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Transgender Navy members face March 28 deadline for voluntary separation
Transgender U.S. service members in the Navy have until March 28 to voluntarily leave before being forced to do so by new military policy under the Trump administration. How much are service members eligible for? The Navy says its policy is in line with the U.S. Department of Defense’s new rule, saying service members who… -
How does dyeing the Chicago River on St. Patrick’s Day impact fish?
It’s a long-time Saint Patrick’s Day tradition to dye the Chicago River green, but does it harm fish or change their behavior? As far as scientists can tell, the answer to those questions is no. How do they know? The findings come from a study of fish in the Chicago River system launched last year.… -
Israel accused of ‘genocidal acts’ against Palestinians in new UN report
A United Nations report has accused Israeli armed forces of committing crimes of “sexual, reproductive and other forms of gender-based violence against Palestinians” in Gaza and the West Bank since the war against Hamas began in 2023. What does the report say? The U.N. Human Rights Council’s findings also accuse Israeli troops of “genocidal acts”… -
Grill, stove cooking in LA creates nearly as many ozone pollutants as cars: Study
It’s an American summer tradition, firing up the grill to cook a juicy burger or steak. However, according to new research from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), cooking emissions from some of America’s favorite foods are rivaling fossil fuels as an ozone pollutant in the Los Angeles area. What did researchers find? Researchers… -
Will Palestinians displaced from war in Gaza be resettled in Africa?
Anonymous American and Israeli sources told The Associated Press in a report published on Friday, March 14, that the two nations have reached out to three East African regions with an idea regarding Palestinian refugees. They have proposed moving these Palestinians, displaced by the war in Gaza, to nations in Africa. The countries reportedly being… -
OpenAI urging Trump admin to ease regulations on copyrighted material
OpenAI is urging the Trump administration to loosen regulations on its industry surrounding one of the most debated aspects, copyrighted material. The tech giant submitted its proposal to the federal government on Thursday, March 13, pushing the need for speed in AI innovation and to remove guardrails against Big Tech companies, pointing to what it… -
‘Enough is enough’: Greenland PM on Trump annex campaign
President Donald Trump has once again pushed his campaign to annex Greenland. Trump told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday, March 13, that the U.S. needs to take control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory to enhance global security. “You know, Mark, we need the international security. Not just security, international,” Trump said. “We have… -
Judge orders Trump admin to rehire thousands of fired federal workers
A federal judge has ordered federal agencies to rehire tens of thousands of probationary employees who were terminated as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the size of the federal workforce. Which agencies does the order apply to? U.S. District Judge William Alsup issued the preliminary injunction on Thursday, March 13, which directs… -
Poland wants US nuclear weapons to deter Russia, will Trump grant request?
Poland’s president is asking the Trump administration to put some of the U.S. nuclear arsenal in his country. It’s a move Moscow will certainly see as provocation but Poland’s leader said it is necessary to protect his country. What did Poland’s president say? President Andrzej Duda told the Financial Times that it is “obvious” President… -
Mexican cartel may be operating mass extermination center
Mexican authorities confirmed a private volunteer group’s discovery of mass graves, hundreds of personal belongings and secret crematoriums on a ranch in Jalisco, Mexico. President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered an investigation into the site Wednesday, March 12. Her administration’s prosecutor’s office will investigate the matter. Jalisco Gov. Pablo Lemus also vowed that the Mexican National Search… -
Nearly 26 years after Columbine mass shooting, death toll rises to 13 students
The death toll from the mass shooting at Columbine High School has risen nearly 26 years after the massacre. What did the autopsy report reveal? An autopsy report, released on Wednesday, March 12, revealed “the manner of death” for Anne Marie Hochhalter, who died in her apartment in a Denver suburb in February, “is best… -
How DEI played a role in Hurricane Helene relief plan getting rejected
A Hurricane Helene recovery plan is being rejected by the federal government because officials said it conflicts with an executive order to end Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rejected Asheville, North Carolina’s plan. What is the HUD secretary saying? HUD Secretary Scott Turner said in… -
Lawmakers urge White House to nix est. $1.35 billion plan to kill 450,000 owls
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to nix a plan to kill nearly half a million barred owls to save the northern spotted owl from extinction. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approved the plan in 2024 to shoot tens of thousands of birds in California, Oregon and Washington over 30…