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Taliban sells emeralds, gold and minerals to revive struggling Afghanistan economy
Hoping to revive Afghanistan’s struggling economy, the Taliban is mining emeralds, gold and gemstones to get cash flowing. Without U.S. aid to the country, the Islamic fundamentalist group is turning to buyers and investors in China, Russia and Iran. The World Bank estimated last April that Afghanistan’s economy lost more than a quarter of its… -
Zuckerberg appoints UFC boss and Trump ally Dana White to Meta Board
Meta is once again signaling its closeness to President-elect Donald Trump by appointing Trump ally and Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White to its Board of Directors. The appointment comes a week after the company named a former Republican political staffer as its head of policy and less than a month after it donated $1… -
Trump seeks immunity in Jan. 6 lawsuit filed by police officers
President-elect Donald Trump is seeking to apply for immunity in a lawsuit filed against him by seven police officers who were injured during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Newsweek reports. A lawyer representing the plaintiffs told Newsweek that Trump plans to apply for presidential immunity this month. Presidential immunity refers to the… -
Minnesota Democrats threaten to stay home to protect tie in state House
On Election Day, Minnesota voters split the state House evenly, with 67 Republicans and 67 Democrats winning their races. The two parties reached a power-sharing agreement to share committee control. But with one Democratic legislator legally unable to take his seat, Republicans say they’re ready to use their majority and elect a Republican speaker. Democrats,… -
Louisiana man dies after contracting bird flu, marking first US death
A Louisiana man died Monday, Jan. 6, after contracting the H5N1 bird flu, making him the first person in the United States to die from the virus. The 65-year-old’s passing comes after the CDC confirmed he was the only known severe case of H5N1 in the country. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) confirmed that… -
US eases restrictions on aid for new Syrian government
The U.S. is easing its restrictions on aid to the rebel groups now governing Syria. It’s a step toward support for the Islamist rebels leading the country. But it’s also a sign of caution from the U.S. as they wait to see whether the government will keep its promises to protect the rights of women… -
Rise of the right in Europe as Austria Freedom Party set to take power
After doubling their votes and winning the September 2024 election, Austria’s far right Freedom Party (FPÖ) now has a shot at governance and the chancellorship. Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said on Monday, Jan. 6, that the FPÖ had a greenlight to try its hand at forming a coalition government after the second place… -
Judge hears last-minute challenge to NYC congestion pricing plan
With less than 48 hours before congestion pricing takes effect in New York City, its fate is still up in the air. If approved, however, drivers could pay as much as $9 to use certain Manhattan streets. A judge in federal court heard arguments Friday, Jan. 3, in a case dividing leaders in New York… -
Italy attempts to free journalist detained in Iran
Italy is working to secure the release of one of its journalists, Cecilia Sala, who has been detained in Iran since Dec. 19. Sala, a 29-year-old podcaster and journalist for Il Foglio newspaper, was arrested by Iranian authorities for “violating the laws of the Islamic Republic” while on a journalistic visa. Earlier this week, Sala’s… -
Woman convicted of killing pop star Selena files for parole
The Texas woman convicted of killing Latin pop star Selena in 1995 is filing for parole. Yolanda Saldívar, 63, has her first opportunity to file for parole this year after serving 30 years of her life sentence in prison. Saldívar shot and killed 23-year-old Selena Quintanilla-Pérez after a falling out with the singer. Saldívar had… -
FBI warns of potential ‘retaliatory attacks’ after deadly New Orleans assault
Federal law enforcement agencies have issued a bulletin warning of possible “copycat or retaliatory attacks” following the New Year’s truck attack in New Orleans. The bulletin cites the ease with which someone can commit a terror attack using a vehicle. Around 3 a.m. on Jan. 1, a suspect drove a rented pick-up truck through Bourbon… -
Gov. Kathy Hochul aims to change involuntary commitment law in NY
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for an expansion of involuntary mental health commitments in 2025, a decision she says was driven by the recent wave of violent subway attacks. Hochul plans to use her executive budget to address the lack of mental health resources available to New Yorkers in crisis. This week, someone… -
Ohio governor signs bill allowing police to charge for release of body cam video
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law late Thursday, Jan. 2, allowing law enforcement to charge the public for video footage. However, press advocates say the new charges could deter people from requesting public records. A new 450-page omnibus bill passed this week includes a provision enabling police departments to charge citizens for…
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