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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange breaks silence
After years of incarceration, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange made his first public appearance in France. Assange broke his self-imposed silence, stating that he “pleaded guilty to journalism” to secure his freedom. “I want to be totally clear: I am not free today because the system worked,” Assange said. “I am free today after years of… -
Arizona sheriffs say they won’t enforce proposed immigration law
Sheriffs from at least four Arizona counties say they will not enforce a controversial immigration measure if voters approve it in November. Proposition 314, also known as the Secure the Border Act, would make it a state crime for migrants to cross illegally in the United States. The law would lead to state and local… -
Ryan Routh pleads not guilty in assassination attempt against Trump
Ryan Routh, the suspect in the second assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty to federal charges Monday, Sept. 30. Prosecutors say Routh camped outside Trump’s golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida, for 12 hours with a rifle before being spotted by a Secret Service agent on Sept. 15. That agent… -
The Babylon Bee sues California over satire and ‘deepfake’ law
The Babylon Bee has filed a lawsuit against the state of California, challenging new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, that regulate satire and parody through “deepfake” restrictions. The lawsuit claims the laws infringe on free speech by requiring social media platforms to monitor and report deceptive content, which could include political satire. In… -
President Biden authorizes $567 million defense aid package for Taiwan
President Biden has authorized an unprecedented $567 million defense aid package for Taiwan, marking a significant escalation in U.S. support for the self-ruled island. China has intensified its military activities around Taiwan, featuring long-range missile tests, frequent incursions into Taiwan’s air defense zone, and a recent provocative intercontinental ballistic missile launch. These actions have prompted… -
Germany bars citizenship for immigrants who share antisemitic slogans
Germany is changing its naturalization laws in order to crack down on what the government says is growing antisemitism and racism within the immigrant community. The German foreign minister announced on Sunday, Sept. 29, that the country is tightening rules, barring immigrants from becoming citizens if they use terms like, “From the river to the… -
Sabrina Carpenter had potential role in NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ indictment
Sabrina Carpenter recently stirred controversy when she acknowledged theories of her involvement in the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The “Espresso” singer was performing at a Madison Square Garden concert when the comments were shared with fans. She said to a crowd, “Damn. What now? Should we talk about how I got… -
Norway may follow Finland’s lead and build fence along Russian border
Norway’s leaders are evaluating the construction of a fence along its 123-mile border with Russia after Finland took similar action. Norway Justice Minister Emilie Enger Mehl confirmed that the country may erect a fence along part or all its border with Russia to enhance border security and address concerns over potential irregular migration. Finland’s decision… -
US troops to leave Iraq, end ISIS combat mission by end of 2026
The U.S. has announced a deal with the Iraqi government to wrap up the military mission in Iraq that’s working to defeat ISIS. U.S. officials revealed the two-phase transition plan on Friday, Sept. 27, which will close the Operation Inherent Resolve Task Force by the end of 2026. The first phase will begin after the… -
How melting glaciers are causing borders to shift in Italy and Switzerland
Melting glaciers are prompting the redrawing of maps along the Swiss-Italian border amid record-low snowfall and warming temperatures. Part of the impacted area is beneath the Matterhorn, one of Europe’s tallest mountains, and in the region of Plateau Rosa. All of the regions involved in the redrawn boundaries are close to popular ski resorts. The… -
DOJ sues Alabama over effort to remove 3,000 names from voter rolls
The Justice Department is suing the state of Alabama and Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, R, over voter rolls. The DOJ argues Alabama’s effort to remove more than 3,000 names from voter rolls violates federal law because it’s occurring within 90 days of the Nov. 5 general election. Allen announced on Aug. 13 that… -
Georgia chemical plant erupts in flames, thousands evacuated
A fire broke out Sunday, Sept. 29, at the BioLab chemical plant, located about 24 miles east of Atlanta, prompting the evacuation of 17,000 people and a shelter-in-place order for 77,000 others. The fire, which started around 5:30 a.m., was triggered when water from the plant’s sprinkler system mixed with a reactive chemical, creating a… -
US suicide rate ticks back up to match record high of 2018
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the CDC has released its latest report on suicide deaths in America. After seeing a dip during the COVID-19 pandemic, data shows U.S. suicide rates are ticking back up again. According to the report released by the CDC Thursday, Sept. 26, the suicide rate has gone back up…
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Attorney General Bondi says FBI withholding Epstein files
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