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Only 3.4% of US journalists identify as Republicans, fewest ever
If the landscape in the journalism world seems to lean left, it’s with good reason. The fewest journalists ever say they are Republicans, according to a 2022 study from the Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications. The findings show of 1,600 journalists polled, just 3.4% identified as Republicans. More than 36% said they are… -
20% of Gen Z view bin Laden positively; 31% say views were ‘force for good’
The man who orchestrated the deadliest attack on American soil is the late-Osama bin Laden, the founder of Al-Qaida. However, a new poll has revealed that a fair share of Gen Zers don’t believe he’s such a bad guy. According to a poll by the DailyMail, one in five young Americans have a positive view… -
Report on extremism in military kept from the public for 18 months reveals little
The U.S. Department of Defense is investigating extremism within its ranks in response to revelations of some current and former members’ involvement in the Jan. 6 riots. Experts express hope that the inquiry will be instrumental in addressing internal threats within the military. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered an analysis of extremist activity within the… -
Winter weather delays flights, holiday travel across US
Christmas Day created travel chaos for certain travelers. In parts of Nebraska, semis jackknifed, vehicles piled up, and some drivers slid off of the road, Monday, Dec. 25. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) reported responding to at least 100 weather-related incidents. The NSP urged drivers to only travel if necessary and carry a… -
UN suspects North Korea of building up nuclear arsenal
North Korea may be building up its nuclear arsenal. The U.N. Atomic Agency reports the country started operating a light-water reactor at its main nuclear complex. The agency believes the operation is an attempt to produce bomb fuels. The initiative aligns with leader Kim Jong Un’s repeated vows to build more nuclear weapons. Kim said… -
Mexico accused of ‘imaginary war’ on fentanyl with 95% of raids on inactive labs
Mexico’s government is being accused of fighting an “imaginary war” against drug cartels that smuggle fentanyl, the drug responsible for the most overdose deaths in the U.S. New data shows Mexico’s army is only raiding a handful of active drug labs each month despite U.S. pressure to ramp up efforts on fentanyl trafficking. The Mexican… -
Germany to permanently deploy troops for first time since WWII to counter Russia
In a move not witnessed since WWII, German troops are embarking on a permanent deployment to foreign soil. The decision comes amid Russia’s intensifying war with Ukraine, positioning troops in an at-risk region along Russia’s borders. The upped security will station 4,800 troops and their families in Lithuanian cities of Kaunas and Vilnius in an… -
First-ever voter-mandated wolf reintroduction begins in Colorado
Colorado has passed its first voter-mandated reintroduction of endangered wolves in U.S. history. On Monday, Dec. 18, the mandate became a reality as the first gray wolf released on Colorado soil dashed out of a metal crate and into the Grand County mountains. Four other wolves soon followed. Wildlife officials worked from dusk until dawn… -
Chicagoans want answers after city pays outside vendor $93M for migrant care
Chicago has paid vendors $138 million to provide care for migrants for just over a year during the ongoing U.S. immigration crisis. The city faces mounting criticism for doling out more than $90 million to a Kansas firm while local organizations received far less funding. Kanas-based Favorite Healthcare is owned by a U.K.-based organization known… -
US presses Israel to end large-scale ground operation, talks postwar control
The United States told Israel it wants the country to end its large-scale ground operation and move to more targeted attacks on Hamas. National security adviser Jake Sullivan delivered the message to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, Dec. 14. The U.S. and Israel have been discussing a timetable for scaling back Israeli ground… -
FedEx puts drivers on high alert following string of robberies, attacks
FedEx, one of the nation’s largest delivery services, is warning drivers to be extra cautious with truck robberies and carjackings are on the rise. FedEx says it’s offering tips for drivers to remain safe, including making sure windows and doors are locked whenever possible. In Chula Vista, California, men in hoodies, masks and gloves, surrounded… -
Children sue EPA for ‘intentionally’ allowing greenhouse gas emissions
A group of young people in California ranging in age from eight to 17 years old is suing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The group claims the EPA is discriminating against American children by “intentionally” allowing the release of dangerous greenhouse gasses, which experts say is a major contributor to climate change. The lawsuit states… -
Finland accuses Russia of luring migrants for its ‘own political purposes’
Russia’s neighbors say the country is using migrants at the Finnish border to help fight its war with Ukraine. Finland claims Russia is making the immigration crisis at the border worse, and now the BBC reports several cases of migrants being rushed into a Russian military camp at the eastern border, days after the asylum-seekers…
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