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Northwestern University announces new steps to crack down on hate speech
Northwestern University announced on Tuesday, Aug. 20, that it will be taking steps to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia on campus in the wake of pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel counterprotests last spring. All students will now be required to take a course on antisemitism and other forms of hate when they return to classes in September. Northwestern… -
Four arrested in connection with Israeli settler rampage in West Bank
Three adults and one minor were arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 21, in connection with a deadly Israeli settler rampage on the Palestinian village of Jit in the West Bank on Thursday, Aug. 15. The four suspects were arrested on suspicion of perpetrating “terrorist incidents” against Palestinians. On Aug. 15, dozens of Israeli settlers set the… -
Rep. Jim Jordan investigating why Tulsi Gabbard is on TSA terror watchlist
Former Democratic Representative and current Army Reserve Officer Tulsi Gabbard recently announced legal action against the Biden administration after she found out she is on a secretive Transportation Security Administration (TSA) terror watchlist known as Quiet Skies. On Wednesday, Aug. 21, Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, announced he is requesting TSA whistleblowers who leaked the revelations… -
Brazil to restrict foreign travelers’ entry to help stem illegal immigration to US
Brazil is set to implement new entry restrictions for certain foreign nationals, particularly those traveling from Asian countries. Brazil’s justice ministry said this move is in an effort to curb the use of the country as a transit point for migrants heading to the United States and Canada. São Paulo’s international airport has become a… -
New government report links fluoride in drinking water to lower IQ
According to a new U.S. government report, fluoride in drinking water can be linked to lower IQ in children when it is found at twice the recommended limit. Researchers with the Department of Health and Human Services analyzed previously published research and said they determined “with moderate confidence” that there is a link between higher… -
FAA sends dozens of unruly passenger cases to FBI for possible prosecution
The Federal Aviation Administration has intensified its efforts to combat disruptive behavior on flights. The agency has referred 43 cases to the FBI for potential prosecution in the last year. Since 2021, that means the total now sits at 310, though it’s unclear how many lead to actual prosecution. The FAA said it has absolutely… -
Dozens of protesters arrested at Israeli consulate in Chicago during DNC
Chicago police arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters on Tuesday, Aug. 20, after violent clashes with police officers outside the Israeli Consulate during the second night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The mass arrests are the largest since the DNC got underway on Monday. Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling called the protests “a danger… -
The hidden cost of clicking ‘agree’ when it comes to consumer rights
If you’ve ever signed up for a cellphone plan, a streaming service, or created an account on a website, chances are you’ve signed away your right to sue that company for wrongdoing. Most of us don’t even realize it. But during the week of Aug. 18, that reality took center stage in a lawsuit against… -
Google ordered to face lawsuit accusing it of unauthorized data collection
A U.S. appeals court has reinstated a class action lawsuit against Google, alleging the tech giant collected data from Chrome users without their permission. The case challenges Google’s privacy practices and could affect millions of users since 2016. The lawsuit accuses Google of violating user privacy and breaking the law by gathering personal information. That… -
DOJ investigates Tennessee prison amid reports of violence and abuse
The Department of Justice launched an investigation into Tennessee’s largest prison after prosecutors said there’s been years of unchecked violence and sexual abuse at the facility. Between July 2022 and June 2023, the Trousdale Turner Correctional Facility reported 196 assaults, 90 incidents of sexual misconduct, two murders, and 15 “accidental” deaths. The crisis escalated in… -
US marshals capture fugitive in restaurant standoff near DNC
After a standoff at a restaurant near the United Center on Tuesday, Aug. 20, where the Democratic National Convention is being held, U.S. marshals captured a fugitive wanted for murder and armed robbery. Authorities have been pursuing Joshua Zimmerman since he escaped from a Mississippi courthouse on June 14. Zimmerman is wanted for murder in… -
Vance accuses Walz of lying about IVF since he used IUI. What’s the difference?
Republican vice presidential nominee, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, is accusing his Democratic counterpart, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, of lying about his family’s experience with IVF. That’s because Walz and his wife used a slightly different procedure called IUI to conceive. IVF stands for in vitro fertilization, a multi-step process that involves stimulating the eggs, removing… -
Pro-life activist wins settlement after arrest for silent prayer
A pro-life activist in the United Kingdom has won a legal victory and a financial settlement after being arrested for silently praying outside an abortion clinic. The arrest raised concerns about freedom of speech and religious expression for those opposing abortion. Isabel Vaughan-Spruce received a settlement of nearly $17,000 from the West Midlands Police. The…
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