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Mexico transfers National Guard to military control amid backlash
Mexico’s Senate approved putting the National Guard under the command of armed forces. Critics said the move gives too much power to the military over law and order. The measure passed with 86 votes in favor and 42 against, which met the two-thirds majority needed to amend the country’s constitution. This gives outgoing President Andrés… -
Pennsylvania bakery swamped with orders for famous election poll cookies
A little bakery in Pennsylvania is swamped with cookie orders for its famous election poll cookie. Lochel’s Bakery in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, sells 4-inch round sugar cookies with blue and white sprinkles for Harris or red and white sprinkles for Trump, each labeled with the respective candidate’s name and “2024.” The election cookie poll tradition has… -
Texas Gov. Abbott issues another warning about alligators in Rio Grande
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R, has once again issued a warning to migrants about the potential dangers in the Rio Grande, citing evidence of alligators in the river along the U.S.-Mexico border. The governor shared new footage on social media, highlighting potential wildlife threats in areas where migrants often attempt illegal crossings. Abbott shared a… -
Newsmax defamation trial over 2020 election claims underway
Media company Newsmax’s defamation trial began Thursday, Sept. 26, over rhetoric concerning the 2020 presidential election. Voting machine company Smartmatic claims Newsmax damaged the election tech company by alleging it changed votes and helped steal the election from former President Donald Trump. The trial in Wilmington, Delaware, begins with the selection of 12 jurors to… -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with taking bribes, wire fraud and more
A newly released and historic indictment sees charges come against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Documents reveal that he was indicted on five charges, following a federal corruption investigation. He’s the first sitting mayor in the city to face criminal prosecution. The 57-page indictment detailed a decadeslong trail of alleged crimes. Adams was indicted… -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill for Black land claims
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have created a process for Black families to file claims for land taken through discriminatory use of eminent domain. The eminent domain bill was inspired by a 2022 case where Los Angeles area officials returned beachfront property to a Black couple a century after its unjust… -
How new Biden order could make active shooter drills less traumatic for kids
With the jury still out on the effectiveness of active shooter drills in American schools, President Joe Biden is taking action to at least make them less traumatic. He’s signing an executive order on Thursday, Sept. 26, to study how these drills may traumatize students and educators in an effort to “maximize effectiveness” and minimize… -
Gov’t watchdog exposes FAFSA failures that left students struggling for aid
The rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, by the Department of Education has been plagued with issues, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office. The department launched the updated FAFSA more than three months late, intending to simplify the financial aid process for students. However, the form… -
Mark Zuckerberg reportedly now identifies as libertarian
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly shifted his political views towards libertarianism, according to a New York Times report. the Times claims those closest to Zuckerberg say his political views now align more closely with “classical liberalism,” combining fiscal conservatism with social liberalism. This ideological shift has apparently led to internal policy changes at Meta,… -
US cybersecurity threatened by Chinese-linked ‘Salt Typhoon’ attack
U.S. officials revealed that hackers with ties to the Chinese government compromised several American internet providers in a large-scale cybersecurity breach. The attack, known as “Salt Typhoon,” is part of an ongoing effort by state-sponsored groups in Beijing to infiltrate critical U.S. infrastructure. The Salt Typhoon operation specifically targeted broadband networks, seeking to access sensitive… -
Calif. avocado growers outraged as US transfers pest inspection duties to Mexico
The U.S. has decided to transfer pest inspection duties of Mexican avocados to Mexico, igniting concerns about food safety and international trade relations. The California Avocado Commission vehemently opposes the move, warning it could devastate the industry. Currently, workers with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) inspect Mexican avocados… -
Julian Assange schedules first public appearance since release
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is scheduled to make his first public appearance since his release from British jail, testifying before the Council of Europe on Oct. 1. The 53-year-old Assange will travel from Australia to France, breaking his self-imposed silence to provide testimony for the committee’s report on his case and its broader implications. A… -
Alabama woman accused Swiss ‘suicide pod’ company of exploiting her
Following the arrest of four people in Switzerland on Tuesday, Sept. 24, after the first known use of a so-called “suicide pod,” an Alabama woman’s accusations against the company behind the device are resurfacing. The woman who would have reportedly been the first person to use the Sarco capsule claimed the company behind it, Last…
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