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How a fake protester encampment spurred actual protesters to show up
A film set created to look like a protester encampment at New York’s Queens College prompted actual protesters to show up on Tuesday, July 23. The mock encampment had been set up by CBS’ “FBI: Most Wanted” and was being filmed as part of an episode for the show’s sixth season, which featured a climate… -
Taiwan, Philippines brace for Typhoon Gaemi
As Typhoon Gaemi moves toward Taiwan through the Philippine Sea, the nation is readying itself with advanced early warning systems to protect its citizens and infrastructure. With winds up to 100 mph, Taiwan has recalled fishing boats, canceled flights and implemented extensive safety protocols. Meanwhile, the Philippines is dealing with the severe aftermath of the… -
Florida school district defends book removal on First Amendment grounds
In the face of a federal lawsuit, a Florida school district argues it has the right under the First Amendment to remove certain books from school libraries. The book in the case is titled “And Tango Makes Three,” and it is co-authored by the plaintiffs, Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson. The book is about two… -
New footage exposes security lapse in Trump assassination attempt
On July 13, an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in a small Pennsylvania town ignited numerous investigations and considerable political fallout. Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, R, released new footage Tuesday, July 23, from the Beaver County Emergency Services Unit that provides insight into the events leading up to and following the attack by… -
Colorado church wins legal battle to shelter homeless
Since 2019, The Rock Church provided housing for the homeless by sheltering them in RVs parked in the church’s parking lot in Castle Rock, Colorado. However, town officials attempted to block the church’s efforts in 2021, 2022 and 2023, saying the church was violating zoning laws. A judge decided on Friday, July 19, that the… -
Cocaine discovered in sharks off of coast of Brazil, study hopes to explain why
Marine biologists announced on Tuesday, July 23, that sharks off of the coast of Brazil have tested positive for high levels of cocaine. The scientists tested 13 Brazilian sharp nose sharks caught on the shores near Rio de Janeiro and found the fish had high levels of cocaine in their muscles and livers. Researchers said… -
Israeli athletes face safety concerns ahead of Olympic Games in Paris
As Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza continues, Israeli athletes are under enhanced security as concerns for their safety grow ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Those concerns have reportedly deepened after a far-left member of French Parliament was accused of endangering Israeli athletes during a pro-Palestinian demonstration on Saturday, July 20. “The… -
Video of fatal Sonya Massey shooting released; officer charged with murder
A former sheriff’s deputy in Illinois is facing murder charges, after body cam footage shows him shooting and killing a 36-year-old mother of two over a pot of boiling water. The incident happened in the early morning hours of July 6 in Springfield, Illinois, when Sonya Massey called 911 to report someone outside her home.… -
British Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary convicted of directing terrorism
British radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary faces life in prison after being convicted of directing terrorism on Tuesday, July 23. The landmark case, which resulted from an international investigation, centers on al-Muhajiroun (ALM), a group that was outlawed by the British government in 2010 for being involved in committing, preparing for or promoting terrorism. Choudary,… -
Judge tosses Fox News lawsuit brought by Nina Jankowicz
A federal judge has thrown out a defamation lawsuit against Fox News by a U.S. government official who served on the Biden administration’s short-lived media disinformation board. Nina Jankowicz sued Fox News, saying the outlet defamed her on multiple occasions and caused her to receive online attacks and threats of violence. In rejecting the lawsuit,… -
China to raise statutory retirement age
China currently has one of the lowest retirement ages in the world, but that’s changing within the next five years. Right now, the statutory retirement age in China is 60 for men and 50 to 55 for women, depending on their job. While the government has not yet said exactly what the new retirement ages will… -
France bans hijabs for French athletes at 2024 Paris Olympics
France will not be allowing French athletes to wear hijabs during the 2024 Olympic Games which will begin in Paris on Friday, July 26. The headscarf ban does not apply to non-French athletes. Human rights groups called the ban discriminatory. Representatives for Amnesty International said the move is unfair and a violation against Muslim women… -
Speculation grows for potential Harris running mate
President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as the Democratic Party’s 2024 nominee on Sunday, July 21. Now, there is speculation surrounding who Harris will choose as her running mate if she locks down the nomination at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August. Several names have been floated. Pennsylvania Gov.…
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