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US says Iran is giving ballistic missiles to Russia to attack Ukraine
The United States and Britain accused Iran of supplying Russia with short-range ballistic missiles on Tuesday, Sept. 10, and warned that Moscow plans to use the weapons soon. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made the comments alongside British Foreign Secretary David Lammy during a joint press conference. “Russia has now received shipments of these… -
Gov. Greg Abbott goes against President Joe Biden’s border order
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has gone against President Joe Biden’s order to remove barriers from Fronton Island in the Rio Grande between the United States and Mexico. In 2021, Abbott had officials put up razor wire fencing to prevent illegal border crossings as part of his Operation Lone Star initiative. On Sept. 9, Abbott sent… -
NYPD commissioner faces pressure to resign amid expanding FBI investigation
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban is facing mounting pressure to resign after the FBI raided his home on Wednesday, Sept. 4, and seized his cellphone. The federal investigation into the NYPD has expanded beyond individual misconduct. Law enforcement sources said the investigation centers on allegations of sweeping corruption and influence peddling at the highest levels of… -
AI Trump photos push allegations Haitian migrants are eating cats, ducks in Ohio
Conservative social media accounts have recently been circulating AI-generated images of former President Donald Trump holding cats and ducks. These posts are linked to unconfirmed allegations that Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, are killing and eating these animals. “They’re in the park grabbing up ducks by their neck and cutting their head off and walking… -
Kate Middleton opens up about cancer battle, chemo and focus on recovery
Princess of Wales Kate Middleton has opened up about her health six months after revealing her cancer diagnosis. The 42-year-old mother of three shared a video message on Monday, Sept. 9, speaking candidly about her journey. Kate said she is focused on staying cancer-free and gradually returning to her royal duties after completing chemotherapy. In… -
Officer put on leave after cuffing Tyreek Hill hours before Dolphins game
Miami Dolphins wide receiver, Tyreek Hill, found himself in handcuffs a block away from Hard Rock Stadium just hours before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Sept. 8. The incident led to one Miami-Dade police officer being placed on administrative leave. Video footage circulating across social media shows four officers surrounding Hill, handcuffed… -
Japanese toothpaste ad pulled after sound mistaken for national emergency alert
A Japanese toothpaste commercial was pulled off the air because it accidentally made people think they were facing a national emergency. Lion Corporation, a major household goods manufacturer, debuted the commercial for its Systema Gum Plus Premium Toothpaste. For a country known its quirky, often bizarre commercials, the ad seemed pretty tame on the surface.… -
1 in 3 college students say violent protesting can be acceptable: Survey
Nearly a third of college students think it is acceptable to use violence or other methods to stop a campus speech, according to a new survey from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). The group polled more than 50,000 college students from over 250 universities. FIRE found 32% of students believe it is at… -
Discount retailer Big Lots files for bankruptcy
Discount retailer Big Lots has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In its filing with a Delaware bankruptcy court on Monday, Sept. 9, Big Lots lists its assets and liabilities in the range of $1 billion to $10 billion. As part of the Chapter 11 process, Big Lots stores and its website will remain open… -
NOAA says Vineyard Wind won’t kill sea life, issues permits for it to do just that
The Vineyard Wind farm off the coast of Massachusetts is once again facing scrutiny due to concerns about its potential effects on marine wildlife. As the project approaches its final stages, with 15 wind turbines still to be installed, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries has been investigating how construction operations might be… -
Biden unveils largest rural energy spend since 1936, but experts have concerns
The White House announced what it describes as the largest investment in rural electrification since the 1930s. President Joe Biden unveiled plans to provide more than $7.3 billion in financing to rural electric cooperatives across 23 states. These funds will support the generation of clean energy for approximately 5 million people, benefiting 20% of the… -
7-Eleven rejects $38.5 billion buyout offer from Circle K owner
Like a Slurpee or a Froster, the plans by Circle K’s parent company to buy 7-Eleven’s parent company have turned to slush. The Japan-based Seven & i rejected the $38.5 billion takeover offer by Canadian company Alimentation Couche-Tard on Friday, Sept. 6. It’s the first time the offer amount has been made public. Seven &… -
Telegram modifies privacy stance, will monitor private chats after CEO’s arrest
Telegram has quietly updated its FAQ page, removing language that previously stated private chats were shielded from moderation. This change comes nearly two weeks after the platform’s CEO, Pavel Durov, was arrested in France, accused of allowing illegal activities, such as child exploitation and drug trafficking, to go unchecked on the messaging app. Durov’s arrest…
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