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Giuliani calls $148M defamation judgment a ‘political vendetta’
Outside a Manhattan federal courtroom Thursday, Nov. 7, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said he is the victim of political persecution. “But the reality is that this case is obviously a political vendetta,” Giuliani said. “Just the mere fact that it’s a $145 million judgment, I’m very, very disappointed that this judge doesn’t… -
San Francisco Mayor Breed loses reelection in race about crime, safety
San Francisco has elected a new mayor, Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie, ousting incumbent Mayor London Breed. Lurie, the founder of the San Francisco anti-poverty organization Tipping Point Community, won 56% of the vote, while Breed trailed with nearly 44%. Lurie’s foundation focuses on fighting poverty and funding solutions to address it across the Bay… -
Why migrant families will no longer be getting prepaid debit cards in NYC
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced an end to a program providing prepaid debit cards to migrant families on Thursday, Nov. 7. The Democratic mayor called the program a success, citing reduced food waste and millions of dollars put into the local economy. Adams said the reason to end the program was because it… -
Australian man sentenced to prison for holding up Nazi salute
A man who describes himself as a Nazi has been sentenced to prison in Australia for performing a banned Nazi salute. Australia outlawed the Nazi salute in October 2023. Jacob Hersant, 25, was convicted of making the salute to a group of people and media cameras outside a Victorian courtroom just days after the ban… -
Germany’s three-party coalition collapses. What happens next?
A day after Donald Trump’s presidential election victory, Germany’s government had a rare collapse which sent the country into political uncertainty. On Wednesday, Nov. 6, Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister Christian Lindner over budget disagreements and the overall economy, which led to the end of the three-party coalition. The group was also known… -
Biden admin prepares for potential surge in migrants before Trump takes office
The Biden administration is preparing for a potential surge in migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office in January 2025. On Monday, Nov. 4, the day before voters headed to the polls, officials with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) held a virtual meeting… -
Why Arizona and Nevada are taking days to count ballots
On Election Day in Arizona, the polls closed at 7 p.m. on Nov. 5. Two days later, only 69% of the ballots have been counted in the Grand Canyon State. Nevada is also still counting ballots, with 90% of the vote tabulated. Although President-elect Donald Trump seems to have a path to victory in both… -
How Mexico’s policy toward cartels is changing amid growing violence
As cartel violence grows in Mexico, the country’s president may be rethinking the continuation of her predecessor’s policy dubbed “Hugs, not bullets.” President Claudia Sheinbaum has worked hard to avoid using the term “Hugs, not bullets,” as she appears to shift her strategy in combatting drug cartels. The “hugs” she claims are for impoverished young… -
Palestinians in northern Gaza fear they will never return home
The Israeli Defense Force ramped up their operations on Thursday, Nov. 7, in northern Gaza and ordered more evacuations. The move is fueling fears among Palestinians that they will never be able to return home. Israel said it was forced to clear out Jabaila and another nearby town on Wednesday, Nov. 6, to fight off… -
Oakland voters back recall of Mayor Thao and DA Price over crime concerns
In Oakland, California, it appears Mayor Sheng Thao and District Attorney Pamela Price are on their way out, with voters supporting efforts to recall both officials less than two years after they took office. Both recalls are leading 65% to 35%, with 100% of precincts reporting. However, the results have not been finalized. According to… -
Australia proposes ‘world-leading’ social media ban for kids 16 and under
Australia’s government introduced a proposal that would ban children under 16 from social media. The country’s Prime Minister called it “world-leading” legislation. “Social media is doing harm to our kids and I’m calling time on it,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. “I want Australian parents and families to know that the government has your back.”… -
RFK Jr. talks potential role in Trump admin, says he won’t take away vaccines
Now that Donald Trump has secured a second term in the White House, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is talking more about the key role he could play in the new Trump administration. That includes his involvement in public health issues like vaccines. “I’m not going to take away anybody’s vaccines,” Kennedy said in an interview… -
Swedish court sentences activist to prison for insult of Muslims
A Swedish court has sentenced Danish activist Rasmus Paludan to four months in prison for making offensive remarks about Muslims and Arabs, as well as for burning copies of the Quran, Islam’s holy book, on multiple occasions. His actions sparked outrage among Muslims, though burning religious texts is permitted under Swedish law. Paludan, leader of…
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