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‘Dior bag scandal’: Video of alleged graft threatens S. Korea president’s reelection
A hidden camera allegedly captured South Korean first lady Kim Keon-hee accepting a lavish bag as a gift from Korean American Pastor Choi Jae-young. The incident, dubbed the “Dior Bag Scandal,” has become a flashpoint in South Korea’s political culture as President Yoon Suk Yeol’s conservative People’s Power Party (PPP) seeks to recapture the majority… -
Disguised Israeli forces raid West Bank hospital; some experts say it violates law
Security cameras recorded Israeli commandos disguised as patients, doctors and nurses, guns drawn, raiding a hospital in the northern West Bank on Monday, Jan. 30. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the counterterrorism operation killed three Palestinian militants on Tuesday. Two of the men killed were identified to be members of the Islamic Jihad militant group.… -
French farmers block major roadways over gov’t climate change policies
Protests outside Paris continued on Monday, Jan. 29, as farmers demanding lower fuel prices, higher wages, and fewer regulations brought in heavy farm equipment to block major roadways. Combines, tractors, and other large vehicles could be seen rolling into position in protest of government policies farmers say threaten their livelihoods. European leaders contend that the… -
Oklahoma GOP censures Sen. James Lankford amid border bill talks
Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford, the Republican leading negotiations with Democrats on a southern border immigration bill has been censured by the Oklahoma Republican Party. The committee approved a resolution that condemns and censors Lankford, Saturday, Jan. 27. The resolution and condemnation document claims that Sen. Lankford negotiated a deal to reportedly allow 5,000 undocumented immigrants… -
Top UN court rejects South Africa call for Israel to end war against Hamas
At The Hague in the Netherlands on Friday, Jan. 26, the U.N.’s top court rejected South Africa’s call to end Israel’s military operations in the Gaza Strip. The nearly unanimous decision by the panel of 17 judges delivered a blow to advocates’ hopes of a ceasefire. Israel’s war against Hamas is in its fourth month… -
WWE’s Vince McMahon accused of sexual assault, trafficking by ex-staffer
In a complaint filed in a federal court in Connecticut on Thursday, Jan. 25, former WWE CEO Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis, the former head of talent relations at WWE, were implicated in sex trafficking allegations by a former employee. Janel Grant, the complainant, alleges crimes of rape committed by McMahon and Laurinaitis. In one… -
NYC becomes first city to label social media ‘environmental toxin’
New York City is now the first major city to label social media an “environmental toxin,” as declared by the New York City Department of Health and Human Services and Mental Hygiene on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Mayor Eric Adams, D, granted Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan the authority to issue the public health emergency during his… -
‘Libs of TikTok’ founder appointed to Oklahoma library panel
“Libs of Tiktok” founder Chaya Raichik has emerged as a key figure in ongoing cultural conflicts in American schools and public libraries. Raichik, now a member of the Oklahoma State Board of Education’s Media Library Advisory Committee, announced her appointment by Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters on Tuesday, Jan. 23, declaring, “WE WILL GET… -
Bill aiming to exclude Trump from ballot gains traction in Hawaii
As the Republican primaries unfold, there’s growing concern that former President Donald Trump might face exclusion from the ballot in Hawaii. A bill gaining traction aims to bar voters from electing presidential candidates identified by a federal or state supreme court as insurrectionists. The proposed legislation also seeks to prohibit Hawaii state electors from voting… -
Mexico claims cartels have access to US military weapons, pushes investigation
The Mexican government is calling on the U.S. to take additional measures to curb the illicit flow of U.S. military weapons across its borders. Mexico’s top diplomat announced Monday, Jan. 23, that she is pushing for an investigation into the increasing presence of U.S. military equipment in the hands of Mexican drug cartels. According to… -
NH primary revives security concerns along northern border, calls for wall
As the Republican primaries take center stage in the Granite State during the week of Jan. 21, there are increased calls for a border wall along the U.S.-Canada frontier. Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley became the latest to sound the alarm about increased incursions at the northern border. “I think we do whatever it takes… -
North Korea claims to test underwater nuclear-capable drone
North Korea claims to have tested a nuclear-capable underwater attack drone in response to a joint naval exercise by the United States, South Korea and Japan. North Korea continues to throw blame at its adversaries as tensions rise in the region. The country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, announced North Korea allegedly tested the new weapon… -
Macy’s to slash 2,350 jobs and close 5 stores
U.S. Department store chain Macy’s is slashing more than 2,300 jobs and closing five stores, as the company said it’s trying to streamline its operations, according to a company spokesperson. The layoffs make up 3.5% of the overall workforce of the company. The company operated 722 locations back in January 2023, of which more than…
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