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Republican lawmakers accuse Zelenskyy of campaigning for Harris
Several Republican lawmakers called for investigation into Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy’s visit to the United States. They questioned whether it was meant to help Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the election. Zelenskyy visited a Scranton, Pennsylvania, ammunition factory Sunday, Sept. 22. He thanked workers who are producing one of the most needed weapons for… -
Ashli Babbitt’s family lawsuit against US government goes to trial July 2026
The family of Ashli Babbitt is suing the U.S. government in a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit, with a trial date set for July 20, 2026, by a federal judge. Babbitt was fatally shot during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The lawsuit presents a version of events that significantly differs from the official account. Babbitt’s… -
DOJ accuses Visa of monopolizing debit card market in new antitrust lawsuit
The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa. In the suit, it accused the company of monopolizing the debit card market through anticompetitive practices. The government claimed these actions have potentially cost consumers and businesses billions of dollars. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said that Visa controls over 60% of U.S. debit… -
Maryland files new lawsuit over Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
Maryland is ramping up its legal battle against the owners of the massive container ship Dali that led to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. State officials filed a new lawsuit during the week of Sept. 22, against Singapore-based companies, joining a string of claims accusing them of knowingly sending an unsafe vessel… -
Dairy herds infected with H5N1 double just days apart in California
California, the largest milk producer in the United States, saw cases of bird flu double in dairy herds just days apart. Officials reported on Thursday, Sept. 19, that the number of infected dairy herds stood at 17 and by Monday, Sept. 23, it doubled to 34 infected herds. The findings are deeply troubling for a… -
Telegram alters privacy policy, says it will give user info to authorities
Telegram is making major changes. The social media platform once known for its strong privacy stance has announced a significant update in its user data policy. The platform will now share users’ phone numbers and IP addresses with law enforcement agencies in response to valid legal requests, marking a departure from its previous approach. To… -
Former President Trump threatens 200% tariff on John Deere products
Former President Donald Trump has threatened a 200% tariff on John Deere products if the company moves manufacturing to Mexico, sparking debate on U.S. trade policy and its impact on domestic manufacturing. Trump issued an ultimatum to John Deere during a speech at a farming event in Pennsylvania on Monday, Sept. 23. “John Deere —… -
What the numbers tell us about homelessness in San Francisco
San Francisco has been implementing different ways to combat homelessness and encampments in the city. An estimated 650,000 homeless people are living in the U.S. and California is home to nearly a third of the homeless population in the country. According to federal data from January 2024, there are 2,910 people sleeping outdoors in San… -
DOJ seeks attempted assassination charge for Trump suspect Ryan Routh
Federal prosecutors said they will pursue an attempted assassination charge against the man accused of staking out former President Donald Trump on Sept. 15 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Ryan Routh was in federal court Monday, Sept 23, for a detention hearing. The judge ruled Routh will stay behind bars until his trial, citing evidence… -
Hezbollah says Israel is dropping leaflets in Lebanon with ‘dangerous barcodes’
Hezbollah has accused Israel of employing new analog methods of cyber warfare after communication devices were banned by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps earlier this week. The accusations come as leaflets reportedly dropped by Israel have appeared in the eastern Bekaa Valley, according to Hezbollah’s media office on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Images of the leaflets… -
TikTok removes Russian state media accounts for ‘covert influence’ operations
TikTok removed accounts linked to Russian state media outlets for allegedly engaging in covert influence operations ahead of the U.S. election. TikTok previously restricted the Russian state media accounts’ visibility in the European Union and United Kingdom. The social media company cited violations of community guidelines, particularly the ban on deceptive behavior. TikTok defined these… -
Pro-Putin media simulates nuclear strike on London
A simulated nuclear strike on London has been broadcast by a pro-Putin TV channel. The visuals of the simulation show how the blast would claim 850,000 lives and leave millions of casualties. The four-minute video was shown on a propaganda channel in Russia as the U.K. debates whether or not to allow Ukraine’s military to… -
UK’s last coal-fired power plant to close at end of month
The last operating coal-fired power plant in the U.K. is set to close its doors at the end of September. This decision to close the plant in Nottinghamshire, England, is in response to the government’s policy to end coal-fired power and pledge to end greenhouse emissions to net-zero by 2050. The U.K. government is targeting…