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How Russia and Iran are trying to trick you into spreading propaganda
United States intelligence agencies are warning that foreign adversaries are working harder than ever to sow the seeds of doubt in American voters ahead of the upcoming 2024 general election. According to The Associated Press, U.S. officials said Russia remains the greatest threat but have an eye on Iran and China as well. Kremlin-backed groups… -
Israel reveals it’s behind strike in Beirut, targeted Hezbollah commander
Israel Defense Forces confirmed on Tuesday, July 30, that it launched a retaliatory strike against a Hezbollah commander in Beirut. The Israeli military claims that the commander is responsible for killing 12 children and teens in Israeli-controlled Golan Heights as they played soccer on Saturday, July 27. Hezbollah denies responsibility for the deadly attack, but… -
Skin diseases spread in Gaza tent camps as sanitation crisis worsens
As Israel’s war against Hamas continues in Gaza, the humanitarian crisis among Palestinians is growing more dire. Not only are many Palestinians facing a food shortage, but on Tuesday, July 30, doctors reported that skin diseases are rampant in Gaza’s tent camps, mostly among children. The World Health Organization (WHO) said that more than 103,000… -
Delta seeks damages from Microsoft, CrowdStrike over outage: Report
Delta has had to cancel over 6,000 flights since the CrowdStrike outage earlier July. Now, the airline is seeking compensation from the cybersecurity firm. Delta is still recovering from the CrowdStrike tech failure that affected Microsoft Windows systems and left hundreds of thousands of travelers looking for alternate travel. A security update caused the problems… -
Theranos-like blood tests could soon become reality
It seemed too good to be true — and it was: a blood test with just the prick of a finger. That was the revolutionary vision of disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. Now, it could soon become a reality. When Theranos was founded in 2003, Holmes promised technology that allowed blood tests to be performed… -
How a new bill will make American flags a little more American-made
U.S. members of Congress recently passed the All-American Flag Act, which will require every American flag purchased by the United States federal government to be manufactured in the United States and use only American-made materials. On Monday, July 29, the sponsors of the bill, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio said that… -
Israeli soldiers told to blow up Rafah water reservoir in possible war crime
An investigation announced on Monday, July 29, is underway into whether Israeli forces who blew up the main drinking water reservoir in Rafah in southern Gaza committed a war crime on July 26. A soldier reportedly posted a video on social media that showed the explosion with the caption: “The destruction of Tel Sultan’s water… -
Sabotage strikes French telecom infrastructure during Paris Olympics
As the Paris Olympics unfold, France is tackling a series of sophisticated sabotage incidents that have severely disrupted critical infrastructure. Vandals targeted the nation’s telecommunications network, affecting over 11,000 customers and slicing through fiber optic cables in six regions. While Paris remained untouched, the southern regions hosting Olympic events saw significant disruptions. French Secretary of… -
NY bans graphic active shooter drills as parents say they’re traumatizing students
New York, which is home to the United States’ largest school district, is banning the use of realistic active shooter drills in all schools in the state. The New York State Board of Regents approved the change on Thursday, July 11. The new rules will begin this school year and the board unanimously approved them.… -
19th century shipwreck leads to a champagne and mineral water treasure
A group of Polish divers announced on Thursday, July 25, that they had discovered champagne bottles within the wreckage of a 19th century ship off of the coast of Sweden in the Baltic Sea. The group of technical divers, who are part of the group BalticTech said they estimate the ship’s wreckage contains more than… -
VP Harris warns Netanyahu she will ‘not be silent’ over plight of Gaza
Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, July 26, and reportedly told him that she will “not be silent” over suffering in Gaza while also emphasizing Israel’s “right to defend itself.” Netanyahu was in Washington to address a joint session of U.S. Congress and to meet with the White… -
One thing Americans overwhelmingly agree on is Biden’s call to drop out: Poll
With the upcoming 2024 presidential election, it may seem like divisions have gotten worse amongst Americans. However, while there may be a lot they don’t agree on, one recent political decision is garnering widespread support. A new poll from The New York Times/Siena College on Thursday, July 25, revealed that 87% of registered voters agree… -
Advanced Placement test changes make them easier to pass
It’s getting easier to pass high school Advanced Placement (AP) tests. The tests — which have long been seen as a boost to help students get into college — have seen changes in recent years, which have caused scores to see an uptick across the board. The College Board, which makes the tests, updated its…
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