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Trial starts for white woman who shot Black neighbor through her door
The Florida woman who shot and killed her neighbor during an argument in 2023 is on trial. A jury will decide whether the 60-year-old white woman, Susan Lorincz, was justified when she fired through the door of her central Florida apartment, killing a Black mother, Ajike “A.J.” Owens, during an ongoing dispute about neighborhood children.… -
Weight loss drugs could be used to treat other life-threatening issues: Study
Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are reshaping treatment for obesity and diabetes, and their benefits might extend further. Emerging research suggests that GLP-1 drugs could also help manage addiction, sleep apnea and even cancer. These medications, which regulate hormones, slow digestion and reduce hunger, are showing promise in preventing cancers linked to obesity, such… -
WNBA All-Star files discrimination lawsuit against the league and her former team
In 2024, the WNBA enjoyed a record-breaking season in terms of viewership and attendance. However, the league now faces a potential legal battle involving one of its prominent players, three-time WNBA All-Star Dearica Hamby. Hamby, who recently won a bronze medal in the Olympic three-on-three women’s basketball event, filed a lawsuit during the week of… -
‘Derelict in their duties’: Investigator quits over House probe of Afghanistan pullout
Nearly three years since the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan and the fallout that followed, a Republican senior investigator announced he’s resigning his position in protest over the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s investigation of the operation. The investigator, Jerry Dunleavy, is a former journalist and co-author of a book about the suicide bombing attack outside… -
California launches electric trains as US lags behind world in rail electrification
Around two decades after the concept was first proposed, California is launching two new all-electric commuter trains on its state-owned Caltrain rail line. The move comes as other nations have made significant strides in electrifying their railroads, while the U.S. is largely lagging behind. “This is many, many years in the making,” San Francisco Mayor… -
Millions of dollars illegally seized from FedEx packages: Lawsuit
FedEx delivers over 3 billion packages a year and what is inside the packages can be anything from clothes to toys to even money. However, a new class action lawsuit alleged not all the money in those FedEx packages is going to the rightful recipient. According to the Institute for Justice, the nonprofit libertarian law… -
Trump, Harris agree on eliminating tip taxes; economists raise red flag
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican candidate former President Donald Trump agree on at least one thing: they both want to eliminate taxes on tips. While that sounds great to many workers who benefit from tips, financial experts say it could actually end up costing billions. According to the public media outlet… -
Deep sea mining for clean energy resources may harm whale habitats
The push for clean energy may come with an unexpected environmental cost: the potential disruption of whale and other marine mammal habitats. A recent study by Greenpeace has raised concerns about the impact on these species from the deep sea mining of resources critical for building renewable power infrastructure. Polymetallic nodules residing on the ocean… -
Students file petitions against cellphone bans in several states
High school students are petitioning against schools in several states across the U.S. as cellphone bans come into effect. Thousands in Florida, Louisiana and Nevada have signed such petitions, stating that they want access to their cellphones during school hours. Broward County Schools in Miami, Florida, recently implemented new restrictions for student cellphone use. The… -
South Korea holds emergency meeting to discuss dangers posed by EV fires
South Korea is grappling with growing concerns over electric vehicle (EV) safety after a recent fire in the city of Incheon sparked an urgent national discussion. On Aug. 2, an EV caught fire in an underground parking garage, leading to a blaze that took more than eight hours to extinguish. The fire caused significant damage,… -
GOP-led states sue to block health coverage for DACA recipients
A coalition of 15 Republican-led states has filed a federal lawsuit to stop the Biden administration’s plan to extend health care coverage to approximately 100,000 undocumented immigrants who currently fall under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The legal challenge is unfolding against a backdrop of fluctuating border crossings and cities grappling with resource… -
NATO responds to Russian military activity with air and sea operations
NATO forces were on high alert over the weekend of Aug. 10, engaging in sophisticated monitoring of Russian military maneuvers close to Western territories. On Saturday, Aug. 10, a Russian spy plane equipped for electronic intelligence but unresponsive to radio contact breached international norms by entering the Baltic Sea airspace without a flight plan. In… -
Famous Utah landmark ‘Double Arch’ collapses
A popular landmark in Utah is no more. The Glen Canyon National Recreation Area’s “double arch,” also known as the “hole in the roof” or “toilet bowl,” collapsed into Lake Powell’s Rock Creek Bay Thursday, Aug. 8. Park rangers believe changing water levels and erosion from waves in Lake Powell contributed to the collapse, however…
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