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About 200 crocodiles spotted in populated areas of Mexico after storms
In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl and the previous Tropical Storm Alberto, which led to heavy rains, around 200 crocodiles have entered populated areas of the northern Mexico state of Tamaulipas near Texas, according to authorities. State officials said that elevated water levels have forced the reptiles from their original habitats into nearby cities. Authorities… -
Paris busing out thousands of homeless people ahead of Olympic Games
French President Emmanuel Macron has promised the 2024 Olympic Games will showcase the splendor of Paris. However, to fulfill that promise, the French government reportedly wants to keep Paris’ homeless problem out of view. The government is allegedly considering bussing thousands of homeless migrants out of the city and into other towns ahead of the… -
Scientists say they’ve found root cause of lupus, possible cure
Scientists believe they have figured out a root cause of lupus and they might be able to reverse it. Up until now, no one knew what caused lupus, but researchers from Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital said they may have uncovered one specific cause of the disease. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease… -
Delta reveals 29% drop in profits despite record summer travel numbers
Americans are traveling in record-breaking numbers this summer. However, the travel is not translating to record-breaking profits for airlines. Delta announced on Thursday, July 11, that its profits dropped by 29% in the second quarter of 2024. The news sent shares tumbling 8% before Thursday’s opening bell. Delta blamed higher costs and lower fares for… -
Court rules woman’s ‘obscene’ political yard sign is protected free speech
A judge ordered the city of Lakeland, Tennessee, to pay a resident more than $31,000 in connection with a contentious political sign displayed in her yard. The sign read, “F— ‘EM BOTH 2024,” signaling that the resident, Julie Pereira, does not support President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump. “I’m just trying to exercise… -
Massive Lego bust in Oregon highlights growing concerns over retail theft
Police in Oregon said they discovered more than 4,000 allegedly stolen Lego sets worth more than $200,000 at toy store known as Brick Builders near Eugene, Oregon, on Tuesday, July 9. The store’s owner and an employee are facing charges of organized retail theft and receiving stolen merchandise. The organized theft charge alone carries a… -
CDC warns mosquito-borne illnesses on the rise in the Americas
Every summer, people deal with pesky mosquitoes and their itchy bites. U.S. health officials are reminding the public that with those bites comes the potential of being infected by different diseases as cases of mosquito-borne illnesses are on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 41 New Jersey residents contracted… -
DoorDash cracking down on bad delivery drivers as concerns grow in US
DoorDash announced on Tuesday, July 9, that it is cracking down on dangerous delivery drivers and will kick them off its platform. The announcement comes after Boston city officials wrote a letter to the company that cited dangerous behavior from its delivery drivers. City officials cited instances of DoorDash drivers, or “Dashers,” running red lights,… -
World’s largest urban wildlife crossing under construction in CA
Southern California’s 10-lane Highway 101, which sees approximately 400,000 vehicles daily, will soon be home to the largest urban wildlife crossing globally. Currently, portions of Highway 101 cut through Los Angeles, isolating wildlife from their natural habitat and impacting species survival. Over the past two decades, at least 26 mountain lions have lost their lives… -
Blistering heat wave gripping western US won’t stop Death Valley tourists
A dangerous heat wave is gripping parts of the American West as temperatures broke record highs in some areas on Monday, July 8. However, the heat didn’t stop hundreds of tourists from flocking to Death Valley National Park, even in the wake of a motorcyclist’s death attributed to the latest heat wave gripping the park.… -
West raises concerns as India, Russia strengthen ties following hospital attack
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Moscow garnered attention after a bombing in Ukraine killed several people at a children’s hospital in Kyiv. Despite Western disapproval, Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin demonstrated their close relationship, with Putin warmly embracing Modi and referring to him as his “dearest friend.” The two leaders discussed… -
Treasury to expand control over foreign land deals near US military bases
On Monday, July 8, the United States Treasury Department announced a major expansion of its power to give approval of whether or not foreigners can buy land near U.S. military sites. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the move is meant to “defend America’s national security.” For years, U.S. national security officials warned of Chinese and… -
Report: Richest NYC communities have no migrant shelters, poorest have most
According to an analysis by the New York Post, some of New York City’s poorest communities are taking on the brunt of the Big Apple’s migrant surge. Residents in those communities said that as a result, their struggles have gotten worse. The New York Post report shows that three of the top five most shelter-inundated…