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Political crisis in S. Korea worsens as N. Korea breaks silence on situation
North Korea, well known for its long history of suppression of free speech and abuse of human rights, broke it silence on Wednesday, Dec. 11, over President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived declaration of martial law last week. North Korean state media KCNA called the move an “insane act, reminiscent of the coup during the military… -
Health panel lays out guidelines for self-administered cervical cancer screening
New guidelines could change the way women get screened for cancer-causing HPV. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force added the option for women to take their own samples for the test on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Food and Drug Administration approved self-collection in May, but this is the first time it’s actually been recommended. Under… -
FTC issues Fortnite players refunds after being ‘tricked’ into purchases
Hundreds of thousands of Fortnite players are getting a refund after federal regulators found the game’s developer tricked players into spending money on unwanted purchases. The Federal Trade Commission said it’s starting to send $72 million in payments to Epic Games customers. It’s just the first round of refunds following a 2022 settlement of $245… -
Bengals QB Joe Burrow’s home burglarized during Monday football game
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow led his team to victory on Monday, Dec. 9. As he secured the win in Arlington against the Cowboys, his house was broken into hundreds of miles away in Ohio. A 911 call alerted law enforcement to the home where Burrow’s girlfriend reported someone was trying to get in. Her… -
UN may consider removing terror label from top Syrian rebel group
The United Nations special envoy to Syria said Monday, Dec. 9, it may consider removing Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) from its list of terrorist groups. The envoy said it could happen if HTS forms a transitional government that includes religious minorities. The international community welcomed the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad. However, the U.N.… -
Malibu’s Franklin Fire forces thousands to flee, all public schools to close
An intense wildfire fueled by strong winds and dry conditions ripped through Malibu, California, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, reportedly forcing thousands of people to flee along the coast. Additionally, around 2,000 structures threatened by the fire were under evacuation orders. Meanwhile, Pepperdine University ordered students and staff to shelter in place and canceled classes and… -
Lara Trump leaves RNC, could make play for Florida Senate seat
Lara Trump is interested in becoming a U.S. senator. And now, the outgoing chair of the Republican National Committee may have not one but two different states where she could serve. In an interview with The Associated Press released Monday, Dec. 9, Trump, the wife of President-elect Donald Trump’s son Eric, said she would “seriously… -
‘Strong person of interest’ in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO arrested
The New York City Police Department confirmed Monday, Dec. 9, that officials arrested a “strong person of interest” in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Officials named 26-year-old Luigi Mangione as the only person of interest in the case. Police took Mangione into custody after receiving a tip that he was spotted in… -
Disney influencer dies after allergic reaction at holiday event
Dominique Brown, a Disney theme park enthusiast and influencer, passed away Thursday, Dec. 5. Brown suffered a severe allergic reaction at a holiday event in Los Angeles hosted by BoxLunch. The 34-year-old was known for her love of Disney and co-founding Black Girl Disney. She reportedly had a severe peanut allergy and, according to reports,… -
More drowned at southern border than government estimates showed: Report
A new international investigative report found that hundreds more people have drowned trying to cross into the U.S. than the U.S. and Mexican governments reported. The Washington Post, Mexican newspaper El Universal and Lighthouse Reports reviewed death records from every Mexican state and Texas county along the U.S.-Mexico border. Through their research and data from… -
Gang leader in Haiti orders killings of at least 110 over alleged witchcraft
Gang violence wracked Haiti over the weekend, leading to the deaths of reportedly nearly 200, including more than 100 elderly people, after a gang leader accused them of causing his child’s sickness through witchcraft. According to the National Human Rights Defense Network, gang members rounded people up who they suspected of practicing voodoo and executed… -
New ‘Harry Potter’ series receives greenlight for production in 2025
The “Harry Potter” franchise is set to return with a new TV series. Warner Bros. Discovery has announced a new television series, promising to revisit the franchise like never before. The series will be filmed at Leavesden Studios in England, the same location as the original movies, and is set to span an entire decade.… -
Bluesky grows to 25 million users, CEO considers ads on platform
Social media platform Bluesky reached 25 million users, continuing its growth after the election as some people look for alternatives to X. The desire to leave Elon Musk’s X platform seems to have regained steam since President-elect Donald Trump’s victory and Musk getting a leadership role in his administration. Even though Bluesky increased its users…
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USDA pauses scholarship funds directed toward HBCU students
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Trump returns to CPAC, criticizes Biden and comments on Ukraine deal
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Trump’s Department of Justice removes database tracking police misconduct
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DOE to investigate Maine Education Department over trans athletes, Title IX
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