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What Trump’s victory could mean for Ukraine’s fight against Russia
There are questions over what a victory by former President Donald Trump means for the war in Ukraine. Republicans have been critical of continued U.S. military support as the country struggles to fight off Russia. The now President-elect Trump and his running mate Vice President-elect JD Vance have questioned American commitment to Kyiv. Trump has… -
Astronauts celebrate Election Day in space, cast early votes from ISS
Did you know it’s possible to cast a ballot from space? Astronauts including Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams and Don Pettit voted early in the 2024 presidential election from the International Space Station. The astronauts posted an Election Day photo of themselves on Instagram wearing patriotic socks. The caption read, “It doesn’t matter if you are sitting,… -
Years after Hurricane Katrina, demolition at Six Flags in New Orleans begins
Demolition crews have started dismantling the former Six Flags theme park in New Orleans, bringing down crumbling rides and buildings that have long served as an eerie reminder of Hurricane Katrina’s impact. The park, which originally opened in 2000 as Jazzland, went bankrupt after just two seasons. Six Flags then took over the lease, but… -
Record 87% of US faces drought amid shifting weather patterns
A record 87% of the contiguous United States experienced dry or drought conditions as of Oct. 31, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. The widespread dry spell surpassed previous records of 85% in early November 2022 and 80% in July 2012. The recent expansion of drought conditions followed an unusually dry… -
3 indicted for hate crimes against Jewish Brooklyn Museum officials
Three people have been indicted on hate crime charges for vandalizing the homes of Brooklyn Museum officials during pro-Palestinian protests earlier this summer, prosecutors announced Monday, Nov. 4. The New York residents now face multiple charges, including making a terroristic threat. Taylor Pelton, Samuel Seligson and Gabriel Schubiner are charged with making a terroristic threat… -
Ex-Columbus police officer Adam Coy convicted in shooting of Andre Hill
A jury has convicted ex-Columbus, Ohio, police officer Adam Coy of murder, felonious assault and reckless homicide in the shooting death of 47-year-old Andre Hill. “As to count one. We, the jury, being duly empowered and sworn to find the defendant, Adam Coy, guilty of murder as he stands charged in count one of the… -
Ohio sheriff’s deputy apologizes after posting he won’t help Harris voters
A Clark County sheriff’s lieutenant is under scrutiny after social media posts in which he claimed he would refuse to help Democratic voters, sparking public outrage. Lt. John Rodgers has since apologized and said he has no recollection of making the posts, attributing them to medication side effects. Rodgers, a 20-year veteran and Road Patrol… -
Trump considers moves on vaccines, fluoride in water with help from RFK Jr.
One day before Election Day, Former President Donald Trump is making one of his final pitches to voters. He said he’ll consider taking on two controversial public health topics, vaccines and fluoride in drinking water, if he wins the White House. In a phone interview with NBC News Sunday, Nov. 3, Trump said Robert F.… -
How one country is cracking down on drunk and distracted cyclists
Japan intensified its crackdown on risky cycling behavior by implementing stricter penalties for activities like biking under the influence and using a phone while riding. Those who violate the new rules could face up to three years in jail. Under the new nationwide regulations, cyclists caught making a call, watching a video or even holding… -
Georgia Sec. of State says video showing Haitian migrant voting is ‘false’
A viral video of what appears to show a Haitian migrant saying he voted multiple times is being called fake by Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. He said it was likely produced by what he called “Russian troll farms.” The video showed a man who claimed to have moved to the United States from… -
Early voting ends in key state of Georgia as Election Day nears
Early voting ends Friday, Nov. 1, in the battleground state of Georgia. Millions of people have already voted in the key state ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5. Around 3.7 million voters, a record number of early voters, already cast their ballot in Georgia, where 16 electoral votes are at stake in the presidential… -
FDA approves new drug for schizophrenia, promises few side effects
The FDA has approved a new kind of drug to treat schizophrenia that touts fewer side effects than current options, after seeing encouraging results from trials by the drug’s maker. The FDA approved Bristol Myers Squibb’s new treatment, Cobenfy, in September, after getting positive results from two of the company’s five-week trials of the drug. Now,… -
Los Angeles DA says he now backs clemency for Menendez brothers
Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon said he supports Erik and Lyle Menendez in requesting clemency from California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The support comes 35 years after the brothers shot and killed their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, inside their Beverly Hills home. The district attorney’s office said it has sent letters of support to…
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