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Nuclear plant condition, attempted assassination, NASA Saturday launch
On Sept. 2, 2022, the world’s atomic watchdog has made it to Ukraine’s nuclear plant and is concerned over its condition, Argentina’s vice president was nearly assassinated, and NASA is preparing its moon rocket for a Saturday launch. Atomic watchdog concerned with Ukraine plant – The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency expressed concern… -
Chicago is latest Democrat-led city to receive buses of migrants from Texas
Chicago has joined the list of Democrat-led cities to which Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is sending buses of migrants. While Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has greeted migrants arriving with open arms, the program doesn’t come without controversy as Lightfoot blasted the plan as “racist.” “This is such an important moment for Chicago as our… -
Florida sues FDA over delayed cheaper prescriptions from Canada
The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against the FDA. The lawsuit focuses on a program that would allow the state to import cheaper prescriptions drugs from Canada. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Florida had submitted its plan to import drugs from Canada 21 months ago. The lawsuit claimed the FDA did not allow… -
Russia oil executive dies in ‘fall from hospital window’
The chairman of Russia’s Lukoil oil giant, Ravil Maganov, has died after falling from a window in a Moscow hospital, according to a source cited by Russian news agency Interfax. The company confirmed his death but said Maganov “passed away following a severe illness”. Russian media said he was being treated at Moscow’s Central Clinical… -
UN: China’s human rights violations against Uyghurs ‘may be criminal’
China’s human rights violations against the Uyghur population may be criminal according to a new report released by the United Nations on Wednesday. The U.N. document details possible crimes against humanity. The long-awaited report verifies patterns of torture in training camps including ill-treatment and abuse, sometimes even sexual violence, toward detained Uyghurs. “Beijing’s repeated denial… -
Taiwan shoots drone, Alaska special election, New York gun laws take effect
On Sept. 1, 2022, Taiwan shot down a drone hovering over one of its islands, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin lost a special election, and new gun laws take effect in New York. Taiwan shoots down drone – For the first time, Taiwan’s military shot down an unidentified civilian drone that entered its airspace. It… -
Oberlin College defamation appeal denied by Ohio Supreme Court
The Ohio Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Oberlin College to the $25 million defamation verdict against the school. Tuesday’s announcement is likely to serve as the end to a five-year legal battle between the school and a nearby bakery. “The issues raised by this case have been challenging, not only for the… -
11.2 million job openings amid a hiring slowdown
Job openings remain at a high level as more than 11.2 million job positions remain vacant amid a slowdown in hiring. There were nearly 1 million more job openings than expected in July, an inflationary sign that the U.S. labor market is still extremely tight, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday. Jobs available outnumber… -
Life expectancy drops for second consecutive year
Life expectancy has dropped for the second year straight. A report released Wednesday said babies born today will have a shorter life span by almost three years compared to those born before COVID-19. The last time there was a drop this large was in the 1940’s during World War II. The last time life expectancy… -
DOJ opposes special master, Iran seizes U.S. drone, abortion on ballot
On Aug. 31, 2022, the Justice Department has filed a response in court opposing the appointment of a special master, the U.S. Navy accused Iran of seizing an American sea drone, and a Michigan board will vote on abortion issues. Justice Department opposes special master – The Justice Department says they don’t want a special… -
Iran advances uranium enrichment, key to creating nuclear weapons
The International Atomic Energy Agency oversees nuclear activity around the world and in a confidential report obtained by Reuters said Iran is using advanced methods in uranium enrichment. The enrichment of uranium is key to creating nuclear weapons. IAEA inspectors verified Sunday that Iran was feeding uranium gas, the material centrifuges enrich, into the first… -
Elon Musk uses Twitter whistleblower in legal battle over buyout
Elon Musk has submitted more paperwork to the court in the legal fight with Twitter. This time, Musk cited a recent whistleblower’s claims as further reason the acquisition is invalid. Last week, the former head of security at Twitter, agreed to be identified as Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, said the social media platform has “extreme and… -
Mississippi flooding contaminates water, state of emergency issued
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) declared a state of emergency after excessive rainfall exacerbated issues at one of Jackson, Mississippi’s water treatment plants. The area has been hit hard by flooding after a large amount of rainfall last week. Flooding at the treatment plant has caused low water pressure and raised concerns about firefighting and…
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