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Waymo to expand robotaxi service to Miami
Driverless taxis are ready to hit the streets of Florida’s second-largest city. Waymo announced it will expand its services to Miami, offering transportation to riders starting in 2026. A Waymo spokesperson said the company has been testing the vehicles’ driving performance since 2019. The service has run different trials through Miami’s wet and rainy climate,… -
Congo gov’t on ‘high alert’ as mystery illness kills dozens
Health officials are racing to identify the origin of a deadly disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, putting the local government on “high alert.” Dozens of people are dead as they experience flu-like symptoms in the Central African country as officials wait for lab results. In a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 5,… -
UN agency opens probe into Venezuela’s presidential election
Venezuela must hold on to all election material, including tally sheets, from the country’s presidential election, as a United Nations human rights group opens an investigation. The investigation comes as electoral fraud allegations continue to swirl around President Nicolás Maduro. The U.N. Human Rights Council made the announcement Tuesday, Dec. 3, in response to a… -
Trump taps Peter Navarro as senior trade adviser
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Peter Navarro as the senior counselor for the Office of Trade and Manufacturing. Trump made the announcement through a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Navarro is no stranger to the White House. He previously served in a similar role during Trump’s first term as president. Further in… -
Satanic Temple offers religious program to Ohio students
The Satanic Temple is now offering a new religious program to Ohio elementary students. Parents have asked for an alternative to a current Christian release program already offered to students. Students at Edgewood Elementary School in Marysville, Ohio, can attend an off-campus religious program once a week. The LifeWise’s Evangelical program lasts about an hour… -
Judge dismisses Hunter Biden’s gun case amid opposition from prosecutors
U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika has closed the gun case against Hunter Biden a week before his scheduled sentencing. The dismissal comes after a sweeping pardon granted by his father, President Joe Biden. Following the decision Sunday, Dec. 1, Hunter Biden’s legal team submitted a motion to dismiss all charges with prejudice citing the “Full… -
FBI investigating mystery drones flying in New Jersey
Residents in New Jersey say they have spotted unidentified, bright drones in the sky at night. The FBI and local are now investigating after many residents say it’s become unnerving. Since the middle of November, witnesses said almost every night, large drones were reportedly flying in formation. They said they could see multiple drones lighting… -
US court rules most of Idaho’s ‘abortion trafficking’ law can take effect
A federal appeals court ruled Idaho can proceed with a new law that makes it illegal to help minors seek an abortion without parental consent. The new ruling reverses a lower court decision that prevented the law from taking effect after a 2023 lawsuit. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Monday, Dec. 2,… -
Coast Guard suspends search for 5 people after boat capsizes in Alaska
The search for five missing people has been suspended after rough seas and turbulent weather overturned a boat in Alaska just after midnight on Sunday, Dec. 1. A mayday call first alerted the U.S. Coast Guard to Couverden Point where the capsized fishing vessel, “Wind Walker,” was found. A crew aboard a 50-foot boat sent… -
Bible sales surge, driven by first-time buyers and new versions
Bible sales are seeing a resurgence in the United States, a move publishers attribute to people questioning the future and reaching for the Book of God for answers. The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association said it has seen a dramatic increase in first-time readers. People note conflict overseas, uncertainty surrounding the election and the state of… -
Hasbro stock jumps as Elon Musk toys with idea of buying company
A simple question Elon Musk posted on X led to Hasbro’s stock receiving a boost on Friday, Nov. 29. In the post, Musk asked, “How much is Hasbro?” toying with the idea of buying the company. The share price jumped 2% with speculation Musk may be interested in buying the legendary toy maker and owner… -
Suspected terrorist arrested by federal agents at northern US border
A Jordanian migrant with alleged ties to terrorism is now in custody after he illegally entered the United States. In November 2024, Mohammad Hasan Abdellatif Albana, 41, was caught in Lynden, Washington, near the U.S.-Canadian border, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Albana was arrested by U.S. Border Patrol after he entered without… -
Australia passes landmark social media ban for kids under 16
Australia has made history as the first country to pass a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The law creates one of the toughest restrictions on digital companies to date. A total of 34 senators voted yes to the ban, with just 14 opposed to the legislation. The world-first law passed…