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US says Indian gov’t official hired hitman in New York assassination plot
U.S. prosecutors have named an Indian state employee in a plot to assassinate a U.S.-based Sikh separatist leader advocating for Punjab’s independence. Vikash Yadav, the accused mastermind, remains at large while his alleged associate, Nikhil Gupta, was arrested and extradited to the U.S. earlier this year. According to court documents, Yadav recruited Gupta to hire… -
UN failed to act as over 7,000 tons of food aid were stolen in Ethiopia: Report
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) did nothing as more than 7,000 tons of wheat were stolen in Ethiopia, according to a Reuters investigation released on Friday, Oct. 18. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) officials launched an investigation last year after learning its donated food was diverted to commercial mills and… -
Netflix adds 5M subscribers as others deal with cancellations
A day after the Federal Trade Commission unveiled its “click-to-cancel” rule in its fight against businesses that make it difficult for consumers to cancel subscriptions, Netflix announced Thursday, Oct. 17, that it has added subscribers — a lot of them. In its third-quarter earnings report, the streaming giant highlighted its paid subscriber growth of 5.1… -
Former Olympian is accused of running ‘ruthless’ drug smuggling operation
The U.S Department of Justice announced a federal indictment of former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding on Thursday, Oct. 17, which accuses him of running a billion-dollar cocaine trafficking operation and ordering the murders of several people. “Instead of using his privileges that come with being an Olympic athlete to do good for people, he… -
Paid sick leave on the ballot in several states in November
Voters in Missouri, Nebraska and Alaska, will go to the polls in November and vote whether to mandate paid sick leave for workers. The issue initially gained steam during the COVID pandemic. Right now, employees who are part-time or lower-wage workers are less likely to have such coverage. Without sick leave, some workers feel they… -
US Treasury’s AI tools recover $1 billion in fraudulent payments
The U.S. Treasury Department has ramped up efforts to combat fraudulent payments by deploying artificial intelligence to detect suspicious transactions. This new approach has led to the prevention and recovery of over $4 billion in fraudulent payments during fiscal year 2024, a significant increase from the previous year. The Treasury’s Office of Payment Integrity reported… -
New Mexico governor ends controversial gun ban in public parks
New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Wednesday, Oct. 16, that her controversial public health order banning guns at public parks and playgrounds has ended and will not be renewed. She signed the order in September 2023 after an 11-year-old boy was shot at Isotopes Park, a minor league baseball stadium in Albuquerque. According… -
US warns Israel against ‘policy of starvation’ in Gaza
The United States says it will closely monitor Israel’s actions during its ground offensive in northern Gaza to ensure there is no “policy of starvation” in the region. Just days after the Biden administration sent a letter to Israeli officials demanding an improvement in the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened… -
Bipartisan panel makes call to overhaul Secret Service amid failures
A bipartisan panel is calling on the Secret Service to make “fundamental reforms” to its operations after former President Donald Trump was nearly assassinated during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. President Joe Biden ordered the creation of the panel to effectively review the security provided to Trump. The panel, composed of former Democratic and… -
Explosive packages in DHL warehouses raise Russian sabotage fears
Counterterrorism officials in the United Kingdom and Germany are investigating suspected Russian sabotage targeting European transportation networks, with concerns about potential threats to aviation security. In July 2024, a package caught fire at a DHL warehouse in Birmingham, raising concerns it may have been deliberately planted on a plane destined for the U.K. Officials are… -
Polling shows importance of the Catholic vote in 2024 presidential race
The Alfred Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York is set to take place during the evening of Thursday, Oct. 17. The dinner is a fundraiser for Catholic charities, with many high profile political figures often attending. Former President Donald Trump will be there. However, Vice President Kamala Harris has declined. Her campaign has said… -
Pheasant hatchery filled with solar panels part of clean energy’s recycling problem
Renewable energy infrastructure, which the majority of is relatively new, will inevitably face decommissioning as it reaches the end of its lifespan. This reality is becoming evident in an unusual setting: a former pheasant hatchery in Canada, now home to thousands of damaged solar panels awaiting recycling. The facility, managed by Sunset Renewable Asset Management,… -
SpaceX sues California agency over rocket launch denial, alleges political bias
SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission, alleging political bias in the agency’s decision to block an increase in rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The company claims the rejection stems from Elon Musk’s political statements, including his support for Donald Trump, rather than environmental concerns. The commission voted to deny…
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