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French judge extends detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
A French judge extended the detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov on Monday, Aug. 26, sparking international debate over platform regulation, free speech and national security. French prosecutors confirmed Durov’s custody has been extended by up to 48 hours, pushing his detention to a maximum of 96 hours. Durov faces potential charges related to 12… -
Judge orders Martin Shkreli to surrender all copies of rare Wu-Tang Clan’s album
A federal judge has ruled that Martin Shkreli is prohibited from possessing or selling any copies of the one of a kind Wu-Tang Clan album, “One Upon a Time in Shaolin.” The former pharmaceutical executive must surrender all copies of the album to his legal team by Aug. 30. This comes just months after a… -
Chinese spy plane breaches Japanese airspace in historic first
A Chinese military aircraft breached Japanese airspace, triggering an immediate response from Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force and escalating tensions in the region. A Chinese Y-9 surveillance aircraft entered Japanese airspace near the Danjo Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture for approximately two minutes on Monday, Aug. 26. The breach marks the first confirmed incursion by a Chinese… -
FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund is running out of money. What’s to blame?
America’s disaster emergency response agency has some bad news, and it comes right in the middle of hurricane season in the U.S. The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund is running out of money for the second straight year as reported on Sunday, Aug. 25. The agency said that it has… -
California eyes $150k home loans for undocumented migrants
Lawmakers in California are moving toward approving a measure that would allow undocumented immigrants to be eligible for state-supported home loans. Recipients could potentially receive up to $150,000 in assistance. The proposal has become a political flashpoint, as immigration continues to be a key issue in the upcoming presidential election. The program in California aims… -
Oil tanker ablaze, adrift in Red Sea after Houthi attack, 150,000 tons of oil aboard
An oil tanker continues to burn in the Red Sea days after it was set ablaze by Houthi rebels. New photos released on Sunday, Aug. 25, show flames spilling from the hull of the Greek-flagged vessel, but there are no signs of an oil spill yet. There is still a significant environmental hazard, with 150,000… -
National Park Foundation receives historic $100 million donation
The National Park Foundation received a historic $100 million donation from Lilly Endowment Inc., marking the largest single gift ever for U.S. national parks. Currently, the National Park Foundation is amid taking donations for its “Campaign for National Parks,” aiming to raise $1 billion for park preservation efforts. “From majestic mountains to vibrant coral reefs… -
Investigation of captain launched after superyacht sinks off Sicily, killing 7
The sudden sinking of a superyacht off Sicily’s coast that killed seven people, including British tech billionaire Mike Lynch and his daughter, sparked an investigation into the captain’s actions. Italian prosecutors launched a probe into James Cutfield, the yacht’s 51-year-old captain from New Zealand. Cutfield is being investigated for manslaughter and shipwreck under maritime law,… -
San Francisco mayor ships out homeless, cracks down on encampments
San Francisco is paying its homeless population to move away as reported on Friday, Aug. 24. The new campaign to address homelessness by Democratic Mayor London Breed reportedly divided the city. Some in the city criticized Breed’s new approach to tackling the Bay City’s homeless problem. The program pays relocation costs to move homeless individuals… -
Massachusetts town imposes curfew due to deadly mosquito-borne illness
Officials in Oxford, Massachusetts, have approved a curfew for its residents because of a rare and deadly mosquito-borne illness. The town is dealing with a disease not seen since 2020, called Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as “EEE.” According to the CDC, approximately 30% of people who contract it die and “many survivors have ongoing… -
Georgia prosecutor drops charges in murder case, citing officer misconduct
A Georgia prosecutor dropped charges this week against six individuals in pending murder cases, including a triple homicide, citing officer misconduct. Former Savannah police detective Ashley Wood and former police Cpl. Darryl Repress face multiple charges related to alleged misconduct, including perjury and violation of oath by a public officer. Chatham County District Attorney Shalena… -
RFK Jr. suspends campaign and backs Trump as Kennedy siblings react
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy announced he is suspending his campaign on Friday, Aug. 23. The twist comes after many speculated that the third-party candidate would drop out of the race on Friday. However, RFK Jr. also threw his support behind former President Donald Trump. “My name will remain on the ballot in most… -
World first mRNA lung cancer vaccine trial begins, offering hope for thousands
In a significant advancement in cancer treatment, doctors have initiated trials for the world’s first mRNA lung cancer vaccine. This vaccine is being developed by the same German company behind the COVID-19 vaccines. Experts are optimistic that this new treatment could save thousands of lives. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths globally,…
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