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San Diego official warns city is ‘new epicenter’ of immigration crisis
A San Diego city official has labeled the city as the “new epicenter” for the border crisis, citing a surge in illegal crossings and migrants’ arrivals by boat. San Diego District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond criticized California’s policies, saying that the states actions have contributed to the crisis. “San Diego is the new epicenter for… -
As 2020 election lawsuits grow, Gateway Pundit files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Controversial, far-right website Gateway Pundit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday, April 24, in the face of a storm of lawsuits. The lawsuits, which include defamation claims, are from people who say they were harassed because of the site’s false 2020 election-related stories. Media watchdogs recognize the outlet for sharing false information and conspiracy… -
Fertility rate for US women in 2023 hits lowest level in a century: CDC
Women in the United States are giving birth at record-low rates, according to federal data released on Thursday, April 25. The report, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Center for Health Statistics, found that the total fertility rate fell to 1.62 births per woman in 2023, marking the lowest… -
Survey: More US workers now fear losing jobs, lower wages due to AI
Two recent surveys by YouGov revealed growing concerns among U.S. workers about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on their jobs. Compared to 2023, more workers now fear that AI will reduce job opportunities in their industries, according to the surveys. In June 2023, 33% of respondents believed that AI would decrease job opportunities in… -
Bird flu fallout: USDA says milk is safe, states must test dairy herds
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will require dairy cattle herds moving across state lines to be tested for bird flu starting on Monday, April 29. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement on Wednesday, April 24, a day after it was reported that bird flu remnants were found in grocery store milk. However,… -
Biden administration cracks down on flight refunds and hidden fees
The Biden administration is cracking down on some major air travel headaches. New rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) aim to enhance the refund process and get rid of hidden fees. The department announced on Wednesday, April 24, that it will now require airlines to give automatic cash refunds for canceled flights or… -
How Martha’s Vineyard migrants secured special visas intended for victims of crime
In 2022, 49 migrants were flown to Martha’s Vineyard from San Antonio, Texas, with the assistance of Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla. On Tuesday, April 23, immigration attorney Rachel Self said a few migrants have reportedly qualified for “criminal victims visas” after claiming to be victims of a potential crime. Self said three of the migrants… -
DOJ agrees to pay $138 million to sexual abuse victims of Larry Nassar
The Department of Justice announced a settlement of approximately $138 million with the victims of former Team USA doctor Larry Nassar, who is serving decades in prison for sexually abusing hundreds of women and girls. The legal fallout from Nassar’s crimes reached a milestone on Tuesday, April 23, as the DOJ revealed the settlement with… -
Feds accuse Sheetz of discrimination for using criminal records when hiring
The U.S. federal government launched a lawsuit against Sheetz, alleging racial discrimination in its hiring process due to use of criminal records. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the gas station and convenience store chain allegedly discriminated against minority applicants by refusing to hire some individuals with criminal convictions. The lawsuit contends that… -
Weather forecasting breakthrough: AI may save lives with new technology
Google unveiled a potentially groundbreaking development in weather forecasting. The company’s latest innovation, known as its “Scalable Ensemble Diffusion Sample” (SEEDS), is using cutting-edge artificial intelligence to revolutionize weather forecasting. Similar to language models like ChatGPT, SEEDS taps into the power of AI to churn out forecasts in record time. SEEDS is different due to… -
How Russia’s nuclear-capable missiles are causing growing concerns for NATO
Tensions are rising between Russia and NATO countries as Moscow forms an Iskander missile brigade near Finland’s border. As a result, Poland is considering allowing NATO allies to deploy nuclear weapons to its soil in response to Russian threats on Monday, April 22. The Iskander-M ballistic missiles deployed in Russia’s border adjacent to Finland —… -
Two attacks on US bases, Iraqi militant group claims more to come
An Iraqi militant group has vowed to escalate attacks on U.S. forces in the region, citing frustration with the lack of progress in discussion regarding the withdrawal of American troops. The announcement follows a strike on an American military base in northeastern Syria on Sunday, April 21, where at least five rockets were fired from… -
Gov. Newsom hopes to get Arizonans to Calif. to get abortions over 1864 ban
Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., announced plans Sunday, April 21, to help Arizonans access reproductive rights. The new initiative follows an Arizona Supreme Court ruling that upholds a Civil War-era abortion ban. Newsom is now pushing a bill that expedites the licensing process to allow Arizona abortion providers to offer services in California. The California bill…
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