The Mexican Navy said it seized 3.6 tons, about 8,000 lbs., of cocaine off the coast of Acapulco. They say a “narco sub” was spotted in the Pacific Ocean near the resort town earlier during the week of Nov. 4. When Mexican Navy ships intercepted the boat, they said they found more than 100 packages…

Californians have spoken and they want harsher penalties for crime. Proposition 36, a ballot measure imposing increased punishment for certain drug, theft and property crimes, passed overwhelmingly in the deep-blue state. The new measure will roll back parts of 2014’s Proposition 47, which reduced certain non-violent felonies to misdemeanors. While some proponents of Proposition 47…

Colleges across the U.S. are offering “coping spaces” to help students manage potential stress following the 2024 presidential election. These efforts, aimed at fostering mindfulness and relaxation, include designated spaces for activities like coloring, Lego-building and drop-in counseling. The Free Press reports how Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, the day after the election,…

Netflix headquarters in France and the Netherlands are reportedly under investigation for possible tax fraud and money laundering. The offices were searched Tuesday, Nov. 5. A special financial prosecution unit called the PNF is handling the French investigation in Paris. The group is known for conducting high-stakes investigations that often involve large international companies. However,…

A key staffer for Donald Trump, who co-hosts a white nationalist podcast in secret, is no longer with the campaign. Trump campaign officials fired Luke Meyer, who was the regional director for western Pennsylvania, on Friday, Nov. 1, after learning about his views from Politico. Reporter Amanda Moore linked Meyer to an online personality going…

Former President Donald Trump wrapped up his campaign talking about tariffs during a stop in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The topic has the business world watching closely in the event he wins the election. During his rally, Trump started talking about the addictive painkiller fentanyl and the negative effect it has over the country. Trump stated he…

The FBI has established a 24/7 National Election Command Post in Washington, D.C., to address any threats that may arise before and after Election Day. This weeklong effort brings together over a dozen federal agencies and roughly 80 personnel per shift to monitor for federal election crimes, cyber threats, foreign interference and domestic terrorism risks.…

Israeli police have arrested one of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s top aides. The aide allegedly leaked classified information to foreign media that may have harmed efforts to free the remaining hostages held by Hamas. Opposition leaders say the intelligence was faked and it was a way to make Netanyahu look better after not having come…

A new study shows eating little to no sugar starting at conception can protect babies from health risks later in life. The study found that restricting sugar intake for the first 1,000 days of a child’s life can make a significant difference. Researchers found avoiding sugar from conception to age two can reduce a child’s…

A new YouGov poll reveals that a significant number of Americans vote differently from their partners in private. According to the survey, 1 in 8 women and 1 in 10 men say they’ve cast ballots for a different candidate than their significant others believe. In a year marked by intense political polarization, the poll shows…

A man accused of shooting a Jewish man walking to a synagogue in Chicago is now facing felony terrorism and hate crime charges, authorities announced Thursday, Oct. 31. Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, was already facing six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated battery. Abdallahi shot a…

Wendy’s announced it would close 140 underperforming and outdated locations by the end of 2024, adding to the 100 closures it had already scheduled earlier this year. Wendy’s CEO, Kirk Tanner, said the locations struggled to meet current customer expectations and had become outdated.  The company planned to focus on locations that better aligned with…

Starting Friday Nov. 1, Arizona residents 21 and older can have cannabis delivered directly to their doorstep. This is a new convenience previously available only to medical marijuana users. The Arizona Department of Health Services worked with individual dispensaries and licensed third-party services to launch this initiative. It marks a significant milestone for recreational marijuana…