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Tourism problems may have you paying more in Japan if you’re a foreigner
Japan is reportedly facing an unusual problem: too many tourists. Foreigners are flocking to the country in record numbers in the first half of 2024, with 17.78-million foreigners visiting the country. The added tourism brought around $11.4 billion to Japan’s economy in the first quarter of 2024. The record-number of visitors is largely attributed to… -
UK riots spurred by misinformation lead to worst civil unrest in decade
The United Kingdom is facing its worst civil unrest in more than a decade as far-right anti-immigrant riots spread across several cities. The clashes led to hundreds of people being arrested and multiple police officers injured on Sunday, Aug. 4. Crowds reportedly set fire to hotels housing asylum-seekers, smashed vehicles and threw objects at police… -
White House discloses effort to protect Israel likely involves US troops
If Iran and its proxy groups launch a retaliatory strike against Israel as they have reportedly vowed, the White House plans on defending its key ally in the Middle East. The Biden administration announced on Thursday, Aug. 1, that it will send new U.S. defense deployments to counter the ballistic missile and drone threats against… -
American Rounds to expand footprint of ammo vending machines
The company behind ammunition vending machines reportedly announced its intention to expand its footprint across the United States on Friday, Aug. 2. The company known as American Rounds said that it plans to expand to the western part of the United States into states, including California. The western expansion is reportedly already underway with the… -
3 in 10 Americans trust Secret Service to protect candidates: Poll
Less than a month after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday, July 13, Americans expressed skepticism about the United States Secret Service’s ability to protect presidential candidates. According to a new poll published by AP-NORC on Friday, Aug. 2, only three of 10 U.S. adults have high confidence in the agency’s… -
Most college students say speech just as harmful as physical violence: Study
A new survey from the Knight Foundation published on Tuesday, July 30, found that 27% of college students are in favor of restricting free speech “they may find offensive or biased,” up from 22% in 2021. Students that identified as Democrats were mostly split on whether to allow all speech on campus, even speech they… -
US, Russia secure largest prisoner swap deal since fall of Soviet Union
The United States announced a prisoner swap with Moscow on Thursday, Aug. 1, that freed Wall Street Journalist Evan Gershkovich, former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan and more than a dozen others from prison in Russia. Their release is part of the largest prisoner exchange involving the United States and Russia since the fall of the… -
Venezuela’s violent Tren de Aragua gang approves attacks on Denver PD
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reportedly released a memo on Tuesday, July 30, that members of the Venezuelan gang known as Tren de Aragua (TDA) were given the “green light” to open fire on and attack Denver Police Department officers. The agency said it was tipped off to the threat by Albuquerque, New Mexico,… -
Taco Bell expands AI tech at drive-thru lanes as competition grows
Yum Brands announced on Wednesday, July 31, that it is expanding its AI-voiced drive-thru experiment to hundreds of Taco Bells by the end of 2024. The company said that it will decrease wait times for customers and improve order accuracy, citing two years of research involved in the implementation of the technology. Yum Brands said… -
Scientists say relentless floods in Vermont may be here to stay, here’s why
Vermont continued to experience historic flooding on Tuesday, July 30, and more rain is in the forecast for the rest of the week. However, scientists warn that while these scenes of devastation may be shocking, this type of catastrophic flooding could soon become the new normal. Scientists said that climate change is fueling stronger and… -
Investigation reveals Tesla in self-driving mode in crash that killed motorcyclist
Investigators disclosed on Wednesday, July 31, that the driver of a Tesla involved in a deadly crash in the Seattle area had been using “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) mode during the collision that killed a 28-year-old motorcyclist in April. Authorities said that they made the discovery after downloading and reviewing the event-data record on the Tesla… -
Pop artist R. Kelly wants US Supreme Court to toss Chicago conviction
R&B singer R. Kelly’s defense team announced it is petitioning the United States Supreme Court on Tuesday, July 30, to overturn Kelly’s Chicago conviction for possession of child pornography and enticing minors to engage in sexual activity. His attorneys argue that the Chicago convictions and 20-year prison sentence should be thrown out because of the… -
How Russia and Iran are trying to trick you into spreading propaganda
United States intelligence agencies are warning that foreign adversaries are working harder than ever to sow the seeds of doubt in American voters ahead of the upcoming 2024 general election. According to The Associated Press, U.S. officials said Russia remains the greatest threat but have an eye on Iran and China as well. Kremlin-backed groups…
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