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Democrats denounce Biden for attacking Houthis without congressional approval
President Joe Biden is receiving backlash from Democrats after making the decision to retaliate against Houthi forces. Democratic lawmakers are questioning why he bypassed Congress, as the Constitution requires Congress to authorize military action. The Iranian-backed Houthis disrupted international trade by launching attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. The forces have launched dozens… -
eBay to pay $3 million penalty in harassment case involving live bugs, pig mask
eBay has agreed to pay a $3 million penalty in connection to a harassment and stalking case that saw a Massachusetts couple receive strange deliveries, including live insects and a bloody pig mask. Seven employees and contractors were convicted in the harassment scheme conducted in 2019, which the Justice Department said stemmed from the victims… -
Trump delivers closing argument in final day of NY civil fraud trial defying judge’s terms
On the final day of his $370 million civil fraud trial in New York, former President Donald Trump ended up speaking during closing arguments without ever agreeing to the terms set up by the judge. One day earlier, Judge Arthur Engoron told Trump’s legal team that the former president could only speak on his behalf… -
US, UK launch strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 12, 2024
The United States launches large-scale retaliatory airstrikes against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. And eBay agrees to pay a $3 million fine in connection to a harassment scheme. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against Houthis in Yemen The United States led a… -
Report: $1B in US weapons sent to Ukraine unaccounted for
More aid for Ukraine has been largely tied up in Congress as some Republicans want more transparency over the aid already sent. A new Pentagon report revealed over $1 billion worth of weapons sent to Ukraine have not been properly tracked — that means nearly 40,000 weapons are not fully accounted for. The list of… -
Study finding TikTok content suppressed due to Chinese interests raises questions
According to a recent study from Network Contagion Research Institute and Rutgers, TikTok may be suppressing content that doesn’t align with Chinese interests. The study compared the volume of posts on controversial topics on Instagram to the amount on TikTok, concluding that the ratio of comparisons show certain topics are nearly off limits on TikTok.… -
Thousands of public schools at risk of closing as enrollment declines
In a trend that began with the pandemic, data shows ongoing school enrollment issues, and thousands of public schools nationwide are at risk of closing. According to the Department of Education, in 2023, 1.8 million fewer students enrolled in public schools nationwide compared to 2019. Less students means less funding for schools, and with federal… -
Amazon to lay off hundreds in studios, Twitch division
Amazon is laying off several hundred employees in its streaming and studio operations. The online retail giant said in an internal memo on Wednesday, Jan. 10, that the company will eliminate hundreds of jobs in its Prime Video and MGM Studios departments. In an internal note obtained by Reuters, Senior Vice President of Prime Video… -
Trump barred from giving closing argument in NY civil fraud trial
Donald Trump will not deliver his closing arguments on Thursday, Jan. 11, in his civil fraud trial in New York as he hoped to do. The judge in the case, Arthur Engoron, was initially open to the idea, but only if the former president agreed to certain parameters. The judge wanted Trump to promise to… -
Haley, DeSantis face off in GOP debate as Trump holds town hall: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 11, 2024
As the Iowa caucuses near, two Republican candidates spar on the debate stage while the former president holds a town hall. And an avalanche leads to at least one death at a California ski resort. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. Candidates clash in 2-person debate; Trump holds… -
AI-generated misinformation deemed greatest threat in 2024 election year
The internet gives users the ability to upload content and connect with millions of people all over the world. However, this ability to connect also makes users susceptible to deepfakes — media that appears real but is manufactured. With the help of artificial intelligence, deepfakes are looking more realistic than ever. According to the World… -
2,000 migrants shelter in NYC high school, students pivot to remote learning
Some high school students in New York will be learning remotely while their school is occupied by thousands of migrants in need of temporary shelter as a storm rolls through. Around 2,000 migrants are in need of shelter as high winds and dangerous flood conditions threaten the city. Migrants were staying at a shelter site at… -
Pentagon reveals Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer
The Pentagon has released more information concerning the health of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. After being diagnosed with prostate cancer in December, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, 70, underwent a “minimally invasive” surgery, which led to his hospitalization. According to Austin’s doctors, he underwent surgery on Dec. 22; a week later, he reported severe pain…
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