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Trump invokes Fifth Amendment rights in New York civil probe
Donald Trump has done something he himself said only guilty people do — he pled the Fifth Amendment. The former president invoked his constitutionally protected right against self-incrimination while being deposed by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Trump pleading the Fifth may seem odd to anyone who remembers what then-candidate Trump said about the… -
Albuquerque man arrested in connection with murder of four Muslims
Albuquerque’s Muslim community is still reeling after police arrested a man in connection with the murders of four Muslim men. Police said the men were shot in ambush-style killings. 51-year-old Muhammad Syed was arrested Monday. He was taken into custody after a traffic stop about 100 miles away from his home. A community tip about… -
Biden sending Ukraine $5.5 billion in additional aid as Russia war continues
The United States is sending billions of dollars more in fiscal and military aid to Ukraine. This latest round of support includes the largest single military aid package since the war against Russia began almost six months ago. This most recent round of aid totals $5.5 billion. $4.5 billion of that includes fiscal aid, while… -
China extending military drills around Taiwan
China announced Monday it would extend its military exercises around Taiwan. China launched the drills as a response to the recent visit to Taiwan by U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), third in line to the U.S. presidency. China considers Taiwan a part of its own territory. The two sides split in 1949 after… -
North Carolina school district stocking AR-15 rifles
A North Carolina school district has a new plan to combat school shooters this upcoming school year. It will stock every school with AR-15 rifles. Madison County Sheriff Buddy Harwood announced the plan in a Facebook post. “God forbid anyone ever come to our schools to cause harm,” Harwood said. “But if they do come to… -
Amazon buying Roomba-maker in order to get the layout of people’s homes
Amazon announced this week it’s buying iRobot. The company makes the Roomba robot vacuum, and will be Amazon’s fourth smart home brand. The deal is worth $1.7 billion. Amazon said it will acquire iRobot for $61 per share in an all-cash transaction. iRobot’s CEO, Colin Angle, will remain in his position after the deal, which… -
DeSantis suspends Florida state attorney who refused to enforce abortion ban
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, suspended a state attorney this week. The governor said Andrew Warren isn’t doing his job. Warren, a Democrat, was elected as the state attorney in Hillsborough County in 2016. He was re-elected in 2020, beating out his Republican challenger by 46,000 votes. Warren is one of almost 100 district… -
Yale researchers restore organ, cell function in dead pigs
A Yale research team restored organ and cellular functions in dead pigs. Its findings may lead to a redefining of when something is considered “dead.” In a recently published study in the science journal Nature, the Yale researchers assert the biochemical degradation that occurs after an animal’s heart stops beating doesn’t have to be as… -
Russian court finds WNBA star Brittney Griner guilty of drug smuggling
WNBA star Brittney Griner learned her fate Thursday as a Russian court found her guilty of drug smuggling with criminal intent. The judge sentenced Griner to nine years in a Russian penal colony. Griner was arrested Feb. 17 at the Sheremetyevo International Airport after Russian authorities found THC vape cartridges in Griner’s luggage. She was… -
Economist: Federal budget projections ‘too optimistic’ for 2023
When it comes to the federal budget, government projections rarely match up with reality. As the federal budget for fiscal year 2023 and beyond gets ironed out, some economists are crying foul. Two federal agencies create federal budget projections: the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The CBO scores Congress’ budget.… -
City of Houston paid man thousands for printed guns in buyback program
The City of Houston recently held a “no questions asked” gun buyback program. Hundreds of guns were surrendered within hours, including dozens of guns made from plastic. City leaders allocated more than $44 million in February to tackle the city’s rising violent crime rate. As part of the initiative, $1 million was set aside for… -
Drone-killing laser to police Paris skies for 2024 Summer Olympics
The Paris Summer Olympics is just under two years away. Safety is always a factor in the planning process of large events, and to keep people safe in 2024, the French government just ordered a new tool; a drone-killing laser. The official name of the weapon system is the High-Energy Laser for Multiple Application-Power, or… -
Spanish locals swarm drug boat, steal marijuana
Spanish beachgoers swarmed a wrecked boat to steal marijuana. The boat belonged to a suspected drug-trafficker. Video of the event, which happened on July 29, went viral. The scene was captured from several angles and shows a beached-boat surrounded by people. The crowd can be seen entering the boat and fleeing with the contraband. Spanish…
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