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South Korean president will lift martial law after parliament votes to block it
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he will lift a martial law declaration after the country’s National Assembly voted to block it on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Just hours after President Yeol had declared martial law, members from both of South Korea’s largest political parties made it through police blockades at the parliament building to… -
Biden administration approves $7.5B loan for EV battery plants in Indiana
A week after the Biden administration preliminarily approved a $6.6 billion loan to electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian Automotive, the White House is again giving billions in financial aid to the EV sector. This week, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $7.5 billion loan commitment to support the construction of two EV battery manufacturing facilities in… -
US court rules most of Idaho’s ‘abortion trafficking’ law can take effect
A federal appeals court ruled Idaho can proceed with a new law that makes it illegal to help minors seek an abortion without parental consent. The new ruling reverses a lower court decision that prevented the law from taking effect after a 2023 lawsuit. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Monday, Dec. 2,… -
Sunday after Thanksgiving sees record number of flyers
The Transportation Security Administration reports Sunday, Dec. 1, was the busiest flying day ever in the United States. The record-breaker occurred as Americans tried to get home from the long Thanksgiving holiday week. TSA agents screened 3.09 million flyers on Sunday, breaking the previous record set earlier this year. 3.01 million Americans flew on July… -
CA bill would prioritize descendants of slaves for college admissions
A California lawmaker plans to introduce a bill to the state’s Assembly on Monday, Dec. 2, that would give admissions priority to descendants of slaves at the University of California and California State University, The Associated Press reported. Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, a Democrat representing communities in Los Angeles and Culver City, is also a member… -
Newsom to propose $25M in special session to ‘Trump-proof’ California
California lawmakers are meeting Monday, Dec. 2 for a special session with Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom set to propose a so-called “Trump-proof” legal defense fund. Newsom is trying to protect his state’s progressive policies. He called for the special session just days after President-elect Donald Trump won a second term. The proposed $25 million… -
Football, flags, fights: College rivalry week marred by post-game brawls
Rivalry week in college football turned into a series of fights on the field on Saturday, Nov. 30. The act of planting a flag was the root of many of these melees. Michigan-Ohio State After Michigan upset Ohio State 13-10 in their 120th meeting, the Wolverines planted their flag at midfield of Ohio Stadium, also… -
American-Israeli soldier confirmed dead in Gaza during original attacks
The Israeli military said Monday, Dec. 2, that an American-Israeli citizen is dead in Gaza and has been for a long time. The Israeli Defense Forces said Omer Maxim Neutra of Long Island, New York, was actually killed during the Hamas attack on Israel in October of 2023. The Israelis and his family had previously… -
SCOTUS to hear arguments on gender-affirming care for minors
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments concerning the legality of gender-affirming care for minors, a practice that is currently banned in Tennessee and 25 other states. Tennessee’s law prohibits puberty blockers and gender-transition surgeries for children who identify as transgender. The Tennessee ban was passed after investigative reporting by The Daily Wire revealed that… -
Judge dismisses defamation suit against Fox News over Jan. 6 coverage
A judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed against Fox News by Ray Epps, an Arizona man who was at the center of controversy over the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Epps had accused Fox News of falsely labeling him as a federal informant who helped orchestrate the riot. Fox News hosts, including former primetime anchor Tucker… -
Members of TDA gang linked to Colorado apartment takeover arrested in NYC
Two members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TDA), linked to an apartment takeover in Aurora, Colorado, have been arrested in New York City, the New York Post reported. The NYPD and U.S. Homeland Security conducted a raid in the Bronx targeting drug traffickers and credit card scammers, leading to the arrests of 15… -
Trump cabinet picks, Connecticut lawmakers targeted in bomb threats
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, multiple Cabinet picks for President-elect Donald Trump and several Democratic members of Congress were targeted with bomb threats and “swatting” incidents. Swatting involves falsely reporting emergencies to police in an attempt to get a SWAT team to respond to a location where no emergency exists. Among those targeted was Rep. Elise… -
China debuts H-6N nuclear bomber in joint patrol with Russia
China and Russia conducted a joint patrol of nuclear-capable bombers over the Sea of Japan on Friday, Nov. 29, their ninth such operation since 2019. The patrol featured China’s H-6N bomber, its first deployment in such an exercise, and Russia’s Tu-95MS strategic bomber, according to Chinese state media. South Korea’s military reported that 11 Chinese…