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Pakistan’s power grid threatened by growing adoption of Chinese solar panels
Pakistan is currently experiencing some of Asia’s highest energy prices, as electricity costs have increased by 155% since 2021. With over 40% of the population living below the poverty line, many households are turning to renewable energy — particularly solar power — to offset high electricity bills. However, this growing trend towards solar poses challenges… -
CIA official arrested, charged with leaking top secret military documents: Report
A U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and now faces charges of leaking top secret military documents. An indictment filed last week alleged CIA employee Asif W. Rahman leaked classified documents revealing Israel’s plans for a retaliatory strike against Iran following an… -
Biden administration says no policy shift toward Israel due to humanitarian aid
With President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden meeting in Washington on Wednesday, Nov. 13, there has been a lot of talk about the peaceful transition of power. In addition, the two leaders will discuss foreign policy. Those conversations come as the Biden administration announced on Tuesday, Nov. 12, there will be no significant policy… -
Morning-after pill sales surge online, companies cite Trump’s reelection
President-elect Donald Trump winning a second term in the White House is putting a spotlight on women’s health. Since the election, companies have seen a major surge in online sales of emergency contraceptives like Plan B. Women’s telehealth company Winx said sales of its morning-after pill were up 315% on the day after the election… -
Yale students will have the chance to take a course dedicated to Beyonce soon
Queen Bey has made it to the Ivy League. As reported on Monday, Nov. 11, Yale University is getting into the groove with a course dedicated to Beyonce. The prestigious university will offer the course, “Beyonce Makes History: Black Radical Tradition, History, Culture, Theory and Politics through Music,” for the upcoming spring semester. The course… -
NFL waits weeks to levy fine against Bosa for wearing MAGA hat postgame
In late October, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa crashed a live postgame interview with his teammate Brock Purdy after a win against the Dallas Cowboys, showing off his “Make America Great Again” hat in support of now President-elect Donald Trump. “I’m not going to talk too much about it, but I think it’s… -
French newspapers sue Elon Musk’s X over content payments
Multiple French news organizations sued X, accusing Elon Musk’s social media platform of running their content without paying them. The eight media groups including Le Monde and Le Parisien said X violated what’s known as European neighboring rights, which is a law that requires payment after social media platforms republish news content. This new lawsuit… -
Melania Trump reportedly to skip White House visit
When President-elect Donald Trump meets with President Joe Biden at the White House on Wednesday, Nov. 12, their wives won’t do the same. Various reports indicate Melania Trump has decided to pass on the visit. CNN and other media outlets report that Melania Trump won’t attend the traditional White House meeting that many view as… -
Calls for ‘Jew Hunt’, anti-Arab slurs: What sparked the Amsterdam attack
Violence erupted against Israeli soccer fans on Thursday, Nov. 7, with fans being chased, cornered and beaten. Now, a new controversy centers on what happened before the violence started. Israeli fans were allegedly seen on video pulling down Palestinian flags across the city, vandalizing a taxi cab and chanting anti-Arab slogans. Some media outlets reported… -
Red Lobster’s revival with 35-year-old CEO: Will a millennial makeover work?
Don’t prepare to say your final goodbyes to cheddar bay biscuits just yet. Red Lobster is hoping for a comeback with a millennial makeover led by the company’s new 35-year-old CEO. Damola Adamolekun has been at the job since August and is now working to bring in younger guests after the chain closed more than… -
Communist China imposes restrictions on ‘Night Riding Army’ biking movement
What started as a light-hearted adventure among Chinese students searching for soup dumplings has quickly evolved into a government-monitored event. Over the weekend, more than 100,000 students joined the “Night Riding Army” in Henan province, biking 37 miles from Zhengzhou to Kaifeng. This massive night-time gathering, first popularized on social media in June, became an… -
GOP Senate majority unknown due to questions in AZ, PA races
Come January, Republicans will take control of the U.S. Senate. The question is, how wide will the margin be? According to Decision Desk HQ, Republicans hold a 52-47 lead, with the race in Pennsylvania still hanging in the balance. In that race, Republican Dave McCormick leads incumbent Democrat Bob Casey Jr. by about 40,000 votes,… -
Giuliani calls $148M defamation judgment a ‘political vendetta’
Outside a Manhattan federal courtroom Thursday, Nov. 7, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said he is the victim of political persecution. “But the reality is that this case is obviously a political vendetta,” Giuliani said. “Just the mere fact that it’s a $145 million judgment, I’m very, very disappointed that this judge doesn’t…