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Global military spending hit $2.24T in 2022, Europe sees record growth
According to a study from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, the amount of money being spent on militaries around the world reached new heights in 2022. That spending is largely driven by the conflict in Ukraine. Europe saw its highest increase in military spending over the past 30 years, reaching levels unseen since the… -
US military evacuates embassy workers in Sudan amid unrest: April 24 rundown
The U.S. military successfully evacuated American government employees from the U.S. Embassy in Sudan’s capital, as infighting has killed hundreds of people in the country this month. And an American Airlines plane was forced to turn around mid-flight after one of its engines caught fire. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Monday,… -
Autopsy shows ‘Cop City’ protester shot 57 times, challenges official narrative
Police shot and killed Manuel Paez Teran in January during a protest near “Cop City,” which is the site of a future Atlanta Police Department Training Facility. Police said Teran had fired a gun, injuring a state trooper, then police fired back. There are conflicting reports over how the 26-year-old died. Teran’s family released an… -
Fatalities climb at national parks as visitors grow, funding and staffing lag
“As I was walking in with my client, a hiker was standing on a cliff and stepped backwards and fell off, and was killed right in front of us,” American Alpine Institute Director Jason Martin said. Martin has been an avid climber for 31 years. It’s not just freak accidents taking the lives of park… -
Democratic lawmaker threatens Twitter Files journalist Matt Taibbi with jail time
The release of the Twitter Files by journalist Matt Taibbi revealed secrets behind how the social media platform operates and the government’s alleged influence. Now, a Democratic lawmaker wants the journalist responsible for releasing the files to face serious repercussions, threatening up to five years of jail time. In a letter from top House Democrat… -
British deputy prime minister resigns following bullying probe: April 21 rundown
A British official steps down after accusations of bullying. Involuntary manslaughter charges have been dropped against actor Alec Baldwin. And SpaceX’s starship rocket ship explodes four minutes into flight. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Friday, April 21, 2023. British Deputy Prime Minister resigns following bullying investigation British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic… -
House passes transgender athlete ban for public school sports
The House passed a bill April 20 that would ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports at public schools. The bill would change Title IX’s definition of “sex” to one based solely on a person’s genetics at birth, not the gender that person identifies with. While the bill is unlikely to go… -
Federal watchdog probing DEA chief for ‘swampy’ hires, no-bid contracts
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration could have improperly awarded millions of dollars in no-bid contracts to employees with past ties to the agency’s top administrator. DEA Chief Anne Milgram is being accused of corrupt hiring practices. The Justice Department’s Office of Inspector General is investigating more than $4.7 million that was allegedly improperly used to… -
Supreme Court extends review on abortion pill access: April 20 rundown
The Supreme Court needs more time to decide whether to limit access to an abortion pill. And Americans can now claim a portion of a $725 million settlement by Meta tied to user privacy violations. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Thursday, April 20, 2023. Supreme Court extends review on abortion pill… -
Leaked docs expose intel on advanced Chinese spy drones
Classified Pentagon documents leaked on social media continue to resurface and spill U.S. military secrets. The latest was uncovered by the Washington Post. It describes a threat to the U.S. that the military has been monitoring. That threat is new spy drone technology from China that would dramatically enhance China’s ability to conduct surveillance operations… -
New Jersey pauses EV rebates as program runs out of money
In New Jersey, a government rebate program that incentivizes drivers to go electric has run out of money because the state incentive was so successful in encouraging residents to buy electric vehicles. The Charge Up New Jersey Program has been providing $4,000 to residents who buy or lease a new electric vehicle. These federal tax… -
Fox News settles Dominion lawsuit for nearly $800 million: April 19 rundown
Fox News has settled a lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems just ahead of opening statements in the case. And the Iowa state Senate passes a child labor bill expanding hours and types of jobs kids under sixteen can work. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Wednesday morning, April 19, 2023. Fox, Dominion… -
Federal court blocks California city ban on natural gas hookups
In Berkeley, California, the City Council voted to ban natural gas hookups inside new buildings in an effort to reduce emissions. But an appeals court has ruled the city doesn’t have the right to enact such a ban because federal legislation trumps any local ordinance. The ban on natural gas hookups essentially banned all natural…
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