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British troops sent to investigate drones over US airbases in the UK
British troops are heading to United States airbases across the United Kingdom to protect them from possible drone attacks. This comes after multiple drone sightings at three different U.S. Air Force operation bases in the last week. Neither U.S. nor U.K. officials said who might be behind the drone activity, but intelligence officials warned about… -
Human rights group says Israel likely ‘deliberately’ killed Lebanon journalists
An international human rights group called an Israeli air strike that killed three journalists in Lebanon a likely deliberate attack. Human Rights Watch said the Israeli military knew or should have known journalists were staying in the targeted building during the time of the strike on Oct. 25. The new report also mentions the Israeli… -
UN lets go genocide adviser over Israel-Hamas war views: Report
There’s been a shake-up at the United Nations. The organization let go of the special adviser on the prevention of genocide, reportedly because of her views on the Israel-Gaza war. The Wall Street Journal reported Alice Wairimu Nderitu will not have her contract renewed. This comes after she said Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza… -
Macy’s says employee hid up to $154 million, delays earnings report
Macy’s delayed its earnings report as it deals with a multi-million dollar accounting scandal. The company said one employee is responsible for intentionally hiding up to $154 million worth of expenses across three years. That employee, who’s now fired, is accused of making fraudulent accounting entries while managing small-package deliveries. Macy’s said it identified the… -
Putin’s new adoption and LGBTQ+ laws to align with country’s ‘traditional values’
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed two bills into law that are part of the Kremlin’s effort to abide by what Russian officials call “traditional values.” First, people from countries where gender transitioning is allowed can no longer adopt children from Russia. Last year, Russia banned gender-transition procedures. In 2022, Putin signed a law banning the… -
Amazon workers in 20 countries plan Black Friday, Cyber Monday strike
Thousands of Amazon workers from around the world are planning to strike again on one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year. This is the fifth holiday season in a row for Make Amazon Pay protests, when warehouse staff and delivery drivers strike in support of workers’ rights and climate action from Black Friday… -
Study on link between COVID-19 and cancer causes buzz online
A new study on the effects that COVID-19 could potentially have on cancer tumors is causing a lot of buzz online. Northwestern University researchers found that the virus triggers immune changes that one day may be able to fight cancer. The research started after doctors noticed people with cancer, who got very sick with COVID-19… -
Multiple cities in Oregon vote to ban ‘magic mushrooms’
A growing number of cities in Oregon have banned the use of psychedelic mushrooms, despite the state becoming the first in the country to legalize therapeutic use of the drug. Four cities added new voter-approved bans for psilocybin, the compound found in such mushrooms, in the Nov. 5 election. A dozen other communities that approved two-year… -
Surgeons perform first-ever robotic double lung transplant
Surgeons in New York are the first in the world to complete a fully robotic double lung transplant. The team at NYU Langone Health successfully performed the surgery on 57-year-old Cheryl Mehrkar. Mehrkar was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, in 2010. Her condition got worse after a bout with Covid-19 in 2022.… -
Brazilian ex-president Bolsonaro indicted over alleged coup attempt
Brazilian authorities indicted and arrested the nation’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, on accusations of knowing about a plot to kill the president-elect while trying to overturn the country’s 2022 election. Federal police took Bolsonaro and 36 others into custody Thursday, Nov. 21 as part of an investigation into the fallout. Officials said Bolsonaro had “full… -
American Airlines cracks down on line cutters during boarding process
Just in time for the holiday travel season, American Airlines is expanding its technology that calls out those who cut in line during the boarding process. Passengers who try to board before their assigned group will set off an error beep that alerts the gate agent. The agent will then instruct them to rejoin the… -
The US backs away from plastic production limits in UN treaty: Report
The Biden administration is reportedly removing its support for a cap on plastic production. Governments from around the world are set to come together in Busan, South Korea on Monday, Nov. 25, for the fifth and final round of negotiations for a United Nations global treaty to end plastic pollution. Grist reports that White House staffers… -
Giraffes may be next on endangered species list as population rapidly declines
Giraffes could soon be listed on the endangered species list. U.S. wildlife officials say that’s because multiple species of giraffe populations are declining rapidly. Researchers point to the loss of habitat, poaching and climate change in their native land in Africa. According to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation about 117,000 wild giraffes are left worldwide –…
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