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S. Korea could deploy troops to Ukraine to help against N. Koreans: Report
South Korea could reportedly send troops and intelligence personnel to Ukraine following revelations North Korea may have deployed soldiers and plans to send thousands more to fight alongside Russian forces on the front lines of its war against Ukraine. South Korean media reported on Monday, Oct. 21, the military may send intelligence officers to provide… -
US investigating leak of Israeli plans to launch attack against Iran
The United States wants to know who leaked classified U.S. documents detailing sensitive sections of Israel’s plan to attack Iran. U.S. intelligence launched a probe into the source of the leaked information published by a pro-Iranian media site on Friday, Oct. 18. The pair of documents are based on satellite imagery from Oct. 15 to… -
Florida officials put out warning over scammers impersonating FEMA agents
As thousands of people look to rebuild their lives after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Florida officials are putting out a warning about scammers impersonating Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials. Sarasota County’s emergency management chief announced on Thursday, Oct. 17, that imposters with fake FEMA badges were asking residents for their bank account information. The… -
UN failed to act as over 7,000 tons of food aid were stolen in Ethiopia: Report
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) did nothing as more than 7,000 tons of wheat were stolen in Ethiopia, according to a Reuters investigation released on Friday, Oct. 18. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) officials launched an investigation last year after learning its donated food was diverted to commercial mills and… -
Former Olympian is accused of running ‘ruthless’ drug smuggling operation
The U.S Department of Justice announced a federal indictment of former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding on Thursday, Oct. 17, which accuses him of running a billion-dollar cocaine trafficking operation and ordering the murders of several people. “Instead of using his privileges that come with being an Olympic athlete to do good for people, he… -
Cairo’s long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum opens to visitors for trial run
Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum opened for a trial run on Wednesday, Oct. 16, after more than a decade of construction. Numerous delays marked the project, from the COVID-19 pandemic to turmoil throughout the region. Now, the world’s largest archeological museum has opened its main galleries. Included in the museum are a dozen halls displaying artifacts… -
Massachusetts town takes legal action against resident projecting Trump sign
Fines of reportedly $100 per day and a cease-and-desist order are apparently not stopping a Massachusetts resident from projecting a “Trump 2024” symbol onto the town of Hanson’s water tower. As a result, city officials said they will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16, to see what further legal action they can take… -
Pet owner who left dog tied to fence before hurricane faces charges
As Hurricane Milton approached Florida, a video of a dog tied up near a highway sparked outrage on social media, prompting Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., to warn pet owners against such actions. DeSantis responded to the video of the dog rescue on social media, thanking the state trooper for saving the dog and saying that… -
North Korean troops abandon Russian front lines near Ukraine: Report
Recent reports indicated that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. Now, there are reports that several North Korean soldiers have already deserted the front lines. On Sunday, Oct. 13, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed recent reports of North Korea supporting Russia’s war effort. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, it was revealed that… -
US fines Lufthansa airlines $4 million over accusations of antisemitism
The United States announced it fined German airline Lufthansa $4 million on Tuesday, Oct. 15, for allegedly discriminating against Jewish passengers. The fine, which the U.S. Transportation Department says is the largest it has ever leveled against an airline for civil rights violations, stems from an incident in 2022 where more than 120 travelers were… -
1/3 of surveillance cameras not working at US-Mexico border: Border Patrol
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) is raising concerns over a security problem that it said has plagued the southern border for months. An internal memo, obtained exclusively by NBC News on Monday, Oct. 14, said around 30% of surveillance cameras at the U.S-Mexico border are not working. The agency disclosed that 150 out of… -
Want to graduate at UC San Diego? Take a climate change course first
As reported on Tuesday, Oct. 15, the University of California San Diego has a new requirement to graduate, as students must now take a climate change course in order to get their degree. This semester, the university implemented the first-of-its-kind mandate for the class of 2028. UC San Diego officials say that the program is… -
Zelenskyy says North Korea is sending troops to help Russia in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday, Oct. 13, that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The allegations seem to confirm earlier reports on deepening ties between the allies. In his address on Sunday, Zelenskyy said there is an “increasing alliance” between Moscow and Pyongyang, which have already entered an arms…