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DOJ indicts 48 suspected members of Sinaloa cartel after series of drugs raids
Federal authorities have seized tens of millions of dollars worth of methamphetamine in raids across California, Arizona and Nevada. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday, Nov. 7, that it has charged 48 suspected members of the Sinaloa cartel with distributing meth, fentanyl, heroin and cocaine. Authorities say that they found more than… -
Judge to decide whether Trump’s hush money convictions stand
It’s been a week since former President Donald Trump became president-elect for a second time. His recent reelection has called into question at least one of his other titles: convicted felon. A Manhattan judge is set to decide whether to uphold Trump’s guilty verdict on 34 charges in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016… -
Mauritius blocks social media after wiretapping scandal ahead of election
Mauritius imposed and then swiftly lifted a social media blackout this week amid a wiretapping scandal that implicates government officials just days before national elections. The move, which has drawn backlash from citizens and rights groups, raises serious questions about the stability of Mauritius’ democratic institutions. The government initially blocked access to platforms including Facebook,… -
Long held beliefs about some victims of Pompeii may be false: Study
It’s the only archeological site in the world that provides a complete picture of an ancient Roman city. However, new research published on Thursday, Nov. 7, has raised doubts about the authenticity of Pompeii. DNA analysis of the skeletal remains of those killed in the ancient eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. shows some… -
Giuliani calls $148M defamation judgment a ‘political vendetta’
Outside a Manhattan federal courtroom Thursday, Nov. 7, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said he is the victim of political persecution. “But the reality is that this case is obviously a political vendetta,” Giuliani said. “Just the mere fact that it’s a $145 million judgment, I’m very, very disappointed that this judge doesn’t… -
San Francisco Mayor Breed loses reelection in race about crime, safety
San Francisco has elected a new mayor, Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie, ousting incumbent Mayor London Breed. Lurie, the founder of the San Francisco anti-poverty organization Tipping Point Community, won 56% of the vote, while Breed trailed with nearly 44%. Lurie’s foundation focuses on fighting poverty and funding solutions to address it across the Bay… -
Why migrant families will no longer be getting prepaid debit cards in NYC
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced an end to a program providing prepaid debit cards to migrant families on Thursday, Nov. 7. The Democratic mayor called the program a success, citing reduced food waste and millions of dollars put into the local economy. Adams said the reason to end the program was because it… -
Australian man sentenced to prison for holding up Nazi salute
A man who describes himself as a Nazi has been sentenced to prison in Australia for performing a banned Nazi salute. Australia outlawed the Nazi salute in October 2023. Jacob Hersant, 25, was convicted of making the salute to a group of people and media cameras outside a Victorian courtroom just days after the ban… -
Germany’s three-party coalition collapses. What happens next?
A day after Donald Trump’s presidential election victory, Germany’s government had a rare collapse which sent the country into political uncertainty. On Wednesday, Nov. 6, Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister Christian Lindner over budget disagreements and the overall economy, which led to the end of the three-party coalition. The group was also known… -
Biden admin prepares for potential surge in migrants before Trump takes office
The Biden administration is preparing for a potential surge in migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office in January 2025. On Monday, Nov. 4, the day before voters headed to the polls, officials with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) held a virtual meeting… -
Why Arizona and Nevada are taking days to count ballots
On Election Day in Arizona, the polls closed at 7 p.m. on Nov. 5. Two days later, only 69% of the ballots have been counted in the Grand Canyon State. Nevada is also still counting ballots, with 90% of the vote tabulated. Although President-elect Donald Trump seems to have a path to victory in both… -
How Mexico’s policy toward cartels is changing amid growing violence
As cartel violence grows in Mexico, the country’s president may be rethinking the continuation of her predecessor’s policy dubbed “Hugs, not bullets.” President Claudia Sheinbaum has worked hard to avoid using the term “Hugs, not bullets,” as she appears to shift her strategy in combatting drug cartels. The “hugs” she claims are for impoverished young… -
Palestinians in northern Gaza fear they will never return home
The Israeli Defense Force ramped up their operations on Thursday, Nov. 7, in northern Gaza and ordered more evacuations. The move is fueling fears among Palestinians that they will never be able to return home. Israel said it was forced to clear out Jabaila and another nearby town on Wednesday, Nov. 6, to fight off…
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