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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… -
Jon Bon Jovi credited with talking woman off ledge of Nashville bridge
Singer Jon Bon Jovi is being credited with saving the life of a woman who appeared to be moments away from jumping off of a bridge in Nashville. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department released surveillance video Wednesday, Sept. 11, of the incident along the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge the day before. The singer and his team… -
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…