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Rome considers timed ticket system for Trevi Fountain
It’s no secret that over tourism has been an ongoing issue in Italy, particularly at its famous landmarks like Rome’s Trevi Fountain. Now, city officials are considering new measures to tackle the problem. The government is reportedly looking at a timed ticket system to help manage the crowds at the Trevi Fountain. According to The… -
Trump campaign staffers involved in Arlington cemetery altercation identified
Two campaign staffers have been identified in connection to a dustup that took place when former President Donald Trump visited Arlington National Cemetery for a wreath-laying ceremony. An alleged altercation occurred between Trump’s campaign staffers and a cemetery employee over photographs taken in Section 60 on Aug. 26. Section 60 is the area of Arlington… -
Selena Gomez: From Disney star to $1.3 billion beauty mogul
Selena Gomez has worn a number of different hats on her journey to become a billionaire, but now the child star has a burgeoning beauty business. At age 32, Gomez is one of the youngest self-made billionaires in the U.S., a bulk of which is due to her makeup line, Rare Beauty. According to the… -
Dutch officials fine Clearview AI $33.7M for ‘illegal database’ of billions of faces
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined American facial recognition company Clearview AI $33.7 million for amassing what it calls an “illegal database” of billions of facial images, including those of Dutch citizens. Dutch officials said Clearview AI violated laws banning the unauthorized collection and processing of personal data without consent. The fine marks… -
Dye in Doritos used to make mice skin see-through
The dye that helps give Doritos their signature orange hue can also make mice see-through. Researchers rubbed a solution containing tartrazine – the food dye commonly known as “yellow no. 5″ – onto mice and about five minutes later, they said it was like looking through a window. The results are only temporary, and scientists say… -
China ending international adoption program; American families in limbo
China is ending its international adoption program, leaving hundreds of American families with pending applications in limbo. Since the early 90s, China has sent thousands of children overseas for adoption with about half of them coming to the United States. The influx stemmed from China’s one-child policy, which forced many families to abandon babies –… -
Man pleads guilty to wildlife trafficking, killing over 100 eagles
A man pleaded guilty to wildlife trafficking as court documents show that at least 118 eagles were killed as part of this long-running operation. Prosecutors said the wildlife trafficking ring in the Western U.S. reveals bird victims could reach into the thousands. The eagles’ parts were sold on the black market for profits. The case… -
Harvard and Columbia ranked worst for free speech amid campus tensions
Harvard and Columbia have just been named the worst U.S. colleges for free speech, according to a new analysis from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and College Pulse. The report, released Thursday, Sept. 5, ranked 251 schools, and for the second year in a row, Harvard ranks at the very bottom. The… -
IDF reveals new details on living conditions of 6 executed hostages
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) revealed new details on Wednesday, Sept. 5, about the conditions and location where six hostages were being held in before being executed over the weekend. The IDF noted that the entrance to the tunnel looked innocent at first. “As you can see, this tunnel was hidden in a child’s bedroom,” said… -
Hunter Biden’s federal tax trial begins
As jury selection begins, Hunter Biden is set to go on trial Thursday, Sept. 5, for federal tax charges in Los Angeles, California. The president’s son is accused of failing to pay more than a million dollars in taxes since 2016. He pleaded not guilty and contends he did end up paying all his taxes,… -
Federal judge rules Illinois’ concealed carry public transit ban unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled it’s unconstitutional for the state of Illinois to prohibit residents with concealed carry permits from carrying on public transportation. The judge cited the Supreme Court’s 2022 Bruen decision. The ruling currently applies only to the four plaintiffs who challenged the law in a 2022 lawsuit. They argued that the ban infringed… -
Meta board says ‘from the river to the sea’ phrase is not hate speech
Meta’s oversight board made a landmark decision, ruling that the phrase “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” is not inherently hate speech. The slogan refers to the territory between the Jordan River and Mediterranean Sea, which includes the Gaza Strip, the state of Israel and the West Bank. Critics of the… -
California set to approve groundbreaking law that cuts homework, alleviates stress
In California, a new law that could dramatically change the way homework is handled in state schools is nearing approval. The Healthy Homework Act is now awaiting the governor’s signature after passing both chambers of the state Legislature. It aims to not only reduce homework, but also stress among students and parents. The author of…