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Chinese student arrested for filming US aircraft carrier has ties to CCP: Report
At least one of the Chinese students arrested in South Korea for allegedly taking drone video of a United States aircraft carrier reportedly has ties to the Chinese Communist Party. The incident happened on June 25 when the U.S. Navy’s USS Theodore Roosevelt docked at the naval operations command of South Korea in Busan. Korea… -
Online-only stores like Shein, Temu changing how people holiday shop
The holiday shopping landscape is changing in the U.S., with online Chinese outlets Shein and Temu offering ultra-low prices and challenging traditional American retailers. For years, people have been turning away from brick-and-mortar stores in favor of fast fashion and online-only shops that offer seemingly endless choices and unbeatable prices. With the way sites like… -
Missing Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi now in Mexico: LAPD
The search for Hannah Kobayashi made national headlines thanks to many questions left unanswered with loved ones wondering if she was taken against her will. The budding photographer from Hawaii was on her way to New York City last month to experience the art scene and visit relatives. However, after missing her connecting flight from… -
Retailers tighten return policies as billions flock to online shopping
With analysts estimating shoppers would spend at least $13 billion on Cyber Monday, some retailers are upping the fees when it comes to returns. They say the main reason for the change is an increase in fraud. According to the National Retail Federation, of $743 billion in returns in 2023, $101 billion, or 14%, were… -
UK blocks access to pro-Palestinian first-person shooter video game
The operators of video game distribution service Steam have blocked a pro-Palestinian first-person shooter game in the United Kingdom at the request of the country’s counterterrorism authorities. The game Fursan al-Aqsa: The Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque came out in 2022. It’s a first-person shooter game resembling series like Call of Duty, Medal of Honor… -
Media headlines offer contrasting views of Trump FBI pick Kash Patel
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Kash Patel to lead the FBI, a move that has sparked significant media attention. The portrayal of Patel, however, varies widely depending on the political leanings of the news outlet. Left-leaning outlets have offered a more critical view of Patel. The Associated Press described him as an “ally who would… -
Top UN court hearing landmark climate change case
The United Nations’ top court is hearing its biggest case ever. Monday, Dec. 2, marked the start of two weeks of hearings over what countries worldwide legally must do to help fight climate change and help vulnerable nations fight its impacts. The hearings come after island nations, in fear of being wiped off the map… -
Why Elon Musk and conservatives want to ‘delete’ CFPB
The forthcoming Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has a new target. Elon Musk is calling to “delete CFPB,” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agency has long been in conservatives’ crosshairs. Musk’s X post came after tech billionaire Marc Andreessen blasted the agency on Joe Rogan’s podcast. “It’s sort of Elizabeth Warren’s personal agency that she… -
CDC says abortions decreased in 2022, but research reveals the opposite
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its first major report on abortion since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Researchers found the number of abortions dropped 2% in 2022, making it not much different from the years before. Preliminary data shows abortions actually went up in 2023. The CDC… -
Spain approves 4 days paid climate leave in wake of deadly flooding
Deadly flooding in Spain last month has had such an impact that it’s now leading to changes in the Spanish workforce. Spain’s Council of Ministers passed a measure on Thursday, Nov. 28, that guarantees four days of paid climate leave for workers in the event of dangerous weather. The measure is designed to protect commuting… -
Chinese ship dragged anchor for over 100 miles cutting comm lines: Report
Officials have released new details in the probe into a Chinese ship detained by Danish authorities earlier this month. The ship is believed to be responsible for severing critical communication lines in the Baltic Sea. Investigators told The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, Nov. 27, they suspect the crew of the Chinese-owned bulk carrier vessel… -
FCC approves Elon Musk’s Starlink for cellphone service, with some limits
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has cleared the way for a groundbreaking partnership involving Elon Musk’s SpaceX satellite-based internet provider, but it has some limits. Starlink is approved to provide T-Mobile customers cellphone service, bringing access to dead zones and other remote areas. This is the first time the FCC has given a license for a… -
3 Americans imprisoned in China for years are now free after agreement
Three Americans imprisoned in China for years have been released and are coming home to the United States. The White House announced on Wednesday, Nov. 27, the agreement between Washington, D.C., and Beijing in the final weeks of President Joe Biden’s presidency. The exchange is reportedly part of a prisoner swap with the U.S. releasing…
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