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‘Woke’ Christmas ad? Google responds to criticism over nonbinary influencer
Google is responding to criticism over a new holiday shopping advertisement. The ad features Cyrus Veyssi, a nonbinary beauty influencer, promoting Google Shopping ahead of the holidays. While Google describes this ad as part of a broader advertising campaign, it is the choice of Veyssi as the featured influencer that sparked pushback from some conservatives… -
Netflix rescinding its once unlimited parental leave benefit: Report
Netflix may be “walking back” its generous parental leave policy that gives new moms and dads unlimited time off during their baby’s first year of life. Employees worry the changes could mean an end to the culture that fueled the company’s success, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal on Thursday, Dec.… -
Some breast cancer patients might not need surgery: Study
Some breast cancer patients might be able to avoid certain surgeries, making treatment a little less daunting, two new studies found. The studies looked at early treatment options and alternative approaches to specific cancer types. Women who undergo surgery for breast cancer often receive a sentinel lymph node biopsy. Doctors remove a few lymph nodes… -
Mangione supporters raise tens of thousands of dollars for legal defense
Supporters of Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are raising tens of thousands of dollars to fund his legal defense. The development is adding to fears among law enforcement that Mangione is being turned into a “martyr” amid rising threats against other CEOs in the wake of Thompson’s murder.… -
Hospitals alert child welfare over drugs given during labor: Report
When women go to the hospital to give birth, most are given medicine to ease the pain of labor. However, an investigation found these drugs prescribed by doctors are the same ones alerting child welfare authorities to their hospital rooms. The Marshall Project and Reveal News found morphine, fentanyl and other routine narcotics used during… -
No FBI agents, but 26 informants: Media divided over latest Jan 6 report
Nearly four years after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a new Department of Justice watchdog report sheds light on the FBI’s involvement that day. The inspector general’s report reveals both the absence of undercover FBI agents and the presence of FBI informants. However, how this information is being reported varies widely depending on the political… -
Sudan faces biggest humanitarian crisis, widespread starvation: Report
Sudan is seeing the “fastest” and “biggest” humanitarian crisis ever recorded as war rages on across the country. The International Rescue Committee placed the African nation at number one on its emergency watchlist. Sudan made global history for the second year as the country’s famine grew to unprecedented levels. The agency has urged the public… -
John Fetterman joins Truth Social, backs Trump cabinet picks
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman became the first Senate Democrat to join Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social. Fetterman’s first post was as controversial as his decision to join the site. The Pennsylvania lawmaker called for Trump to be pardoned just like Hunter Biden. He criticized the “weaponization of the judiciary” rhetoric that aligns with Trump’s… -
NYC mayor and incoming ‘border czar’ meet to discuss deportation plans
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, D, and Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming “border czar,” met Thursday, Dec. 12, in New York and agreed on a key part of Trump’s plan to deport criminal undocumented immigrants. The two discussed the need to remove dangerous individuals, particularly those involved in violent crimes, from New York… -
Kari Lake could lead Voice of America after Trump calls on her leadership
Kari Lake, a former news anchor with nearly 30-years of experience could soon lead Voice of America (VOA). President-elect Donald Trump is calling on his vocal ally, Arizona Republican Lake to reform the agency as director. Presidents do not typically select who serves as director. It also comes just months after the agency swore in… -
Site of 1978 Jonestown massacre in Guyana to become tourist attraction
The scene of the largest mass murder-suicide in recent world history is becoming a tourist attraction, according to a report from NBC News on Thursday, Dec. 12. A South African tour group is turning the site of Jonestown in Guyana, where more than 900 adults and children died in 1978, into a travel destination. The… -
Judge gunned down in Acapulco a day after Mexican president visits
An investigation into the assassination of a high-ranking judge in Mexico’s Guerrero state is underway in Acapulco. The shooting happened just one day after President Claudia Sheinbaum met with security officials to address a rise in violent crimes. Mexican police said the judge was gunned down on Wednesday, Dec. 11, while in his car. Authorities… -
Former FBI informant pleads guilty to lying about $10M Biden family bribe
A former FBI informant has pleaded guilty to fabricating claims about President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter. Alexander Smirnov, who reported in 2020 that the Bidens received over $10 million in bribes from the Ukrainian energy company Burisma, admitted to lying about the allegations. Smirnov claimed the Bidens received the money in exchange for…
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