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California’s Prop. 36 takes effect, creates stricter punishment for drug, theft crimes
California voters made their voices heard, loud and clear, during November’s election to clean up crime across the state. A sweeping majority checked “yes” to Proposition 36 to punish repeat criminal offenders. Prop. 36 became law on Wednesday across the state of California. It makes some theft and drug crimes a felony charge, including crimes… -
US releases Guantanamo Bay detainees as government works to close facility
The Department of Defense has released three detainees from Guantanamo Bay, a U.S. military prison in Cuba, after they spent several years in confinement. One is headed to Kenya while the other two will serve more time in a Malaysian prison for their roles in suspected terrorist attacks. The two played a part in deadly… -
Democratic senators want to amend Constitution to abolish Electoral College
Three Democratic senators are pushing to abolish the Electoral College as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office. The group argues the system is flawed and doesn’t represent the voice of every American. The idea is to amend the Constitution, using an amendment that would see presidential elections solely rely on the majority vote of… -
TikTok asks Supreme Court to block law banning social media app
As the clock winds down on TikTok becoming banned in the United States, the company asked the Supreme Court on Monday, Dec. 16, to block the law that would remove it from app stores. The law is set to take effect Jan. 19, forcing the app’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to divest the platform. Earlier this… -
Trump’s incoming security adviser ready to get hackers to ‘knock it off’
Donald Trump’s incoming national security adviser said America needs to take a stronger stance on cyberattacks. Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., said he’s ready to get hackers to “knock it off” during an interview with CBS News on Sunday, Dec. 15. The comments follow a series of threats and cyberattacks on America’s digital infrastructure in recent… -
Hackers demand ransom in cyberattack on Rhode Island’s benefits system
Hundreds of thousands of people could be the victims of a major cyberattack in Rhode Island. Officials confirmed the government benefits system was targeted, revealing the private data of anyone who used a state program within the last eight years. The RIBridges system was hit earlier this month unleashing what Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee,… -
Backpack company under fire for police tip in death of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Threats continue to funnel in surrounding the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and they’re not for the suspected killer. Peak Design, a San Francisco based backpack company, is under fire for its alleged involvement in the case. Peak Design CEO Peter Dering, and his employees, are receiving backlash after reports he called police with… -
Elton John: Legal marijuana one of the ‘greatest mistakes of all time’
Elton John, the award-winning musician, has come to the stage in opposition to legal marijuana. Now 34 years sober, John reflected on his life as a performer and his time as an addict during an interview with TIME Magazine, which named him 2024’s Icon of the Year. “Legalizing marijuana in America and Canada is one… -
Former Syrian guard indicted on torture charges in US
A former Syrian guard faces torture charges nearly 20 years after his alleged crimes. U.S. prosecutors called the allegations “chilling” and “heinous.” Samir Ousman Alsheikh moved to the U.S. in 2020 and lived in South Carolina. Documents from the indictment said the former prison guard led the Damascus Central Prison before migrating to America. A… -
Hospitals alert child welfare over drugs given during labor: Report
When women go to the hospital to give birth, most are given medicine to ease the pain of labor. However, an investigation found these drugs prescribed by doctors are the same ones alerting child welfare authorities to their hospital rooms. The Marshall Project and Reveal News found morphine, fentanyl and other routine narcotics used during… -
Sudan faces biggest humanitarian crisis, widespread starvation: Report
Sudan is seeing the “fastest” and “biggest” humanitarian crisis ever recorded as war rages on across the country. The International Rescue Committee placed the African nation at number one on its emergency watchlist. Sudan made global history for the second year as the country’s famine grew to unprecedented levels. The agency has urged the public… -
Kari Lake could lead Voice of America after Trump calls on her leadership
Kari Lake, a former news anchor with nearly 30-years of experience could soon lead Voice of America (VOA). President-elect Donald Trump is calling on his vocal ally, Arizona Republican Lake to reform the agency as director. Presidents do not typically select who serves as director. It also comes just months after the agency swore in… -
Missing American freed from Syrian prison after 7 months
A Missouri man reported missing in Hungary has been found. The American said he spent months in a Syrian prison and he’s not in a rush to get back home. Travis Timmerman said he’s on a mission from his Lord and his imprisonment made him stronger. Timmerman reappeared in Syria on Thursday, Dec. 12, reportedly…