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African asylum-seekers sue DHS, allege abuse while in ICE detention
A human rights group said it found the U.S. government is failing African migrants. The developments stem from a 2022 report that found the U.S. violated the human rights of dozens of asylum-seekers during the Trump presidency. Among the allegations were torture and restraint. Our forefathers were taken from Africa in chains, and I was… -
TV ad spending in Iowa spikes as caucuses and primaries approach
Heading into 2024, the Iowa caucuses on Jan. 15 mark the first election event of the year. New Hampshire’s presidential primary is set for later in the month on Jan. 23. Republican candidates are trying to gain support to overtake current GOP front-runner former President Donald Trump. Television ad spending has soared in Iowa among… -
Iranian national with terror ties caught at US northern border, part of record surge
Record numbers of migrants surging into the U.S. have Americans focused on the southern border. However, a recent illegal crossing on the northern border is a reminder of an alarming trend of migrants with terrorism ties crossing into the U.S. “We do know that among those aliens the Border Patrol has apprehended, the number of… -
Ohio governor vetoes ban on minors’ access to gender-affirming care
In a significant move, Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed legislation on Friday, Dec. 29, that aimed to bar transgender minors from accessing gender-affirming care and participating in girls’ sports. Gov. DeWine cited concerns over potential harm to families as the primary driver behind his decision. During a news conference, he stressed that signing H.B.… -
California police will soon have to tell drivers exactly why they were pulled over
“Do you know why I pulled you over?” This is a question no one wants to hear on their commute, and starting Monday, Jan. 1, drivers in California won’t have to hear it if they get pulled over anymore. A bill signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, in 2022 is set to go… -
Video: IDF destroys Hamas tunnels under Rantisi Hospital in Gaza City
The Israel Defense Forces is continuing its offensive on Hamas’ network of tunnels beneath Rantisi Hospital in northern Gaza. The tunnels, discovered in mid-November, were said by the Israeli military to be used to hold Israeli hostages after the Oct. 7 attack. Footage shows massive explosions destroying what is believed to be an underground Hamas… -
2023 US homicide rates fell by record numbers compared to 2022
Despite nationwide concerns about violent crime on the rise in the U.S., newly released data shows a marked decline in at least one type of violent crime. According to preliminary data from law enforcement, the homicide rate in the U.S. is expected to drop by 13% by the end of the year. It is historic.… -
Report on extremism in military kept from the public for 18 months reveals little
The U.S. Department of Defense is investigating extremism within its ranks in response to revelations of some current and former members’ involvement in the Jan. 6 riots. Experts express hope that the inquiry will be instrumental in addressing internal threats within the military. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered an analysis of extremist activity within the… -
NYT sues OpenAI, Microsoft for alleged copyright infringement
From deepfakes to its use in schools and the entertainment industry, Americans have seen artificial intelligence at the center of numerous controversies. In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, The New York Times sued Microsoft and OpenAI, alleging copyright infringement. Defendants seek to free-ride on The Times’s massive investment in its journalism by using it to build substitutive… -
Baltimore Police balance reform, crime reduction under consent decree
Striking a balance between maintaining community safety and enacting meaningful reform remains a critical challenge for some police departments in the United States. This challenge is particularly pronounced in Baltimore, where public trust in police has diminished. In 2016, a U.S. Department of Justice investigation revealed the Baltimore Police Department likely made thousands of unconstitutional… -
Winter weather delays flights, holiday travel across US
Christmas Day created travel chaos for certain travelers. In parts of Nebraska, semis jackknifed, vehicles piled up, and some drivers slid off of the road, Monday, Dec. 25. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) reported responding to at least 100 weather-related incidents. The NSP urged drivers to only travel if necessary and carry a… -
UN suspects North Korea of building up nuclear arsenal
North Korea may be building up its nuclear arsenal. The U.N. Atomic Agency reports the country started operating a light-water reactor at its main nuclear complex. The agency believes the operation is an attempt to produce bomb fuels. The initiative aligns with leader Kim Jong Un’s repeated vows to build more nuclear weapons. Kim said… -
Colorado justices receive threats after barring Trump from ballot
Colorado’s Supreme Court ruled Donald Trump is barred from being on the 2024 primary ballot. Shortly after the unprecedented ruling came down, the justices on the bench began receiving threats on social media. After news broke of Colorado’s high court ruling to keep Trump off the ballot, Trump posted to Truth Social. “What a shame…
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