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Putin orders major expansion of Russian military by 180,000 troops
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to expand the size of the country’s armed forces by 180,000 troops, increasing the total military personnel to nearly 2.4 million. The decision comes as Moscow continues its protracted military campaign in Ukraine, which began in February 2022. The new decree will increase the number of combat… -
Oracle’s Larry Ellison sees AI supervision keeping citizens on ‘best behavior’
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison recently predicted that AI-powered surveillance will become an integral part of daily life. During a Q&A session at Oracle’s Financial Analyst Meeting, Ellison said AI would play a major role in monitoring society through a vast network of interconnected cameras. This system would include security cameras, police body cams and vehicle… -
Murders on NYC subway approaching record high
Murders in New York City’s subway system are rising this year, with eight reported killings as of Sept. 8, according to NYPD data. This marks a 60% increase from the five murders reported during the same period in 2023. It also puts the city on track to reach the record of 10 subway murders set… -
Boar’s Head closes Virginia plant after deadly listeria outbreak
Boar’s Head announced Friday, Sept. 13, it will permanently close its Jarratt, Virginia, plant, where a deadly listeria outbreak originated. The outbreak hospitalized 57 people across 18 states and resulted in nine deaths. The company traced the contamination to liverwurst produced at the facility and has permanently discontinued the product. Boar’s Head said it will… -
Israeli commandos raid Iranian-linked weapons site in Syria
Israeli commandos conducted a rare ground raid in Syria this week, targeting a weapons facility tied to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, officials said Thursday. The operation, near Masyaf, combined airstrikes and a commando assault. The site reportedly produced chemical weapons and missiles for Hezbollah, a militant group backed by Iran. Israeli jets launched the initial… -
NYPD officer gets $175k settlement in retaliation lawsuit over ‘courtesy cards’
A New York City police officer has settled a lawsuit for $175,000 after challenging a long-standing practice within the NYPD. Officer Mathew Bianchi took legal action after being demoted and reassigned for issuing tickets to drivers with “courtesy cards,” which are distributed by the Police Benevolent Association to officers’ friends and family. Bianchi, who patrolled… -
California considers first-in-nation phone discounts to undocumented immigrants
California is considering a proposal to allow undocumented immigrants access to California LifeLine, a state-run program that subsidizes phone bills for low-income residents. The bill is seeing some pushback, with Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., vetoing a bill meant to assist undocumented immigrants in buying homes on Friday, Sept. 6. The LifeLine program offers discounts on… -
North Korea punishes teenagers for watching TV drama
New footage from North Korea shows teenage girls being publicly shamed and arrested for watching banned South Korean dramas, further highlighting the regime’s extreme media control. The video, obtained by South Korea’s KBS Media, captures a group of young girls, including a 16-year-old student, confessing to consuming what the regime labels “impure” media. The girls… -
Indian migrants fuel spike in illegal crossings at northern US border
Indian migrants are driving a sharp increase in illegal crossings at the U.S.-Canada border. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported nearly 20,000 migrant encounters this year, marking a 95% surge compared to 2023. Nearly 60% of these encounters involved Indian nationals, highlighting a growing trend in illegal immigration from India. Many Indian migrants enter…