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University of Delaware settles COVID lockdown suit for $6.3 million
The University of Delaware agreed to settle a lawsuit over the university’s decision to shut down its campus and halt in-person classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the settlement, the university agreed to pay $6.3 million to some 21,000 current and former students. Despite the settlement, the university continues to deny all allegations… -
Landmark youth-led climate trial begins in Montana
In an unprecedented trial, a group of young individuals aged 5 to 22 has taken a climate action case to a state court in Montana. The group’s argument is centered around the right to a “clean and healthful” environment, as guaranteed by the state’s constitution. The case holds significant weight due to Montana’s status as… -
Report finds US spy agencies are buying Americans’ personal data
A report, commissioned by Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and released Friday, June 9, found U.S. spy agencies are buying an increasing amount of Americans’ personal data. The report came after Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., requested that the intelligence community detail and make public how it uses commercially available information (CAI). CAI includes demographic information,… -
DeSantis vows to ‘restore’ the name of Fort Bragg in North Carolina
Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis has vowed to restore the original name of an Army base in North Carolina if he wins the White House. The name of the base was changed over its Confederate roots. DeSantis made the announcement during a campaign event in the state. “I also look forward to, as president, restoring the… -
Alleged Vegas sighting amplifies UFO speculation amidst whistleblower claims
A May 2023 police call in Las Vegas caught the local community’s attention when a family reported spotting aliens in its backyard. Local media reported the incident occurred amidst earlier reports of a flash in the sky, adding to confusion among police. According to 8 News Now, investigators said it is likely something crashed into… -
Justice Department nears possible indictment of former President Trump
The Justice Department is nearing a possible indictment of former President Donald Trump over his mishandling of classified documents, sources familiar with the matter have told the New York Times. The New York Times has also reported that prosecutors have sent a letter to Trump’s legal team, indicating that he is the target of their… -
Melting Arctic sea ice could vanish a decade earlier than expected
New research published by Nature Communications has raised concerns about the possible devastating consequences from the loss of Arctic sea ice. Scientists now believe that this threat is even more imminent than previously anticipated, with potentially irreversible man-made factors exacerbating the situation. According to the study, Arctic sea ice could vanish entirely during the summer… -
Big Tech rolls back misinformation rules ahead of 2024 elections
Ahead of the 2024 political cycle, a number of Big Tech platforms are making changes to their misinformation policies concerning COVID-19 vaccines and false election claims. YouTube and Meta in particular are revising their approaches, sparking debates about political speech and the spread of false information. On June 2, YouTube confirmed a U-turn on its… -
Florida officials say migrants went willingly in California-bound flight
Florida officials announced on Tuesday, June 6, that the 36 migrants flown from the U.S. southern border to California on private planes went voluntarily. This revelation comes as California leaders investigate whether any laws were violated or if the migrants were deceived upon their unannounced arrival in Sacramento. Before Florida admitted responsibility, California Gov. Gavin… -
After Bible ban, Utah school district weighs ban on Book of Mormon
A school district in Utah that opted to pull the Bible from elementary and middle school libraries is now considering whether to ban the Book of Mormon. The text is considered sacred to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the largest religious group in the state. In May, a Davis School District committee… -
Officials deny reports AI drone attacked operator in a simulation
The U.S. Air Force is denying reports that an artificial intelligence drone attacked and “killed” its human operator in a simulation after a colonel’s story about a rogue test went viral. The colonel now says it was a “thought experiment” rather than anything which had actually taken place. Colonel Tucker Hamilton, chief of AI test… -
VIDEO: Taliban uses US weapons left behind in Afghanistan to fight Iran
Using American weapons, the Taliban exchanged heavy gunfire with Iran along Iran’s border with Afghanistan during the weekend of May 27, 2023. The groups were fighting over a water rights dispute in the region. At least three people died and others were wounded. Video that has spread on social media shows Taliban fighters using a… -
More people are using VPNs to skirt around censorship
In recent years, internet users have increasingly resorted to virtual private networks (VPNs) to protect their online privacy. However, amid a slew of social media restrictions and efforts around the world to ban online apps outright, VPNs are evidently being used as a tool to combat censorship. A VPN is an internet tool that protects…
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