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Passenger arrested for allegedly trying to divert Mexican flight to US
A passenger on a flight in Mexico allegedly tried — and failed — to divert a flight to the U.S. The airline said the passenger attempted to take over the aircraft by force. Mexican aviation authorities confirmed they arrested the passenger after an emergency landing. The Volaris flight was heading to Tijuana from Leon when… -
How the media is covering Obama’s first speech since the election
Former President Barack Obama spoke for the first time since the November election on Thursday, Dec. 5. His speech, delivered at his foundation’s “Democracy Forum” in Chicago, garnered a wide range of interpretations from the media, reflecting each outlet’s political leanings. Left-leaning media Left-leaning outlets, such as Politico and The New York Times, focused on… -
Bluesky grows to 25 million users, CEO considers ads on platform
Social media platform Bluesky reached 25 million users, continuing its growth after the election as some people look for alternatives to X. The desire to leave Elon Musk’s X platform seems to have regained steam since President-elect Donald Trump’s victory and Musk getting a leadership role in his administration. Even though Bluesky increased its users… -
Temu and Shein suspended in Vietnam for lack of registration
A popular online shopping platform must cut through red tape after Vietnamese authorities suspended their operations in the country. According to the country’s trade ministry, Temu missed its registration deadline. According to a Vietnamese news agency, Temu was warned it would be blocked if the company didn’t register by the end of November, which is… -
Romania’s election called off over accusations of Russian meddling
Romania’s presidential election was called off following accusations that the surprise frontrunner’s social media campaign was influenced by Russia. Far-right independent candidate Calin Georgescu won the first round of voting and rose to popularity by posting his “Romania first” nationalist brand on TikTok. His account gained more than 530,000 followers and over 5 million “likes”… -
New Amnesty International report accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza
Amnesty International is now the first major international human rights organization to accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza. However, it’s an accusation that lawyers consider one of the most difficult to prosecute. Doing so requires proof the defendants committed the acts with intent to destroy a group, in whole or in part. Israel and the… -
Judge rules Naval Academy can consider race as a factor in admissions
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Naval Academy can continue using race as a factor in its admissions process, rejecting a challenge from the group Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA). The lawsuit, filed after a Supreme Court ruling earlier this year banned race-based admissions at civilian colleges and universities, argued that the academy’s use… -
FEC filings reveal Dem finances following most expensive election in US history
One month after the election, new financial details have emerged regarding the Democratic and Republican National Committees and the parties’ top supporting PACs. Political candidates rely on several funding sources, including official party committees, campaigns and super PACs. A significant amount of attention has focused on the Harris campaign, which reportedly raised more than $1.4… -
The Biden administration makes final push for airline-customer protections
The Biden administration is making a final push to establish major consumer protections for airline passengers. The administration already put a rule requiring airlines to pay ticket refunds, but this new proposal goes further. It aligns more closely with European standards for airline compensation. The Department of Transportation announced plans Thursday, Dec. 5, taking steps… -
Who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson? NYPD shares new photos
The New York Police Department shared new photos Thursday, Dec. 5, of the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The suspect is still at large after Wednesday morning’s shooting, and police have launched a city-wide manhunt. The pictures show the suspect’s face from inside a hostel, which NYPD believes he stayed at. Previous footage… -
Texas lawmakers move to ban sale of all THC products in 2025
Texas is taking the first step toward banning all THC products, with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, R, stating the state Senate will push for a ban on all forms of consumable THC in the upcoming legislative session. The move follows concerns from conservative state lawmakers over the influx of unregulated products in the market. Since… -
Trump nixes DEA pick after controversial pastor arrest resurfaces: Report
President-elect Donald Trump is criticizing The Wall Street Journal’s report on the withdrawal of his nominee for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The newspaper called the withdrawal a “setback.” Trump nominated Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister to lead the DEA. Three days later, Chronister posted on social media that he was stepping down from consideration. In… -
Judge rules Target must face shareholder lawsuit over Pride Month backlash
A federal judge in Florida says Target will have to face a lawsuit from a shareholder over the fallout from its sales of LGBTQ-themed merchandise last year. The suit accuses Target of misleading shareholders about the retail giant’s efforts to protect the company from social and political risks. The conservative group America First Legal is…
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