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Iran steps up attempts to interfere with 2024 US election: Microsoft
Iran is stepping up its attempts to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election. According to a new report from Microsoft, Iranian operatives created fake news outlets targeting liberal and conservative voters and tried to hack a presidential campaign – though Microsoft did not specify which one. Microsoft compiled open-source information on top of its own internal… -
Study links heavy marijuana use to increased risk for certain cancers
Regular, heavy marijuana use could increase the risk for head and neck cancers. A new study shows people who used cannabis on a daily basis over years were up to 5% more likely to develop these kinds of cancers. Researchers found those with cannabis use disorder are particularly at risk. Cannabis use disorder is diagnosed… -
Questions over safety linger after athlete’s drowning at CrossFit Games
A competitor at the CrossFit Games in Fort Worth, Texas, drowned on Thursday, Aug. 8. The incident happened around 8 a.m. local time at Marine Creek Lake. The Fort Worth Fire Department responded to the scene as well as the Fort Worth Police Department after the athlete reportedly went underwater and went missing in the… -
7.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan, scientists warn bigger one to come
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off of the southern coast of Japan on Thursday, Aug. 8, prompting tsunami worries and concerns a larger quake could happen in the future. Scientists disclosed that after this most recent earthquake, there is a 70%-80% chance of a magnitude 8 or 9 earthquake striking the region within the… -
China unleashes drone disguised as bird as new technology unveiled
Reports on Monday, Aug. 5, indicate an elite Chinese special forces unit showed off a new drone designed to look like a bird during a shooting competition on Thursday, Aug. 1. The unit, similar U.S. Navy SEALs, had a commando display the new technology as he emerged from the water and released the drone from… -
Chemical used in rocket fuel is widespread in food, water: Report
A chemical commonly found in rocket fuel and fireworks is also found in drinking water and a wide array of food products, especially those popular with babies and children. The findings from Consumer Reports come decades after the chemical perchlorate was first found to be a contaminant in food and water. In 2003, the Environmental… -
After years of US pressure, China agrees to restrict fentanyl chemicals
China is set to impose stricter regulations on producing the chemicals that make up fentanyl, according to the White House, which called the move a “valuable step forward.” For years, the U.S. government has put pressure on Beijing to counter the fentanyl crisis. The drug chemicals are produced in China, then sold to Mexican cartels… -
Most Americans believe democracy is at risk in 2024 presidential election: Poll
Around 75% of Americans believe that democracy is at stake in the upcoming 2024 presidential election in November, according to a poll released by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research on Thursday, Aug. 8. Although, which presidential candidates poses the biggest threat to democracy depends on who is asked. While most Democrats, Republicans… -
Judge rules Harvard must face lawsuit over antisemitism claims
A federal judge told Harvard University it will have to face a lawsuit over claims it did not protect Jewish students against antisemitism. On Tuesday, Aug. 6, U.S. District Court Judge Richard Stearns denied Harvard’s motion to dismiss the suit from six Jewish Harvard students. In the lawsuit, the students said the school was indifferent… -
Taylor Swift announces Vienna concert cancellations over alleged terror plot
Taylor Swift announced the cancellation of three concerts in Vienna after two men were arrested in connection with an alleged terror plot targeting the events. Police said one of the suspects is a 19-year-old who pledged allegiance to ISIS and both men became radicalized online. “We have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled… -
NASA reveals Boeing Starliner crew may not return until 2025, SpaceX may help
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have been in space for over two months after the Boeing Starliner launched them into space in early June. That is much longer than the pair’s anticipated return date in mid-June. NASA said on Wednesday, Aug. 7, that it could be even more months until the astronauts can return… -
Teens’ overall mental health getting better but crisis not over: CDC
The mental health of high school students has improved slightly in recent years, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, a share of students still reported feeling sad and hopeless — especially female students. The CDC conducts its youth risk behavior survey every two years. Between 2021 and… -
UK mobilizes thousands of specialized officers in preparation for more riots
British police are preparing for the possibility of more violence as far-right protesters reportedly plan to target dozens of locations across the United Kingdom. Authorities announced the mobilization of around 6,000 specially trained officers on Wednesday, Aug. 7, in response to the ongoing threats. Riots have impacted cities and towns across the U.K. as anti-Muslim…