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Actors strike officially begins, leading to dual worker stoppage
Tens of thousands of actors officially went on strike after a work stoppage was unanimously approved by Hollywood’s largest union. While the strike officially began at midnight Friday, signs could already be seen Thursday, with the cast of the upcoming film “Oppenheimer” walking out of the movie’s London premiere. The actors, represented by the Screen Actors Guild-American… -
Biden ‘serious’ about Gershkovich prisoner swap, path unclear
At a joint news conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö on Thursday, July 13, President Joe Biden was asked about a potential prisoner swap involving jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. He has spent over 100 days in what the United States describes as wrongful detention in Russia on espionage charges. “Oh, I’m serious… -
FTC looking into ChatGPT’s consumer protections: July 14 rundown
ChatGPT has been ordered by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to turn over its records related to consumer protections, and the World Health Organization (WHO) officially released its report on how safe it is to consume an artificial sweetener found in popular diet drinks. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Friday, July 14,… -
Congressman says gov’t has known of UFOs since 1897, warns of cover-up
Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee, a member of the House Oversight Committee involved in UFO hearings, has raised allegations of a potential government cover-up to prevent the American people from learning the truth about these unexplained aerial phenomenons. During an appearance on the “Event Horizon” podcast, Burchett claimed that he has personally viewed classified UFO… -
DOJ accuses Mississippi of discrimination over new law
The Justice Department announced Wednesday, July 13, it is challenging a new Mississippi law. The department claimed the law discriminates against Black people in the capital city of Jackson. The law creates a new court in Jackson, with prosecutors appointed by the Mississippi attorney general and a judge appointed by the Mississippi Supreme Court chief… -
Ray Epps sues Fox News over Jan. 6 FBI informant accusations
Among the thousands of people who participated in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, Ray Epps became the center of a conspiracy theory that he said was boosted by Fox News accusing him of being an FBI informant to incite the crowd. Several Fox News hosts ran with the story, with former primetime host Tucker Carlson… -
Actors may soon join writers strike after deadline for deal passes
Hollywood actors may soon join screenwriters in a strike on the picket lines. A deadline for the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) to reach a deal with studios and streaming services passed at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 12. The SAG-AFTRA Negotiating Committee then voted unanimously to recommend a strike, which… -
Russian general dismissed over criticism of military leadership
In a voice message published by Russian lawmaker Andrei Gurulyov, Maj. Gen. Ivan Popov said he has been dismissed as commander. Popov had commanded the 58th Combined Arms Army in southern Ukraine. According to Popov, the dismissal came after telling military leadership about the dire situation on the front lines in Ukraine. “I have also… -
Chinese hackers target government officials: July 13 rundown
Chinese hackers breached the email accounts belonging to top government officials, and Hollywood actors could join writers in striking. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Thursday, July 13, 2023. Chinese hackers breach U.S. government email accounts Microsoft email accounts belonging to top government officials and agencies have been breached by Chinese hackers, according… -
Pandemic learning gap widening, 8th graders behind by full school year: study
Pandemic-related learning loss appears to not only still be an issue, but according to new data, it is getting worse. The learning gap created during the pandemic is widening as students struggle to catch up, according to the national study released Tuesday, July 11, by the NWAE. SAN reported last year on a major drop… -
North Korea launches ICBM during NATO summit, after threatening US
North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Wednesday, July 12, the same day leaders of South Korea and Japan met at the NATO summit. According to Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, the missile reached an altitude of 3,728 miles, and set a record for North Korean missiles with a 74-minute flight time. “The government… -
FBI pressured social media companies for Russian-infiltrated group: report
According to a report from the House Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, the FBI pressured social media companies to crack down on the spread of so-called Russian disinformation. This was done on behalf of the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU). The report found the pressuring led to the targeting of content that one… -
EPA limits greenhouse gases used in refrigerators, air conditioners
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced limits on highly potent greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners on Tuesday, July 11. The gases, known as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), often leak through pipes or appliances that use compressed refrigerants. They are considered a major driver of global warming, thousands of times more powerful than carbon dioxide.…
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