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How a photo of a gun with a backward scope became a Navy embarrassment
The commander of the USS John S. McCain, Cameron Yaste, and the U.S. Navy faced online mockery Wednesday, April 10 after the Navy shared a photo of the commander on its official Instagram account. The photo showed Yaste firing a rifle with the scope mounted backwards and the lens cap on. The caption accompanying the… -
Japan gifts 250 cherry trees to US ahead of its 250th anniversary
Hundreds of cherry trees will be ripped out of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., this summer as construction begins on a crumbling seawall. However, Japan is stepping up to the plate to replace some of the trees lost in the removal process. During a visit to the White House on Wednesday, April 10, Japanese… -
Advocates want USDA to take a bite out of Lunchables on school menu
Consumer Reports is requesting the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) remove Lunchables from the National School Lunch Program, which serves nearly 30 million students. The organization said that its testing shows the products are unhealthy for both adults and children. “Lunchables are not a healthy option for kids and should not be included on… -
For first time ever, EPA to limit ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
For the first time in U.S. history, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set limits on the presence of “forever chemicals” in drinking water. Forever chemicals, also known as polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are a group of human-made chemicals that can pose a health risk to people at even small traces of detectable exposure. Forever chemicals… -
FBI: Idaho teen inspired by ISIS arrested, planned to target local churches
The Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested an Idaho teen on Saturday, April 6, who the agency said had been planning an ISIS-inspired terror attack on churches in his hometown in northern Idaho. Prosecutors said 18-year-old Alexander Mercurio detailed how he would kill churchgoers on Sunday, April 14. The FBI said Mercurio told a confidential informant… -
Michigan school shooter’s parents get 10-15 years in landmark case
For the first time in U.S. history, parents of a school shooter were both sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for a mass shooting at a high school in a Detroit, Michigan, suburb in 2021. On Tuesday, April 9, a judge sentenced James and Jennifer Crumbley after testimony from the victims’ family members. “You failed… -
War for social media superiority: TikTok to launch rival app to Instagram
The fight to win over more users is on between TikTok and Instagram. In March, it was uncovered that TikTok was working on a rival to Instagram, and now it has a name: TikTok Notes. The new name started to pop up as some users received notifications announcing photo posts would be shown on TikTok… -
Biden announces new student loan forgiveness plan ahead of 2024 election
President Joe Biden announced a new plan for student loan forgiveness in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, April 8. The White House stated that millions of Americans could start seeing debt relief by this fall, if the proposal goes through. In front of an estimated crowd of 150,000 people, Biden announced the plans in a key… -
Internal Navy report reveals delays in key US programs as China expands fleet
The U.S. Navy’s biggest trade show, just outside of Washington, D.C., is underway on Monday, April 8. However, don’t expect to hear about the Navy’s key shipbuilding programs at the Navy’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition. Officers in charge of the service’s key shipbuilding programs won’t be informing the media about them. Navy officials have been told not… -
As fears of Iranian attack grow, Israel calls up soldiers, disrupts GPS
Fear of an Iranian retaliatory military strike is reportedly growing in Israel. The enhanced threat level comes after Iran accused Israel of launching an airstrike on its consulate in Damascus, Syria, on Monday, April 1. The attack killed three senior Iranian commanders, including one who led Iran’s weapons-smuggling operations in Syria. Now, Israel is preparing… -
Cargo ships critical for supporting US military trapped in Baltimore
Nearly a dozen ships are reportedly stuck at the Port of Baltimore behind the wreckage of the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Four of the ships stuck are part of the U.S. Maritime Administration’s Ready Reserve Force, which is used to support U.S. military operations overseas. The U.S. ships that are stuck… -
As costs soar, who foots the bill for Baltimore bridge collapse?
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, which killed six people in Baltimore, could see insured losses between $2 billion to $4 billion. The figures could make it “the most expensive marine insured loss in history.” However, who will pay and how much depends on who is asked. President Joe Biden, who is scheduled to visit… -
Billionaire Steve Cohen predicts work week will be reduced with help of AI
Steve Cohen, the billionaire owner of the Mets, predicts that the “four-day work week is coming,” thanks to advances in artificial intelligence. He shared his belief with CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Wednesday, April 3. Cohen didn’t claim to know when it would happen, however, he did say that it’s part of the reason he invested…
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