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US Treasury sanctions Mexican drug cartel for illegal red snapper fishing
The U.S. Treasury Department issued new sanctions after figuring out who is behind illegal red snapper fishing in the Gulf of Mexico: Mexican drug cartels. The new sanctions target the Gulf Cartel, which operates in cities just across the border from the southern coast of Texas. Their hub is located at Playa Bagdad in the… -
Maine becomes latest state to sue oil companies over climate change
During the week of Nov. 25, Maine became the latest state to sue major fossil fuel companies over climate change. The Pine Tree State alleged the companies deceived the public about the effects fossil fuels had on the environment. The state wants damages dating back to the 1960s. That’s when the state said the companies… -
NC Gov. Cooper vetoes bill weakening Dems, providing disaster aid
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, D, vetoed a bill that would strip powers from incoming Gov. Josh Stein and other Democrats assuming statewide elected offices. Republican legislators updated a bill setting aside disaster relief money for areas affected by Hurricane Helene, adding provisions that take powers away from elected Democrats. The bill sets aside over… -
Israel agrees to cease-fire with Lebanon, Biden responds to announcement
Israel has agreed to a cease-fire with Lebanon on Tuesday, Nov. 26. This deal puts a temporary end to a fight against Hezbollah that has killed thousands of people since the conflict was sparked by the war in Gaza in 2023. President Joe Biden announced the cease-fire at the White House Rose Garden in response… -
Human rights group says Israel likely ‘deliberately’ killed Lebanon journalists
An international human rights group called an Israeli air strike that killed three journalists in Lebanon a likely deliberate attack. Human Rights Watch said the Israeli military knew or should have known journalists were staying in the targeted building during the time of the strike on Oct. 25. The new report also mentions the Israeli… -
‘Rock formation’ dashes hopes in search for Amelia Earhart’s plane
Hopes that Amelia Earhart’s long-lost plane had been found were dashed on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Researchers scanning the Pacific Ocean for the nearly 90-year-old wreckage thought they had found it last year but upon further inspection it’s reportedly just a natural rock formation shaped like a plane. Tony Romeo funded the $11 million search with… -
Drake accuses UMG, Spotify of unfairly boosting Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
Rapper Drake is taking legal action against record label Universal Music Group and streaming app Spotify. The Canadian rapper claims both companies unfairly promoted his rival Kendrick Lamar during a public spat earlier this year. Lawyers representing Drake allege the companies illegally manipulated streaming numbers for Lamar’s diss track about him, “Not Like Us.” They… -
Gavin Newsom’s EV tax break would exclude Tesla, Musk responds
Gov. Gavin Newsom is preparing to offer California residents a $7,500 tax incentive for purchasing an electric vehicle if the Trump administration eliminates the federal tax credit. However, there’s a significant difference between the two programs. Under Newsom’s proposed incentive, Tesla buyers in California would not qualify for the $7,500 tax break. That decision could… -
Elon Musk targets F-35 program, calls fighter jets ‘obsolete’
Elon Musk, now leading the Department of Government Efficiency, is targeting the military’s costly F-35 fighter jet program. Musk called manned fighter jets outdated, arguing that drones are the future of warfare and a smarter investment for national defense. Musk’s comments, made on his social media platform, X, took aim at the F-35 program, which… -
After House bathroom battle, Rep. Mace’s pro-LGBTQ comments resurface
Last week, Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., was at the center of a Capitol Hill debate over banning transgender women from using women’s restrooms in the halls of Congress. This week, the attention has shifted to comments Mace made last year in support of LGBTQ rights. The latest angle in the bathroom debate is mainly being… -
Disney to pay $43M to settle gender pay gap lawsuit
Disney agreed to pay $43 million to settle a lawsuit on Monday, Nov. 25. The lawsuit alleged Disney paid female employees less than their male counterparts in similar roles for more than a decade. The settlement stems from a 2019 lawsuit brought by a woman who worked for Disney. She claimed six men with the… -
‘You’re not the media’: Axios CEO spars with Elon Musk over journalism on X
There is an “information war” taking place, according to Axios CEO Jim VandeHei. VandeHei made the declaration after giving an acceptance speech for winning a journalism award, where he also called out Elon Musk, the owner of X, who advocates for citizen journalism over traditional news outlets. In his speech, VandeHei referenced Musk’s posts on… -
Majority of Americans satisfied Trump won, approve of transition handling: Poll
President-elect Donald Trump is beginning his return to the White House with a majority of Americans expressing satisfaction or excitement over his victory. Most approve of his transition handling, including his selection of Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., as secretary of state, which garners net-positive reviews from those familiar with his choices. According to a poll…
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