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FDA knew of baby formula contamination concerns months before recall
COVID-19-related supply chain challenges, workforce issues, hoarding parents, and an Abbott Laboratories safety recall have made it difficult for retailers to stock baby formula, and some retailers have even placed limits on formula orders. According to Bloomberg, a report from the Food and Drug Administration indicates federal inspectors discovered the potential for baby formula to… -
Congress to hold public hearing on UFOs
Congress will hold an open hearing on UFOs for the first time in decades next week. The session before a House committee will come five months after the National Defense Authorization Act required the military to establish a permanent UFO research office. “Congress hasn’t held a public hearing on unidentified aerial phenomena (UFO’s) in over… -
BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors denies misuse of funds
A co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation has denied allegations she or other members of BLM leadership misused millions of dollars in donations. In a recent interview, Patrisse Cullors offered insights into the growing pains of an organization that quickly transformed from an idea to a global brand. “On paper, it looks… -
FBI warns of more ‘sextortion’ crimes targeting boys
FBI is warning parents and caregivers about an increase in a form of online blackmailing that’s targeting children across the nation. ‘Sextortion’ begins when an adult contacts a minor over any online platform used to meet and communicate, such as a game, app, or social media account. The FBI said last year more than 18,000… -
Trump supporters voice inflation frustrations
Stocks are slumping on Wall Street as markets assess the Federal Reserve’s move to fight inflation. The economy is a big concern for Americans and many say the country is heading in the wrong direction according to recent polling. The Fed raised its benchmark interest rate by a half-percentage point Wednesday, as the U.S. struggles… -
Supreme Court leak harkens back to 1973 Roe v. Wade leak
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has confirmed the authenticity of a leaked majority draft opinion published by Politico that could overturn Roe v. Wade and return the issue of abortion back to states. He has also ordered the Marshal of Court to investigate the source of the leak. “The leak is an unbelievable breach… -
Terminally ill in Vermont can now get approval to end lives via Zoom
A new Vermont law allows terminally ill patients to get approval to end their lives via Zoom, Skype or other telemedicine platforms, according to The National Review. Previously, Vermont law had required doctors to examine their patients in person before prescribing a lethal dose of medication, but that’s now optional. Assisted suicide, as some describe… -
Trump’s Nebraska rally postponed due to severe weather threat
GREENWOOD, Neb. — The threat of severe weather forced former President Donald Trump to postpone a “Save America” rally scheduled for Friday night in Nebraska. Trump emailed a statement calling off the event with plans to appear at a rally on Sunday. “The most important thing is to keep you safe, and that cannot be… -
Trump to stump for Herbster at Nebraska rally
Donald Trump is scheduled to appear at a rally in Nebraska on Friday. The former president has been supporting select Republican candidates nationwide, and he has already endorsed Nebraska gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster, who is scheduled to speak at Friday’s rally. Herbster, vying for the seat Nebraska’s term-limited Gov. Pete Ricketts will vacate, has polled… -
Twitter: Follower fluctuations after Musk sale were ‘organic’
The future of Twitter under Elon Musk remains uncertain after the billionaire’s offer to purchase the company for $44 billion was accepted earlier this week. Twitter said it has seen numerous cases of fluctuations in follower counts on the platform after the deal was announced. “We’ve been looking into recent fluctuations in follower counts,” Twitter… -
Praying football coach raises religious practice questions before Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has long upheld the separation of church and state. The establishment clause of the First Amendment reads, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.” A new case before the court has pitted a public school district against a former high school football coach. Joe Kennedy was fired after leading… -
Disney’s former special district status sparks micronation comparisons
A Florida bill has revoked Disney World’s self governance by eliminating the Reedy Creek Improvement District, a special district that gave the company the right to issue bonds, assess taxes, enforce its own safety codes and build just about anything. The Florida lawmakers’ actions have sparked discussion about other miniature jurisdictions known as micronations. A… -
Debate continues over Taylor Lorenz’s article: ‘Doxxing’ or reporting?
An article by Washington Post internet culture reporter Taylor Lorenz has led to a debate over ethics in reporting. Lorenz wrote about the origins of the viral conservative Twitter account “Libs of TikTok,” whose postings, she noted, “morphed into a social media phenomenon, spreading anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment and shaping public discourse.” Some have accused Lorenz of…