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Gov. Newsom signs California ban on all plastic grocery bags by 2026
All plastic shopping bags at California grocery stores will be banned by Jan. 1, 2026. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Sunday, Sept. 22, that will eliminate all plastic bags at grocery checkouts. In 2014, the California Legislature passed a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags. However, shoppers were still able to purchase “thicker” plastic… -
Federal agents search homes of NYC interim police commissioner
Federal agents searched the homes of New York City’s newly appointed interim police commissioner, Thomas Donlon, on Friday, Sept. 20. The search came just over a week into his tenure as interim commissioner of the nation’s largest police force. The search is reportedly linked to classified documents Donlon may have retained from his time at… -
Iran’s Guards ban communications devices after deadly attack on Hezbollah
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has banned all communication devices following a deadly attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon. The ban follows a coordinated strike that took place during the week of Sept. 15. Thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies reportedly used by Hezbollah were detonated in an assault killing at least 39 people and injuring… -
Israeli military storms, closes Al Jazeera’s West Bank offices
Israeli troops raided Al Jazeera’s office in Ramallah, West Bank, early Sunday, Sept. 22, marking another severe action against the media network known for its detailed coverage of Israeli military operations. During the operation, more than 20 armed soldiers issued a 45-day closure order and evacuated the staff, seizing crucial broadcasting equipment. Al Jazeera broadcast… -
US schools banned 10,000 books last school year alone
Sept. 22-28 is Banned Books Week for schools and libraries nationwide. Started in 1982, the yearly observance was created in response to a sudden nationwide surge of challenges to books in libraries, schools and bookstores. In recent years, book banning has once again become a hot topic in the U.S., with more than 10,000 books… -
NYPD bodycam footage shows subway shooting; protests continue
The New York Police Department (NYPD) released body-worn camera video of an officer-involved shooting at a subway station on Sunday, Sept. 15. Four people were injured including two bystanders, an officer and the suspect. Police said it started when Derrell Mickles, who had a knife, jumped a turnstile to avoid paying the subway fare. In… -
Key staff resignations shake up Mark Robinson’s gubernatorial campaign
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s run for governor faced a major setback as key staffers resigned from the campaign between Sept. 21 and 22, following an investigation about his alleged past online behavior. The departures include Robinson’s campaign manager, finance director, a top adviser and the deputy campaign manager, leaving critical positions vacant just… -
EU to guide Apple in providing support for third-party headphones, watches
The European Commission, a branch of the European Union, wants to ensure Apple products like iPhones and iPads interact properly with headphones and smartwatches not designed by Apple. This is something Apple must comply with under the EU’s Digital Markets Act. The commission announced Friday, Sept. 20, it is starting two “specification proceedings to assist… -
Chicago teachers say they were told to give migrant students passing grades
In the last few years, a number of undocumented immigrants have entered the U.S. from the southern border. States like Texas have sent busloads of migrants to cities and states with more immigrant-friendly policies. Chicago, Illinois, was one of those cities. Since Texas started bussing migrants there in 2022, more than 50,000 migrants have been… -
Secret Service investigates Elon Musk’s controversial X post
The Secret Service launched an investigation into Elon Musk’s X post, which made a controversial comparison between assassination attempts on political figures. Musk wrote the post after a second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump Sunday, Sept. 15. Musk posted in response to another user’s post that read: “Why they want to kill Donald… -
Should the US implement age restrictions for nonalcoholic drinks?
Drinking alcohol under the age of 21 is illegal in the United States – but there’s no law about looking like you’re drinking. As the market for nonalcoholic beer, wine, and “mocktails” grows, so does the number of kids and teens drinking them. To be considered nonalcoholic in the U.S., a drink must contain less… -
AMC, Regal investing $2.2B to upgrade movie theater experience
The eight biggest movie theater chains in the U.S. and Canada — including AMC, Regal, and Cinemark — announced Thursday, Sept. 19, they will be investing $2.2 billion to make improvements to modernize their theaters over the next three years. These theaters represent over 21,000 movie screens and 67% of box office sales. The National… -
IDF accused of pushing bodies from rooftops in West Bank raid
Israeli soldiers in the West Bank are accused of pushing three lifeless bodies from rooftops during a raid in the occupied West Bank Thursday, Sept. 19, The Associated Press reports. The AP said one of its journalists in the town of Qabatiya witnessed three Israeli soldiers push the bodies off roofs of multistory buildings. Bystanders…
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