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At least 3 dead in shooting at Madison private school
Police in Madison, Wisconsin, said at least three people are dead, and six others are injured after a shooting on Monday, Dec. 16, at Abundant Life Christian School. Madison authorities noted that among the dead is a juvenile who is believed to be the killer. Officials haven’t released the identities of the suspect and others… -
Backpack company under fire for police tip in death of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Threats continue to funnel in surrounding the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and they’re not for the suspected killer. Peak Design, a San Francisco based backpack company, is under fire for its alleged involvement in the case. Peak Design CEO Peter Dering, and his employees, are receiving backlash after reports he called police with… -
Top adviser to NYC Mayor Adams resigns ahead of possible indictment
The longtime top adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced her immediate retirement over the weekend of Dec. 14. This comes as The New York Times reported Manhattan prosecutors presented evidence about her alleged corruption to a grand jury. Prosecutors could seek an indictment as soon as this week. Ingrid Lewis-Martin has been… -
Google’s former CEO Eric Schmidt warns of rapid AI innovation, urges caution
Google’s former CEO Eric Schmidt has warned the innovation of artificial intelligence is happening at a rapid pace, and the proper safeguards are not yet in place. Schmidt cautions that we may eventually have to consider “unplugging it all” if AI systems continue to evolve unchecked. “We’re soon going to be able to have computers… -
FDA warns of men’s supplements tainted with prescription drugs
The Food and Drug Administration has a warning for anyone who uses male performance supplements. The supplements, which claim to improve strength and energy and help sexual performance, are often labeled as “all natural,” but the FDA said many of them could have the active ingredients of prescription drugs in them. According to its warning,… -
Mystery drone activity forces US air base to shut down for hours in Ohio
Mysterious drone sightings continue to raise concerns in the United States. This time, they reportedly forced the closure of one of the country’s most crucial military facilities for several hours on Friday, Dec. 13, into the morning hours of Saturday, Dec. 14. U.S. officials confirmed that unknown drone activity led to a halt in operations… -
GOP govs, lawmakers detail measures supporting Trump’s immigration plans
While some Democratic leaders of sanctuary cities and states have vowed to oppose President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to carry out mass deportations of immigrants, Republican governors and lawmakers in several states are already introducing measures backing his efforts. Meanwhile, governors of 25 states wrote a letter that voices support for what Trump has deemed the… -
Governors unite against plan to let Space Force take National Guard resources
In a show of unity, all 55 governors of U.S. states and territories are urging Congress to stop a plan for increased federal control of state Air National Guard units. The proposal is currently part of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act, the annual must-pass defense budget and policy bill. Legislative Proposal 480 would allow… -
Australia plans to tax digital platforms that don’t pay for news
Australia’s government is creating new rules that will force Big Tech companies to pay publishers for news or face fines. It’s set to be the first law of its kind in the world. The “News Bargaining Incentive” measure will raise taxes on digital platforms that earn more than $160 million a year if they don’t… -
Montana Supreme Court upholds gender-affirming care for minors
The Montana Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s temporary injunction on a ban of gender-affirming care for transgender minors, at least for now. The state’s high court unanimously agreed with the lower court’s ruling that the ban on gender-affirming medical care violates the state’s constitutional right to privacy. The ban, which prohibits the use of… -
Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping, other foreign leaders to inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump packed his inauguration guest list with world leaders to witness his swearing-in as the 47th U.S. president. China’s President Xi Jinping was among those included on Trump’s list. The Chinese president congratulated Trump on his election victory. Xi told President Joe Biden that he would work with Trump’s team to continue fostering… -
Trump set to end protection for immigrants in ‘sensitive’ locations: Report
President-elect Donald Trump is planning to revoke a policy that prevents Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from arresting immigrants at locations like churches, schools and hospitals, as well as events such as funerals and weddings, sources tell NBC News. The move focuses on increasing ICE’s authority and speed when arresting migrants nationwide as part… -
S. Korean president defends martial law declaration days after apology
Days after apologizing for declaring martial law, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gave a defiant speech on Thursday, Dec. 12. Yoon vowed to “fight to the end,” despite mounting criticism and efforts to impeach him coming from opposition parties, as well as some in his own party. Yoon doubled down on his criticism of the…
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