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Malibu’s Franklin Fire forces thousands to flee, all public schools to close
An intense wildfire fueled by strong winds and dry conditions ripped through Malibu, California, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, reportedly forcing thousands of people to flee along the coast. Additionally, around 2,000 structures threatened by the fire were under evacuation orders. Meanwhile, Pepperdine University ordered students and staff to shelter in place and canceled classes and… -
Manchin, Welch introduce constitutional amdt to limit SCOTUS justice terms
Sens. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., have introduced a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would limit Supreme Court justices to 18-year terms, with a new term beginning every two years. Manchin, who is retiring at the end of this year, and Welch, argue that the current lifetime appointment… -
‘Strong person of interest’ in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO arrested
The New York City Police Department confirmed Monday, Dec. 9, that officials arrested a “strong person of interest” in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Officials named 26-year-old Luigi Mangione as the only person of interest in the case. Police took Mangione into custody after receiving a tip that he was spotted in… -
Congress will block tax dollars in gender-affirming care for military kids: Report
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., says Congress will not allow U.S. tax dollars to be used for puberty blockers or sex-change surgeries for transgender children of military service members, according to The Daily Wire. Section 708 of the House’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) stipulates that “medical interventions for the treatment of gender dysphoria that… -
More drowned at southern border than government estimates showed: Report
A new international investigative report found that hundreds more people have drowned trying to cross into the U.S. than the U.S. and Mexican governments reported. The Washington Post, Mexican newspaper El Universal and Lighthouse Reports reviewed death records from every Mexican state and Texas county along the U.S.-Mexico border. Through their research and data from… -
‘Microdosing’ is the new trend in weight loss, but is it safe?
In recent years both weight loss injections and “microdosing” have become increasingly popular — and now, so is combining the two. Injections originally intended to treat Type 2 diabetes, like Ozempic and Mounjaro, are proven to help people lose weight, but are often associated with side effects like gastrointestinal issues, which is why people have… -
HelloFresh under investigation for alleged migrant child labor: Report
HelloFresh, a German-based meal-kit company, is under investigation by the U.S. Labor Department for allegedly employing migrant children to cook and work at its packaging facility in Illinois, ABC News reported. Midway Staffing, the company that hired workers for HelloFresh, is also under investigation for allegedly violating federal child labor laws. The executive director of… -
Gang leader in Haiti orders killings of at least 110 over alleged witchcraft
Gang violence wracked Haiti over the weekend, leading to the deaths of reportedly nearly 200, including more than 100 elderly people, after a gang leader accused them of causing his child’s sickness through witchcraft. According to the National Human Rights Defense Network, gang members rounded people up who they suspected of practicing voodoo and executed… -
Jury finds Daniel Penny not guilty of negligent homicide in chokehold trial
Former U.S. Marine Daniel Penny was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely by a jury on Monday, Dec. 9. After deliberating for more than 24 hours over five days, the jury reached the verdict. Jurors deliberated over whether Penny committed criminally negligent homicide when he put Neely in… -
Trump’s trip to Notre Dame ceremony gives leaders chance to build closer ties
The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is reopening the weekend of Dec. 7. And while the ceremonies will be an emotional moment for the French public, the events will also be a major opportunity for world leaders to meet. With President-elect Donald Trump being among the roughly 50 world leaders to attend, it’s a chance… -
USDA announces new federal order for raw milk testing amid bird flu concerns
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new federal order Friday, Dec. 6. The new order requires the collection and sharing of raw, unpasteurized milk samples nationwide for testing of H5N1, also known as bird flu. The order mandates entities responsible for dairy farms, bulk milk transporters, bulk milk transfer stations or dairy… -
Jury deadlocked in NYC chokehold death case as lawyers consider next steps
The jury in Daniel Penny’s manslaughter and negligent homicide trial delivered a note to the judge on Friday, Dec. 6, revealing jurors are deadlocked. The jury reportedly can’t come to a decision on the first charge of manslaughter. Now, Judge Maxwell Wiley is deciding whether or not to give the jury a so-called Allen charge,… -
Tehran’s latest rocket launch sparks concerns over missile technology
Iran successfully launched its heaviest satellite payload to date, the state-run IRNA news agency reported Friday, Dec. 6. The Simorgh rocket reportedly carried the Fakhr-1 satellite, named after assassinated nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, along with an orbital propulsion system and research equipment. State media claim the payload reached a 250 mile orbit, though independent verification…
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