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A once-secret report reveals cleanup workers got sick at Ohio derailment site
A report undisclosed to the public since spring of 2023 revealed workers cleaning up the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment in February of 2023, became sick during the process. The Associated Press released the report on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The report said the cleanup workers reportedly fell ill while cleaning up creeks near the overturned… -
Sweden reports first case of more dangerous mpox variant outside Africa
Sweden has reported the first case of the more dangerous mpox variant, Clade I, outside of Africa. The announcement comes just one day after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, a global public health emergency, following an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak has now spread to… -
Taylor Swift to resume Eras Tour in London amid heightened security
After canceling her Vienna shows because of an alleged ISIS-inspired terror plot, Taylor Swift is set to take the stage in London for her Eras Tour. Fans are eagerly awaiting her performances at Wembley Stadium while authorities have implemented stringent safety protocols to protect the estimated 90,000 attendees per show. Swift is set to perform… -
Montana Supreme Court rules parental consent for abortion law unconstitutional
In a landmark decision, the Montana Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday, Aug. 14, that minors do not need their parents’ permission to get an abortion within the state. The court ruled that the law violates the privacy clause of the state constitution. The high court agreed with a lower court ruling in a unanimous decision.… -
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators with few options amid intense DNC security
A federal judge in Chicago rejected a request by pro-Palestinian groups for more space to protest outside the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday, Aug. 12. The groups had claimed that the restrictive space designated for protests outside the DNC violated their First Amendment rights. The DNC announced it would have limited protest zones within… -
26 charged in Golden Gate Bridge protest over Gaza conflict
Prosecutors in San Francisco charged 26 pro-Palestinian demonstrators who blocked the Golden Gate Bridge during a protest on April 15. They each face 40 charges, including felony conspiracy and false imprisonment for their roles. The Golden Gate Bridge protest was part of coordinated protests across the country to demand an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and… -
Adults with ADHD turning to AI more often; experts urge caution
More than 8 million American adults have been diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder – better known as ADHD. That often leads to difficulties with focusing, organizing and impulse control. However, new technology could be a key to finding balance as many adults with ADHD turn to generative AI. Generative AI tools can help those with… -
Walmart stock surges past competitors as shoppers turn to essentials
Walmart is thriving as consumers shift their spending habits, propelling its stock to a record high. This year, Walmart’s stock has surged 29%, outperforming competitors like Target and Home Depot. Walmart’s recent quarterly earnings surpassed Wall Street expectations, reporting $169.3 billion in revenue. Following these results, the company raised its full-year sales growth forecast. They… -
Abbott vows buses will keep rolling in face of fewer border crossings
On Wednesday, July 18, at the Republican National Convention, Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, made a vow to keep buses transporting migrants to Democratic cities “rolling.” However, the buses have not been rolling into other cities consistently because the flow of migrants at the U.S. southern border has fallen dramatically, according to a report on Wednesday,… -
Russian-American ballerina sentenced to 12 years for treason in Russia
A Russian court has sentenced a Russian-American ballerina to 12 years in prison for treason. Ksenia Karelina was arrested in February 2024 while visiting family in Russia. Russian authorities took her into custody because she donated about $50 to a New York-based nonprofit organization that provides humanitarian assistance to Ukraine in its war with Russia.… -
Earthquakes rock Japan and LA days apart, may be a warning
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck Los Angeles, California, on Monday, Aug. 12, just days after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off of the coast of Japan on Thursday, Aug. 8. While the two earthquakes were in different countries, they have a couple things in common. For instance, both share the same tectonic plate, and both… -
Judge orders UCLA to ensure equal campus access for Jewish students
A federal judge ruled Tuesday, Aug. 13, that the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), cannot allow protesters to block Jewish students from certain parts of campus and must ensure equal campus access. UCLA is expected to appeal the ruling to the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. “In the year 2024, in the United… -
Disney wants wrongful death suit thrown out over man’s Disney+ signup
Disney is attempting to use the terms and conditions of Disney+ against a man suing the company for his wife’s death. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts filed a motion for dismissal on Friday, Aug. 2, over a wrongful death lawsuit because the man who filed it signed up for Disney+ years earlier. Jeffrey Piccolo’s wife…
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