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Israeli planes bomb Lebanon after series of device explosions target Hezbollah
One day after thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies exploded, killing at least 37 people and injuring nearly 3,000 others in Lebanon, Israel bombed southern Lebanon Thursday, Sept. 19. Israeli officials also said they thwarted an Iranian-led assassination plot. The device attacks were aimed at Hezbollah militants, an Iranian-backed militant group that’s been striking Israel for… -
Researcher wins award for debunking ‘blue zones,’ unveiling fraudulent data
Researcher, Saul Justin Newman, was given an Ig Nobel Prize on Sept. 12 for his work on debunking “blue zones.” He found the phenomenon is actually based on fraudulent birth certificates, bad data and unscientific measurements. The concept of blue zones had given people the idea that to live a healthier life, they must eat… -
100-year-old coin collection unveiled, shatters auction records
A century-old treasure has finally come to light in Copenhagen. Nearly 100 years ago, a Danish butter magnate left behind a 20,000 piece collection of coins, notes and medals. In his will, Lars Emil Bruun ordered the collection to remain hidden for 100 years, to be used only if Denmark’s national coin collection was ever… -
Philly teen accused of terror plot at Pride parade, planned to go to Syria
A Philadelphia teen who was arrested as a minor for allegedly attempting to join a global terrorist group as a bombmaker will be prosecuted as an adult, according to First Assistant District Attorney Robert Listenbee on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Law enforcement also shared new details about the suspected bombmaker, Muhyyee-Ud Din Abdul-Rahman. The Philadelphia District… -
Protests, controversy after NYPD shoots ‘fare evader,’ bystanders, and cop
Tension is growing over a recent shooting involving the New York City Police Department and a man who officers say didn’t pay to ride the subway. Four people were shot on Sunday, Sept. 15, including the suspect, two bystanders and an NYPD officer. At least 18 protesters were arrested at Sutter Avenue L train station… -
US moves soldiers, rocket launchers to Alaska island following Russian activity
The United States deployed approximately 130 soldiers and mobile rocket launchers to a western Alaskan island as Russia and China conducted joint military drills close to American territory. The two nations’ “Ocean-24” joint military exercises in the Pacific and Arctic oceans prompted a robust U.S. response. Eight Russian military planes and four navy vessels, including… -
DOJ sues over Baltimore bridge collapse, seeks $100 million
The Justice Department is suing the owners and operators of the Dali container ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26. The accident caused the bridge to collapse into the water and ended up killing six people. The government is accusing Singapore companies Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Group… -
State of calamity declared in Portugal, wildfires consume nearly 40,000 acres
Portugal is battling one of its worst wildfire outbreaks in recent years, with more than 100 fires stretching the resources of thousands of firefighters and volunteers to their limits. The outbreak turned deadly this week during the week of Sept. 15, with seven lives lost and dozens of injuries. The lives of four firefighters and… -
More blasts rock Lebanon, a day after mass pager attack wounds thousands
More deadly blasts in Lebanon on Wednesday, Sept. 18, came just a day after exploding pagers targeted members of Hezbollah, injuring nearly 3,000 people and killing at least a dozen more. One explosion on Wednesday was reported at a funeral in eastern Lebanon for three Hezbollah members and a child killed in the pager attack.… -
Newsom signs election ‘deepfake’ ban, critics raise free speech concerns
Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., signed a law Tuesday, Sept. 17, banning the use of AI-generated deepfakes in political campaigns, marking the nation’s most aggressive regulation of artificial intelligence in elections. The law targets deepfakes that impersonate political candidates and spread misinformation ahead of the 2024 election. Newsom introduced the legislation after Elon Musk shared a… -
Denver suburbs consider suing over ‘sanctuary city’ migrant policies
Suburbs near Denver are considering filing a lawsuit against the city over its so-called sanctuary policies aimed at helping migrants. The Castle Rock Town Council voted unanimously on Sept. 3 to have the city’s attorney look into legal options. According to the City and County of Denver website, the city has served more than 40,000… -
Microsoft says Russian disinformation videos targeting Harris Campaign
Microsoft revealed on Tuesday, Sept. 17, that Russian operatives have recently intensified their online disinformation attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. These operatives have been producing and spreading videos promoting conspiracy theories designed to “deepen racial and political divides in the U.S.,” according to Microsoft’s warning. One video, viewed millions of times, falsely… -
Miss America, Miss World pageants challenged over rules excluding mothers
A 25-year-old mother is challenging the rules of the Miss America and Miss World pageants by filing a discrimination lawsuit against them for excluding either some or all mothers from competing. Miss America disqualifies contestants with “legal dependents,” while Miss World bars anyone who is married, has children, or is pregnant. Danielle Hazel, a mother…
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