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Australia PM announces plan to restrict access to social media for kids
Australia is set to become one of the first countries to put age restrictions on social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced an age verification trial on Tuesday, Sept. 10, before introducing age restrictions later this year. He said the minimum age requirement would likely be between 14 and 16 years old. However, digital rights… -
Airlines dealing with more and more incidents involving lithium-ion batteries
There are big concerns for airlines when it comes to battery-powered devices that travelers are taking both on-board and putting in their checked luggage. Nearly three dozen airlines participated in a safety related survey/reporting program and contributed data. The new report found that incidents rose by 28% from 2019 to 2013, with the No. 1… -
IDF admits to fatal shooting of American in West Bank, US demands changes
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling for fundamental changes in how Israeli security forces operate in the occupied West Bank. His comments come after the Israeli military admitted it was “highly likely” that its forces unintentionally shot and killed an American citizen during a protest. Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was a 26-year-old who held dual… -
Delta planes collide on Atlanta taxiway as one loses its tail, no injuries
Two Delta Airline planes collided on a taxiway at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Tuesday, Sept. 10, causing damage, but no injuries. The incident occurred when a larger Delta Airbus, bound for Tokyo, clipped the tail of a smaller regional jet. The smaller plane was filled with journalists heading to Louisiana to cover Tropical Storm Francine,… -
Michigan Supreme Court keeps RFK Jr. on November ballot despite withdrawal
In a 5-2 decision, the Michigan Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling, keeping independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name on the November ballot. This decision effectively closed Kennedy’s legal avenues to remove himself from the ballot after he ended his independent campaign and endorsed former President Donald Trump. The Michigan Supreme Court’s… -
MS-13 gang member, murder suspect enrolled at Maryland high school
A murder suspect and MS-13 gang member who entered the United States illegally enrolled at a Maryland high school. Police failed to tell school administrators of his background as reported on Monday, Sept. 9, by Baltimore’s Fox 45. The revelations have sparked outrage by the murder victim’s mother over the potential danger it posed to… -
New report warns the US faces a maternal health care crisis
The U.S. is facing a maternal health care crisis. According to a new report by the March of Dimes, 1 in every 3 U.S. counties does not have a single obstetric clinician. The March of Dimes is a nonprofit that focuses on improving the health of mothers and babies. To make matters worse, it said… -
Michigan’s first ‘I Voted’ sticker contest draws inspiration from folklore and more
In Michigan, an old tradition among voters is getting a new twist. The state’s “I Voted” stickers will feature nine new designs announced on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The designs were chosen by Michiganders from a pool of competitors in the Wolverine State’s first ever ‘I Voted Sticker’ contest. The work of 12-year-old Jane Hynous is… -
Presidential election scores Trump a legal victory in hush money case
Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing for a New York hush money conviction will have to wait until after the 2024 presidential election. Manhattan Judge Juan Merchan agreed on Friday, Sept. 6, to postpone handing down the sentence until Nov. 26, right before Thanksgiving, marking the second time it has been delayed. The sentencing, originally scheduled… -
New York mandates panic buttons for major retailers under new worker safety law
New York is on track to become the first state in the nation to require panic buttons for all large retailers. Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y., signed the new legislation into law on Thursday, Sept. 5, despite push back from Walmart and other large retailers. Walmart was joined by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the… -
Israeli-American hostage’s family OKs sharing of Hamas video of son
The family of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was executed along with five other hostages by Hamas, is giving the OK to share a video of him before his death, in the hopes it serves as an “immediate wake up call to the world.” The Hamas propaganda video released on Thursday, Sept. 5, shows Goldberg-Polin… -
New Mexico sues Snapchat over alleged child exploitation and abuse
New Mexico filed a lawsuit against Snapchat, accusing the platform of facilitating child sexual exploitation and the distribution of child sex abuse material. Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed the lawsuit against Snap Inc. in state court after an undercover investigation alleged that Snapchat’s design and policies enable exploitation. “Snapchat is a breeding ground for predators… -
FDNY deaths from 9/11 related illnesses surpasses lives lost on day of attacks
As we approach the 23rd anniversary of the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the New York City Fire Department is marking a grim milestone. More members of the FDNY lost their lives due to illnesses linked to the attacks than on the day of attacks itself. In the years following 9/11, many responders suffered…
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