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Grand Teton National Park deal adds protections for 640 acres of Wyo. land
The federal government is buying a one-square-mile parcel of land from the state of Wyoming. It means that the land will receive permanent protection in Grand Teton National Park. The federal government is buying the Kelly parcel. It’s a 640-acre plot of land that Wyoming held in its state school trust. The parcel has been… -
Armed Tren de Aragua gang members attacking US border crossings: Report
Members of the Tren de Aragua gang, armed with knives, are reportedly attacking U.S. southern border crossings in an attempt to break into the United States before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, according to The New York Post. Someone leaked a memo from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to the newspaper. Last week,… -
Americans expect hard economic times, political tension in 2025: Poll
A new poll finds that, while Americans are hoping for a happy new year, they’re setting their expectations somewhat lower. A recent Gallup poll of Americans’ expectations for 2025 found most foresee some hard economic times and political tension at home and abroad. Fifty-six percent of Americans say they expect a year of economic difficulty… -
FBI seizes historic amount of homemade explosives in Virginia home
An FBI raid of a Virginia home uncovered a stockpile of more than 150 homemade explosive devices, the largest the agency has encountered in its history. Federal prosecutors are now asking that the alleged owner of the explosives, Brad Spafford, remain in custody following a search of his home. Spafford was arrested on Dec. 17… -
Russia issues ultimatum to migrants, offers legal status for military service
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued an order cracking down on people residing in the country illegally. The order gives migrants until the end of April the ability to secure legal status by paying off debts, passing health checks and taking an exam on the Russian language, history and law. But there’s one other route to… -
CIA covering up foreign link to ‘Havana Syndrome’: Whistleblower
A CIA agent forced into medical retirement by a mysterious set of symptoms often dubbed “Havana Syndrome” is speaking out. According to the former agent, the CIA is actively suppressing the truth about the “anomalous health incidents,” or AHIs, that she and many other U.S. government employees around the world have experienced. In an interview… -
Trump’s mixed record on cannabis laws clouds the industry’s future
As the calendar flips to 2025 and President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take back the Oval Office, the cannabis industry is wondering whether it’ll be high times ahead or whether the new administration will weed out some of their biggest plans. Earlier this year, the Biden administration took steps to reclassify cannabis, which would not… -
World population increased 71M in 2024 to reach 8.09B for start of New Year
As the world counts down to the New Year, the global population continues to go up and is expected to surpass 8 billion people on Jan. 1, 2025, despite a slight slowdown this year, according to U.S. Census data. In 2024, the world’s population added 71 million people, marking less than a 1% increase from… -
University of Iowa proposes closing American studies, gender studies depts
The University of Iowa is considering consolidating various departments and degrees focused on gender, women’s and sexuality studies, as well as social justice, under a new program dubbed the School of Social and Cultural Analysis. University officials said that there are currently fewer than 60 students between the separate departments. In a Dec. 17 press… -
India investigates Canadian colleges, alleged human trafficking: Report
Indian officials are investigating a potential connection between Canadian colleges and two Mumbai-based entities accused of illegally transporting students across the Canadian-U.S. border in a suspected human trafficking operation, according to CBC News. Authorities launched an investigation after a family froze to death while entering the U.S. from Canada in 2022. Indian authorities began their… -
Trump loses appeal in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse and defamation case
A federal appeals court upheld a sexual abuse verdict against Donald Trump. The ruling on Monday, Dec. 30, stems from a civil case verdict that found the president-elect guilty in a case involving E. Jean Carroll. The court also denied Trump’s request for a new trial. Trump had challenged the $5 million verdict, saying the… -
State of emergency declared in Trinidad and Tobago after rise in gang violence
As the new year approaches, a surge in violent crime is casting a shadow over Trinidad and Tobago, with the nation now facing one of the highest murder rates in the Caribbean. The dual-island country recorded 623 murders as of the week of Dec. 29, a toll exacerbated by a violent weekend. Police say the… -
46% of GOP voters support military detaining migrants illegally in US: Survey
Nearly half of Republican voters believe the U.S. military should put immigrants living in the U.S. illegally into internment camps until they can be deported. The data comes from a new survey conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI). Republican voters were more than twice as likely as independents (19%) and over five times…
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