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World’s largest urban wildlife crossing under construction in CA
Southern California’s 10-lane Highway 101, which sees approximately 400,000 vehicles daily, will soon be home to the largest urban wildlife crossing globally. Currently, portions of Highway 101 cut through Los Angeles, isolating wildlife from their natural habitat and impacting species survival. Over the past two decades, at least 26 mountain lions have lost their lives… -
Blistering heat wave gripping western US won’t stop Death Valley tourists
A dangerous heat wave is gripping parts of the American West as temperatures broke record highs in some areas on Monday, July 8. However, the heat didn’t stop hundreds of tourists from flocking to Death Valley National Park, even in the wake of a motorcyclist’s death attributed to the latest heat wave gripping the park.… -
Middle schoolers suspended for foul impersonations of teachers on TikTok
A Pennsylvania middle school is drawing national attention over students’ First Amendment right to freedom of speech. Middle school students in Chester County set up nearly two dozen fake TikTok accounts to impersonate teachers. The New York Times, which first reported on the accounts, said a group of eighth graders in the Great Valley School… -
West raises concerns as India, Russia strengthen ties following hospital attack
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Moscow garnered attention after a bombing in Ukraine killed several people at a children’s hospital in Kyiv. Despite Western disapproval, Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin demonstrated their close relationship, with Putin warmly embracing Modi and referring to him as his “dearest friend.” The two leaders discussed… -
109 shot, 19 dead in Chicago over the holiday weekend
Over the holiday weekend, 109 people were shot in Chicago between the morning of Thursday, July 4, and the night of Sunday, July 7. There were 19 fatalities, including an 8-year-old child and two mothers. The violence included four mass shootings, prompting Chicago’s Police Superintendent Larry Snelling and Mayor Brandon Johnson, D, to hold a… -
Report: Richest NYC communities have no migrant shelters, poorest have most
According to an analysis by the New York Post, some of New York City’s poorest communities are taking on the brunt of the Big Apple’s migrant surge. Residents in those communities said that as a result, their struggles have gotten worse. The New York Post report shows that three of the top five most shelter-inundated… -
FSB stops Ukrainian attempt to steal nuclear-capable bomber
A Russian pilot was reportedly offered $3 million to steal a bomber and defect to Ukraine, according to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). The FSB claimed it thwarted a Ukrainian attempt to hijack a Russian Tu-22M3 supersonic strategic bomber, disrupting the plan before it could unfold. Ukrainian intelligence allegedly tried to entice the pilot with… -
Alec Baldwin heads to trial in ‘Rust’ case
Nearly three years after the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western film “Rust,” producer and star Alec Baldwin is now facing trial. Baldwin has been charged with felony involuntary manslaughter, and if convicted, he could receive up to 18 months in prison. Baldwin claimed to be holding the gun… -
New York City to expand prepaid debit card program for migrant families
New York City plans to provide prepaid debit cards to 7,300 migrant families with children staying at city-run shelters. The program began in March when the city distributed 3,000 debit cards to migrants, allowing them to purchase essentials like food and baby products from approved grocery stores and bodegas. New York City Mayor Eric Adams,… -
Parenting influencers must now pay their kids shown in videos under Illinois law
Parenting influencers known as “mom-fluencers,” “sharenting creators” and “family vloggers” are now on notice in the state of Illinois. These social media moms and dads who feature their children in videos in which they make money now must pay their kids under a new law that went into effect on Monday, July 1. Under the… -
Judge rules students may sue US gov’t over fake university created by ICE
In a recent ruling, a three-judge panel of a federal appeals court determined that foreign students who were duped into enrolling at a fake college in Michigan set up by federal agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), have the right to sue the U.S. government. ICE officials established the fictitious University of Farmington… -
US, Panama reach deal to shut down Darién Gap, launch deportation flights
Panama is taking decisive action to address migration challenges in the Americas. Newly inaugurated President José Raúl Mulino has committed to curbing the flow of migrants through the Darién Gap, a perilous jungle corridor linking South and Central America. It has become a key route for hundreds of thousands of migrants heading to the U.S.… -
1 dead, ranger injured in Yellowstone shootout
One person is dead after a shootout with park rangers at Yellowstone National Park on Thursday, July 4. The incident occurred in the Canyon Village area, where the individual was reportedly making threats. When park rangers approached the suspect, there was an “exchange of gunfire” between the individual and law enforcement, park officials stated. The suspect died during…
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