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Russia munitions outmatch Ukraine and allies as funding remains stalled
Russia is gearing up for another offensive against Ukraine later this year, according to CNN. Moscow has one clear advantage against Ukraine, with NATO intelligence estimating that Russia produces 250,000 artillery munitions per month, totaling approximately 3 million annually. The numbers by Russia are vastly greater than the U.S. and its European allies, who produce… -
Fudge stepping down as HUD secretary, Biden praises accomplishments
President Joe Biden announced on Monday, March 11, that Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge will be stepping down from her position. Fudge expressed mixed emotions about her departure, citing her dedication to ensuring justice and equality for all Americans. During her tenure, Fudge championed initiatives to remove barriers for homebuyers with student loan… -
5 killed by aid drop amid worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza
In Gaza, five individuals reportedly lost their lives and 10 others sustained injuries during a humanitarian aid airdrop incident on Friday, March 8. The malfunction of at least one parachute caused the event, which occurred around 11:30 a.m. local time in the Al-Shati refugee camp. Among the casualties were two boys, with the injured individuals… -
Large percentage of Republicans support abortion rights, not top issue for most
As November approaches, voters are revealing their top issues ahead of the 2024 presidential election. The issue of abortion has garnered significant attention recently, however, a new poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that just 12% of voters rate it as their top concern. The same poll found that 43% of Republicans support abortion… -
Spying probe finds comms equipment on Chinese cranes at US ports
Chinese-made cargo cranes at U.S. ports have sparked concern following a congressional investigation that unveiled potential national security risks, according to The Wall Street Journal. The probe revealed communication equipment on these cranes that doesn’t align with standard operations, prompting worries about possible clandestine data collection. Some of these components include cellular modems capable of… -
Panera franchisee says he’ll pay $20 per hour after minimum wage controversy
A wealthy campaign donor of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, has announced plans to increase wages at his Panera Bread restaurants to $20 an hour. The decision follows controversy surrounding what critics called a “carveout” for the restaurant chain in the state’s new minimum wage law for fast-food workers. California’s current minimum wage stands at… -
DIY self-screening unveiled at Vegas airport as spring travel ramps up
New technology is now on full display at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. The Transportation Security Administration unveiled new passenger self-screening lanes Wednesday, March 6, as plans to test it in other undisclosed cities are being made, according to The Associated Press. The TSA said the new self-screening lanes are designed to cut… -
First fatalities reported in Houthi shipping attacks in Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a missile attack on a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden, resulting in the death of two crew members. The attack on the Barbados-flagged bulk carrier, True Confidence, marked the first fatal Houthi strike amid Israel’s conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The attack exacerbated the conflict along a… -
San Francisco voters back welfare drug screening, police surveillance
San Francisco Mayor London Breed, D, is counting her victories as she faces reportedly low approval ratings, according to the San Francisco Standard. On March 5, Breed touted a pair of law-and-order voter initiatives she backed. One measure mandated drug screening for welfare recipients, and a second expanded surveillance powers by police to combat crime.… -
Could AI and fusion be the answer to the EU’s debate over nuclear energy?
Members of the European Union are debating whether the future should involve renewable energy or nuclear energy. On Monday, March 4, France and 12 other nations signed a letter urging the EU to embrace nuclear energy while Germany championed the side of renewable energy, according to Reuters. However, while countries within the EU remain split… -
Oregon voters decriminalized drugs; now lawmakers are recriminalizing them
The first-in-the-nation law to decriminalize drug possession is in jeopardy. Oregon lawmakers passed a bipartisan bill Thursday, Feb. 29, that would recriminalize possession of narcotics such as opioids, cocaine and methamphetamine in the state. According to The Associated Press, House Bill 4002 reintroduces criminal penalties of up to six months in prison and allows police… -
Report: 1 in 5 national governments crossing borders to silence dissenters
The latest report by Freedom House — an organization that describes itself as a defender of human rights — reveals that more than 20% of the world’s national governments have reached beyond their borders to assassinate, assault, imprison, interrogate and deport dissenters. The analysis found that national governments are reportedly searching the world for political… -
Apple faces nearly $2 billion fine as EU rules against tech giant
Apple is facing a nearly $2 billion fine from the European Union. The EU leveled the fine in response to an antitrust penalty against Apple on Monday, March 4, ruling it forbade rivals like Spotify from notifying customers of how they could pay for cheaper subscriptions outside of Apple’s app store, according to The Associated…
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