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Argentina asks to join NATO as Milei looks to enhance security, strengthen ties
Argentina’s controversial populist President Javier Milei wants his country to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The move is an effort to enhance political and security cooperation. Milei’s government is looking to tighten relations with Western powers and attract investment in Argentina. Argentina’s request came during talks on Thursday, April 18, in Brussels between NATO’s… -
Students protest ‘furries’ presence at school; admin say problem isn’t real
Students at Mt. Nebo Middle School in Utah staged a walkout on Wednesday, April 17, protesting what they claim is the presence of “furries” in their school. However, school officials refute these allegations, stating that the protest is based on misinformation. Furries are individuals with an interest in animals possessing human qualities. According to WebMD,… -
Black Chicagoans feel neglected as millions funneled to migrant crisis
In Chicago, a $70 million proposal to address the migrant crisis has sparked a debate, with some residents expressing frustration over what they see as misplaced priorities. In response to backlash, the city has now begun to limit some accommodations for migrants. “$70 million, y’all won’t even put a million dollars in one neighborhood,” Michael… -
Meta AI debuts across platforms raising privacy, bias concerns
After months of anticipation, Meta launched the company’s AI chatbot, Meta AI, on Thursday, April 18. Meta AI integrates advanced AI technology across everyday applications such as Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and Ray-Ban smart glasses. The rollout is sparking concerns about the technology’s controversial impact on digital interactions. Like its generative AI competitors, Meta AI… -
San Francisco Zoo to welcome pandas in diplomatic exchange with China
San Francisco Mayor London Breed, D, announced on Friday, April 19, that San Francisco is getting two giant pandas from China. Currently, there are only four Chinese panda bears in the U.S. Each panda is currently located at Atlanta’s zoo but they are set to return to China later this year. “San Francisco is absolutely… -
San Fran DA seeks restitution for drivers delayed by Golden Gate Bridge protest
Two days after pro-Palestinian protestors halted traffic and blocked the Golden Gate Bridge calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, San Francisco’s district attorney, Brooke Jenkins, asked affected drivers to come forward. Jenkins said she’s considering filing “false imprisonment” charges against the protestors and making them pay restitution for drivers who were trapped in… -
Panama presidential candidate promises to close Darién Gap migrant route
Last year, more than 500,000 people crossed the Darién Gap on the Panama-Colombia border, a major route for U.S.-bound migrants. This jungle route is a critical issue for politicians in Central and South America as well as the U.S. For José Raúl Mulino, a Panamanian presidential frontrunner, addressing it could be key to winning office.… -
NASA warns that China is using civilian cover to weaponize space
China enhanced its space capabilities for military purposes and disguised the updates as civilian efforts, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said during a House Appropriations hearing Wednesday, April 17. Nelson stressed the critical need for the U.S. to land on the moon before China to maintain its leadership in space. He presented NASA’s proposed $25.4 billion… -
Reports say thousands of books ‘banned’ or ‘challenged.’ What does that mean?
Are the U.S. seeing a surge in book bans? That depends on where where people get data and what they qualify as a “ban.” The American Library Association (ALA) and PEN American both released reports offering different insights about the ongoing conflict taking place in schools and public libraries. In its annual list of the… -
Study: Bacteria with taste for human blood could lead to IBD breakthrough
Researchers at Washington State University have discovered that some of the deadliest bacteria likes to feed on human blood. Scientists are calling it “bacterial vampirism.” The new study reveals that these organisms are attracted to nutrients in human blood. The learnings from the study could pave the way for medical innovations like curing bloodstream infections.… -
Cargo ship in Baltimore disaster one of hundreds in US to lose propulsion
Six people died after a cargo ship lost propulsion causing the vessel to slam into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26. Now, it’s being revealed that the incident may be part of a larger problem involving ships losing propulsion in U.S. waterways. A Washington Post analysis on Tuesday, April 16, revealed… -
NBA bans player Jontay Porter for life for violating league’s gambling policy
The National Basketball Association (NBA) banned Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for life after a league investigation revealed Porter threw games and bet on his own sport. According to a news release from the NBA, the 24-year-old “disclosed confidential information about his own health status to an individual he knew to be an NBA bettor”… -
NPR editor resigns after suspension for essay accusing network of liberal bias
Uri Berliner, a long-serving senior editor at NPR, resigned after being suspended for publicly criticizing the network’s perceived liberal bias in an op-ed. Berliner’s critique claimed NPR catered exclusively to a narrow liberal perspective. The statement sparked internal controversy, leading to his suspension on Friday, April 12, for violating policies regarding external publications. In a…
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