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Bird flu fallout: USDA says milk is safe, states must test dairy herds
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will require dairy cattle herds moving across state lines to be tested for bird flu starting on Monday, April 29. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement on Wednesday, April 24, a day after it was reported that bird flu remnants were found in grocery store milk. However,…
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Biden administration cracks down on flight refunds and hidden fees
The Biden administration is cracking down on some major air travel headaches. New rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) aim to enhance the refund process and get rid of hidden fees. The department announced on Wednesday, April 24, that it will now require airlines to give automatic cash refunds for canceled flights or…
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Report warns AI could overwhelm system made to curb online child exploitation
A new report from the Stanford Internet Observatory revealed that the CyberTipline for reporting online child exploitation (CSAM) is overwhelmed and needs improvement for law enforcement to capture predators. The CyberTipline is “enormously valuable and leads to the rescue of children and prosecution of offenders,” however, the report said child sex abuse material created by…
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How Martha’s Vineyard migrants secured special visas intended for victims of crime
In 2022, 49 migrants were flown to Martha’s Vineyard from San Antonio, Texas, with the assistance of Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla. On Tuesday, April 23, immigration attorney Rachel Self said a few migrants have reportedly qualified for “criminal victims visas” after claiming to be victims of a potential crime. Self said three of the migrants…
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DOJ agrees to pay $138 million to sexual abuse victims of Larry Nassar
The Department of Justice announced a settlement of approximately $138 million with the victims of former Team USA doctor Larry Nassar, who is serving decades in prison for sexually abusing hundreds of women and girls. The legal fallout from Nassar’s crimes reached a milestone on Tuesday, April 23, as the DOJ revealed the settlement with…
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Feds accuse Sheetz of discrimination for using criminal records when hiring
The U.S. federal government launched a lawsuit against Sheetz, alleging racial discrimination in its hiring process due to use of criminal records. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the gas station and convenience store chain allegedly discriminated against minority applicants by refusing to hire some individuals with criminal convictions. The lawsuit contends that…
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RFK Jr. wants to put full government budget on blockchain for accountability
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent presidential candidate, emphasized his proposal to use blockchain technology to manage the U.S. budget during a campaign stop in Michigan on Sunday, April 21. Kennedy wants to make federal spending transparent by allowing Americans to monitor government expenditures on items like toilet seats. “We’re gonna have 300 million eyeballs…
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Gaza authorities claim mass graves found; Israel denies accusations
Palestinian authorities in Gaza said they found mass graves outside Al-Shifa Hospital and Nasser Medical Complex on Saturday, April 20. However, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are calling the claims “completely baseless.” Palestinian authorities said the graves containing the bodies of hundreds of Palestinian women and children were found after the IDF completed an operation…
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Weather forecasting breakthrough: AI may save lives with new technology
Google unveiled a potentially groundbreaking development in weather forecasting. The company’s latest innovation, known as its “Scalable Ensemble Diffusion Sample” (SEEDS), is using cutting-edge artificial intelligence to revolutionize weather forecasting. Similar to language models like ChatGPT, SEEDS taps into the power of AI to churn out forecasts in record time. SEEDS is different due to…
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Supreme Court says it will hear case on Biden’s ‘ghost gun’ ban
The Supreme Court announced Monday, April 22, it will take up the issue of ghost guns, which are firearms without serial numbers. The untraceable gun kits can be purchased online and used to assemble fully functioning firearms at home – without a background check. In 2022, the Biden administration imposed regulations on ghost gun manufacturers…
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How Russia’s nuclear-capable missiles are causing growing concerns for NATO
Tensions are rising between Russia and NATO countries as Moscow forms an Iskander missile brigade near Finland’s border. As a result, Poland is considering allowing NATO allies to deploy nuclear weapons to its soil in response to Russian threats on Monday, April 22. The Iskander-M ballistic missiles deployed in Russia’s border adjacent to Finland —…
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Two attacks on US bases, Iraqi militant group claims more to come
An Iraqi militant group has vowed to escalate attacks on U.S. forces in the region, citing frustration with the lack of progress in discussion regarding the withdrawal of American troops. The announcement follows a strike on an American military base in northeastern Syria on Sunday, April 21, where at least five rockets were fired from…
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Bird flu found in cattle; experts warn of risks to humans, other mammals
The H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, mutated to infect dairy cows for the first time, according to reports. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said eight states experienced bird flu outbreaks in cattle, while 48 reported outbreaks in poultry and 50 faced outbreaks in wild birds. So, what are the implications…
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