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If China invades Taiwan, one expert says it could be over in an hour
If China invades Taiwan, Chinese forces could take less than an hour to execute a takeover, according to geopolitical expert Dmitri Alperovitch. Alperovitch shared his assessment with NBC News on Monday, May 27, after Chinese military forces conducted extensive drills. Dozens of warships, warplanes and jets participated in the exercises, which could be practice for… -
Boeing stocks take a nosedive as company announces nearly $4 billion hit
Boeing will reportedly blow through billions more dollars than expected to course correct after a series of financial hits. The company said that its bottom line is hurting as the company navigates an ongoing crisis related to the safety of its planes and its ability to manufacture them. On Thursday, May 23, Boeing announced that… -
‘God’s Influencer’ has path cleared by pope to become first millennial saint
Two claimed miracles recognized by Pope Francis on Thursday, May 23, have paved the way for the first millennial to become a saint within the Catholic Church. The late Carlo Acutis, who became known as “God’s influencer” for spreading awareness of the Catholic faith, built a website that documented miracles and performed many charitable acts.… -
Norfolk Southern reaches $310 million settlement in Ohio train derailment
Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay more than $310 million in a settlement with the U.S. federal government for its train derailment disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, last year. The money from the settlement announced on Thursday, May 23, will go toward safety improvements and to address the health of East Palestine residents. In February… -
China military surrounds Taiwan, begins ‘punishment drills’ to warn new president
China launched two days of “punishment drills” in protest of what it perceived as the separatist attitude of Taiwan’s newly inaugurated President Lai Ching-te. The move by China’s military came after Lai’s inauguration speech on Monday, May 20. In the speech, Lai demanded China end its threats towards the island and asserted that neither Taiwan… -
Uvalde to pay $2 million to families of victims of Robb Elementary shooting
The families of victims of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers have been awarded $2 million from the city of Uvalde, Texas. The settlement comes nearly two years to the day that a gunman opened fire at the Uvalde elementary school on May 24, 2022. The $2 million… -
New Microsoft AI PCs will be tracking everything users do, if they want
Microsoft unveiled a new Windows 11 feature on Monday, May 20, which uses the power of artificial intelligence to take snapshots of all the activities a user does on their computer. The new AI feature, known as “Recall,” takes continuous screenshots of activity, tracking what one sees and does on their computer. The feature will… -
Amid worsening crisis, aid delivery being halted by UN from Gaza pier
Amid disruptions to aid delivery, the United Nations is planning new routes to deliver aid from a U.S.-built pier off of the Gazan coast, according to a Gaza spokesperson. The halt to deliveries comes after crowds of Palestinians desperate for food intercepted trucks, causing operations to be suspended for a third day on Tuesday, May… -
Zelenskyy asks US, NATO to help hit targets in Russia, stop missiles
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is looking to the United States for more help in its defense against a Russian invasion. Zelenskky wants the U.S.to help identify Russian targets it could strike with its own arsenal. Zelenskyy and his military also want the green light to use U.S-supplied weapons to hit targets inside Russian borders. The… -
Controversial, massive $1.2 billion solar farm set to be built in Wyoming
A major green energy company proposed a $1.2 billion solar farm near Laramie, Wyoming. When completed, the farm will have around 1.2 million solar panels. However, the proposal does not come without controversy as landowners and environmentalists have expressed concerns about its impact on the land. The project is part of a larger effort in… -
Gaza protest fallout: Congress launches probe of UCLA after violence on campus
After violent clashes between pro-Palestinian protesters and pro-Israeli counter-protesters, some in U.S. Congress demanded that the University of California, Los Angeles turn over documents regarding its response. The House Committee on Education and the Workforce opened an investigation into the handing of pro-Palestinian encampments on campus. In a letter to the school on Wednesday, May… -
Nearly 2 months after Baltimore bridge collapse, Dali crew still stuck on board
On March 26, the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore, killing six people after a ship hit the bridge. Nearly two months later, the men aboard the ship are still stuck on board the Dali. In total, 21 men remain trapped aboard the vessel. Of those men, 20 are from India while one is… -
University of Michigan regents cry foul after protesters target homes
The University of Michigan reported that members of its board of regents woke up to body bags, fake corpses and toys covered in fake blood strewn across their front lawns and at their doors on Wednesday, May 15. Pro-Palestinian student groups claimed responsibility for the displays. The University of Michigan attributed responsibility to several groups,…
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