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Escalating tensions: Is the US prepared to go to war with Iran-backed Houthis?
Is the United States ready to declare war against Iranian-backed Houthi militants? Since launching Operation Prosperity Guardian in December, issues have intensified for the U.S. and its allies in the Red Sea. Houthi rebels carried out another attack on Thursday, Jan. 4, employing an unmanned surface vessel to target U.S. Navy and commercial vessels. The… -
IDF says Hamas use children in war with Israel; tensions rise on Lebanese border
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released images of what appears to be kids manning rocket launchers and holding military weapons on Wednesday, Jan 3. The IDF also claimed Hamas sends children to the front lines of combat, according to the New York Post. Israeli military officials report that 170 children are fighting alongside Hamas, with… -
Gun rights groups take Colorado to court over new ghost gun ban
Gun rights groups are suing Colorado over a newly enacted law banning so-called ghost guns. Rocky Mountain Gun Owners and the National Association for Gun Rights filed a federal lawsuit against Colorado’s Unserialized Firearms and Firearm Components bill, signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis in June. “These pre-assembled, click together, untraceable, deadly weapons are… -
Panama Canal water shortages lead to historic shipping restrictions
The Panama Canal has imposed unprecedented restrictions on transits, driven by water shortages linked to the El Niño phenomenon in 2023. The canal’s reservoir system is significantly impacted, causing ripple effects across global shipping operations. Following Panama’s rainy season, Lake Gatun, the crucial reservoir supplying water for the canal’s locks and the nation’s primary source… -
African asylum-seekers sue DHS, allege abuse while in ICE detention
A human rights group said it found the U.S. government is failing African migrants. The developments stem from a 2022 report that found the U.S. violated the human rights of dozens of asylum-seekers during the Trump presidency. Among the allegations were torture and restraint. Our forefathers were taken from Africa in chains, and I was… -
Appeals court stays federal ruling, lets Calif. gun control law go into effect
California’s new gun control law, S.B. 2, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in September, took effect on Jan. 1. The law identifies 26 “sensitive places” where carrying firearms is prohibited, even for concealed carry license holders. Those designated places include parks, zoos, libraries, museums, banks, churches, hospitals, public gatherings, playgrounds, and stadiums, among others. S.B.… -
Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns amid ongoing controversy
Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned on Tuesday, Jan. 2, marking the shortest presidency in the university’s history since its founding in 1636. Gay’s tenure lasted just six months and two days long. “It is with a heavy heart but a deep love for Harvard that I write to share that I will be stepping down… -
Handful of states bring back hospital mask mandates as COVID cases rise
The COVID-19 pandemic may be over but a familiar and controversial pandemic-era mandate is making a return in some states. Mask mandates are back at some hospitals in the United States. Hospitals in a handful of states are requiring staff to wear masks following a rise in the JN-1 variant, the most prevalent form of… -
Millions of US workers set for minimum wage boost in 2024
As the clock ticks into 2024, millions of American workers will welcome a pay increase. Minimum wage adjustments are set to take effect in 22 states and 38 cities or counties across the nation in the new year. Data from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) shows that 12 states, including California, Arizona and Connecticut, are… -
Ohio governor vetoes ban on minors’ access to gender-affirming care
In a significant move, Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed legislation on Friday, Dec. 29, that aimed to bar transgender minors from accessing gender-affirming care and participating in girls’ sports. Gov. DeWine cited concerns over potential harm to families as the primary driver behind his decision. During a news conference, he stressed that signing H.B.… -
California police will soon have to tell drivers exactly why they were pulled over
“Do you know why I pulled you over?” This is a question no one wants to hear on their commute, and starting Monday, Jan. 1, drivers in California won’t have to hear it if they get pulled over anymore. A bill signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, in 2022 is set to go… -
Video: IDF destroys Hamas tunnels under Rantisi Hospital in Gaza City
The Israel Defense Forces is continuing its offensive on Hamas’ network of tunnels beneath Rantisi Hospital in northern Gaza. The tunnels, discovered in mid-November, were said by the Israeli military to be used to hold Israeli hostages after the Oct. 7 attack. Footage shows massive explosions destroying what is believed to be an underground Hamas… -
US officials press Mexican president to help stem tide of migrants at border
Biden administration officials are pressing the Mexican government for help at the U.S.-Mexico border. United States officials and Mexican leaders met to strategize immigration solutions as migrant entries into the U.S. reach unprecedented numbers. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Wednesday, Dec.…
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ICE arrests Palestinian student activist behind Columbia University protests
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Israel says it is cutting off electricity to more than 2 million people in Gaza
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