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Mexican mayor in state plagued with violence killed days after taking office
An investigation is underway into the murder of a mayor in Mexico just six days after he was inaugurated. Mexican police say that Mayor Alejandro Arcos was killed on Sunday, Oct. 6, in Chilpancingo, the capital city of the Guerrero state, which has been plagued with gang violence. Authorities confirmed the killing after pictures on… -
How Hurricane Helene’s destruction led to swarms of bees, wasps, yellow jackets
As thousands continue to recover from deadly Hurricane Helene another danger is lurking: yellow jackets, wasps and bees. Reports of stings from swarms of the insects increased as underground bee colonies and wasps’ nests have been disturbed or washed away from severe flooding. The increase in stings forced state officials to adjust on the fly… -
US pays $72 million to pharmaceutical companies for bird flu vaccine
As the number of human cases of H5N1, also known as bird flu, grow, the United States announced on Friday, Oct. 4, that it is providing vaccine manufacturers with $72 million to double their ready-to-use bird flu vaccine stockpile. Manufacturers currently have nearly five million ready-to-use doses and expect to have about 10 million by… -
Haitian gang massacre kills at least 70 people including 3 infants
A Haitian gang massacre killed at least 70 people including three infants and 10 women, and injured at least 16 others on Thursday, Oct. 3. The United Nations said members of the Gran Grif Gang raided a farming community north of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, and opened fire on its residents. U.N. officials reported that the gang… -
Lebanon’s nearly 900 displacement shelters are almost full amid crisis
United Nations (U.N.) officials warn that a humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Lebanon. The U.N. revealed on Friday, Oct. 4, that most of the country’s nearly 900 emergency shelters can no longer take people in. Hotels and nightclubs are now opening their doors to those in need. Beirut and Mount Lebanon reportedly said that their… -
Thousands of shipping containers met a watery death in past decade: Report
Thousands of shipping containers have been lost at sea over the last decade, according to a report on Thursday, Oct. 3, by The Associated Press. As ships get bigger, reportedly doubling in capacity in just the past 20 years, the problem is getting worse. Scientists warned that the environmental consequences could be catastrophic. “We know… -
Why some bird names are facing extinction to wipe out racism
Birders are squabbling over what to rename the Inca dove, Townsend’s Solitaire, the Maui parrotbill, Bachman’s sparrow, Scott’s Oriole and the Townsend’s warbler. That’s because those are the six bird names that need to change as part of the American Ornithological Society’s efforts to change birds’ monikers that honor historical figures with racist pasts. The… -
US charges 5 Chinese nationals for lying about visit to Michigan military base
Five Chinese nationals who claimed they visited a U.S. military site to watch a meteor shower in August of 2023 are now facing federal charges. The U.S. government said that on Tuesday, Oct. 1, the men covered up their true intentions. The men are now charged with lying to investigators, “conspiracy and destruction, alteration or… -
DHS says biggest Election Day threat comes from domestic extremists
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is warning of potential Election Day violence targeting poll workers, government officials and voters. The assessment from the department on Wednesday, Oct. 2, said that the biggest threat comes from lone domestic extremists. The agency believes that criminals may be driven to violence by racism, bigotry, anti-government rhetoric,… -
Uber wins case based on terms and conditions agreement over 2022 crash
In what may serve as another reminder to read the fine print, a court blocked a New Jersey couple from suing Uber after a crash left them with broken bones and hefty medical bills. The cases dismissal reported by several outlets on Wednesday, Oct. 2, is because the couple accepted the terms and conditions from… -
8 Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon fighting Hezbollah, fears of wider war rise
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered his “deepest condolences” on Wednesday, Oct. 2, to the families of eight soldiers killed in southern Lebanon. While the circumstances surrounding the deaths has yet to be released at the time of this report, it had been known that Israeli troops were fighting Hezbollah militants inside Lebanon after launching… -
How biologists plan to help the ivory-billed woodpecker make a comeback
A species of woodpecker could help push genetic science into new territory. Whether or not the ivory-billed woodpecker is extinct is still up for debate. Either way, a team of biologists are hoping to help the bird make a comeback. A bioscience company announced on Tuesday, Oct. 1, it is launching a process they’re calling… -
Jewish communities on high alert in wake of wars, holidays and hate crimes
Two explosions near Israel’s embassy in Copenhagen rocked the Danish capital in the early morning hours on Wednesday, Oct. 2. There were no reports of any injuries or damage to the building. Three people were reportedly questioned by police, but it is unclear if they are connected to the alleged crime. The explosions did force…
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