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DoorDash cracking down on bad delivery drivers as concerns grow in US
DoorDash announced on Tuesday, July 9, that it is cracking down on dangerous delivery drivers and will kick them off its platform. The announcement comes after Boston city officials wrote a letter to the company that cited dangerous behavior from its delivery drivers. City officials cited instances of DoorDash drivers, or “Dashers,” running red lights,… -
Blistering heat wave gripping western US won’t stop Death Valley tourists
A dangerous heat wave is gripping parts of the American West as temperatures broke record highs in some areas on Monday, July 8. However, the heat didn’t stop hundreds of tourists from flocking to Death Valley National Park, even in the wake of a motorcyclist’s death attributed to the latest heat wave gripping the park.… -
Treasury to expand control over foreign land deals near US military bases
On Monday, July 8, the United States Treasury Department announced a major expansion of its power to give approval of whether or not foreigners can buy land near U.S. military sites. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the move is meant to “defend America’s national security.” For years, U.S. national security officials warned of Chinese and… -
Report: Richest NYC communities have no migrant shelters, poorest have most
According to an analysis by the New York Post, some of New York City’s poorest communities are taking on the brunt of the Big Apple’s migrant surge. Residents in those communities said that as a result, their struggles have gotten worse. The New York Post report shows that three of the top five most shelter-inundated… -
Biden’s media blitz aims to reassure voters and unify Democrats
President Joe Biden is trying to reassure voters and a growing number of Democrats who are reportedly calling for him to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. However, he has vowed to stay in the race during an interview on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” on Monday, July 8. “The bottom line is I’m not going… -
To save spotted owls from extinction US officials may kill thousands of barred owls
In an effort to rescue the threatened spotted owl from potential extinction, U.S. wildlife officials are proposing a new plan to enlist trained shooters into the dense forests of the West Coast to kill around 450,000 barred owls that are crowding spotted owls out of their habitats. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced its… -
Gazan doctor released months after arrest by IDF says guards beat him
The former director of Gaza’s largest hospital, who was released after months of detention by Israel on Monday, July 1, is accusing Israeli prison guards of inhumane treatment. The former head of Al-Shifa Hospital, Dr. Abu Salmiya, said that Israeli guards beat him and other prisoners with batons, deprived them of food and denied him… -
RFK Jr. responds to new claims of sexual assault and eating dog
An exclusive Vanity Fair report published on Tuesday, July 2, made several claims against Independent presidential candidate Robert. F. Kennedy Jr. The article outlines allegations of sexual assault on his family babysitter to accusations of sending pictures of nude women to friends and sharing a photo of a barbecued dog carcass. Former Kennedy babysitter Eliza… -
DA agrees to delay Trump sentencing after Supreme Court immunity ruling
On Tuesday, July 2, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said that it is open to delaying the sentencing of former President Donald Trump over his hush money conviction in New York. On Monday, Trump requested to file a motion to have the verdict thrown out after the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling. The motion would… -
Forget 4-day workweek, Greece adds 6th workday in face of labor shortages
Companies across the globe are experimenting with the idea of the four-day workweek, but in Greece, the government has implemented a sixth day to the workweek, which started on Monday, July 1. The Greek president said that the aim is to bolster worker productivity at a time when the country is facing a shrinking population… -
Poll: Most voters say Biden shouldn’t run, question mental ability
A CBS News poll released on Monday, July 1, found that a growing number of voters are expressing doubts over whether President Joe Biden has the mental and cognitive health to serve another term as commander and chief. According to the results, nearly three-quarters of the electorate and 4 in 10 Democrats believe he should… -
Mexican drug cartels claim to have sophisticated US military weapons
On Oct. 1, Mexico’s newly elected President Claudia Sheinbaum will be the first female to take office and face her first test: the growing threat of drug cartels. A report released on Saturday, June 29, said that Mexican drug cartels are claiming to have increased firepower, including sophisticated U.S. weaponry like the FGM-148 Javelin Missile.… -
Trump reference to ‘Black jobs’ sparks new debate about immigration
In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, a notable trend has emerged among minority voters, which have traditionally been a stronghold for Democratic candidates. Recent polls show a departure from historical voting patterns, with a significant portion of Black and Hispanic voters expressing support for former President Donald Trump. According to a recent New…