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Cocaine discovered in sharks off of coast of Brazil, study hopes to explain why
Marine biologists announced on Tuesday, July 23, that sharks off of the coast of Brazil have tested positive for high levels of cocaine. The scientists tested 13 Brazilian sharp nose sharks caught on the shores near Rio de Janeiro and found the fish had high levels of cocaine in their muscles and livers. Researchers said… -
Israeli athletes face safety concerns ahead of Olympic Games in Paris
As Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza continues, Israeli athletes are under enhanced security as concerns for their safety grow ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Those concerns have reportedly deepened after a far-left member of French Parliament was accused of endangering Israeli athletes during a pro-Palestinian demonstration on Saturday, July 20. “The… -
British Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary convicted of directing terrorism
British radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary faces life in prison after being convicted of directing terrorism on Tuesday, July 23. The landmark case, which resulted from an international investigation, centers on al-Muhajiroun (ALM), a group that was outlawed by the British government in 2010 for being involved in committing, preparing for or promoting terrorism. Choudary,… -
DOT investigating Delta Air Lines as thousands of travelers left in limbo
Delta cancelled hundreds of flights on Tuesday, July 23, as it continues to recover from a global IT outage caused by a CrowdStrike security update. The latest cancellations come after the airline had to cancel thousands of flights over the weekend. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced an investigation into Delta’s extended issues on… -
Ten Commandments law in Louisiana schools put on hold amid legal challenge
A judge approved an agreement by Louisiana to delay a law requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in all of the state’s public-school classrooms on Friday, July 19. The judge’s decision to delay the requirement until at least November came as a lawsuit brought against the state plays out in court. In June, parents of… -
One-time flu shot may offer a lifetime of protection in next five years: Study
A new study published on Friday, July 19, revealed that a universal flu vaccine could be coming in the next five years. Scientists in the United States said that experiments with the new vaccine technology have shown promising results. Scientists said that the influenza virus is always mutating, which creates the need for a different… -
DOJ details child sexual abuse at US’ largest migrant housing provider
A new lawsuit accuses the largest provider of housing for unaccompanied migrant children of fostering widespread sexual abuse that spanned nearly a decade. In the lawsuit announced on Thursday, July 18, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said that Southwest Key Programs employees, including supervisors, raped, solicited nude photos and touched children inappropriately in the… -
1-in-30-million orange lobster found at Red Lobster in Colorado
Employees at a Red Lobster restaurant in Pueblo, Colorado, made a rare find after an orange lobster was accidentally delivered to the restaurant. The restaurant’s manager and customers noticed how much the lobster stuck out among the other darker colored crustaceans in the restaurant’s tank and made sure it did not become a customer’s meal.… -
NASA cancels moon rover mission after spending $450 million on development
After spending $450 million to build a water-seeking moon rover, NASA announced on Wednesday, July 17, it is scrapping the mission because of increased costs and launch delays. The agency said that the move will save it an estimated $84 million in developmental costs. NASA said that the decision to cancel the mission was purely… -
Tons of decomposing fish in Brazil, prosecutors say 1 company is to blame
Tons of fish have died along one of the main rivers in São Paulo, Brazil, after environmental officials and prosecutors said on Wednesday, July 17, that illegal dumping of industrial wastewater into the Piracicaba River caused the massive die-off. Preliminary findings reveal that anywhere between 10 to 20 tons of fish died in the river.… -
Second man charged in 2022 Oregon substation attack pleads not guilty
The second of two Washington men charged with attacking and damaging two Oregon electrical substations in November 2022 pleaded not guilty to the crime on Tuesday, July 16. Zachary Rosenthal faces three counts of damaging the energy facilities. Authorities said that Rosenthal and Nathaniel Cheney, both from Washington state, vandalized two electrical substations in Oregon… -
Mayor of Paris takes dip in Seine River to show it’s safe for Olympians
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo delivered on a long-awaited promise on Wednesday, July 17, nine days before the Olympic Games kick off. Hidalgo took a much-anticipated swim in the long-polluted Seine River in an effort to prove that the water is clean enough for the upcoming Olympic swimming competitions that will take place in the waterway.… -
US charges former CIA analyst of acting as an agent for South Korea
A former United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analyst has been indicted on charges accusing her of acting as a secret South Korean agent in exchange for lavish gifts. The indictment — issued by the United States government on Tuesday, July 16 — said that Sue Mi Terry, who worked for the CIA and White…
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