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California sues ExxonMobil, says it lied about plastics recycling
California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit against ExxonMobil on Monday, Sept. 23. He claimed the company lied about plastics being recyclable. Bonta posted on social media about the first-of-its-kind lawsuit. “We’re suing ExxonMobil for a decades-long campaign of deception that perpetuated the plastic waste and pollution crisis,” Bonta said in in video. “We’re… -
Police in NYC and Chicago try to curb growth of Tren de Aragua gang
The Venezuelan gang, Tren De Aragua, has reached New York City. The gang started at a Venezuelan prison and made its way to the United States and other countries. The New York Police Department said the gang is behind a string of store thefts that target high-end items. Officers have also connected Tren De Aragua… -
NYPD bodycam footage shows subway shooting; protests continue
The New York Police Department (NYPD) released body-worn camera video of an officer-involved shooting at a subway station on Sunday, Sept. 15. Four people were injured including two bystanders, an officer and the suspect. Police said it started when Derrell Mickles, who had a knife, jumped a turnstile to avoid paying the subway fare. In… -
Report reveals Secret Service ‘failures’ before PA Trump assassination attempt
The Secret Service admitted to a major breach of protocol that happened before the attempted assassination attempt of Former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. In a new report released Friday, Sept. 20, agency officials say there was a severe lack of communication between the secret service and local authorities at the rally in July.… -
Feds find safety violations at NYC immigrant sweatshops; hit with big fines
Federal inspectors found more than two dozen safety hazards at immigrant sweatshops in New York City. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration discovered fire, electrical, respiratory and sanitary hazards at HotHead Grabba locations in Brooklyn and Queens. The company packages tubes of loose ground tobacco leaves sold at smoke shops and bodegas. Ten of… -
East Coast ports prep for strike that could cost the US economy billions
A possible port strike in the U.S. could have a major impact on the global supply chain and cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars. The strike could impact a total of 36 ports along the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico if a deal isn’t reached by Oct. 1. Up to 45,000 dock… -
Lawmaker, FCC commissioner clash over Trump call to strip ABC’s license
A House Democrat and senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission went head to head Thursday, Sept 19. Their argument was over former President Donald Trump’s call to strip ABC’s broadcast license following his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. Since the debate on Sept. 10, Trump said ABC was dishonest for how the moderators… -
Florida sheriff shames minors on social media for school shooting threats
An increase in school shooting threats across the country has officials going to new lengths to try to stop the problem. Volusia County, Florida Sheriff Mike Chitwood was so fed up with the threats, he decided to publicly identify the students behind them on social media. He started by posting the mug shot of an… -
NYPD to release bodycam footage from controversial subway shooting
The New York Police Department said it plans to release body camera footage of the police shooting inside a Brooklyn subway station. The NYPD held a news conference the night of Wednesday, Sept. 18, detailing what happened moments before the shooting on Sunday, Sept. 15, that injured the suspect, two bystanders and one of the… -
Researcher wins award for debunking ‘blue zones,’ unveiling fraudulent data
Researcher, Saul Justin Newman, was given an Ig Nobel Prize on Sept. 12 for his work on debunking “blue zones.” He found the phenomenon is actually based on fraudulent birth certificates, bad data and unscientific measurements. The concept of blue zones had given people the idea that to live a healthier life, they must eat… -
Protests, controversy after NYPD shoots ‘fare evader,’ bystanders, and cop
Tension is growing over a recent shooting involving the New York City Police Department and a man who officers say didn’t pay to ride the subway. Four people were shot on Sunday, Sept. 15, including the suspect, two bystanders and an NYPD officer. At least 18 protesters were arrested at Sutter Avenue L train station… -
Denver suburbs consider suing over ‘sanctuary city’ migrant policies
Suburbs near Denver are considering filing a lawsuit against the city over its so-called sanctuary policies aimed at helping migrants. The Castle Rock Town Council voted unanimously on Sept. 3 to have the city’s attorney look into legal options. According to the City and County of Denver website, the city has served more than 40,000… -
Study reveals issues Gen Alpha has making friends
Researchers in Michigan have revealed the top reasons children struggle to make friends. Experts at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital talked with 1,031 families and found that 19% of parents fear their child has no friends. According to the poll, 90% of parents said they wanted to help their child make more friends. About 20% of…