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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… -
Republicans closing in on winning House majority
More than one week after Election Day, we still don’t know who has control in the U.S. House of Representatives. However, Republicans are very confident they’ll be in the majority once all the races are called. As of Wednesday, Nov. 13, The Associated Press projected Republicans winning 216 seats, while Democrats only have 207. Twelve… -
Amazon to shut down Freevee, shift services to Prime
Amazon is shutting down Freevee, its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, the company confirmed Tuesday, Nov. 12. The platform will now to join the likes of other ill-fated streamers like CNN Plus and Quibi. Amazon is shifting Freevee’s content under its Prime Video platform. The streaming service, which is included with a Prime membership,… -
Trump team eyes plan to reshape military leadership: Report
The Trump transition team is reviewing a draft executive order that could dramatically change how top military officers are evaluated and removed. If enacted, the proposal would establish a “warrior board” composed of retired senior military personnel tasked with reviewing the leadership of three and four-star generals and admirals. Officers deemed unfit could be retired… -
Kyiv faces major attack, Crimea bombing kills Russian commander
Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Wednesday, Nov. 13, marking the first major attack on the Ukrainian capital in more than two months. Ukrainian officials reported that air defenses intercepted multiple cruise and ballistic missiles, along with nearly a dozen drones. Emergency crews are assessing the extent of the damage. In… -
‘Your body, my choice’: Harassment of women spikes in wake of election
In the week since President-elect Donald Trump was reelected, sexist and abusive attacks on women have ramped up on social media. That’s according to a new analysis from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), an international advocacy group that describes itself as “dedicated to powering solutions to extremism, hate and disinformation.” Phrases like “your body,… -
Army awards $435M contract for Kentucky TNT plant, first in decades
The U.S. Army has announced a $435 million project to build a TNT production plant in western Kentucky. This marks the first time the explosive material will be produced domestically since 1986. The facility, located in Graham, Kentucky, will produce trinitrotoluene (TNT), a key ingredient in artillery shells, bombs and grenades. Army officials say the… -
Biden administration says no policy shift toward Israel due to humanitarian aid
With President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden meeting in Washington on Wednesday, Nov. 13, there has been a lot of talk about the peaceful transition of power. In addition, the two leaders will discuss foreign policy. Those conversations come as the Biden administration announced on Tuesday, Nov. 12, there will be no significant policy… -
Kraft Heinz pulls school-approved Lunchables off the menu
Lunchables are no longer on the menu for U.S. schools. Kraft Heinz announced Tuesday, Nov. 12, it is no longer offering the two versions of the meals it created specifically for schools. The school-specific meals made their debut last school year. Kraft Heinz said they were protein-enriched and had reduced levels of saturated fat and sodium…