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Chinese fighter jet intercepts US spy plane, raises tensions: May 31 rundown
A recent encounter between a Chinese military jet and a U.S. spy plane has further exacerbated tensions, as both sides have accused the other of being the aggressor in the incident. And nine juveniles in California have been taken into custody in connection with an assault of three Marines that was captured on camera. These… -
Report details persecution of Christians in NKorea, toddler given life in prison
A new report from the U.S. State Department sheds light on the ongoing religious persecution faced by Christians trapped in North Korea. Open Doors USA, an advocacy group for persecuted Christians, estimates that as many as 70,000 individuals are incarcerated in North Korea solely due to their religious beliefs. The State Department’s report provides harrowing… -
Proposed rare earths mine raises environmental concerns in Nebraska
Rare earth minerals, known for their immense value to the global economy, have become a focal point for the United States. Lawmakers and leaders want to boost domestic production to reduce reliance on foreign adversaries like Russia and China. Mineral exploration company NioCorp is working to establish a first-of-its-kind mine in the Midwest that would… -
Congress to debate, vote on debt ceiling deal before US default: May 30 rundown
Lawmakers in Congress are on a deadline to review a new bill, known as the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which aims to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a potential default. And Russia’s Defense Ministry is reporting that Ukraine executed a significant drone attack on Moscow, marking another incident in a recent escalation of these drone… -
Winnie-the-Pooh advises Texas students on active shooter situations
Parents and teachers in the Dallas, Texas, area are expressing their concern after schoolchildren as young as 4 years old were given Winnie-the-Pooh cartoon books advising them on what to do should an active shooter situation occur on their campus. Known as the “Stay Safe” book, it was sent home with children in pre-K and… -
Oath Keepers founder sentenced to 18 years in Jan. 6 trial: May 26 rundown
The founder of the Oath Keepers, Stewart Rhodes, was sentenced to 18 years in prison over his actions during the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, marking the longest term of incarceration handed down so far during the various legal proceedings related to the events of that day. And an investigation into the intense training program for… -
US, South Korea reach secret deal to send cluster munitions to Ukraine: report
The United States has reportedly reached a “confidential agreement” with South Korea to coordinate the transfer of hundreds of thousands of artillery rounds to Ukraine. According to the Wall Street Journal, South Korea will deliver the rounds to the U.S., who will in turn bring them to Ukraine, a move aimed at supplying Kyiv for its… -
DeSantis makes 2024 announcement on Twitter despite glitches: May 25 rundown
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially announced his run for president in 2024, overcoming technical difficulties on a Twitter Spaces event with the social media company’s CEO Elon Musk to make the announcement. And the U.S. government along with Microsoft have issued a warning regarding Chinese malware that is targeting critical American infrastructure. These stories… -
China sinks largest US Navy vessel and carrier group in war game simulations
According to war game simulations run by a team of Chinese military planners, hypersonic weapons would destroy the largest and most expensive vessel in the U.S. Navy with “certainty.” In a series of more than 20 digitally simulated battles, Chinese forces sank the USS Gerald R. Ford and its accompanying carrier battle group using a… -
Investigation still underway one year after Uvalde school shooting: May 24 rundown
The one-year anniversary of the school shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, comes amid an ongoing investigation into the response by law enforcement during the incident. And Netflix is implementing a password-sharing crackdown in the United States that is set to cost users allowing others “outside their household” on their account an extra $7.99… -
Bud Light to buy back unsold beer after controversial Mulvaney partnership
Bud Light and parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev are taking steps to mitigate losses among its independent distributors following a controversial partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. The company has informed wholesalers that it will repurchase unsold beer due to an ongoing boycott that has affected sales. “The brewer recently told its wholesalers that it would… -
Driver crashes U-Haul truck into White House security barriers: May 23 rundown
Law enforcement officials are investigating the motive behind a U-Haul truck driver who crashed into security barriers near the White House on Monday. And former President Donald Trump is facing another lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll, who previously won a defamation and sexual abuse lawsuit against him. These stories and more highlight the rundown… -
30 tons of explosive chemicals disappear from train, raising rail safety concerns
A train carrying over 60,000 pounds of an explosive chemical mysteriously arrived empty in California two weeks after departing from Wyoming, sparking concerns about the security and safety of rail transportation. The missing cargo comprised of ammonium nitrate, a substance commonly used as fertilizer but also known as a key component in explosives that have…