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Survey: Texas promised armed guards at every school, most don’t have them
In 2022, a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, killed 19 kids and two teachers. State lawmakers said they were committed to never letting it happen again. Last year, the Texas Legislature passed a law that in part required an armed officer at every public school in the state. On Thursday, June… -
Denmark officials warn ‘fire noodles’ too spicy for consumption
In the U.S., consumers can find an array of eye-watering spicy foods, including popular Korean ramen brand Samyang. However, these fiery instant noodles have not been well received by health officials abroad. On June 11, Denmark issued a recall for these products due to extremely high spice levels, which the government says could lead to… -
AI-assisted mayoral candidate in Wyoming sparks legal questions
An AI-assisted mayoral candidate in Wyoming is prompting state and local election officials to grapple with the legality of the AI-powered politician’s run for mayor of Cheyenne. One state official, Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, R, urged the city clerk on Monday, June 10, to reject the application for mayor. “Wyoming does not permit… -
Five convicted of stealing more than $40 million in COVID-19 funds
A jury convicted five Minnesotans of stealing more than $40 million in COVID-19 pandemic funds under the guise that they were feeding kids in need. Seven defendants stood trial. However, two were acquitted on Friday, June 7. “The defendants took advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to defraud the state of Minnesota and to steal tens… -
Government can’t ban books even if they include ‘butts and farts,’ court says
A federal appeals court ordered eight of 17 books removed from a Texas library be returned to the shelves within 24 hours on Thursday, June 6. The court said books cannot be restricted based on whether someone dislikes the content, even if it does include “butts and farts.” The ruling comes after parents in Llano… -
Brooklyn Museum director, board targeted in antisemitic vandalism attack
Anti-Israel protesters hung antisemitic banners and vandalized the Brooklyn Museum’s Jewish director and board members’ homes the morning of Wednesday, June 12. The attack is the latest in a string of vandalism incidents tied to war protests. Protesters also vandalized a Palestinian Mission to the United Nations. The group left leaflets on nearby streets that… -
Russian naval forces conduct drills 100 miles off coast of Florida in show of force
Three Russian warships and a nuclear-powered submarine performed drills in the Atlantic Ocean en route to Cuba on Tuesday, June 11. The drills are part of what is believed to be a Moscow military flex amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry said that the Admiral Gorshkov frigate and Kazan nuclear-powered submarine simulated… -
Joey Chestnut will not be competing in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
Joey Chestnut is barred from competing in this year’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island due to a dispute over a product that contains no beef. Chestnut aimed to promote Impossible Foods’ new plant-based vegan hot dog, but the contest’s policy prohibits brand switching, even for the 16-time champion. Major League Eating… -
Virginia NAACP files suit against school board that restored Confederate names
The Virginia chapter of the NAACP, along with five students, has announced plans to file a lawsuit against the Shenandoah County Public School Board on Tuesday, June 11. This federal lawsuit follows the board’s decision to reinstate Confederate names at two Virginia schools. The lawsuit contends that the school board’s action to change the names… -
FDA warns consumers of toxic shellfish from Oregon and Washington
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning on Monday, June 10, against the consumption of some shellfish from Oregon and Washington. According to the FDA, eating them could lead to potentially deadly paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). The advisory from the FDA comes as at least 31 people have reported the illness, but… -
Controversy over Facebook comment alleging juror misconduct in Trump trial
The recent conclusion of former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York has not quelled the surrounding controversy. The latest stir involves a Facebook comment claiming that a juror’s cousin had prior knowledge of Trump’s guilty verdict. Now, that comment’s credibility is in question after the Facebook user who allegedly penned the comment claims… -
Electronic voting expands as FBI raises concerns about security issues
In less than five months, tens of millions of Americans will cast their ballots in what could be a contentious presidential election. More than 30 states and the District of Columbia currently offer electronic voting for U.S. military and overseas voters. However, some states recently expanded electronic ballot returns for people with disabilities. Now, Nevada… -
Could a ‘bioship’ powered by wood waste be a key to a greener future?
A ship powered by a resource millions of years old may be one of the keys to a greener future, according to three Japanese companies and the British Renewable Energy Firm Drax Group. The companies are floating around the idea of a “bioship,” which would burn wood chips or pellets made from sawdust and logs,…
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