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Alex Jones-aligned company offers $7 million for Infowars after failed auction
A company doubled its offer to purchase Alex Jones’ Infowars platform, which is at the center of several defamation lawsuits after a federal judge blocked a previous auction. First United American Companies, a firm tied to Jones, now wants to pay more than $7 million for it. The new offer comes after the parent company… -
Mexico’s president launches cash for guns initiative to fight crime
In a bid to curb the country’s violence, Mexico’s president has launched a new initiative offering cash incentives to people who voluntarily turn in their firearms. Under the program, called “Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace,” Mexican residents can drop off firearms at designated locations without facing legal consequences. The plan, part of a government… -
Just Stop Oil targets Charles Darwin’s grave over climate change inaction
Climate activists took their message to a historic landmark on Monday, Jan. 13, vandalizing the grave of famed British naturalist Charles Darwin. Just Stop Oil protested at Westminster Abbey to demand urgent government action on climate change. Two members of the group Just Stop Oil used chalk paint to write the words “1.5 is dead” on part… -
Nigerian officials put homeless children in camps amid economic crisis
Nigerian officials have called the increasing number of children living on the streets a “ticking time bomb,” and they are trying to defuse it. Sharia police, known as Hisbah, have been conducting late-night operations to round up homeless children and transport them to shelters for rehabilitation in Kano, the country’s largest northern city. The crisis… -
Attacker in 2014 Slender Man stabbing granted release by Wisconsin judge
Morgan Geyser, one of two people convicted in the 2014 stabbing of a classmate that was inspired by the fictional character Slender Man, has been granted conditional release from a psychiatric hospital. Geyser spent seven years in treatment. Now 22, following evaluations, multiple medical experts no longer view Geyser as a safety risk to the… -
Drone slams into aircraft responding to Palisades Fire, FAA issues warning
Los Angeles firefighters are facing additional obstacles as they battle raging wildfires. Drones are now complicating efforts to contain the blazes. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a warning after a drone crashed into a firefighting aircraft over the Palisades Fire on Thursday, Jan. 9. The Los Angeles Fire Department said the aircraft, a Super Scooper… -
Kroger agrees to pay $110M in Kentucky opioid settlement
Kroger has agreed to pay $110 million to settle claims it helped fuel Kentucky’s opioid crisis by failing to properly monitor the distribution of painkillers in the state. The settlement, announced Thursday, Jan. 9, is part of Kentucky’s broader effort to hold businesses accountable for their role in the state’s opioid epidemic. Kentucky’s Attorney General… -
Six dead, dozens injured in temple stampede in southern India
Six people are dead and dozens were left injured after a stampede erupted near a temple in southern India on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Authorities said the chaos stemmed from thousands of devotees who gathered to collect free passes for the temple. The incident occurred near the 2,000-year-old Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati, a popular… -
Tens of thousands of online pharmacies operate illegally, sell fake drugs: Report
A new U.S. government report reveals an overwhelming majority of online pharmacies are violating the law, selling counterfeit and potentially dangerous medications. The U.S. Trade Representative’s annual “Notorious Markets List,” released this week, shines a spotlight on the illegal pharmacy trade, which continues to threaten public health. According to the 2024 report, 96% of the… -
Richmond recovers from water crisis after storm wiped out power
A powerful winter storm struck the East Coast earlier this week which left residents in Richmond, Virginia, without power and caused a major water crisis, causing the city’s water treatment facility to go offline. The loss of power to the facility pushed the city into a state of emergency, with residents urged to boil water… -
As wildfires rage in Calif., Fla. Gov. DeSantis pledges help to community
Southern California is just beginning to grapple with the damage left behind by the devastating wildfires that continue to rage across the region. With multiple blazes still burning strong, states are stepping in to offer assistance. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, declared a state of emergency this week as the largest fire in Pacific Palisades… -
Millions enroll in Affordable Care Act, breaking records as Biden exits
As President Joe Biden prepares to leave office, the White House announced a new record: nearly 24 million Americans signed up for health insurance. Last month, the federal government opened the annual enrollment period on Healthcare.gov, providing millions of Americans the opportunity to secure coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The law, originally passed… -
Nearly a quarter of all freshwater species facing extinction risk: Study
A new study reveals nearly a quarter of the world’s freshwater species are at risk of extinction. The research, published Wednesday, Jan. 8, in the journal Nature, analyzes more than 23,000 species of fish, crabs, dragonflies and other creatures. According to the study’s co-author, “Most species don’t face just one threat, but multiple factors acting together,”…
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