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Students file petitions against cellphone bans in several states
High school students are petitioning against schools in several states across the U.S. as cellphone bans come into effect. Thousands in Florida, Louisiana and Nevada have signed such petitions, stating that they want access to their cellphones during school hours. Broward County Schools in Miami, Florida, recently implemented new restrictions for student cellphone use. The… -
Biden administration denies report it offered Maduro amnesty to step down
The Biden administration denied a Wall Street Journal report on Monday, Aug. 12, claiming that the United States had offered Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro amnesty for U.S. drug trafficking charges in exchange for his resignation. The outlet reported that it was part of a larger effort to push Maduro to leave office before his term… -
UK vows social media law review in wake of riots spurred by disinformation
The United Kingdom’s government promised further review of regulations on social media companies after widespread riots spurred by online misinformation. False information shared on social media about a July stabbing attack sparked the riots. On Friday, Aug. 9, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said that the riots show the new regulations set to take effect next… -
GOP-led states sue to block health coverage for DACA recipients
A coalition of 15 Republican-led states has filed a federal lawsuit to stop the Biden administration’s plan to extend health care coverage to approximately 100,000 undocumented immigrants who currently fall under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The legal challenge is unfolding against a backdrop of fluctuating border crossings and cities grappling with resource… -
CDC issues new guidance for pain management during IUD insertion
The CDC is issuing new guidance for managing pain during intrauterine device (IUD) insertion. IUDs are a popular form of birth control but have been cited to cause moderate to severe pain with the insertion. Under the new recommendations, the CDC said medical professionals who administer IUDs are advised counsel patients on managing the pain… -
Meta and Google allegedly targeted teens with ads: report
Meta and Google conspired to target 13 to 17-year-old children with Instagram ads on YouTube, according to a new report from the Financial Times. In doing so, Google went against its own rules for how to treat minors online. The Financial Times said it received official documents and spoke to people familiar with the matter.… -
White Castle becomes latest restaurant to join value meal wars
White Castle is latest chain to join the value meal wars as restaurants try to attract inflation-worried customers who might be thinking of dining at other places or just staying at home. The company has cut the cost of its burgers by more than 30%. For a limited time, the Ohio-based chain is selling shareable… -
Voting systems company Smartmatic has top execs indicted for bribery
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Friday, Aug. 9, the indictment of three current and former executives of Smartmatic, the voting technology company suing right-wing media outlets over 2020 election coverage. Prosecutors said executives used a slush fund to bribe the former top election official in the Philippines, Andy Bautista, in exchange for “obtaining… -
Maduro blocks Venezuela’s access to X after heated exchange with Musk
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has issued a decree, blocking the country’s access to the social media platform X for 10 days. The move comes after Maduro and X owner Elon Musk exchanged words after Maduro was declared the winner of Venezuela’s controversial election in July. Maduro’s opposition, Edmundo Gonzalez’s team, said it has evidence that… -
Youngkin says he wants to protect elections with latest executive order
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R, is ramping up efforts to crack down on any potential voter fraud ahead of the November presidential election. Youngkin issued an executive order on Wednesday, Aug. 7, to ensure election security protocols. Part of the executive order mandates that voters can only use paper ballots with a “traceable chain of… -
Iran steps up attempts to interfere with 2024 US election: Microsoft
Iran is stepping up its attempts to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election. According to a new report from Microsoft, Iranian operatives created fake news outlets targeting liberal and conservative voters and tried to hack a presidential campaign – though Microsoft did not specify which one. Microsoft compiled open-source information on top of its own internal… -
Study links heavy marijuana use to increased risk for certain cancers
Regular, heavy marijuana use could increase the risk for head and neck cancers. A new study shows people who used cannabis on a daily basis over years were up to 5% more likely to develop these kinds of cancers. Researchers found those with cannabis use disorder are particularly at risk. Cannabis use disorder is diagnosed… -
Chinese ‘Thousand Sails’ satellite launch ends in rocket malfunction, space debris
China recently launched the first 18 satellites for its “Thousand Sails” internet megaconstellation with a Long March 6A rocket. These satellites are part of China’s broader plan to deploy up to 14,000 satellites to provide global broadband coverage, similar to initiatives like SpaceX’s Starlink. However, the mission encountered a major setback when the rocket’s upper…
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