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Questions over safety linger after athlete’s drowning at CrossFit Games
A competitor at the CrossFit Games in Fort Worth, Texas, drowned on Thursday, Aug. 8. The incident happened around 8 a.m. local time at Marine Creek Lake. The Fort Worth Fire Department responded to the scene as well as the Fort Worth Police Department after the athlete reportedly went underwater and went missing in the… -
US calls for probe of alleged sexual assault on detainee by IDF troops
Surveillance video released by Israeli media from inside an Israeli military base, Sde Teiman, allegedly shows soldiers sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee. The U.S. State Department called the reports “horrific” and said the Israeli government should fully investigate them. “There ought to be zero tolerance for sexual abuse, rape of any detainee, period,” State Department… -
7.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan, scientists warn bigger one to come
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off of the southern coast of Japan on Thursday, Aug. 8, prompting tsunami worries and concerns a larger quake could happen in the future. Scientists disclosed that after this most recent earthquake, there is a 70%-80% chance of a magnitude 8 or 9 earthquake striking the region within the… -
After years of US pressure, China agrees to restrict fentanyl chemicals
China is set to impose stricter regulations on producing the chemicals that make up fentanyl, according to the White House, which called the move a “valuable step forward.” For years, the U.S. government has put pressure on Beijing to counter the fentanyl crisis. The drug chemicals are produced in China, then sold to Mexican cartels… -
Lahaina fire survivors make steps toward recovery on anniversary of disaster
There are signs of recovery one year after the deadly fires on the island of Maui, Hawaii. But there is a long road ahead for many who call the town of Lahaina home. Reportedly, 102 people were killed in the fast moving firestorm. It was the deadliest fire in the U.S. in over a century.… -
Judge rules Harvard must face lawsuit over antisemitism claims
A federal judge told Harvard University it will have to face a lawsuit over claims it did not protect Jewish students against antisemitism. On Tuesday, Aug. 6, U.S. District Court Judge Richard Stearns denied Harvard’s motion to dismiss the suit from six Jewish Harvard students. In the lawsuit, the students said the school was indifferent… -
Taylor Swift announces Vienna concert cancellations over alleged terror plot
Taylor Swift announced the cancellation of three concerts in Vienna after two men were arrested in connection with an alleged terror plot targeting the events. Police said one of the suspects is a 19-year-old who pledged allegiance to ISIS and both men became radicalized online. “We have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled… -
NASA reveals Boeing Starliner crew may not return until 2025, SpaceX may help
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have been in space for over two months after the Boeing Starliner launched them into space in early June. That is much longer than the pair’s anticipated return date in mid-June. NASA said on Wednesday, Aug. 7, that it could be even more months until the astronauts can return… -
NIH violated free speech by blocking activists’ comments, court rules
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) violated activists’ First Amendment rights when it deleted comments on the NIH Facebook and Instagram pages, according to the U.S. Court of Appeals. Animal rights activists had been posting comments to the NIH’s social media posts to advocate against animal testing. The agency’s moderation policy prohibited “off-topic posts” and… -
Teens’ overall mental health getting better but crisis not over: CDC
The mental health of high school students has improved slightly in recent years, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, a share of students still reported feeling sad and hopeless — especially female students. The CDC conducts its youth risk behavior survey every two years. Between 2021 and… -
EPA orders emergency ban over common pesticide
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an emergency ban of a popular weed killer over risks to unborn babies. This marks the first time in 40 years the EPA has issued an emergency ban like this. The order will remove the pesticide commonly known as DCPA, or dacthal, from the market. DCPA is used to… -
Meta platforms run ads promoting illicit drugs, violating own rules: Report
Meta’s platforms — Facebook, Instagram and Messenger — have been running ads for illicit drugs, including cocaine and prescription opioids like oxycodone and Percocet, according to a new report by The Wall Street Journal. The tech giant has been raking in profits off the ads, which violate its own policies and U.S. law against promoting… -
Political violence growing in US; poll says increasing share of Americans OK with it
An increasing number of Americans are okay with resorting to violence when it comes to expressing their political beliefs. Data from a new poll conducted by the Chicago Project on Security and Threats (CPOST), showed that calls to “lower the temperature” might be falling on deaf ears. University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape’s research found…
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