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Australia proposes ‘world-leading’ social media ban for kids 16 and under
Australia’s government introduced a proposal that would ban children under 16 from social media. The country’s Prime Minister called it “world-leading” legislation. “Social media is doing harm to our kids and I’m calling time on it,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. “I want Australian parents and families to know that the government has your back.”… -
RFK Jr. talks potential role in Trump admin, says he won’t take away vaccines
Now that Donald Trump has secured a second term in the White House, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is talking more about the key role he could play in the new Trump administration. That includes his involvement in public health issues like vaccines. “I’m not going to take away anybody’s vaccines,” Kennedy said in an interview… -
Swedish court sentences activist to prison for insult of Muslims
A Swedish court has sentenced Danish activist Rasmus Paludan to four months in prison for making offensive remarks about Muslims and Arabs, as well as for burning copies of the Quran, Islam’s holy book, on multiple occasions. His actions sparked outrage among Muslims, though burning religious texts is permitted under Swedish law. Paludan, leader of… -
President Trump has been elected, so when do the political ads end?
Political ads have been everywhere this election cycle and now that the election results are wrapping up, many may be wondering, ‘When will the political messages stop?’ Well, it depends on the platform. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said it would expand its block on new election ads that started on Tuesday,… -
Mexican Navy intercepts ‘narco sub’ carrying nearly 8,000 pounds of cocaine
The Mexican Navy said it seized 3.6 tons, about 8,000 lbs., of cocaine off the coast of Acapulco. They say a “narco sub” was spotted in the Pacific Ocean near the resort town earlier during the week of Nov. 4. When Mexican Navy ships intercepted the boat, they said they found more than 100 packages… -
Caravan of 3,000 migrants heads to US southern border
A caravan of approximately 3,000 migrants leaving Tapachula in southern Mexico is heading to the U.S. southern border. The group consists of people from Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Haiti, Costa Rica, Panama, Nepal, Afghanistan, and Central America, La Verdad reports. The migrants are hoping to reach the United States before President-elect Donald Trump takes office… -
California votes to crack down on crime as ballot measure passes
Californians have spoken and they want harsher penalties for crime. Proposition 36, a ballot measure imposing increased punishment for certain drug, theft and property crimes, passed overwhelmingly in the deep-blue state. The new measure will roll back parts of 2014’s Proposition 47, which reduced certain non-violent felonies to misdemeanors. While some proponents of Proposition 47… -
What happens to Trump’s criminal and civil cases now?
Donald Trump winning a second term presents an unprecedented legal situation. He’s awaiting sentencing in a federal case and is trying to prevent prosecution in other state and federal cases. New York case The President-elect is scheduled to be sentenced in New York criminal court on Nov. 26 after being convicted of 34 felony counts… -
Astronauts celebrate Election Day in space, cast early votes from ISS
Did you know it’s possible to cast a ballot from space? Astronauts including Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams and Don Pettit voted early in the 2024 presidential election from the International Space Station. The astronauts posted an Election Day photo of themselves on Instagram wearing patriotic socks. The caption read, “It doesn’t matter if you are sitting,… -
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he is firing Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing a lack of mutual trust. The decision comes amid Israel’s ongoing battles on multiple fronts, including Gaza, Lebanon and Syria. Netanyahu and Gallant had presented a unified front during the early days of the Israel-Hamas war. However, as the fighting shifted… -
Netflix offices in Europe raided by tax fraud investigators: Reports
Netflix headquarters in France and the Netherlands are reportedly under investigation for possible tax fraud and money laundering. The offices were searched Tuesday, Nov. 5. A special financial prosecution unit called the PNF is handling the French investigation in Paris. The group is known for conducting high-stakes investigations that often involve large international companies. However,… -
US, Saudi Arabia discuss security agreement, excluding Israel: Report
The United States and Saudi Arabia are discussing a security agreement without Israeli involvement, according to Axios. Before the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia were attempting to broker a deal that would’ve secured peace between Saudi Arabia and Israel. The Hamas terror attack shattered talks for the agreement. Saudi Crown Prince… -
Texas sues DOJ over federal election monitors in 8 counties
Texas has sued the U.S. Justice Department seeking to block federal election monitors from observing the polls in eight counties. The lawsuit comes after the DOJ announced on Nov. 1 it would send federal election monitors to 27 states, including Texas. DOJ officials said federal poll monitors would go to eight Texas counties on Election…