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Major publishers and authors are suing Florida over its book ban law
The nation’s largest book publishing company, Penguin Random House, and other publishing groups announced on Thursday, Aug. 29, that they are suing Florida over its state law prohibiting books with sexual content in school libraries. The plaintiffs claim that the lawsuit is to protect the First Amendment as fights over book bans are on the… -
In sign of willingness to collaborate, Amazon makes AI changes to Alexa
Amazon’s Alexa is getting an upgrade as reported on Friday, Aug. 30, by Reuters. With the artificial intelligence race still in full swing, the latest move may be a signal that the online retailer is willing to collaborate more to win the competition. The new Alexa will be released in October and will largely be… -
Electronics made with Chinese forced labor attempt to enter the US from India
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials have detained nearly $43 million worth of electronic equipment shipments from India since October, suspecting they may have been manufactured with components linked to forced labor in China. The detained shipments have raised concerns that India may be attempting to circumvent U.S. tariffs and trade restrictions by exporting products… -
Chris Christie to teach Yale course on running for political office
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is heading to the classroom as a professor. Christie, a two-time Republican presidential candidate who came up short on both attempts will be teaching a course at Yale University this semester. The weekly seminar, “How to Run a Political Campaign,” will be offered to both undergraduate and graduate students.… -
Parents in California on high alert after migrants try to board 2 school buses
A California community just outside of San Diego is on high alert after two reported incidents involving migrants trying to board school buses this week. Witnesses said that around 20 migrants tried to get on a school bus carrying elementary students on Wednesday morning, Aug. 28. The bus driver and parents were able to step… -
Millions of dead fish hurt tourism in central Greece as investigation ensues
The scenic countryside of Greece is dealing with an enormous and stinky problem that’s driving away tourists and hurting business. Millions of dead fish, as far as the eye can see, are washing up near the town of Volos. Seafront businesses dependent on tourism say that revenues on Thursday, Aug. 29, had dropped 80% since… -
Shutdown of child’s ice cream stand leads to community fundraising effort
A 12-year-old boy named Danny Doherty wanted to make money and hold a fundraiser in his Norwood, Massachusetts, community. He set up his own homemade ice cream stand this summer, but town officials shut him down. A major community-wide movement followed the shutdown that dwarfed what Danny had originally set out to achieve. Now, tens… -
New York City will use 4 tons of illegal cannabis to make renewable energy
The Empire State is going to use illegal cannabis to make renewable energy. New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the plan as he unveiled the seizure of 4 tons of illegal marijuana products by local authorities. The confiscated cannabis is now set to be incinerated and converted into clean power in a move that… -
Watchdog reveals FBI failed to report child sex abuse in 47% of cases
A U.S. Department of Justice watchdog found multiple troubling discoveries in a probe of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) handling of child sex abuse allegations. The news followed a report of its multiple failures in the handling of its investigation into convicted sex offender Larry Nassar. A report released on Thursday, Aug. 29, reveals… -
World’s first energy island faces years long delay due to rising costs
A $30 billion initiative to build the world’s first energy island in the North Sea is encountering a significant delay, with the timeline for completion now extended by several years. Initially spearheaded by Denmark, the project was expected to begin producing electricity by 2033, but due to rising material costs and high-interest rates, the earliest… -
Over 500 migrants cross channel again, pressure mounts under Labour Party
Since the Labour Party took power in the U.K., more than 6,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats, bringing the total number of arrivals this year to over 20,000. This surge is placing additional strain on the U.K.’s asylum system, with the government now facing an estimated $5 billion in asylum costs… -
Rio de Janeiro cracks down on claw machines as illegal games of chance
Rio de Janeiro is a city known for beautiful festivals, beaches, street crime, corruption and powerful drug cartels. Recently, officials warned of a new threat, claw machines. Police in the city executed 16 search warrants during the week of Aug. 25, targeting the crane games. They said these machines are actually games of chance, similar… -
Namibia hunting elephants, hippos to feed its population amid severe drought
In response to severe drought conditions, the government of Namibia has announced plans to cull over 700 wild animals to help feed its people. The animals include staples such as elephants, hippos, buffalo, wildebeest and more. This measure aims to address acute food insecurity affecting around half of the country’s population due to the ongoing…