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Meta teaching teens how to avoid sextortion when using social media
America’s top resource for locating missing and exploited children is sounding the alarm: sextortion is on the rise. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), along with other experts, is teaming up with Meta, the world’s largest social media platform, to educate families. Meta’s partnership with Childhelp Meta announced Tuesday, Feb. 11, that… -
Tesla opens $200M battery plant in Shanghai amid US-China trade tensions
Full Story Tesla has officially opened a $200 million battery plant in Shanghai, China, marking a significant expansion of the company’s presence in the country. However, this announcement comes as the electric vehicle maker’s CEO Elon Musk works for the Trump administration, which is currently embroiled in a trade conflict with Beijing. How significant is… -
Illinois gun shop sues sheriff, U.S. Secret Service over seizure worth millions
The owners of a gun shop in New Lenox, Illinois, are suing Will County authorities and the U.S. Secret Service, alleging wrongful forfeiture. In 2023, the gun shop owners, a couple, Jeffery Regnier and Greta Keranen, were investigated for money laundering. Regnier told the Chicago Tribune that the investigation began after he made a $750,000… -
22 states sue to block Trump administration cuts to NIH research funding
Attorneys general in 22 states are suing the Trump administration, asking a federal judge to temporarily block a major policy change by the National Institutes of Health. The new policy cuts billions of dollars in grant funding to universities and research institutions across the country. In the lawsuit, filed Monday, Feb. 10, in U.S. District… -
Kristi Noem calls FBI corrupt, vows to end leaks on ICE raids
Full Story Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has called the FBI “corrupt” after details about a major immigration enforcement operation planned for Los Angeles leaked. The Los Angeles Times published a report detailing the upcoming ICE operation, citing anonymous sources who provided the information. Noem shared the article on X, writing, “The FBI is so… -
Former DNC official: Celebrities lied about no Harris Campaign payments
A former Democratic National Committee (DNC) official suggested that the Harris campaign and various celebrities may have misrepresented the money spent on high-profile appearances on the campaign trail. Lindy Li, a former DNC finance committee member and Biden campaign advisor, appeared on The Shawn Ryan Show and said that celebrities, including Beyoncé and Cardi B,… -
FCC probes radio station after revealing sensitive details on ICE operations
A San Francisco radio station, KCBS 740 AM, has just days left to respond to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) inquiry regarding its alleged disclosure of sensitive details about an undercover U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation. FCC Chairman raises concerns FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, appointed by President Donald Trump last month, told Fox… -
Should losing pro teams get taxpayer money for new stadiums? Some say no.
An Illinois state lawmaker’s proposal may not receive much fanfare from professional sports team owners, especially in Chicago. Democratic State Rep. Bob Morgan of Deerfield introduced a new bill on Thursday, Feb. 6, that ties taxpayer financing for professional sports stadiums to a team’s performance. The proposal mandates any team wanting public dollars toward renovations… -
Mexico suing American gun manufacturers as US fights fentanyl flow
As the United States battles the flow of Fentanyl into the nation from Mexico, the Mexican government is fighting to halt the surge of American guns coming into its country. Following an agreement to pause tariffs against Mexico, President Donald Trump announced Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s promise to send 10,000 troops to the border to… -
Blake Lively sued by crisis specialist in ongoing ‘It Ends With Us’ legal battle
Full Story Blake Lively’s legal battle with Justin Baldoni is escalating and now involves a crisis public relations executive. Jed Wallace and Street Relations are suing Lively for defamation after she named them in her December civil rights complaint. For weeks, Lively and Baldoni have been locked in a public dispute. The conflict started when… -
Trump to put EPA environmental justice workers on paid leave: Report
Sources close to the Trump administration said the president is planning another shake-up within federal agencies, this time at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The next change will focus on workers involved in the environmental justice and civil rights division. EPA Environmental Justice workers could be placed on leave The Wall Street Journal said an… -
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath to rock the stage one last time after 20 years
Full Story Heavy metal legends Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath are set to reunite for one final show this summer. This marks the first time the band’s original lineup played a show together in 20 years. The band will perform their greatest hits for charity, with all proceeds benefiting Parkinson’s research and health care for… -
US freezes $13.3M in funds for international police force in Haiti
Full story As gang control over Haiti’s capital expands, a Trump executive order signed on Jan. 20 froze more than $13 million in funding for a Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. Growing violence on the island nation influenced the mission’s creation. Why are the funds unavailable? The freeze stems from an order by President Donald…
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