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Publisher retracts key study cited by federal judge in FDA abortion pill ruling
Last year, a Texas federal judge’s decision to revoke the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of the abortion pill mifepristone ignited a nationwide controversy over abortion rights. The legal skirmish over the pill has escalated further following the retraction of a key scientific paper that played a pivotal role in the case. In 2021,… -
IDF says quarter of hostages dead; Hamas pushes 135-day cease-fire
As the Israeli military continues striking Gaza to eliminate Hamas terrorists and find Israeli hostages, Israeli intelligence officials believe a quarter of the remaining hostages have died in captivity. The Israel Defense Forces concludes at least 31 of the 136 remaining hostages from the Oct. 7 attack are now dead. The IDF believes some of those… -
Black family held at gunpoint by officers receives $1.9 million from Aurora, Colo.
The city of Aurora, Colorado, has awarded a Black family held at gunpoint by Aurora police officers $1.9 million. The money is part of a settlement between the the city and Brittney Gilliam. Gilliam’s lawyer, David Lane, said the settlement was agreed upon because a trial would make Gilliam and the four girls relive the… -
Canada extends ban on foreign home ownership to bolster affordable housing
In a move to make home ownership more accessible to Canadians, the Canadian government has extended its ban on foreign home ownership for an additional two years. Experts said that the presence of foreign investors, coupled with an increase in migrants and international students, has significantly contributed to Canadians being priced out of the housing… -
Court keeps Calif. ammo background check in place after judge rules it unconstitutional
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals panel put a hold on a federal judge’s ruling that California’s ammunition background check is unconstitutional. The hold, issued on Monday, Feb. 5, enables California to continue requiring background checks for those who are purchasing bullets. In 2016, the ammo background check law was approved by California voters and… -
As nearly 2,000 universities scrap ACT and SAT, Dartmouth reverses course
Nearly 2,000 U.S. colleges and universities have made the SAT and ACT optional for admission. However, Dartmouth University recently announced that it is reinstating the requirement of submitting ACT and SAT scores for admission. The renewed requirement will begin for the class of 2029. Dartmouth’s decision to reinstate standardized testing requirements is going against the… -
South Dakota tribe banishes Gov. Kristi Noem over immigration remarks
The Oglala Sioux Tribe, South Dakota’s largest, has officially banished Gov. Kristi Noem from its territories, escalating tensions over her comments on crime and illegal immigration on reservations. In a controversial statement on Jan. 31, Gov. Noem linked the surge in crime within the state, including on tribal lands, to illegal immigration. “The drugs and… -
TX Gov. Abbott vows to continue border standoff, GOP governors offer more aid
Thirteen Republican governors joined Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R, over the weekend of Feb. 2 at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas. Shelby Park currently serves as the epicenter of a standoff between the state of Texas and the federal government. “As opposed to detaining any illegal immigrants, Biden has instead let them all loose… -
President Biden, world leaders react to King Charles III cancer diagnosis
Royal U.K. officials announced that King Charles III is being treated for cancer. The diagnosis, disclosed Monday, Feb. 5, comes just over a year into his reign after the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. President Joe Biden and other world leaders reacted to the announcement of King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis. According to… -
‘Take Our Border Back’ convoy gears up for rallies in border towns
Musician Ted Nugent performed for the attendees of the “Take Our Border Back” convoy Thursday, Feb. 1, in Dripping Springs, Texas. The convoy, made up of mostly truckers, is heading to southern border towns to “peacefully assemble” and call on the U.S. government to secure the border. Just outside of Austin, hundreds of attendees wearing… -
Gas truck explosion sparks inferno, kills several, injures hundreds in Kenya
An explosion from a truck loaded with liquified petroleum gas caused an inferno, killing at least three people and injuring nearly 300 individuals in Nairobi, Kenya, Thursday, Feb. 1, according to authorities and first responders. The Kenya Red Cross confirmed that 24 of the individuals injured were in critical condition. The Associated Press reported that… -
Apple Vision Pro hits store shelves
Apple’s latest invention, the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, is hitting store shelves on Friday, Feb. 2. Apple hopes the Vision Pro has the revolutionary impact the iPhone did back in 2007, bringing what it’s calling “spatial computing” to the mainstream. “Apple Vision Pro is unlocking the imaginations of our worldwide developer community, and we’re inspired… -
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin apologizes for secrecy about cancer diagnosis, hospitalization
In his first public remarks since being hospitalized for complications from surgery to treat his prostate cancer, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin apologized for the secrecy surrounding his medical condition. The defense secretary underwent surgery on Dec. 22, but after serious complications, he returned to the hospital on Jan. 1, the president was informed three days…