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Whistleblower: US gov’t is ‘middleman’ giving migrant children to traffickers
New testimony from a whistleblower has accused the U.S. government of being involved in human trafficking. Tara Lee Rodas, an employee at the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, testified before Congress on Wednesday, April 26, and alleged that the U.S. government is serving as a “middleman” to deliver migrant children to… -
Disney sues DeSantis, alleges ‘campaign to weaponize government’
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, following the state’s latest attempts to exert control over the company’s theme parks. On Wednesday, April 26, Disney filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, alleging that the governor has waged a “relentless campaign to… -
UK blocks Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition, its biggest tech deal in history
The United Kingdom’s antitrust regulator has blocked Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, citing fears of “reduced innovation and less choice for U.K. gamers in the future.” The deal, valued at $69 billion, would have allowed Microsoft to expand its dealings in cloud gaming, a market where it already holds a global share of around… -
Taliban take down ISIS leader behind attack on US troops: April 26 rundown
The Taliban has killed the ISIS leader responsible for leading an attack that killed 13 U.S. troops in Afghanistan. And the U.S. House is taking action to address the U.S. debt limit. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Wednesday, April 26, 2023. ISIS leader responsible for Kabul attack killed Almost two years… -
WHO warns of high bio-hazard risk in Sudan after fighters seize pathogen labs
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced there is a “high risk of biological hazard” in Sudan, as fighting between the nation’s military and a rival paramilitary force continues to escalate. The violence has so far left at least 459 people dead and injured about 4,072 more, according to the WHO’s latest figures. The announcement… -
College Board walks back revisions to AP African American Studies after criticism
Less than three months after announcing revisions to its AP African American Studies course curriculum, the College Board has announced plans for further changes. The initial revisions, which took place in February, removed topics deemed controversial by some critics, including reparations, Black Lives Matter and intersectionality. Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., was one of the most prominent… -
Number of college scholars punished for speech has skyrocketed: report
According to a new report released by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), attempts to punish college and university scholars for their speech have dramatically increased over the past two decades. The report found that in the year 2000, there were just four annual sanction attempts against scholars. However, by 2022, that yearly… -
US preparing troops for American Embassy evacuation in Sudan
The United States is reportedly deploying additional military forces to an East African base as part of preparations for a possible evacuation of American diplomatic officials from Sudan. Three U.S. defense officials who confirmed that the troops would be based in nearby Djibouti, according to NBC News. “We are deploying additional capabilities nearby in the… -
Oakland losing last major pro team as A’s plan move to Vegas for new stadium
For just the second time in over 50 years, a Major League Baseball franchise is set to change cities. The Oakland Athletics have announced that the team has signed a binding agreement to purchase a 49-acre plot of land near the Las Vegas Strip. “It’s obviously a very big milestone for us,” A’s Team President… -
New controversies at SFSU, Pitt fan flames over free speech on campus
San Francisco State University (SFSU) has found itself in the middle of another free speech controversy after blocking a scheduled event by the conservative nonprofit Turning Point USA (TPUSA). The event, titled “How Wokeness is Destroying America,” was to feature TPUSA contributor Jon Root as a speaker. The move by SFSU comes in the wake… -
NFL asks Congress for help stopping drone incursions plaguing games
The National Football League is seeking help from Congress as it faces a growing problem of drone interruptions during games. Last season, the NFL dealt with over 2,500 drone incursions, nearly double the previous year’s total. “The attitude of most of the stadium personnel that I have talked to over the years is it’s just… -
Judge orders USA Powerlifting to shut down in Minnesota over trans case
In a recent ruling, a judge in Minnesota has ordered USA Powerlifting (USAPL) to cease doing business in the state after finding that the organization mistreated a transgender athlete. JayCee Cooper alleged that the organization engaged in discrimination when it banned Cooper from competing in women’s competitions. USAPL argued that its decision was not made… -
Damar Hamlin cleared for football return 4 months after on-field cardiac arrest
Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin has been given the green light to return to football after suffering from cardiac arrest and collapsing on the field during a game four months ago. Bills General Manager Brandon Beane announced the news on Monday, April 27, confirming that Hamlin is back in Buffalo and participating in the…
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