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Trump says Jan. 6 pardons could come in ‘first 9 minutes’ of 2nd term
Time magazine named President-elect Donald Trump as “Person of the Year” for the second time. In an exclusive interview, he revealed some of his top priorities for his second term. Trump said he plans to pardon “most” of the individuals convicted in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, making it one of his first… -
Elton John: Legal marijuana one of the ‘greatest mistakes of all time’
Elton John, the award-winning musician, has come to the stage in opposition to legal marijuana. Now 34 years sober, John reflected on his life as a performer and his time as an addict during an interview with TIME Magazine, which named him 2024’s Icon of the Year. “Legalizing marijuana in America and Canada is one… -
Syrian rebels find drug stockpile tying Assad regime to black market trade
Days after the fall of Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria, more information is coming out about how the regime used the sale of drugs, particularly one found on the black market. Syrian rebels discovered millions of pills of Captagon, a banned drug previously prescribed for ADHD and narcolepsy. The drug, known for its effects on… -
Former Syrian guard indicted on torture charges in US
A former Syrian guard faces torture charges nearly 20 years after his alleged crimes. U.S. prosecutors called the allegations “chilling” and “heinous.” Samir Ousman Alsheikh moved to the U.S. in 2020 and lived in South Carolina. Documents from the indictment said the former prison guard led the Damascus Central Prison before migrating to America. A… -
American couple gunned down in Mexico while on vacation amid wave of violence
Authorities say gunmen in western Mexico shot and killed an American couple on Wednesday, Dec. 11, in their car as they were visiting family for a holiday vacation. The murders are another setback for President Claudia Sheinbaum’s ongoing efforts to curb violence across the country. It’s unclear why the married couple was targeted but The… -
‘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…
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