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Russian general dismissed over criticism of military leadership
In a voice message published by Russian lawmaker Andrei Gurulyov, Maj. Gen. Ivan Popov said he has been dismissed as commander. Popov had commanded the 58th Combined Arms Army in southern Ukraine. According to Popov, the dismissal came after telling military leadership about the dire situation on the front lines in Ukraine. “I have also… -
Chinese hackers target government officials: July 13 rundown
Chinese hackers breached the email accounts belonging to top government officials, and Hollywood actors could join writers in striking. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Thursday, July 13, 2023. Chinese hackers breach U.S. government email accounts Microsoft email accounts belonging to top government officials and agencies have been breached by Chinese hackers, according… -
North Korea launches ICBM during NATO summit, after threatening US
North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Wednesday, July 12, the same day leaders of South Korea and Japan met at the NATO summit. According to Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, the missile reached an altitude of 3,728 miles, and set a record for North Korean missiles with a 74-minute flight time. “The government… -
FBI pressured social media companies for Russian-infiltrated group: report
According to a report from the House Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, the FBI pressured social media companies to crack down on the spread of so-called Russian disinformation. This was done on behalf of the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU). The report found the pressuring led to the targeting of content that one… -
EPA limits greenhouse gases used in refrigerators, air conditioners
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced limits on highly potent greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners on Tuesday, July 11. The gases, known as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), often leak through pipes or appliances that use compressed refrigerants. They are considered a major driver of global warming, thousands of times more powerful than carbon dioxide.… -
Iowa Legislature passes 6-week abortion ban: July 12 rundown
Iowa lawmakers passed a 6-week abortion ban, and the federal government’s latest target in reducing greenhouse gases are refrigerators and air conditioners. These stories and more highlight the Rundown for Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Iowa passes 6-week abortion ban In a special session that went late into the night on Tuesday, July 11, the Iowa… -
Sarah Silverman sues OpenAI, Meta for copyright infringement
Comedian and author Sarah Silverman, along with two other authors, filed lawsuits against OpenAI and Meta, accusing the companies of copyright infringement. The lawsuits accused the companies of using the authors’ content without permission to train artificial intelligence language models. “On information and belief, to train the OpenAI Language Models, OpenAI relied on harvesting mass… -
Major Israel protests persist as judicial reform bill advances in Parliament
Thousands of Israelis blocked highways leading to several major cities, including Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, as part of ongoing protests over Israel’s controversial judicial reform bill. The bill won a first of three required votes to be written into law late Monday, July 10. According to Israel Democracy Institute President Yohanan Plesner, the bill “undermines… -
Ukraine tops NATO summit talks after Turkey backs Sweden: July 11 rundown
The annual NATO summit is officially underway with the alliance looking to get closer to adding Ukraine, and ChatGPT could be in legal trouble. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Tuesday, July 11, 2023. NATO summit gets underway President Joe Biden is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, July… -
North Korea threatens US planes, trains kids to hate ‘American bastards’
North Korea accused the United States on Monday, July 10, of conducting surveillance flights in violation of the North’s airspace. In a statement, a North Korean Defense Ministry spokesperson warned similar flights may be shot down in the future. The spokesperson said provocative military actions by the U.S. were bringing the Korean Peninsula closer to… -
Sen. Schumer calls for FDA investigation into PRIME energy drink
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate PRIME, an energy drink brand founded by popular influencers Logan Paul and KSI. Sen. Schumer wants the FDA to look into the drinks’ caffeine content. PRIME launched in 2022 and quickly exploded in popularity among the duo’s millions of… -
Farmers Insurance limits home insurance policies in California
Farmers Insurance announced it would be the latest insurance company to limit its home insurance policies in California. The company is now limited to 7,000 new homeowners insurance policies per month for the entire state. The announcement comes amid rising home insurance costs, an uncertain regulatory environment and a volatile natural environment. Farmers joins State… -
Ukraine NATO membership on agenda at summit: July 10 rundown
President Joe Biden is set to discuss Ukraine’s potential NATO membership with world leaders at the annual NATO summit this week, and the FDA may take a second-look at a popular energy drink on the market. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Monday, July 10, 2023. Biden to meet with King Charles ahead…
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