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FBI stops Indiana school shooting planned for Valentine’s Day
Federal investigators stopped an alleged mass shooting plan just days before it was set to unfold at an Indiana high school. Authorities said a tip to the Sandy Hook Tip Line exposed the teenager’s plan. Teen in custody, facing felony charges The FBI took Trinity Shockley, 18, into custody on Wednesday, Feb. 11, after discovering… -
Acting NY prosecutor resigns days after order to drop case against Eric Adams
Just 72 hours after President Trump’s Justice Department ordered prosecutors to drop the case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, D, the lead litigator has stepped down. New York Attorney Danielle Sassoon, who temporarily led the Manhattan office until Trump’s pick is confirmed by the Senate, announced her resignation on Thursday, Feb. 13. Resignation… -
Vision loss possibly linked to Ozempic, weight loss injections: Study
Millions of Americans use GLP-1 injections like Ozempic to lose weight. A new study is raising concerns about whether these medications could be causing vision loss. Study potentially links vision loss to weight loss injections Researchers published the findings in JAMA Ophthalmology, a scientific journal, just days after the FDA cleared Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic for… -
Missouri AG sues Starbucks, alleges discriminatory race and gender policies
Missouri’s top prosecutor has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks, accusing the coffee giant of discriminatory practices based on race and gender within its workforce. Attorney General Andrew Bailey claims the company’s policies violate both federal and state laws. Allegations of discrimination in pay and promotions Bailey filed the lawsuit Tuesday, Feb. 11, accusing Starbucks of… -
TX lawmakers want Ten Commandments on display, prayer in schools
Texas Republican lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at bringing religious principles into public school classrooms. The legislation has the backing of Dan Patrick, lieutenant governor, who urges these bills to take priority and pushes for them to pass before the legislative session ends. New bill to display Ten Commandments, daily prayer Republican state Sen. Phil… -
Judge sides with Thomson Reuters in fair use copyright case against AI startup
A Delaware judge has delivered a landmark ruling that could significantly impact the way artificial intelligence companies train their models. On Tuesday, Feb. 11, Thomson Reuters secured a major victory against an AI startup, Ross Intelligence, which was accused of using copyrighted work without permission. Ross Intelligence liable for copyright infringement Judge Stephanos Bibas ruled… -
Teen ‘serial swatter’ sentenced to 4 years in prison for making 375 calls: DOJ
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said a California teenager has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to making 375 swatting calls that targeted public institutions across the U.S. Alan Filion, 18, admitted to making fake threats of mass shootings and bombings between August 2022 and January 2024. Alan Filion pleads guilty… -
Donors push Luigi Mangione’s defense fund over $300K, lawyer accepts money
Donors are raising the defense fund of Luigi Mangione, the suspect accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Originally set at $200,000, the campaign surpassed its goal by more than $100,000, with total donations now exceeding $330,000. The December 4th Legal Committee, a volunteer-based group said it supports Mangione’s constitutional right to a fair trial.… -
Meta teaching teens how to avoid sextortion when using social media
America’s top resource for locating missing and exploited children is sounding the alarm: sextortion is on the rise. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), along with other experts, is teaming up with Meta, the world’s largest social media platform, to educate families. Meta’s partnership with Childhelp Meta announced Tuesday, Feb. 11, that… -
Elon Musk wants to buy OpenAI for close to $100B, backed by investors
Tech mogul Elon Musk is leading a group of investors in a $97.4 billion bid to take control of OpenAI, the nonprofit company behind ChatGPT. The move has reignited tensions between Musk and OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman. Musk, backed by his artificial intelligence company xAI and other investors, said he aims to restore OpenAI to… -
Mystery packages from China resurface in Texas with seeds, liquid
Mysterious packages from China are showing up on doorsteps in Texas, with officials saying that residents are receiving items they didn’t order. The state’s agriculture commissioner said that instead of expected dog toys from the Chinese company Temu, one Texan received seeds instead. Trend resurfaces across the state This is not the first reported case,… -
Zoos in New York facing bird flu threats, Queens Zoo charts 3 positive cases
New York’s zoos are facing new concerns after the state’s governor temporarily shut down live poultry markets in an effort to curb the spread of bird flu. Officials are now monitoring the potential impact on wildlife, with several birds in the city’s zoos already testing positive for the virus. Bird deaths under investigation Officials are… -
Idaho lawmaker wants to end public aid for immigrants in the US illegally
Lawmakers in Idaho are pushing for a new bill to reduce the state’s appeal to immigrants living in the country illegally by limiting access to public assistance programs. The bill is designed to act as a “repellant,” reducing the state’s attraction for those without legal status. House Bill 135 proposes citizenship verification for resources State…