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Activists throw soup at Van Gogh painting again; other protesters jailed
Climate activists threw soup over Vincent Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” painting again in London on Friday, Sept. 27. Three protesters from Just Stop Oil tossed the tomato soup over Sunflowers 1889 and Sunflowers 1888. It happened an hour after two others were sentenced to prison time for a similar protest with one of the Sunflower paintings… -
Gov. Newsom, with Demi Lovato, signs bills to protect young actors, creators
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, just signed two bills into law meant to protect the earnings of children and teenagers involved in creating online content. The New York Times reported that some young influencers can make between $10,000 and $20,000 per post. One of the legislation’s biggest supporters is singer Demi Lovato. She recently went… -
South Korea to ban dog meat by 2027, offering $450 per animal surrendered
Big changes are coming to South Korea as the country prepares to put an end to the centuries-old practice of serving and eating dog meat. The government is announcing new measure to rehome hundreds of thousands of dogs, and support farmers ahead of the ban taking effect. On Thursday, Sept. 26, South Korea’s Agriculture Ministry… -
Operation North Star busts 3,400 violent offenders in 5-month phase
The Justice Department revealed Friday, Sept. 27, that more than 3,400 fugitives have been apprehended as part of a significant enforcement operation known as Operation North Star. Between May 10 and Sept. 13, law enforcement agencies focused their efforts in 10 major metropolitan areas, including Dallas, Phoenix, and St. Louis, targeting violent offenders wanted for… -
Travel agents smuggle migrants to the US, some take charter flights
The State Department enforced visa restrictions on travel agents, accused of smuggling migrants into the United States. It said rogue agencies based in Europe, Africa and the Middle East are preying on vulnerable people by operating services designed to facilitate unauthorized migration. A State Department spokesman told the Telegraph, “No one should profit from vulnerable… -
Batman makes history as first superhero honored with Hollywood star
After 85 years of fighting crime and captivating audience in different forms of media, Batman has reached a new milestone. Thursday, Sept. 26, the iconic superhero received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Batman has become the first superhero to receive such an honor. To top it off, he was also awarded a… -
Smartmatic-Newsmax reach last-minute settlement in defamation suit
With jury selection underway on Thursday, Sept. 26, in voting machine company Smartmatic’s case against Newsmax over false claims of election fraud, the two parties announced that a settlement had been reached. However, the details of the settlement were kept private. Newsmax released a statement saying that it’s “pleased to announce it has resolved the… -
Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50th home run ball faces legal battle ahead of auction
A baseball tied to a major milestone in sports history could become one of the most valuable pieces of athletic memorabilia ever sold — if the auction proceeds as planned. Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani made history on Thursday, Sept. 19, when he hit his 50th home run of the season, becoming the first… -
Texas Gov. Abbott issues another warning about alligators in Rio Grande
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R, has once again issued a warning to migrants about the potential dangers in the Rio Grande, citing evidence of alligators in the river along the U.S.-Mexico border. The governor shared new footage on social media, highlighting potential wildlife threats in areas where migrants often attempt illegal crossings. Abbott shared a… -
Remains of missing Vietnam War pilot identified after 50 years
A Vietnam War pilot who had been missing for over 50 years has finally been identified. U.S. Marine Corps Captain Ronald W. Forrester was piloting an A-6A Intruder on a nighttime mission over northern Vietnam when his plane lost radio contact. He was just 25 years old when his aircraft disappeared during the combat mission… -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with taking bribes, wire fraud and more
A newly released and historic indictment sees charges come against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Documents reveal that he was indicted on five charges, following a federal corruption investigation. He’s the first sitting mayor in the city to face criminal prosecution. The 57-page indictment detailed a decadeslong trail of alleged crimes. Adams was indicted… -
Study reveals major gaps between voters’ public and private political views
A new study found significant differences between what Americans say publicly and what they privately believe about key political issues. According to a survey by the think tank Populace and polling firm YouGov, 61% of Americans admit to “self-silencing” on sensitive topics Researchers used a mix of traditional polling and a list experiment method, which… -
New Jersey offshore wind farm faces delay due to turbine supply issues
The planned Leading Light Wind offshore wind farm, off the coast of New Jersey, has hit a monthslong delay due to challenges in securing turbine blades. The project, set to be located 40 miles off Long Beach Island and comprising up to 100 wind turbines, is expected to generate enough electricity to power approximately one…
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