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Houthi militants target ships in new Red Sea attacks
Yemen’s Houthi militants launched two separate attacks Monday, July 15, on ships in the Red Sea, escalating tensions in this vital maritime corridor. The initial attack targeted the MT Bentley I, a Panama-flagged and Israeli-owned vessel, off the coast of Yemen. Three Houthi vessels attempted to breach the ship, leading to a 15-minute defense by… -
Secret Service questioned over Trump assassination attempt procedures
New details about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania are prompting questions over potential shortcomings in the Secret Service’s security measures. The shooter, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, scaled the building moments before he opened fire, injuring Trump, killing one spectator and critically injuring two others. In response, President Joe Biden ordered… -
Study finds toxic metals in tampons, sparking health concerns
Toxic metals were found in 14 different tampon brands, according to a new study published in the scientific journal “Environment International.” Researchers found evidence of arsenic, lead, mercury, nickel and others in both organic and non-organic tampons, which the body could absorb if tampons are used during menstruation. The study did not name the tampon… -
US may have to go nuclear to meet climate goals, surging energy demand
For the first time in nearly two decades, power demand in the United States is on the rise. Electric utilities have nearly doubled their forecasts for additional power needs by 2028. To meet this growing demand and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, the Department of Energy (DOE) estimates that the country will need to triple… -
New study sheds light on declining firefly population
Whether you call them fireflies or lightning bugs, the airborne beetles — not flies — are synonymous with summer. But if you’ve noticed fewer and fewer of them lighting up the night, you’re not alone. Researchers say climate change is threatening the bioluminescent bugs but not necessarily impacting the population yet. Right now, there’s only… -
Rheinmetall CEO targeted in foiled Russian assassination attempt
U.S. and German authorities successfully disrupted a Russian plot to assassinate Armin Papperger, the CEO of Rheinmetall, according to reports from CNN and The New York Times. The major arms manufacturer supplies military equipment to Ukraine. The attempted assassination is part of Russia’s broader strategy to undermine Western support for Ukraine by targeting significant figures… -
Over a million Texans without power, some turn to Whataburger for updates
More than 1.3 million homes remained without power in Texas on Thursday, July 11, in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl’s landfall on Monday. Houston’s power utility officials said that hundreds of thousands of customers will have electricity restored in the coming days. However, officials said that around 500,000 customers will still be without power heading… -
House Republicans fail to hold AG Garland in contempt over Biden interview tapes
House Republicans failed Thursday, July 11, to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt of Congress for not turning over audio tapes of special counsel Robert Hur’s interview with President Joe Biden. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., brought the resolution in June after representatives voted to hold Garland in criminal contempt of Congress for… -
Biden health concerns lead to 25th Amdt talk, lawmakers’ questions for WH staff
According to a new poll conducted for Newsweek, a majority of Americans, 51% of respondents, express openness to invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Joe Biden from office, should his Cabinet deem it necessary. This sentiment extends beyond political opponents to include 41% of voters who supported Biden in the 2020 election. The controversy… -
Yosemite National Park urges visitors: Don’t bury toilet paper!
In a recent Facebook post accompanied by compelling photos, Yosemite Park officials issued a plea: “DON’T BURY TOILET PAPER!” The images capture the park’s natural beauty — flowing water, majestic mountains and serene greenery — but also reveal the unsightly presence of used toilet paper near Rancheria Falls. The park emphasized that burying toilet paper… -
NASA astronauts optimistic Boeing Starliner will get them home after testing
More than a month after Boeing’s Starliner took two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), the pair remains in space after a series of problems with the spacecraft. However, for the first time since the crew docked at the ISS, the astronauts gave their first news conference in orbit on Wednesday, July 10.… -
26 states now require a personal finance class in high school. But is that too late?
California just became the 26th state to require high schoolers to take a personal finance class to graduate. Mandating these courses in public education is widely supported but it has taken the country a long time to implement. According to Next Gen Personal Finance, only five states had the same requirement five years ago. Research… -
Is NY really going to be a battleground state? State Dems worry over Biden polls
Recent polling in New York State — traditionally considered a stronghold for Democratic candidates — has sparked speculation about its role in the upcoming November elections. The notion of New York becoming a battleground state has gained traction among some elected officials and political analysts, driven by several key factors. Firstly, there has been a…
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