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New poll: 4 in 10 Americans view China as enemy, highest in five years
About 4 in 10 Americans now label China as an enemy, marking the highest level in five years, according to new research. A Pew Research Center survey published on Wednesday, May 1, revealed the significant shift in Americans’ attitude toward China. Additionally, only 6% of poll respondents said they consider China a partner. These findings… -
Haunting and cryptic video aims to lure more to join US Army
Fort Liberty, North Carolina, is at the center of an innovative new recruitment strategy by the U.S. Army. A video released on Thursday, May 2, titled “Ghost in the Machine 2” caused quite a stir. A major from the 8th Psychological Operations Group based at Fort Liberty created the video, using haunting imagery and historical… -
US gray wolves in danger of being taken off endangered species list
In a narrow vote, the U.S House Representatives approved a bill to remove gray wolves from the endangered species list across the lower 48 states. The measure, introduced by Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., was largely supported by Republicans but also backed by a handful of Democrats. The bill now heads to the U.S. Senate where it… -
Violence on UCLA campus over war in Gaza forces cancellation of classes
Officials canceled classes at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), on Wednesday, May 1, after violent clashes between opposing groups of protesters erupted overnight. The confrontation began when pro-Israel protesters allegedly attempted to take apart barricades around a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. The escalation followed the university declaring the camps illegal on Tuesday night.… -
Report: Biden administration in talks to allow some Gazan refugees to enter US
The Biden administration is considering admitting certain Palestinians to the United States as refugees, according to documents obtained by CBS News on Wednesday, May 1. These documents revealed discussions among senior officials from various U.S. agencies on the possibility of resettling Palestinians from Gaza. Eligible Palestinians include those who have immediate family members who are… -
Report: DEA set to reclassify cannabis as support for legalization grows
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is on the brink of a historic move that could reshape American drug policy. On Tuesday, April 30, The Associated Press reported that the agency is preparing to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug, recognizing its medical uses and low potential for abuse. Five sources familiar with the matter,… -
NYPD: Felony crimes are down, arrests are up on NYC subway system
Through the first four months of 2024, the New York City subway system saw a notable decrease in major felonies compared to the same period last year. The data corresponds to an intensified presence of New York Police Department (NYPD) officers throughout the system since the start of this year. The NYPD released new numbers… -
Study: Tyson Foods dumped millions of pounds of pollutants into US waterways
Tyson Foods, the nation’s second-largest meat producer, reportedly discharged millions of pounds of toxic chemicals into American waterways over the last five years. In a report released Tuesday, April 30, by the Union of Concerned Scientists, researchers said that Tyson flushed 371 million pounds of pollutants into waterways from 2018-2022. The pollutants dumped into American… -
USDA assures public retail meat is safe, still plans to test beef samples
In an effort to contain the recent outbreak of bird flu, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has implemented new regulations for lactating dairy cows. As of Monday, April 29, the cows must test negative for the virus before being transported across state lines. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported on Friday, April… -
Study: Bottlenose dolphin tested positive for bird flu off Florida coast
A bottlenose dolphin off the coast of Florida has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV), commonly known as bird flu. This marks the first known case of its kind on the continent. University of Florida researchers made the discovery and reported the findings in Communications Biology on Monday, April 29. The dolphin… -
Study: 56 of leading brands responsible for more than 50% of plastic pollution
A new study revealed on Thursday, April 24, that 56 of leading brands are responsible for more than 50% of the plastic pollution plaguing the Earth. The study showed the Coca-Cola Company is the leading offender. Around 400 million tons of plastic waste are generated annually, with most of it ending up in landfills and… -
FDA: Bird flu found in 1/5 commercial milk samples, suggests greater spread
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday, April 25, that one in five commercial milk samples tested in a nationwide survey contained particles of the H5N1 virus. The announcement suggests that the outbreak of bird flu might have deeply penetrated the dairy industry across the United States. Dr. Michael Osterholm, an infectious… -
France in need of air defense for Paris 2024 Games, asks Greece for help
Athens is facing an unprecedented request from France as preparations for the Paris Olympic Games unfold. French authorities formally asked to borrow a Greek air defense system for the 2024 Games. According to reports from the Greek daily newspaper “Kathimerini,” the French specifically requested the transfer of a Crotale short-range surface-to-air missile system from the…
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