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First nuclear reactor restart in US history secures $1.5B in federal funding
The Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan is set to become the first reactor in the U.S. to restart after being decommissioned. To support this effort, the federal government finalized an over $1.5 billion loan for the project, which is part of a broader strategy to address the country’s growing energy needs while pursuing climate… -
Red Cross gets 3,000 missing person requests in wake of Helene
Crews continued on Tuesday, Oct. 1, to search for hundreds of missing people following Hurricane Helene. According to FEMA, the Red Cross got 3,000 requests from people looking for loved ones in a 24 hour period. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who oversees FEMA, said the agency has delivered 1.9 million ready-to-eat meals, 1 million… -
CNN paywall: Will you pay $3.99 a month for the network’s online content?
CNN rolled its first website paywall on Tuesday, Oct. 1, charging some online visitors $3.99 a month for access to CNN.com. While legacy brands like The New York Times and Bloomberg are known for their subscription policies, it’s not very common in the TV news business. In a memo, CNN’s Executive Vice President of Digital… -
Iran attacks Israel with barrage of missiles as US considers next steps
Missiles launched from Iran lit up the night sky of Tel Aviv, Israel, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, following a warning from the United States that an attack was “imminent” from Tehran. Israelis reportedly headed toward bomb shelters as sirens blared and explosions could be heard above Tel Aviv. Dozens of missiles were reported flying over… -
Man arrested for assaulting postal worker over Kamala Harris mailer
A 61-year-old Farmington Hills man has been charged with ethnic intimidation and assault after threatening a postal worker over receiving campaign mail featuring Vice President Kamala Harris. Authorities say Russel Valleau used a derogatory term and made threats toward the postal worker before being arrested. According to the Oakland County prosecutor’s office, Valleau became upset… -
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange breaks silence
After years of incarceration, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange made his first public appearance in France. Assange broke his self-imposed silence, stating that he “pleaded guilty to journalism” to secure his freedom. “I want to be totally clear: I am not free today because the system worked,” Assange said. “I am free today after years of… -
AP revises headline describing Hezbollah leader as ‘charismatic and shrewd’
The Associated Press has revised its headline covering the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah after receiving backlash for initially describing him as “charismatic” and “shrewd.” The AP changed the title within hours of publication. On Friday, Sept. 27, an Israeli airstrike in Beirut killed Hezbollah’s top commander in Lebanon, who had led the terrorist… -
The Babylon Bee sues California over satire and ‘deepfake’ law
The Babylon Bee has filed a lawsuit against the state of California, challenging new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, that regulate satire and parody through “deepfake” restrictions. The lawsuit claims the laws infringe on free speech by requiring social media platforms to monitor and report deceptive content, which could include political satire. In… -
Sabrina Carpenter had potential role in NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ indictment
Sabrina Carpenter recently stirred controversy when she acknowledged theories of her involvement in the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The “Espresso” singer was performing at a Madison Square Garden concert when the comments were shared with fans. She said to a crowd, “Damn. What now? Should we talk about how I got… -
Ford offers customers complimentary home EV chargers and installation
Ford has launched a new incentive program aimed at encouraging more consumers to adopt electric vehicles (EVs). Starting on Oct. 1 through the end of 2024, the company will provide free home charging stations and cover installation costs for customers who purchase or lease one of its electric models as part of an initiative known… -
Montana man to be sentenced for creating then cloning giant hybrid sheep
A Montana man is set to be sentenced Monday, Sept. 30, for illegally creating hybrid sheep for captive trophy hunting. Arthur “Jack” Schubarth, 81, pleaded guilty in March to felony charges of wildlife trafficking and conspiracy to traffic wildlife. Authorities said he used tissue and testicles from large, endangered sheep, the Marco Polo sheep, hunted… -
Stanford requires student DEI statement, raising ‘compelled speech’ concerns
Students at Stanford University must submit a diversity and inclusion (DEI) statement to enroll in the Global Entrepreneurial Marketing course. This statement requires students to describe how they will contribute to a culture of diversity and inclusion in the class. An answer is mandatory for enrollment. The requirement was first shared on social media by… -
Georgia chemical plant erupts in flames, thousands evacuated
A fire broke out Sunday, Sept. 29, at the BioLab chemical plant, located about 24 miles east of Atlanta, prompting the evacuation of 17,000 people and a shelter-in-place order for 77,000 others. The fire, which started around 5:30 a.m., was triggered when water from the plant’s sprinkler system mixed with a reactive chemical, creating a…
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