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Meta executive admits to over-moderating COVID-19, election content
Is Meta moderating its content too much? A top executive at the company shared regrets over removing posts about the pandemic. Meta’s President of Global Affairs Nick Clegg admitted the company has wrongfully taken down posts across its apps, pointing to the height of COVID-19. He told reporters Monday, Dec. 2, “No one during the… -
Trump’s pick for head of FBI target of Iranian-backed cyberattack: US
U.S. intelligence revealed on Tuesday, Dec. 3, that an alleged Iranian-backed cyberattack targeted Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the FBI. The FBI reportedly told Patel the hackers attempted to infiltrate his communications. It’s unclear if the hackers succeeded in their attempt or how much information they stole. Although Trump’s team didn’t specifically… -
Judge dismisses Hunter Biden’s gun case amid opposition from prosecutors
U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika has closed the gun case against Hunter Biden a week before his scheduled sentencing. The dismissal comes after a sweeping pardon granted by his father, President Joe Biden. Following the decision Sunday, Dec. 1, Hunter Biden’s legal team submitted a motion to dismiss all charges with prejudice citing the “Full… -
Texas Gov. Abbott threatens to defund hospital over doctor’s viral TikTok
A viral TikTok video is creating tension between the Texas Children’s Hospital and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican. The video, posted by one of the hospital’s doctors, criticizes an executive order signed by Abbott that requires Texas public hospitals to collect information on patients’ immigration status and report healthcare costs for undocumented immigrants. In… -
US charges Chinese national with sending guns and ammo to North Korea
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed that authorities have arrested and charged an undocumented Chinese national with allegedly buying and sending guns and ammunition to North Korea. That’s according to unsealed court documents unveiled on Tuesday, Dec. 3. According to the criminal complaint, Shenghua Wen told investigators that North Korean agents funneled $2 million… -
Hamas says 33 hostages killed, Trump demands release of remaining captives
Hamas announced on Monday, Dec. 2, 33 hostages have been killed as Israel’s more than year-long war against the militant group continues. This marks the first time the Palestinian militia group has revealed the number of Israeli hostage deaths since the war in Gaza began. The announcement has also drawn the attention of President-elect Donald… -
Canada will deploy helicopters, drones to border after Trump tariff threat
Canada will deploy helicopters, drones and additional personnel to its border with the U.S. to enhance immigration security, a Canadian official announced Monday, Dec. 2. The move comes after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with President-elect Donald Trump, who threatened to impose high tariffs unless Canada took stronger action to secure the border. Canadian Public… -
Chinese student arrested for filming US aircraft carrier has ties to CCP: Report
At least one of the Chinese students arrested in South Korea for allegedly taking drone video of a United States aircraft carrier reportedly has ties to the Chinese Communist Party. The incident happened on June 25 when the U.S. Navy’s USS Theodore Roosevelt docked at the naval operations command of South Korea in Busan. Korea… -
Online-only stores like Shein, Temu changing how people holiday shop
The holiday shopping landscape is changing in the U.S., with online Chinese outlets Shein and Temu offering ultra-low prices and challenging traditional American retailers. For years, people have been turning away from brick-and-mortar stores in favor of fast fashion and online-only shops that offer seemingly endless choices and unbeatable prices. With the way sites like… -
US court rules most of Idaho’s ‘abortion trafficking’ law can take effect
A federal appeals court ruled Idaho can proceed with a new law that makes it illegal to help minors seek an abortion without parental consent. The new ruling reverses a lower court decision that prevented the law from taking effect after a 2023 lawsuit. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Monday, Dec. 2,… -
Trump jokes Canada could be 51st state at dinner with Trudeau: Report
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told President-elect Donald Trump his proposed tariffs would “kill the Canadian economy” when they met for dinner last week. Trump allegedly responded, “If Canada can’t survive the tariffs, then maybe Canada should become the 51st state and Trudeau can become its governor.” Sources at the dinner confirmed the exchange with… -
China retaliates at US chip restrictions by banning shipment of key materials
The global chip war is ramping up with China banning exports of key materials to the United States. The move comes in response to the Biden administration tightening the country’s access to American technology. China’s Ministry of Commerce announced Tuesday, Dec. 3, that it will stop shipping rare minerals and metals used to make military… -
Cargill, largest private company in the US, laying off thousands as profits fall
America’s largest private company and the world’s largest agricultural commodities trader is laying off 5% of its global workforce as food prices drop, according to an internal memo obtained by Reuters on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Cargill also confirmed the move on Monday, Dec. 2, to CNN, that it plans to let go of an estimated…
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