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Officer put on leave after cuffing Tyreek Hill hours before Dolphins game
Miami Dolphins wide receiver, Tyreek Hill, found himself in handcuffs a block away from Hard Rock Stadium just hours before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Sept. 8. The incident led to one Miami-Dade police officer being placed on administrative leave. Video footage circulating across social media shows four officers surrounding Hill, handcuffed… -
Japanese toothpaste ad pulled after sound mistaken for national emergency alert
A Japanese toothpaste commercial was pulled off the air because it accidentally made people think they were facing a national emergency. Lion Corporation, a major household goods manufacturer, debuted the commercial for its Systema Gum Plus Premium Toothpaste. For a country known its quirky, often bizarre commercials, the ad seemed pretty tame on the surface.… -
Rome considers timed ticket system for Trevi Fountain
It’s no secret that over tourism has been an ongoing issue in Italy, particularly at its famous landmarks like Rome’s Trevi Fountain. Now, city officials are considering new measures to tackle the problem. The government is reportedly looking at a timed ticket system to help manage the crowds at the Trevi Fountain. According to The… -
New York mandates panic buttons for major retailers under new worker safety law
New York is on track to become the first state in the nation to require panic buttons for all large retailers. Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y., signed the new legislation into law on Thursday, Sept. 5, despite push back from Walmart and other large retailers. Walmart was joined by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the… -
Selena Gomez: From Disney star to $1.3 billion beauty mogul
Selena Gomez has worn a number of different hats on her journey to become a billionaire, but now the child star has a burgeoning beauty business. At age 32, Gomez is one of the youngest self-made billionaires in the U.S., a bulk of which is due to her makeup line, Rare Beauty. According to the… -
Teen e-cig use drops to lowest in decade amid crackdown on popular brands
New data shows teen use of e-cigarettes is at its lowest level in a decade. The 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey found over 1.6 million middle and high school students are still using e-cigarettes, with 500,000 fewer teens reporting they vape compared to last year. It’s a notable decrease, and health officials are pointing to… -
FDNY deaths from 9/11 related illnesses surpasses lives lost on day of attacks
As we approach the 23rd anniversary of the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the New York City Fire Department is marking a grim milestone. More members of the FDNY lost their lives due to illnesses linked to the attacks than on the day of attacks itself. In the years following 9/11, many responders suffered… -
Fyre Festival II: Billy McFarland’s promise of redemption
The man behind the infamous Fyre Festival, Billy McFarland, said a follow-up will be happening. In fact, tickets are on sale now, with no details shared about what might be involved in the show. McFarland said he doesn’t know when the festival will happen, or who might be performing. Even with the scant information, tickets… -
Harvard and Columbia ranked worst for free speech amid campus tensions
Harvard and Columbia have just been named the worst U.S. colleges for free speech, according to a new analysis from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and College Pulse. The report, released Thursday, Sept. 5, ranked 251 schools, and for the second year in a row, Harvard ranks at the very bottom. The… -
Scientists edge closer to better internet and navigation with nuclear clocks
Even with current technology, scientists continue to work on how to keep track of time. Nuclear clocks could be a vital step toward faster internet speeds and more precise GPS navigation. A new report published in Nature reveals how researchers are making strides toward developing a nuclear clock. Currently, the world relies on atomic clocks.… -
Livestock feed company admits fault in delivery that killed 70 horses
An incident in Oklahoma saw the Livestock Nutrition Center (LNC) admit fault for a delivery of contaminated feed that led to the deaths of as many as 70 rodeo horses. Beutler and Son Rodeo Co. received the feed, and upon eating it, many of the animals died. A veterinarian reported a potential issue with a… -
Jersey City schools turn to remote teaching amid ongoing teacher shortage
Back to school has been a bit bumpy for one school district in New Jersey. Jersey City, like many districts nationwide, is struggling to cope with an ongoing teacher shortage. Now, the district has decided to turn to remote teachers to keep its classrooms functioning smoothly. Jersey City has struggled to fill certain positions in… -
California set to approve groundbreaking law that cuts homework, alleviates stress
In California, a new law that could dramatically change the way homework is handled in state schools is nearing approval. The Healthy Homework Act is now awaiting the governor’s signature after passing both chambers of the state Legislature. It aims to not only reduce homework, but also stress among students and parents. The author of…
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