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Calif. residents sue 2 members of Congress over aid to Israel
Palestinian rights advocates in northern California are suing two members of Congress over billions of dollars in military aid sent to Israel amid the ongoing Gaza war. A complaint filed Thursday, Dec. 19 in a U.S. District Court alleges Democratic Reps. Mike Thompson and Jared Huffman caused moral injury to a group of over 500 taxpayers… -
Football legend Herschel Walker tapped as next US ambassador to Bahamas
Herschel Walker, the Georgia football legend, could be on his way south to the Bahamas with a job outside of sports. On Tuesday, Dec. 17, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Walker to be the U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. He will still need Senate confirmation to take over the post. Trump made the announcement in a… -
18-year-old planned terror attack on Israeli consulate in New York: FBI
FBI agents arrested a Virginia college student, who they said was plotting a terrorist attack on Israel’s consulate in New York City. As reported on Thursday, Dec. 19, the agency said that 18-year-old Abdullah Hassan, a freshman at George Mason University, told an undercover informant about his plan to pull off a mass casualty attack.… -
Finland to open 300 shooting ranges as national defense interest grows
Finland plans to build more than 300 new shooting ranges by 2030 as part of its efforts to strengthen national defense. The government announced the initiative in February 2024, citing increased interest in defense preparedness following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Finland’s NATO membership, formalized in April 2023. Finland currently has 670 civilian shooting ranges,… -
Ex-world champion skier Lindsey Vonn calls out those critical of her comeback
Legendary ski racer Lindsey Vonn retired from the sport in 2019, saying back then, her body was telling her “It’s time.” On Saturday, Dec. 21, at age 40, Vonn will return to the starting gate during a competition in St. Moritz, Switzerland with what she called a new lease on life. Vonn, an 8-time world… -
NYPD’s top earner, under investigation for massive overtime pay, retires early
The New York Police Department’s highest paid employee, under investigation for massive amounts of overtime pay that contributed to a more than $400,000 salary, is retiring early. Lt. Quathisha Epps claimed to work more than 1,600 hours of overtime, which was uncovered in November by the New York Post. Epps pulled in more than $204,000… -
Mother, 10-year-old daughter sue McDonald’s over E. coli outbreak
Just a few weeks after the Centers for Disease Control announced a deadly E. coli outbreak involving onions served at McDonald’s was over, the fast-food chain has now been hit with a lawsuit. A Colorado mother and her 10-year-old daughter filed the lawsuit in an Illinois court. On Oct. 22, Taylor Farms initiated a voluntary… -
Are social media hashtags dead?
Hashtags may no longer be the golden ticket for boosting social media engagement. Many reports suggest they don’t work as effectively across platforms as they used to. On Tuesday, X owner Elon Musk weighed in on the conversation. “Please stop using hashtags. The system doesn’t need them anymore, and they look ugly,” Musk posted. Musk… -
UK-based company planning to power AI in the US with wood-burning plant
A U.K. based renewable energy company is scouting locations in the U.S. to power artificial intelligence through a controversial method. The plan from Drax involves building plants that house wood-fired electricity generators in the Southeastern American Pine Belt. Over the years, the region has seen a number of pulp and paper mills close, leaving timber… -
Egypt’s pyramids becoming popular venue for high-end events
Egypt’s pyramids are no longer just for tourists. High-profile events, including luxury weddings and YouTube productions, now take place at the iconic site. The Egyptian government rents out the ancient wonders to boost tourism and revenue. However, these events raise concerns about preserving the historical significance of the pyramids. MrBeast rents pyramids for a YouTube… -
Fully intact mastodon jaw found in New York resident’s backyard
A New York homeowner recently made an unexpected discovery in their backyard. Paleontologists announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17, that they unearthed a complete mastodon jaw in Orange County. The adult mastodon jaw was found sticking out of the soil of the resident’s backyard. Sparked by curiosity, the homeowner reportedly found two teeth hidden by the… -
Disney pulls transgender storyline from upcoming Pixar series
Even though the show isn’t out yet, Disney has cut a storyline from its new animated series. The storyline in one episode of Pixar’s “Win or Lose” was set to center around the gender identity of a trans character. Disney officials said the transgender character will still be in the show. However, Disney cut the… -
Walmart employees to wear body cameras to create ‘safer environment’
Walmart is testing out employees wearing body cameras to create a safer environment. The pilot program is happening in the area of Denton, Texas, with the potential to be added to more locations. While Walmart isn’t commenting on the specific reasons for starting the body camera initiative, it comes at the height of the holiday…