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Study on link between COVID-19 and cancer causes buzz online
A new study on the effects that COVID-19 could potentially have on cancer tumors is causing a lot of buzz online. Northwestern University researchers found that the virus triggers immune changes that one day may be able to fight cancer. The research started after doctors noticed people with cancer, who got very sick with COVID-19… -
Texas approves Bible-based lessons in public schools, set to begin next fall
The Texas Education Board voted Friday, Nov. 22, to approve the inclusion of Bible-based lessons in public elementary schools, aligning with similar efforts in other Republican-led states to introduce more religious content into public education. The curriculum, which is optional for schools to adopt, includes a financial incentive, $60 per student, for schools that choose… -
Judge delays sentencing in Trump hush money trial indefinitely
President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing in his New York criminal hush money trial has been postponed indefinitely, with no future date yet in sight. Judge Juan Merchan postponed the sentencing scheduled for the week of Nov. 22 in order to allow both sides more time to present arguments related to potentially dismissing the case. A jury… -
GOP senator introduces bill to dismantle Department of Education
A bill introduced by Senate Republicans could be the first step in fulfilling one of President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promises: dismantling the Department of Education. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the Returning Education to Our States Act, a bill that would eliminate the Education Department, redistribute its responsibilities to other federal agencies and send federal… -
The PRESS Act Trump opposes: Reporter protections or security risk?
President-elect Donald Trump is urging Republicans to block a bill designed to protect journalists from government surveillance. The legislation, known as the PRESS Act, would be the first federal law to shield reporters from being forced to disclose their confidential sources. While the bill has received bipartisan support, it faces opposition from some prominent Republicans,… -
PA election official apologizes for remarks on ignoring election laws
A Pennsylvania election official is facing backlash after comments she made about disregarding court rulings to count ballots that had been deemed invalid by the courts. Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia apologized Wednesday, Nov. 20, for saying, “precedent by a court doesn’t matter anymore in this country.” “The passion in my heart got the best… -
The DOGE Plan: Musk, Ramaswamy detail vision for government efficiency
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy gave further detail on their plans to teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump to overhaul the federal government through a new initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The plan aims to cut federal regulations, reduce the government workforce, and save taxpayers billions by targeting wasteful spending. Musk and Ramaswamy… -
Brazilian ex-president Bolsonaro indicted over alleged coup attempt
Brazilian authorities indicted and arrested the nation’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, on accusations of knowing about a plot to kill the president-elect while trying to overturn the country’s 2022 election. Federal police took Bolsonaro and 36 others into custody Thursday, Nov. 21 as part of an investigation into the fallout. Officials said Bolsonaro had “full… -
News behind paywalls: People reject it, media depend on it in digital shift
A revolution appears to be unfolding in the news industry, driven by a mix of mistrust, a decline in traditional TV viewership and revenue, and a world increasingly plugged into phones rather than televisions. As a result, news companies are shifting strategies and targeting the digital news consumer. However, the news business model is still… -
Australian Parliament considers law banning kids under 16 from social media
Australia’s communications minister has officially introduced a law that would ban children under 16 from social media. If passed, the law would be the first of its kind in the world. Popular sites like TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram and X could all face fines of up to AU$50 million ($33 million) for failing to prevent… -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams names Jessica Tisch to head NYPD
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20, that he is naming Jessica Tisch to be the next commissioner of the New York Police Department. Tisch is currently commissioner of the city’s Department of Sanitation. In selecting Tisch, Adams is naming just the second female commissioner in the department’s 179-year history. Tisch… -
Speaker Johnson says restroom use in Capitol must line up with biological sex
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is enforcing a new policy requiring public bathroom use on the House side of the Capitol to line up with biological sex and not gender identity. The new rule comes as the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, Delaware Democratic Representative-elect Sarah McBride, prepares to be sworn in on… -
How media highlighted or omitted illegal status of Laken Riley murderer
A judge ruled Wednesday, Nov. 20, that Jose Ibarra is guilty of murdering Georgia college student Laken Riley. The case gained national attention due to the brutal nature of the crime and Ibarra’s status as an undocumented migrant from Venezuela. Ibarra was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Key moments from…
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