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125 Chinese aircraft detected near Taiwan as Beijing ramps up pressure
China launched fresh, record-breaking military exercises on Monday, Oct. 14, around Taiwan in retribution for what it labeled “separatist acts by Taiwan independence forces.” The drills came just days after a speech by Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te who made calls for leaders across the nation’s islands to resist “annexation” from Beijing. Taiwan’s Ministry of National… -
Federal officials say Starbucks broke the law when it cut unionized workers hours
Starbucks is facing accusations that could cost it tens of millions of dollars. The general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint on Thursday, Oct. 10, that accuses Starbucks of cutting workers’ hours at nearly 300 unionized stores without consulting union officials in late 2022 and early 2023. Once a business… -
Hackers breach Internet Archive, exposing 31 million users’ data
Hackers breached the Internet Archive, exposing data from over 31 million users in what is being described as a politically motivated attack. The group claiming responsibility cited U.S. support for Israel as the motive behind the cyberattack, which began with a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack and escalated to data theft. The Internet Archive, best known… -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to stand trial on federal charges in May
American rapper and record executive Sean “Diddy” Combs will stand trial on federal sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy charges in May, a judge ruled Thursday, Oct. 10, during Diddy’s appearance for a hearing in a Manhattan courtroom. According to the indictment, Combs “abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual… -
Investigation finds gaps in SEAL training after tragic drownings
Two U.S. Navy SEALs, Chief Special Warfare Operator Christopher J. Chambers and Navy Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Nathan Gage Ingram, drowned in January 2024 during a mission to intercept a ship carrying Iranian-made weapons to Yemen. A military investigation determined that their deaths could have been prevented, citing gaps in SEAL training and improper… -
NYC to close its largest migrant shelter, now seeking hotels for housing
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday, Oct. 9, that the migrant shelter on Randall’s Island will close by the end of February 2025. “The number of asylum seekers in city shelters has decreased for 14 straight weeks and is now at its lowest point in over a year,” the mayor’s website states. This… -
Formerly conjoined twins go home after year in Philly hospital
It was a joyous sendoff at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on Tuesday, Oct. 8, for twin brothers who were born conjoined. After an eight-hour surgery in August, the siblings were successfully separated and over a month later — just days after their first birthday — Amari and Javar Ruffin were able to finally go home… -
Trump promises to end ‘double taxation’ on Americans abroad
Former President Donald Trump pledged to eliminate filing U.S. taxes for Americans living abroad as part of his 2024 campaign tax reform platform. The proposal aims to end what is often referred to as “double taxation” for expatriates, a move that could simplify tax obligations for over 4 million U.S. citizens overseas. Currently, Americans living… -
Scientists untangle the scientific web of black widow spider venom
Scientists have decoded the deadly secret behind the black widow spider’s venom. It’s not just ordinary poison, the venom is a complex “cocktail of toxins.” One key piece of the deadly venom is a neurotoxin called a-latrotoxin, which targets the nervous systems of vertebrates, including humans. Many people already know that this spider is not… -
Headlines compared: Kamala Harris’ multiple answers to ‘60 Minutes’ question
CBS has broadcast two different versions of a portion of its “60 Minutes” interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. Publications have generated a number of different takes on the story. The Daily Beast: “Trump, Still Fixated on ‘60 Minutes,’ Whines About ‘Illegal’ Edits to Harris’ Sit-Down” The Hill: “Trump: ‘60 Minutes’ producers ‘sliced and diced’… -
Texas first responders warned to watch for Tren de Aragua gang violence
A series of high-profile arrests of Tren de Aragua gang members has occurred in major cities across Texas. The arrests are raising concerns about public safety and the safety of first responders. In San Antonio, a massive raid over the weekend of Oct. 5, targeted 300 apartment units following reports of drug activity, human trafficking,… -
More employers could soon cover weight loss drugs
Weight loss drugs just keep becoming more and more popular but not everyone can afford them, and they’re not always covered by insurance — especially for those insured by their employers. However, a new survey shows that could soon change. Open enrollment begins this month for many companies across the nation, and that is when… -
September marks highest casualties for Russian military since invasion
Russian forces suffered an average of 1,271 soldiers killed or wounded each day, surpassing the previous high of 1,262 daily casualties recorded in May 2024. The U.K.’s Ministry of Defence attributed the rise to intensified fighting in the Kharkiv and Kursk regions and along the front lines. “The increase in the casualty rate since May…
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