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Unverified claims about Haitian migrants spread amid Ohio’s immigration struggles
During presidential debate on Tuesday, Sept. 10, former President Donald Trump brought attention to unverified claims circulating in Ohio about Haitian migrants allegedly eating local pets and wildlife. These accusations have been denied by both city officials and law enforcement in Springfield, Ohio, however, the city has been dealing with challenges posed by a significant… -
Harris-Walz campaign quickly capitalizes on Swift endorsement with new merch
The Harris-Walz campaign didn’t hesitate to capitalize on the endorsement of billionaire pop star Taylor Swift Tuesday, Sept. 10. The singer endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris on Instagram immediately following Tuesday night’s presidential debate. In less than an hour, the campaign launched Swift-style merchandise for sale on its website, offering “Harris-Walz friendship bracelets,” priced at… -
Feds give $251 million for disability inclusion at work
In its largest-ever vocational rehabilitation-focused competitive grant, the U.S. Department of Education is giving $251 million to more than two dozen higher education institutions and other agencies to ensure disability inclusion in the workforce. The Disability Innovation Fund program awarded the five-year grants to 27 recipients. The grants will prepare individuals for competitive and integrated… -
AGs urge Congress to mandate warning labels on social media platforms
A coalition of 42 state and territory attorneys general called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms. The attorneys general argued that requiring these warning labels would be “one consequential step toward mitigating the risk of harm to youth.” The initiative builds on U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s June proposal to ask… -
Galloping into the spotlight: The UK Hobby Horse competition takes off
A few equestrian sporting events were featured at this year’s Olympic Games, but there’s a new horse related competition in the United Kingdom. The country recently held its first hobby horse championships. What began as a fun activity has evolved into a full-fledged sport. Those involved had to leap and gallop over obstacles during the… -
Indian migrants fuel spike in illegal crossings at northern US border
Indian migrants are driving a sharp increase in illegal crossings at the U.S.-Canada border. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported nearly 20,000 migrant encounters this year, marking a 95% surge compared to 2023. Nearly 60% of these encounters involved Indian nationals, highlighting a growing trend in illegal immigration from India. Many Indian migrants enter… -
Chicago implements hiring freeze amid $1B budget shortfall
The city of Chicago implemented a comprehensive hiring freeze across all city departments, including police and fire, in response to a projected $1 billion budget shortfall through 2025. The city faces a $982.4 million gap for fiscal year 2025 and an additional $222.9 million deficit expected by the end of 2024. The budget shortfall is… -
Russia launches biggest naval drills in 30 years, China joins the action
Russia is conducting its largest naval drills in three decades, termed “Ocean-2024,” involving over 400 ships, submarines and 120 naval aircraft, with 90,000 personnel. The exercises extend across the Pacific and Arctic Oceans and into the Mediterranean, Caspian and Baltic Seas. These maneuvers, set to continue until the week of Sept. 16, are seen by… -
National park rangers highlight ‘world changing’ impact of litter
It’s been said time and time again: don’t litter. That rule is especially important for the more uninhabited areas of America. Now, a new social media post by national parks rangers is highlighting why. Rangers with Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico shared a photo of an empty Cheetos bag left behind in what’s… -
Volvo backtracks on EV pledge, as other automakers have done the same
Volvo has revised its plan to transition fully to electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030. The automaker now anticipates that between 90%-100% of its cars sold by the end of the decade will either be electric vehicles or hybrids, while up to 10% of sales will comprise of mild hybrids, where electric power supplements a combustion… -
Polish security takes down covert Russia-linked sabotage group
Poland security services revealed on Monday, Sept. 9, it took out cyber hackers who were attempting to “wage a de facto cyber war” by Russia and Belarus. Polish intelligence said it is part of ongoing efforts to sabotage Poland’s institution’s due to its military aid to Ukraine. “The Belarusian and Russian foreign services had one… -
Viral ‘airport tray aesthetic’ could be slowing down TSA lines
Going through airport security may not be the most fabulous part of traveling, but a new TikTok trend could be changing that. It is called “airport tray aesthetic” or “TSA tray aesthetic,” where people artfully arrange their otherwise bland bins as they make their way through airport security. Airport tray aesthetic has become so popular,… -
IRS recovers $1.3B in unpaid taxes from high-income Americans
The IRS has recovered $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes from high-income Americans since late 2023, according to the Treasury Department. The IRS targeted approximately 1,600 individuals who made over $1 million the previous year, and nearly 80% made payments on overdue tax debts. In 2019, Yellen said the top 1% of wealthy Americans owed more…