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Trump team seeks to eliminate tax credit for buying electric vehicles
As President-elect Donald Trump continues to name members of his cabinet, a bit of a policy news came out this week. Reuters reported that Trump’s transition team wants to get rid of the $7,500 tax credit for people who buy electric vehicles. Ending the tax credit could have negative implications on the EV industry, which… -
Annual UFO report finds 21 cases that can’t be explained
The Pentagon investigated more than 700 sightings of UFOs — or UAPs, as the government prefers to call them — last year, according to a new report released Thursday, Nov. 14. UAP stands for unidentified anomalous phenomena and of the hundreds of reports last year, they cannot plausibly explain the source of 21 of them. Pentagon officials maintain… -
House Ethics Committee cancels meeting on Matt Gaetz investigation
The Republican-led House Ethics Committee canceled its meeting Friday, Nov. 15, over the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, according to multiple outlets citing sources. Gaetz resigned from Congress earlier this week after President-elect Trump announced he’s nominating Gaetz for attorney general. The meeting, which was scheduled for Friday morning, before Gaetz resigned from Congress. Among other topics, the… -
Trump calls RFK Jr. a ‘great mind’ after health secretary nomination
President-elect Trump has named RFK Jr. as his Health and Human Services Secretary. And fight fans are ready for a streaming spectacle: former champ Mike Tyson will return to the ring to take on social media star Jake Paul. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Trump calls RFK Jr. a… -
Oklahoma school district failed to protect students from discrimination: Report
A public school district in Oklahoma must review and potentially revise its anti-discrimination policies after a federal investigation found that it failed to protect students from discrimination and harassment. The probe came about after the death of LGBTQ+ student, 16-year-old Nex Benedict, in February. Benedict was as student at Owasso High School and identified as… -
Top US retailers in toxic ‘Hall of Shame’ ahead of holidays
The holiday shopping season is upon us, and whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or ingredients for a delicious holiday meal, one health group is warning that you might want to be careful where you shop. The nonprofit Toxic-Free Future, which specializes in environmental health research and advocacy, released it latest Retailer Report Card… -
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes in Gaza
International advocacy group Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of war crimes in its ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. In a new report, the group said Israel is using evacuation orders for the “deliberate and massive forced displacement” of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. Human Rights Watch also said it has collected evidence that Israel breached… -
Bear costume used in alleged insurance fraud scheme: Officials
Four California residents allegedly used a bear costume to defraud insurance companies out tens of thousands of dollars, according to the state’s Department of Insurance (CDI) Thursday, Nov. 14. Investigators said they discovered the scheme by analyzing video evidence sent the insurance company by the suspects. The suspects claimed on Jan. 28 a bear entered… -
Polymarket calls FBI raid on CEO ‘political retribution’
The FBI raided the Manhattan home of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan early Wednesday, Nov. 13. During the raid, agents seized electronic devices as part of a Justice Department investigation into allegations that the platform violated federal gambling laws. Coplan, who wasn’t arrested, called the raid “discouraging” and accused the outgoing administration of targeting businesses perceived… -
Spirit Airlines preparing to file for bankruptcy: Report
Spirit Airlines is preparing to file for bankruptcy, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The low-cost airliner has been dealing with mounting losses and debt. Spirit already furloughed pilots and unveiled plans to begin selling close to two dozen planes. In addition, Spirit is expected to cut jobs as part of an… -
Suspect dead after explosion outside Brazil’s Supreme Court
Security concerns are heightened in Brazil after an explosion outside the country’s Supreme Court Wednesday, Nov. 13, less than a week before G20 leaders are set to meet in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil’s Supreme Court is in the nation’s capital Brasilia, about 700 miles northwest of Rio. Authorities said a man killed himself while detonating explosives in Three Powers… -
Teen ‘serial swatter’ behind hundreds of hoax threats pleads guilty
A prolific teenage “serial swatter” from California, has pleaded guilty to making hundreds of hoax calls about mass shootings and bomb threats to schools, religious institutions and government officials nationwide. The Department of Justice announced Wednesday, Nov. 13, Alan Filion, 18, pleaded guilty in a Florida federal courtroom to four counts of making interstate threats. He faces up… -
Gaetz resigns from Congress after being picked as Trump’s attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump has made his selection for attorney general: Rep. Matt Gaetz. Why it might be an uphill battle for the Florida congressman to get confirmed. And we now know in a clean sweep, Republicans won control of the House of Representatives. Who GOP lawmakers voted to lead them in the next term. These stories and…