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Putin orders major expansion of Russian military by 180,000 troops
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to expand the size of the country’s armed forces by 180,000 troops, increasing the total military personnel to nearly 2.4 million. The decision comes as Moscow continues its protracted military campaign in Ukraine, which began in February 2022. The new decree will increase the number of combat… -
Idaho coffee shop owner awarded $4 million in pro-police flag lawsuit
An Idaho coffee shop owner won her case against Boise State University administrators after being pressured to move off campus for displaying a pro-police flag. A jury delivered the verdict Friday, Sept. 13, awarding Sarah Jo Fendley $4 million. Fendley, who owns Big City Coffee, filed a $10 million tort claim against the university in… -
São Paulo mayoral debate turns violent as candidate attacks opponent with chair
A televised mayoral debate took a violent turn in São Paulo, as news anchor and mayoral candidate Jose Luiz Datena shocked viewers by attacking his opponent with a chair. The incident left Pablo Marçal with a fractured rib and a dislocated finger. He was taken to the hospital after complaining of difficulty breathing. The moment… -
Virginia high school combining solar power and education under one roof
Stafford County Public Schools in Virginia are combining solar power with education. North Stafford High School unveiled the largest school rooftop array in the state on Thursday, Sept. 12, a project that first started in February 2024. The 3,300 solar panels will reportedly save the school district an estimated $2.8 million dollars over the next… -
Springfield cancels annual culture festival amid bomb threats, migrant allegations
Springfield, Ohio, has canceled its annual CultureFest, an event which celebrates the community’s diversity, as tensions escalate in the area amid recent allegations against the city’s Haitian migrant population. Local officials cited ongoing bomb threats and an increasingly polarized political climate as the reasons for this year’s cancellation. This decision comes in the wake of… -
Drones forced firefighting aircraft to stop efforts 10 times in 2024: Report
Crews fighting intense wildfires are sometimes having to put life-saving firefighting operations on hold because of civilian drone operators. The National Interagency Fire Center revealed on Sunday, Sept. 15, that drone incursions forced firefighting aircraft to ground operations at least 10 times so far in 2024. The agency warned people to “keep drones away from… -
RFK Jr. faces federal probe over whale beheading, calls it politically motivated
Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he is under federal investigation for allegedly removing a whale’s head with a chainsaw and transporting it across state lines in the 1990s. Speaking during a recent Trump campaign event in Glendale, Arizona over the weekend, Kennedy said he believes the probe is politically motivated. “Right after… -
Controversy as Flappy Bird returns without original creator’s involvement
The iconic mobile game, “Flappy Bird,” is returning to app stores, but not without controversy. The original creator of the 2013 hit said he’s not involved at all. Posting on X for the first time since 2017, the Vietnamese video game developer made it clear he didn’t sell anything. The new owner of the trademark… -
New ChatGPT model designed to break down problems, ‘think’ before responding
Oprah Winfrey recently aired a special all about AI, titled “AI and the Future of Us.” After noting that “AI is still beyond our control,” Winfrey said humans will be able to adapt, saying, “The stakes could not be higher.” The comments came with guests including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, tech influencer Marques Brownlee and… -
Uber, Waymo unleashing fleet of self-driving taxis in Atlanta, Austin next year
Uber and Waymo announced the expansion of their partnership on Friday, Sept. 13, which will involve the release of a fleet of robotaxis in Atlanta, Georgia, and Austin, Texas, by early 2025. Riders will be able to get the autonomous taxis only through the Uber app, according to the press release. The vehicles used for… -
Springfield faces bomb threats for second day in wake of unproven claims
The town of Springfield, Ohio, once again faced bomb threats on Friday, Sept. 13. The threats forced the evacuation of schools and municipal buildings for the second day in a row. Springfield has been at the center of national politics since the presidential debate on Tuesday, Sept. 10, between former President Donald Trump and Vice… -
4-day rescue frees entangled humpback whale off British Columbia coast
A rescue off Canada’s Pacific coast has given one humpback whale a second chance at life. After being entangled in fishing gear for months, a 36-foot humpback whale has finally been freed after four days of rescue efforts. Video from The Associated Press showed ropes tightly wrapped around the whale’s body. Ropes can be seen… -
Cristiano Ronaldo hits 1 billion followers across social media platforms
Cristiano Ronaldo has just hit 1 billion followers across all of his social media platforms. That means the star has become the first person ever to reach that high number. The figure is a combination of his followers on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube, and even Chinese platforms like Weibo and Kuaishou. While the number…
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