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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… -
South Carolina inmates to help convert cow manure into renewable energy
South Carolina is partnering with GreenGas USA to turn cow manure into renewable energy with help from some of the state’s prisoners. The $14.5 million project will be based at the Wateree River Correctional Institution, where inmates will help operate the facility. The process involves placing cow manure from the prison’s existing dairy farm into… -
50,000 gallons of water used to put out Tesla semi fire, safety review ongoing
New details emerged regarding a recent Tesla semi truck battery fire that led to the closure of a California freeway for approximately 15 hours. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), first responders used around 50,000 gallons of water to fully put out extinguish the fire. That is an amount equivalent to more than… -
Two charged after raiding London gallery for Banksy artwork
A painting by the British street artist Banksy was stolen from the Grove Gallery in London, with the theft reportedly happening around 11 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8. The work, titled “Girl with Balloon,” could be worth an estimated $355,000. Two men, 47-year-old Larry Fraser and 53-year-old James Love are alleged to have stolen the… -
US cyclist Lael Wilcox shatters world record with 108-day round-the-world ride
Lael Wilcox has just broken the Guinness World Record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle. In a record-breaking time of 108 days, 12 hours and 12 minutes, the 37-year-old cyclist from the U.S. shattered the previous record, set in 2018 by Scottish cyclist Jenny Graham, cutting it by nearly 16 days. At… -
Proposed Colorado law would ban big cat hunts, critics say it will end all hunting
Colorado voters will soon decide the fate of a new ballot initiative that seeks to ban the hunting of the state’s wild big cats, including bobcats, lynx and mountain lions. While Proposition 127 gained enough signatures to appear on the November ballot, it sparked a debate between wildlife advocates and critics who fear it could… -
Idaho Supreme Court orders new venue for U of I quadruple murder trial
The man charged with stabbing four University of Idaho students to death in Moscow, Idaho, had his trial moved to Boise, Idaho, and a new judge assigned to the case. The order came from the Idaho Supreme Court on Thursday, Sept. 12, as the justices agreed with a lower court’s finding that he would not…
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Trump’s deportation flights: Colombia, China, El Salvador cooperate
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Trump sending 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, lifts Biden administration hold
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