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Disguised Israeli forces raid West Bank hospital; some experts say it violates law
Security cameras recorded Israeli commandos disguised as patients, doctors and nurses, guns drawn, raiding a hospital in the northern West Bank on Monday, Jan. 30. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the counterterrorism operation killed three Palestinian militants on Tuesday. Two of the men killed were identified to be members of the Islamic Jihad militant group.… -
Lawmakers: Chinese dominance of solar industry threatens US energy security
The International Energy Agency predicts that by 2030, solar energy could generate more electricity than the entire U.S. power system does right now. However, this shift towards renewable energy poses potential challenges for Americans as a result of China’s dominance over the solar industry. China currently accounts for 40% of the world’s solar capacity, making… -
US prepares to counter Iran-backed groups behind attack on American troops
President Joe Biden promised action after three U.S. service members were killed and dozens more were injured in an Iranian-backed drone strike. The White House said the attack happened at a U.S. military outpost in Jordan on Sunday, Jan. 28. The Pentagon identified the three Army Reserve soldiers as Sgt. William Jerome Rivers, 46; Spc.… -
Eco-friendly, hemp-based concrete blocks provide sustainable alternative
University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers have developed a new type of building block — a hemp-based option that could support eco-friendly construction. According to the team, the innovation goes beyond mere construction, focusing on building a sustainable future. Marc Maguire, an assistant professor at UNL’s Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction, leads the team nearing… -
Border battle grows, half of US governors back Texas in standoff with feds
The fight between Texas and the federal government over enforcement at the U.S. southern border continues to intensify. The Supreme Court ruled on Jan. 22 that federal officers could cut and remove razor wire installed along the border by the Lone Star state to prevent illegal crossings. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R, and other officials fired… -
Top UN court rejects South Africa call for Israel to end war against Hamas
At The Hague in the Netherlands on Friday, Jan. 26, the U.N.’s top court rejected South Africa’s call to end Israel’s military operations in the Gaza Strip. The nearly unanimous decision by the panel of 17 judges delivered a blow to advocates’ hopes of a ceasefire. Israel’s war against Hamas is in its fourth month… -
Boeing safety woes continue, CEO addresses lawmakers on Capitol Hill
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are seeking answers from Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun. The executive is facing questions about passenger safety following recent mechanical issues on Boeing planes. “We fly safe planes,” Calhoun said to reporters. “We don’t put airplanes in the air we don’t have 100% confidence in. I’m here today in the spirit of… -
NYC becomes first city to label social media ‘environmental toxin’
New York City is now the first major city to label social media an “environmental toxin,” as declared by the New York City Department of Health and Human Services and Mental Hygiene on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Mayor Eric Adams, D, granted Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan the authority to issue the public health emergency during his… -
Key US military facility in Pacific devastated by rogue waves
Rogue waves crashed into a bar at U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands on Saturday, Jan. 20, causing damage that could take months to repair. The first wave forcefully burst through doors, hurling them off their hinges and sweeping two individuals standing outside into the rapidly flooding interior. The affected island, known… -
‘Libs of TikTok’ founder appointed to Oklahoma library panel
“Libs of Tiktok” founder Chaya Raichik has emerged as a key figure in ongoing cultural conflicts in American schools and public libraries. Raichik, now a member of the Oklahoma State Board of Education’s Media Library Advisory Committee, announced her appointment by Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters on Tuesday, Jan. 23, declaring, “WE WILL GET… -
Billions of cicadas to converge as two distinct broods unite in Midwest
Winter’s grip is still strong, but a different natural spectacle is poised to captivate the nation this summer — the imminent emergence of cicadas. In a rare occurrence, two massive cicada groups are set to emerge simultaneously for the first time since 1803, bringing billions of these resilient insects into the spotlight. Starting around late… -
Report: China simulates hypersonic missile attack on US warships
From the inception of the cannon to drones carrying bombs, modern warfare continues to evolve, and keeping up with the latest threats from adversaries like China isn’t easy. During a simulation reportedly carried out in a secret Chinese lab, China’s military launched hypersonic missiles more than 100 miles into the sky, masked by radar signals,… -
UK images allege Russian ships picked up artillery from N. Korea, violating UN sanctions
Satellite images from the U.K. appear to back allegations by the U.S. that Russia is using artillery from North Korea to attack Ukraine, in violation of U.N. sanctions. Russian forces have ramped up missile attacks against Ukraine, per officials. A barrage of artillery hit multiple targets earlier in January, killing five people and injuring 130…
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