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Department of Justice launches operation at NYC jail housing Diddy
Federal investigators from two agencies reportedly launched an “interagency operation” on Monday, Oct. 28, at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Both Sean “Diddy” Combs and former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried are housed in the facility. The agencies involved include the U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Prisons, both revealing little about the… -
Egypt proposes cease-fire, prisoner swap to ease Gaza’s devastation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has proposed a plan aimed at reducing violence in Gaza, calling for a brief truce, a prisoner exchange and renewed peace talks between Hamas and Israel. The proposal, announced by al-Sisi, includes releasing four Israeli hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. He suggested that broader cease-fire discussions… -
Alleged terrorist truck attack in Israel kills one, injures dozens
A truck slammed into a crowd at a bus stop in central Israel on Sunday, Oct. 27, killing one man and injuring dozens more, in what Israeli authorities called a terrorist attack. The attack happened just north of Tel Aviv in Glilot across from a military base. Law enforcement says soldiers were among the more… -
Japan in political uncertainty after long-ruling party loses election
A major political shakeup has taken over Japan. The ruling party failed to win a majority in parliament for the first time in more than a decade. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he won’t step down, despite the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) losing the general election Sunday, Oct. 27. Ishiba called a snap election soon after… -
Biden-Harris administration deports Indian nationals on charter flight to India
The Biden-Harris administration recently deported an unknown number of Indian nationals illegally in the country on a large charter removal flight to the Republic of India, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed. Officials said the flight left on Oct. 22, one week after the department conducted a chartered flight removing Chinese nationals. “Indian nationals without… -
Federal judge orders Virginia to restore more than 1,600 voter registrations
A federal judge ruled on Friday, Oct. 25, Virginia must restore more than 1,600 voter registrations she says were illegally removed in an effort to stop noncitizens from voting. Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles’ order overturns an executive order by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R, in August that purged suspected noncitizens from voter rolls through daily Department… -
Investigation reveals human smuggling operation at US-Canada border: Report
Agents with U.S. Border Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) say they’ve uncovered a sophisticated human smuggling ring as a surge of migrants has crossed the U.S. border with Canada this year. U.S. Customs and Border Protection data shows there were nearly 198,000 migrant encounters at the northern border in fiscal year 2024 — seven… -
At least a dozen ballots connected to voter fraud scheme in Colorado
Thousands of votes already cast in one Colorado county are being reviewed again after election staff discovered at least a dozen fraudulent ballots. The Colorado Secretary of State’s office said the ballots were stolen, fraudulently filled out and mailed into the Mesa County election office. Officials identified the issue by the signature verification process, which… -
Judge rules school districts can sue tech giants over claims of harm to kids
A federal judge ruled that Meta, Google, TikTok and Snap must face lawsuits brought by school districts that claim the platforms are addictive to kids and harm their mental health. The school districts argue the companies designed their platforms to addict children with algorithms and features like the “like” button. The schools liken the tech… -
US government agency’s facial recognition launch raises concerns
The General Services Administration has introduced facial recognition technology to its Login.gov platform. This allows users to upload a selfie to verify their identity for accessing government services. While GSA officials highlight the feature’s role in preventing identity theft and enhancing security, privacy advocates and Republican lawmakers are raising red flags. The agency announced that… -
UN says children dying in Gaza as medical evacuations slow down
As the war in Gaza continues, seriously injured children are dying because they’re waiting for medical evacuations. The United Nations said Friday, Oct. 25 that the number of evacuated children has dramatically decreased to fewer than one child per day since the closing of the Rafah border. Workers rescued nearly 300 children every month before… -
Gangs in Haiti struck US Embassy vehicles and UN helicopter with gunfire
Gang violence in Haiti’s capital continues to escalate and now it’s sparking concerns for safety among United States and United Nations personnel in the country. Gunfire from gang members reportedly struck two U.S. Embassy vehicles on Tuesday, Oct. 22, and hit a U.N. helicopter on Thursday, Oct. 24. The gunfire didn’t injure any personnel but… -
UK defense chief warns military not ready to fight war or stop invasion
Britain’s Defence Secretary John Healey issued a stark warning on the state of the U.K.’s military readiness, stating that the armed forces would struggle to stop an invasion, and are not prepared for a large-scale war. Healey attributed these challenges to years of underfunding, which he says has led to critical shortages in personnel and…
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