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2-year-old discovered crossing US-Mexico border unaccompanied
A 2-year-old girl was found crossing into the United States at the southern border over the weekend of Nov. 23, with nothing but a piece of paper that had a name and phone number to call. The unaccompanied minor from El Salvador told the Texas state trooper who was caring for her that her parents… -
Biden admin spent $267 million on ‘misinformation research’: Report
Since President Joe Biden took office, his administration has spent more than $267 million “combating misinformation,” according to a new report from OpenTheBooks, a government transparency watchdog group. This comes as a major initiative under President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration takes shape. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy,… -
Here’s why some people seem to age so much faster than others
We’ve all heard the saying, “age ain’t nothing but a number,” but is it true? It turns out, it is — to an extent. Stanford scientists noticed that, just like people, mice they were studying could be the same age but perform much differently. They found some could pass cognitive tests and race around their exercise… -
California health officials warn bird flu detected in batch of raw milk
Health officials raised concerns about the presence of bird flu in raw milk. California officials warned on Sunday, Nov. 24, that a batch of raw milks sold in the state tested positive for the virus. State officials said that they found H5N1 in whole raw milk from “Raw Farm” with a “best by” date of… -
France, UK weigh military support for Ukraine as US commitment wavers
France and the United Kingdom are discussing the potential deployment of troops to Ukraine as part of a European coalition. French officials say all options remain under consideration, particularly as U.S. aid to Kyiv faces uncertainty with President-elect Donald Trump set to take office in January 2025. Talks between London and Paris have intensified, focusing… -
News headlines compared: Did Trump win by a landslide?
The size of Donald Trump’s election victory has sparked debate. Was it a landslide? The answer depends on where a person looks for their news outlet. News outlets with a left-leaning bias, such as The New York Times, referred to Trump’s victory as “the ‘landslide’ that wasn’t.” MSNBC noted Trump “won every battleground state and… -
Study on link between COVID-19 and cancer causes buzz online
A new study on the effects that COVID-19 could potentially have on cancer tumors is causing a lot of buzz online. Northwestern University researchers found that the virus triggers immune changes that one day may be able to fight cancer. The research started after doctors noticed people with cancer, who got very sick with COVID-19… -
Trenton Police engaged in misconduct, violated Fourth Amendment: DOJ
The Trenton Police Department in New Jersey engaged in a pattern or practice of misconduct, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday, Nov. 21. The misconduct allegedly included unlawfully using excessive force and conducting warrantless stops, searches and arrests. Following a yearlong investigation by the civil rights division, the DOJ released a 45-page report detailing… -
The PRESS Act Trump opposes: Reporter protections or security risk?
President-elect Donald Trump is urging Republicans to block a bill designed to protect journalists from government surveillance. The legislation, known as the PRESS Act, would be the first federal law to shield reporters from being forced to disclose their confidential sources. While the bill has received bipartisan support, it faces opposition from some prominent Republicans,… -
American Airlines cracks down on line cutters during boarding process
Just in time for the holiday travel season, American Airlines is expanding its technology that calls out those who cut in line during the boarding process. Passengers who try to board before their assigned group will set off an error beep that alerts the gate agent. The agent will then instruct them to rejoin the… -
136 million US adults eligible for semaglutide shots: Study
Researchers estimate 136 million adults, or about half the U.S. adult population, are eligible for semaglutide shots like Ozempic or Wegovy. That’s according to a new study published in JAMA Network on Monday, Nov. 18. Nearly 26,000 adults participated in the study, which found that 8,504 of them were eligible to receive semaglutide shots for… -
Winning bidder pays $6.2 million for duct-taped banana artwork
A duct-taped banana sold for $6.2 million on Wednesday, Nov. 20, in New York City. The work of art by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan is called “Comedian.” After more than six minutes of bidding at Sotheby’s auction house, the winner was declared. Justin Sun, the Chinese-born founder of the cryptocurrency platform TRON, who watched the… -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams names Jessica Tisch to head NYPD
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20, that he is naming Jessica Tisch to be the next commissioner of the New York Police Department. Tisch is currently commissioner of the city’s Department of Sanitation. In selecting Tisch, Adams is naming just the second female commissioner in the department’s 179-year history. Tisch…
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