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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… -
Cartel leader’s arrest sparks fears of retaliation at US-Mexico border
U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Laredo, Texas, area are on high alert following the arrest of Carlos Treviño, a top leader of the Cartel del Noreste, also known as “El Bola.” Treviño, captured by Mexican authorities on Tuesday, Sept. 3, in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, is a key figure involved in kidnappings, extortion and drug… -
DraftKings fined after online slot machine has no winners for a week
DraftKings and White Hat Gaming have been fined over $22,000 after an incident last summer involving 522 online casino players. What happened to those players may have seemed like a case of bad luck at first, but had nothing to do with the laws of probability. It was a problem with the slot machine. According… -
Masked protesters disrupt Columbia’s first day back with anti-Israel rallies
Students have returned to the campus of Columbia University. The schooled kicked off its first day of classes this week, which also marked the return of pro-Palestinian protesters, reigniting tensions that rocked the school during the last academic year. Around 50 demonstrators gathered in front of Columbia’s main gates on Tuesday, waving Palestinian flags and… -
Former top aide to Gov. Hochul was undisclosed agent for China: Prosecutors
A former deputy chief of staff to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has been arrested on charges of acting as an undisclosed agent for China. Linda Sun and her husband, Chris Hu, have both been arrested six weeks after FBI agents searched their multimillion-dollar home on Long Island. Prosecutors allege Sun used her influential position… -
Researchers identify likely site for Russia’s new nuclear missile
U.S. researchers say they believe they’ve identified the probable deployment site for Russia’s new nuclear missile called “Burevestnik,” 295 miles north of Moscow. The researchers pinpointed the likely deployment site using commercial satellite imagery from Planet Labs. Analysts with the CNA research organization identified nine horizontal launch pads under construction, protected by high berms. The… -
No link between brain cancer and cellphone use, WHO says
For those reading this report on their cellphone, the World Health Organization has good news. According to a new review commissioned by the WHO, there is no link between cellphone use and brain cancer. That goes for people who make long phone calls, spend a lot of time on their phones or have used a… -
Russian missile strike on Ukrainian military college leaves 41 dead
At least 41 people were killed and over 180 wounded on Tuesday, Sept. 3, after Russian forces launched a missile attack on a military training facility and a nearby hospital in the city of Poltava, Ukrainian officials said. The strike, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned as “barbaric,” is the deadliest single attack in Ukraine… -
China ‘spamouflage’ accounts attempt to stir chaos ahead of US election
As the 2024 presidential election draws nearer, China is stepping up its attempts to influence American voters. A new report found a rise in “spamouflage” on social media. Spamouflage accounts claim to be U.S. voters and soldiers and post about issues like reproductive rights, U.S. support for Ukraine, and America’s policy toward Israel. These accounts criticize… -
Children’s book blamed for battery fire, publishers dispute the findings
A North Carolina family faced a potentially life-threatening situation this week when a fire broke out in the back seat of their minivan, resulting in thousands of dollars in damages. A children’s book, equipped with electronic components designed to produce sounds when the reader presses a button, allegedly caused the fire. Fortunately, no one was… -
X expects Brazil to shut down platform ‘soon’ as Musk’s fight with judge heats up
Social media platform X may soon shut down in Brazil if the country’s Supreme Court enforces its warning. The potential closure follows a prolonged dispute between X’s owner Elon Musk and Brazil’s Chief Justice Alexandre de Moraes over social media regulations and censorship. X’s Global Government Affairs account stated in a post that it anticipates… -
Deepfake abuse to generate nude photos of kids on the rise
A newly released report by Thorn, a tech company that works to combat the spread of child sex abuse material, showed deepfake abuse is becoming all too common. This is partially due to the rise of artifical intelligence. Thorn said that is because “undressing” apps are widely available and inexpensive. Individuals can also use other…
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