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‘Underground city of terror’: IDF says it found ‘biggest Hamas tunnel’ yet
Lying underneath the streets of Gaza and less than 500 yards from what was the busy Erez crossing on the border of Israel is what is being called the largest Hamas tunnel found in Gaza yet. Israeli officials announced they discovered the large tunnel on Sunday, Dec. 17. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the… -
Musk takes on Disney for Facebook ads as New Mexico says Meta exploits kids
Elon Musk wants Disney CEO Bob Iger fired immediately. Musk’s call came after posts on X revealed that Disney is still advertising on Facebook and Instagram, even after New Mexico filed a lawsuit against Meta for alleged child sexual exploitation. Disney cut advertising ties with Musk’s platform after he was accused of boosting an antisemitic… -
Lawmakers grill college presidents over rise of antisemitism on campuses
Congress grilled university presidents on Dec. 5 over the rise of antisemitism on their campuses. Students have been vocal about their experiences with some saying they feel like their lives are in danger. “Thirty-six hours ago, I — along with most of campus — sought refuge in our rooms as classmates and professors chanted proudly… -
Catholic nuns sue Smith & Wesson board over assault weapons
In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit over assault-style weapons, a group of Catholic nuns — who are Smith & Wesson shareholders — is suing the board of directors at the gun manufacturer to halt the production and sale of popular firearms. In the Tuesday, Dec. 5, filing, the nuns allege that the Smith & Wesson board ignored… -
Police update public on ‘major’ house explosion in Arlington
Federal agents are combing through an Arlington neighborhood as local police give more details about an explosion that occurred on Monday, Dec. 4. The blast, which leveled a duplex in a Washington, D.C., suburb, happened as police tried to serve a search warrant following an hours-long standoff. In an initial report, law enforcement said no… -
Border talks fall apart in Senate days before vote on Biden’s aid package
Border talks between Senate Democrats and Republicans fell through during the weekend of Dec. 2, as senators are expected to vote on President Biden’s aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and the U.S. southern border. Biden is seeking $106 billion with $14 billion earmarked for tightening border security. Republicans are looking to strike a deal… -
‘Twitter Files’ journalists testify on the Hill over weaponization of government
The weaponization of government is a topic that has been brought back into focus on Capitol Hill. Since taking up the issue in February, Big Tech has been in the crosshairs. The House Judiciary Committee questioned four witnesses in this latest round, regarding the “Twitter Files” that were released a year ago. Lawmakers are looking… -
Anti-immigration signs spark hate crime probes in Northern Ireland
United Kingdom police are investigating a potential hate crime after anti-immigration signs were posted throughout Belfast, Northern Ireland. Signage in the area declares that the community “will no longer accept the re-housing of illegal immigrants.” This is the second investigation into similar signage in Northern Ireland’s capital city this month. Political leaders condemn the signs… -
Reporters film immigrant smugglers cutting fence, call Border Patrol
NewsNation journalists covering the immigration crisis at the southern border recorded apparent human smugglers in action. Following some provocative behavior from the smugglers, the news crew seemingly had no choice but to become part of their story. According to the network, the news team was reporting from Lukeville, Arizona, when they saw a group of… -
City that barred gun range ads at airport now banning all ads
Flagstaff, Arizona, has decided to bar all private advertising at the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport and city recreational spots. The moves comes after Flagstaff Pulliam Airport denied Navy veteran and Flagstaff resident, Rob Wilson, the ability to run his advertisement at the airport for his business, Timberline Firearms and Training Indoor Gun Range. Only advertising through… -
Ireland’s proposed hate speech law receiving fierce backlash
Ireland’s government is proposing hate speech laws in the wake of anti-immigration protests and fiery riots in Dublin. The riots were in response to the stabbing of three children and a teacher outside of an Irish Catholic school on Thursday, Nov. 23. The BBC reports that the stabbing suspect, a man in his late 40s… -
Israel-Hamas extend cease-fire by 2 days to release more hostages
Israel and Hamas agreed Monday, Nov. 27, to extend their cease-fire in order to release hostages for another two days. White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby made the announced the fighting will pause until at least Thursday morning. “This humanitarian pause has already brought a halt to the fighting together with the surge in… -
Immigrant crisis looms as winter approaches; voters, migrants want action
Chicago city officials are seeking to turn a vacant parking lot into a temporary winterized tent community to house migrants. The city inked a deal in October with the owners of the vacant lot, located at 38th and California in the Brighton neighborhood, according to NBC News Chicago. The project hasn’t started construction yet, and…