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Tesla Semi fire shuts down California highway after crash
A recent crash involving a Tesla semitruck in California is highlighting the challenges in transitioning to green energy sources. The crash occurred near the Nevada-California border on Monday, Aug 19. As the U.S. looks to electrify different parts of transit, such as buses and trains, semitrucks are also getting the EV treatment. California registers the… -
Pro-life activist wins settlement after arrest for silent prayer
A pro-life activist in the United Kingdom has won a legal victory and a financial settlement after being arrested for silently praying outside an abortion clinic. The arrest raised concerns about freedom of speech and religious expression for those opposing abortion. Isabel Vaughan-Spruce received a settlement of nearly $17,000 from the West Midlands Police. The… -
US service members win big at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Weapon of the week
This week’s episode of Weapons and Warfare is dedicated to recognizing a few members of the U.S. military that recently represented the stars and stripes in a different way. Several U.S. military soldiers competed as Olympians in Paris for the 2024 Games. The U.S. Army sent the largest contingent of athletes to the Games, with… -
RFK Jr. campaign looks at 2 options: Drop out or ‘join forces with Trump’
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is struggling both financially and in the polls. According to financial reports, the Kennedy campaign spent $7 million in July, but only railed $5.6 million. Now he’s left with just $3.9 million in the bank, and $3.5 million in debt. Kennedy’s polling has also become an issue. Last… -
Student loan forgiveness sees relief for some, while many still struggle
Around 943,000 people have had their student loans forgiven by the federal government over U.S. President Joe Biden’s term in office, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. However, in some cases, it hasn’t provided the financial security some were hoping for. According to the report, despite the large number of people’s… -
Michael Oher of ‘The Blind Side’ speaks out on lawsuit against the Tuohys
Former NFL star Michael Oher has broken his silence on the lawsuit he filed last year against Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy. The Tuohys were portrayed in the movie “The Blind Side.” Oher, whose life was famously depicted in the 2009 film, accused the Tuohys of deceiving him into a conservatorship rather than adopting him,… -
London Zoo becomes latest to remove Banksy street mural for protection
The London Zoo has taken action to preserve a new street mural by the elusive street artist, Banksy. The artwork, which mysteriously appeared on the zoo’s gate, shows a gorilla lifting up part of the gate, allowing birds and a sea lion to escape. It quickly became a hit with visitors, drawing large crowds. The… -
7-Eleven gets buyout offer from owner of Circle K
Can Frosters and Slurpees coexist? What about Polar Pops and Big Gulps? We may soon find out. The owner of Circle K wants to buy the owner of 7-Eleven. The former sent a preliminary offer described as “friendly” and “nonbinding.” Though Alimentation Couche-Tard, the parent company of Circle K, based in Canada, and Seven and… -
Federal court rules on length of private property seizure by law enforcement
A federal court clarified the limits of law enforcement’s ability to hold onto private property after an arrest. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled on Aug. 9, that the Fourth Amendment’s protections against unreasonable searches and seizures apply to more than just how property is seized. The protections also… -
Feds push for ropeless fishing gear to better protect rare whales
It’s a big investment towards protecting one of the world’s most endangered whale species. The federal government announced earlier in August that millions will be invested in new technology to help save the North Atlantic right whale. With fewer than 360 of the whales left, efforts are underway to make commercial fishing safer for these… -
French town tells visitors to stay away during summer tourism surge
France is expected to attract over 93 million international visitors in 2025, but one French town is telling visitors to stay away during the summer. American tourists play a big part in the tourism search, which is a major reason France expects to keep its title as “the world’s most visited country.” However, not everyone… -
Shein and Temu selling hazardous baby products: What parents should know
Products sold by online Chinese retailers like Shein and Temu may be cheap and appealing, but a new report is revealing concerns about baby and toddler items. The report found that some of these products could be deadly, and until recently, they were easy to find on sites like Temu and Shein. Some products are… -
Cigarette smoking at historic lows — but still more popular than vaping
Smoking has seen a huge drop in the past few decades, now registering in at an 80-year low. Numbers back in 1944 said that 41% of American adults smoked. Decades later, that number has fallen to just 11%. Regardless of the steep drop, more adults still smoke traditional cigarettes as compared to vaping and e-cigs.…