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California sues to halt voter ID law from taking effect in Huntington Beach
California is taking legal action against Huntington Beach over its voter identification law. In a 320-page lawsuit filed on Monday, April 15, the state accuses Huntington Beach of violating California’s Constitution and election code by implementing a charter amendment mandating photo ID for local elections starting in 2026. Huntington Beach contends that its city charter… -
Trump’s Truth Social announces streaming plans, shares sink
Trump Media and Technology Group Corporation (TMTG), the operator of Truth Social, said on Tuesday, April 16, it is venturing into the streaming industry. However, the move was met with skepticism among investors. TMTG shares dropped 11% following the announcement. Shares were already down 70% from their peak in late March 2024. This tumble on… -
Saudi Arabia says report it helped Israel in defense against Iran is fake
Saudi Arabia refuted reports saying it aided in defending Israel against Iranian airstrikes on Saturday, April 13. Initially circulated by public broadcaster Kan and an allegedly fake website, the report is now being denied by Riyadh. According to informed sources, no official Saudi websites have made such statements. The country stated that it did not… -
Native nations take on Big Tech in name of teen mental health
Two U.S. tribal nations are taking on Big Tech. The Spirit Lake Tribe in Los Angeles and Menominee Tribe in Wisconsin filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Google and YouTube. The plaintiffs claim that these platforms are preying on their youth, contributing to high suicide rates among Native American teens. The tribes said… -
States struggle to spend billions of dollars in leftover COVID relief money
Around half of the $350 billion in COVID-19 pandemic recovery funds have not been used. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released new spending analysis on Wednesday, April 10. The report revealed that since 2020, state and local governments spent $161.1 billion of the funds from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF).… -
Shohei Ohtani’s ex-translator accused of stealing over $16 million from slugger
The former translator for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani is now facing federal bank charges. The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday, April 11, that Ippei Mizuhara is accused of stealing more than $16 million from Ohtani’s bank account. According to The New York Times, Mizuhara is currently working on a deal to… -
US sends head of Central Command to Israel as Iranian threat grows
The head of U.S. Central Command, Gen. Michael Kurilla, reportedly arrived in Israel Thursday, April 11, to prepare for a possible attack by Iran. Intelligence reports indicated an attack by Iran or Iranian proxy groups could be “imminent,” U.S. officials said on Wednesday. Iran blamed Israel for an airstrike on an Iranian embassy building in… -
Olympic first: Track and field gold medalists to receive $50k
On Wednesday, April 10, World Athletics has announced that track and field will be the first Olympic sport to pay gold medalists. The organization said that it will award gold medalists $50,000 each, starting with the Paris Games in 2024. This makes World Athletics the first international federation to offer prize money directly to Olympic… -
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…
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