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Roblox announces new safety features for parents and kids
Parents are getting more control over how their children explore the world of Roblox, the immersive gaming platform that has over 68 million average daily users. Chief Safety Officer Matt Kaufman announced in a blog post Monday, Nov. 18, major updates to Roblox’s safety systems and parental controls are coming. Kaufman said the changes were… -
Used car prices come down as Americans hang on to cars longer
The price of used or pre-owned cars dropped by 6.2% in the first three quarters of 2024. According to Edmunds.com, the average price is now $27,000. This marks a significant change from 2022 when inflation was soaring and the average price of a used car was greater than $30,000. Experts say there’s now an abundant… -
World’s top polluting cities unveiled by Al Gore, Climate TRACE at COP29
At the United Nation’s annual climate summit, COP29, experts unveiled a list of the world’s top polluting cities, with data revealing the massive impact of urban emissions on global climate challenges. The findings come from Climate TRACE, a coalition co-founded by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore. The group uses satellite and ground-based observations combined… -
Minneapolis businesses in George Floyd Square sue city, mayor for $30M
In Minneapolis, five business owners near the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue are suing the City of Minneapolis and Mayor Jacob Frey for $30 million. The businesses claim that the city’s actions of closing the intersection, which is the site of George Floyd’s murder, with large concrete barricades have negatively impacted their revenue,… -
India may have to deal with millions of tons of renewable energy waste
India is facing an emerging environmental challenge as a result of waste generated by decommissioned renewable energy components. Experts warn that millions of tons of these discarded materials could accumulate in the country, as government officials attempt to identify solutions. Currently, India generates approximately 100 kilotons of waste annually from solar energy products alone. To… -
Infowars sale to The Onion on hold pending judge’s review
A judge has paused the sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to satirical news outlet The Onion over concerns about the auction’s transparency. The decision comes as families of Sandy Hook victims back the deal, which would transform Infowars into a parody site focused on far-right conspiracy theories. According to The Associated Press, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge… -
President-elect Trump plans to reassign ICE officers back into the field: Report
President-elect Donald Trump plans to reassign U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. Under this plan, officers who have been working desk jobs under the Biden administration would be able to get back into the field, according to the New York Post. Federal employees working at a West Coast and East Coast field office told… -
Trump team seeks to eliminate tax credit for buying electric vehicles
As President-elect Donald Trump continues to name members of his cabinet, a bit of a policy news came out this week. Reuters reported that Trump’s transition team wants to get rid of the $7,500 tax credit for people who buy electric vehicles. Ending the tax credit could have negative implications on the EV industry, which… -
FBI arrests Houston man for allegedly attempting to aid in ISIS terror attack
A 28-year-old Houston man has been arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS and plotting a terrorist attack. FBI officials say Anas Said was apprehended after admitting to planning violence and offering his apartment as a sanctuary for ISIS operatives. Said’s arrest follows a monthslong investigation by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism… -
How cannabis could increase your risk of cancer and accelerated aging: Study
Researchers are hoping to reframe the discussion on marijuana use with new findings showing serious health risks linked to pot consumption. A study published on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from the University of Western Australia, found cannabis exposure was associated with higher rates of cancers, particularly breast, pancreatic, liver, thyroid and testicular cancers. Researchers revealed testicular… -
Satirical paper The Onion wins bid to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars
The satirical news outlet The Onion has won the bankruptcy auction for Alex Jones’ Infowars media company. Infowars, which has hosted controversial content, including Jones’ claims that the Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax, was sold after a defamation lawsuit led to a $1.5 billion judgment against Jones. The Onion’s winning bid puts it in… -
Spirit Airlines preparing to file for bankruptcy: Report
Spirit Airlines is preparing to file for bankruptcy, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The low-cost airliner has been dealing with mounting losses and debt. Spirit already furloughed pilots and unveiled plans to begin selling close to two dozen planes. In addition, Spirit is expected to cut jobs as part of an… -
Palestinian militant group releases new video of Israeli hostage held by Hamas
A Palestinian militant group released a new video Wednesday, Nov. 13 showing Sasha Troufanov, an Israeli hostage held by Hamas. This marks the third video of Troufanov since his capture over a year ago. The previous two videos were released in May. While the exact timing of the video is unclear, in the footage Troufanov…