program officials being investigated in Sudan
The United Nations World Food Program’s (WFP) top two officials in Sudan are under investigation over allegations of fraud and deception. The agency announced it is launching a probe on Wednesday, Aug. 28, to determine whether the officials lied to donors about the WFP’s ability to deliver aid to hunger-stricken civilians and more. The U.N.’s… -
Texas Gov. Abbott reveals plan to expand floating barrier in Rio Grande
On Tuesday, Aug. 27, Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott revealed plans to expand buoy barriers in the Rio Grande River at one of the busiest hotspots for illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border. Abbott said he is still awaiting a final court decision before adding to the 1,000-foot barrier of linked buoys anchored in concrete… -
GM, Samsung announce $3.5 billion plan to build Indiana EV battery plant
America’s largest automaker, General Motors, and Samsung SDI announced that they have finalized a $3.5 billion deal on Wednesday, Aug. 28, to build an electric vehicle battery plant in New Carlisle, Indiana. Among the products that will be at the plant beginning in 2027 are prismatic cells. As EV technology evolves, experts note that this… -
NH state representative to pay drag queens $200k to settle defamation lawsuit
A New Hampshire state lawmaker was forced to apologize and payout $200,000 to two drag queens on Monday, Aug. 26, as part of a defamation lawsuit settlement. The pair will get $100,000 each after suing Rep. David Love, R-N.H., for falsely accusing one of being a sex offender and another of acting inappropriately with kids.… -
Zelenskyy says Kursk incursion part of plan to end war with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday, Aug. 27, he has a plan to end his country’s war with Russia and the recent incursion into Russian territory is part of that plan. During a forum, Zelenskyy said the “main point of” the infiltration into Kursk was to force Russia’s hand to end the war in… -
Will Newsom sign bill to make California colleges hire undocumented students?
California lawmakers overwhelmingly passed a bill that would order public universities to hire undocumented college students without work permits on Monday, Aug. 26. The bill now awaits California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s, D, signature, who has until the end of September to make a decision. The legislation was introduced by Democrats in February after the University… -
Israeli military rescues Oct. 7 hostage during ‘complex operation’
The Israeli military announced on Tuesday, Aug. 27, it rescued one hostage abducted more than 10 months ago during the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack in Israel. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it freed Kaid Farhan Al-Qadi, in what it described as a “complex operation” in southern Gaza. The IDF did not provide further details… -
How a startup company plans to harness the power of the sun at night
A California-based start-up company known as Reflect Orbital is looking to harness the power of the sun, regardless of the time of day on Earth. The CEO of Reflect Orbital Ben Nowack posted a video on Thursday, Aug. 22, showing the company’s vision of what it hopes to be able to accomplish with a vast…
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