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Russia is using Ukraine’s farmland to fuel a global black market: Report
Since the 2022 invasion, Russia’s control over Ukrainian farmlands has intensified, leading to the commandeering of nearly $1 billion worth of grain, as confirmed by Ukrainian officials and The Wall Street Journal. This stolen grain, often taken under duress or through coercion of local farmers, is channeled into an expansive black market, connecting military manufacturers… -
California couple faces up to 20 years for helping Chinese women give birth in US
A jury convicted a California couple on Friday, Sept. 13, of running a tourism business to help pregnant Chinese women give birth to babies in the United States who would be granted automatic American citizenship. Michael Liu and Phoebe Dong were found guilty of 10 counts of money laundering and one count of conspiracy. The… -
Over 300,000 displaced after flooding in Myanmar, rescue missions underway
A human catastrophe is unfolding in Asia. More than 100 people are dead after Typhoon Yagi caused severe flooding in several countries, including Myanmar. The government in Myanmar is now conducting a rescue mission to try to find survivors. The storm and the severe flooding it caused already displaced more than 300,000 people. That number… -
3 Americans sentenced to death in Congo coup trial
A Congo military court sentenced 37 people, including three Americans to death on Friday, Sept. 13. The decision is over an attempt to overthrow the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo. In May, the group of armed men occupied the presidential palace, before their leader, Christian Malanga, a U.S. based Congolese politician, was killed… -
Cristiano Ronaldo hits 1 billion followers across social media platforms
Cristiano Ronaldo has just hit 1 billion followers across all of his social media platforms. That means the star has become the first person ever to reach that high number. The figure is a combination of his followers on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube, and even Chinese platforms like Weibo and Kuaishou. While the number… -
Tack on one more to Trump’s tax-cut pledges: No tax on overtime pay
Former President Donald Trump said on Thursday, Sept. 12, he would add another tax cut to his agenda if elected to the White House in November. This time, the Republican nominee pledged to eliminate taxes on overtime pay. “The people who work overtime are among the hardest-working citizens in our country, and for too long,… -
50,000 gallons of water used to put out Tesla semi fire, safety review ongoing
New details emerged regarding a recent Tesla semi truck battery fire that led to the closure of a California freeway for approximately 15 hours. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), first responders used around 50,000 gallons of water to fully put out extinguish the fire. That is an amount equivalent to more than… -
Elite US Seal Team 6 preparing to defend Taiwan: Report
The U.S. Navy unit that took out 9/11 mastermind Osama Bin Laden is preparing for its next covert mission as reported by the Financial Times on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The commandos of Seal Team 6 are training for the potential invasion of Taiwan by Chinese forces, according to sources familiar with the team’s operations. U.S.… -
High levels of lead found in a dozen brands of spices
Fall is here and that means pumpkin spiced everything, but there’s a new warning about some of the most popular seasonal spices. Consumer Reports found high levels of lead in cinnamon and other spice powders from 12 different brands: Paras, EGN, Mimi’s Products, Bowl & Basket, Rani Brand, Zara Foods, Three Rivers, Yu Yee Brand,… -
‘A Soldier’s Journey’ unveiling debuts at WWI Memorial
Friday, Sept. 13, will see the unveiling of a new piece of art of the National World War I Memorial, “A Soldier’s Journey.” The bronze panel sculpture is 58 feet long and features 38 full-sized figures. It tells the story of a WWI soldier heading on an epic journey. He leaves from home, travels through… -
North Korea resumes missile tests, launches ballistics into East Sea
North Korea resumed its missile program Thursday, Sept. 12, launching several short-range ballistic missiles from Pyongyang that traveled 220 miles toward the East Sea, landing outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone. This series of launches marks North Korea’s return to missile testing after a two-month break. The missile tests followed an unusual incident in which North… -
California considers first-in-nation phone discounts to undocumented immigrants
California is considering a proposal to allow undocumented immigrants access to California LifeLine, a state-run program that subsidizes phone bills for low-income residents. The bill is seeing some pushback, with Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., vetoing a bill meant to assist undocumented immigrants in buying homes on Friday, Sept. 6. The LifeLine program offers discounts on… -
Fresh images appear to show Russian ship with Iranian missiles in Caspian Sea
New satellite imagery revealed on Wednesday, Sept. 11, shows what appears to be the Russian cargo ship that brought ballistic missiles to Russia from Iran. The vessel known as the Olya-3, was spotted in the Caspian Sea off of the coast of southwest Russia. The pictures are reportedly seen as further evidence to back up…