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NASA: China wants military moon base
The head of NASA is calling out the Chinese government. Bill Nelson said China wants to “take over” the moon and build a military base there. The Chinese call the accusation a smear. However, for the last 10 years, the country’s space program has expanded dramatically, and the country definitely has designs to build a… -
WNBA’s Brittney Griner sends letter to Biden from Russian prison
Brittney Griner wrote a letter to President Joe Biden from a Russian prison, pleading with him to not forget about her and other American detainees. The two-time Olympic gold medalist and WNBA star has been illegally detained since February. Russian authorities allege they found THC vape cartridges in Griner’s luggage as she was returning to… -
United States-Mexico border crossing named ‘world’s deadliest’
The U.S.-Mexico border is the deadliest land crossing in the world, according to the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Missing Migrants Project. According to data published by IOM, at least 728 people died while trying to cross the U.S. southern border last year. This year, 493 migrants have already died, including 53 people found in an abandoned… -
Gas taxes jump in nine states on July 1
Just in time for the Independence Day holiday weekend, the gas taxes in nine states are jumping up effective Friday. Millions of Americans will be spending more on gas entering the peak of the summer travel season. The problem this year is timing. Most changes to taxes happen in January with the start of a… -
New Jersey, California sending more stimulus money
Millions of Americans living in California and New Jersey will get more stimulus money. The two Democratic-led states are set to pass budgets which allot money to help residents combat record-high inflation. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced more than half of residents in his state could soon receive up to $1050 in stimulus funding as… -
Nuclear power attracting more money, interest
Nuclear power in the United States is experiencing a bit of a renaissance. A global commitment to cut carbon emissions, coupled with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting spike in carbon fuels, is forcing politicians, energy producers and investors to reconsider a nuclear future. The United States was the dominant nuclear energy developer and… -
WNBA star Brittney Griner gets Russian trial date
WNBA star Brittney Griner, charged with marijuana possession, is still a Russian prisoner. She was arrested in February, and her trial is scheduled to start Friday. The 31-year-old Griner was arrested Feb. 17 at the Sheremetyevo International Airport. She was returning to the country to play for a Russian team. Law enforcement there allege Griner… -
California gun owners’ data leaked online
The personal details about every California gun owner with a concealed carry weapons permit was published to the internet on Monday. The information, which includes names, addresses and race, was posted to a new firearms dashboard portal. California Attorney General Rob Bonta launched the 2022 Firearms Dashboard Portal to improve transparency and information sharing on… -
Why bees are fish under California law
Four species of bumble bees are now fish under California law. Classifying these bees as fish is not a conspiracy to fundamentally alter basic scientific fact. It’s a legal maneuver to protect some potentially endangered insects. Not all bees in California are considered fish, just four species including the Crotch’s bumble bee, Franklin’s bumble bee,… -
Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison
Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison. The 60-year-old socialite, who once ran in the same circles as royals, presidents and billionaires, was sentenced Tuesday for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse dozens of underage girls, hundreds of times, for more than a decade. Judge Alison Nathan said Maxwell’s criminal activity was “extensive,” and… -
Ceremonies held for Florida tower collapse anniversary
It’s been one year since a 12-story oceanfront condo tower collapsed in Surfside, Florida, killing 98 people. The disaster at Champlain Towers South marked the largest emergency response in Florida history that did not involve a hurricane. The one-year anniversary was marked by a day of ceremonies, including remarks from first lady Jill Biden. “We… -
Ohio State University trademarks “The”
It’s official. The Ohio State University won its legal fight to trademark the word “The.” The university’s request for trademark rights received approval from the U.S. Patent and Trademark office this week, ending a three-year campaign. The school will use the word “The” for branded products associated with the school and sold through its athletic… -
ICE losing track of one third of catch-and-release migrants
Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s catch-and-release program is not working very well, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office. The report, released Wednesday, showed ICE lost track of a third of all catch-and-release migrants in 2020. ICE has about three million migrants on its docket, and the federal agency does not have the…
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