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Hezbollah strikes northern Israel, warns the worst is yet to come
Hezbollah said it launched a series of drone and rocket attacks against Israel on Tuesday, Aug. 6, but maintained that the retaliation for Israel’s reported killings of a top Hezbollah commander and Hamas leader “has not yet come.” The attacks reportedly injured several people in Israel. The Iranian proxy group’s bombardment targeted two military sites… -
Former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis agrees to testify in Arizona ‘fake electors’ case
Former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis has agreed to cooperate with Arizona prosecutors who charged nearly 20 associates of former President Donald Trump in a “fake electors” case. Prosecutors said on Monday, Aug. 5, that in exchange for her testimony they will drop nine felony charges against Ellis. Ellis was among 18 defendants in the investigation… -
More than 1 million Americans lost health insurance over past year
The number of Americans who don’t have medical insurance is on the rise, breaking the streak of record-low rates of uninsured people since the COVID-19 pandemic. As of March, 8% of Americans of all ages were uninsured, compared to 7.7% in March of 2023. That means more than a million people lost coverage in the span… -
Violent Venezuelan gang is here, now US law enforcement says it’s spreading
United States law enforcement is becoming increasingly concerned about the violent Venezuelan gang known as Tren de Aragua (TDA). Members of TDA have established operations in major cities across the United States as reported on Sunday, Aug. 4. Federal authorities believe that members of the gang are hiding among thousands of Venezuelans fleeing the regime… -
Tourism problems may have you paying more in Japan if you’re a foreigner
Japan is reportedly facing an unusual problem: too many tourists. Foreigners are flocking to the country in record numbers in the first half of 2024, with 17.78-million foreigners visiting the country. The added tourism brought around $11.4 billion to Japan’s economy in the first quarter of 2024. The record-number of visitors is largely attributed to… -
Neuralink advances with second brain implant, Musk lays out ambitious goals
Elon Musk, the founder of Neuralink, made a bold prediction during a podcast. According to Musk, someone with a Neuralink implant should soon be able to be on level or better than someone considered a “pro gamer” due to the technology allowing a faster reaction time. “We feel pretty confident that maybe in the next… -
White House discloses effort to protect Israel likely involves US troops
If Iran and its proxy groups launch a retaliatory strike against Israel as they have reportedly vowed, the White House plans on defending its key ally in the Middle East. The Biden administration announced on Thursday, Aug. 1, that it will send new U.S. defense deployments to counter the ballistic missile and drone threats against… -
Meta platforms run ads promoting illicit drugs, violating own rules: Report
Meta’s platforms — Facebook, Instagram and Messenger — have been running ads for illicit drugs, including cocaine and prescription opioids like oxycodone and Percocet, according to a new report by The Wall Street Journal. The tech giant has been raking in profits off the ads, which violate its own policies and U.S. law against promoting… -
American Rounds to expand footprint of ammo vending machines
The company behind ammunition vending machines reportedly announced its intention to expand its footprint across the United States on Friday, Aug. 2. The company known as American Rounds said that it plans to expand to the western part of the United States into states, including California. The western expansion is reportedly already underway with the… -
3 in 10 Americans trust Secret Service to protect candidates: Poll
Less than a month after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday, July 13, Americans expressed skepticism about the United States Secret Service’s ability to protect presidential candidates. According to a new poll published by AP-NORC on Friday, Aug. 2, only three of 10 U.S. adults have high confidence in the agency’s… -
Venezuela’s violent Tren de Aragua gang approves attacks on Denver PD
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reportedly released a memo on Tuesday, July 30, that members of the Venezuelan gang known as Tren de Aragua (TDA) were given the “green light” to open fire on and attack Denver Police Department officers. The agency said it was tipped off to the threat by Albuquerque, New Mexico,… -
Taco Bell expands AI tech at drive-thru lanes as competition grows
Yum Brands announced on Wednesday, July 31, that it is expanding its AI-voiced drive-thru experiment to hundreds of Taco Bells by the end of 2024. The company said that it will decrease wait times for customers and improve order accuracy, citing two years of research involved in the implementation of the technology. Yum Brands said… -
Social media use harms children’s identity development: Study
In Australia, kids under the age of 13 are not allowed to use social media. Data showing social media can cause depression and anxiety in children is already available, however, a new study shows it can effect minors in other areas. A psychology professor at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Quensland, Australia, found…