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Russia strikes Ukraine’s energy grid before Zelenskyy meets with US envoy
Russia initiated a large-scale missile and drone assault targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Thursday, March 6. The attack left at least 10 people injured, including a child, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack came just hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced upcoming talks with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia aimed at negotiating an end… -
US using AI to revoke visas of foreign nationals sympathetic to Hamas: Report
The U.S. State Department launched an artificial intelligence-powered “Catch and Revoke” program to cancel visas of foreign nationals it identifies as supporting Hamas or other terrorist organizations. Axios first reported the move on Thursday, March 6, citing senior State Department officials. What is the State Department looking for? Officials said the effort includes reviews of… -
Sexual violence used as war tactic against Sudanese children: UNICEF
UNICEF released a report giving the world a glimpse into the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Since 2023, the war has ravaged the population, forcing many to come face to face with the violence. However, in a recent report, UNICEF said according to first-hand accounts, children are enduring some of the worst of that violence. UNICEF… -
Trump, Zelenskyy prep to sign minerals deal before address to Congress: Report
Full Story President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could have a minerals agreement signed before Trump addresses Congress Tuesday night, March 4, according to four sources who spoke to Reuters. This comes after the two leaders had a tense meeting in the Oval Office on Friday, Feb. 28. The announcement comes just hours… -
Melania Trump backs ‘Take It Down Act’ targeting AI deepfake, revenge porn
First lady Melania Trump is backing an online safety bill aiming to enhance protections against the unconsented release of sexual images, including those manufactured through artificial intelligence. The Take It Down Act specifically targets deepfakes and revenge pornography. The first lady expressed her support for the bipartisan legislation at a roundtable on Monday, Mar. 3,… -
Biotech company hoping to revive woolly mammoth, creates ‘woolly mouse’: Study
Starting small to later go big, scientists hoping to bring woolly mammoths back from extinction have genetically engineered the “woolly mouse.” Colossal Biosciences, the company behind the research, said the tiny mice are a big step toward its goal of reviving the woolly mammoth in the next few years. The company showcased the fluffy mice… -
Investigation into New York inmate’s death as 11 staffers placed on leave
Authorities launched an investigation into the death of an inmate at a New York state prison and placed 11 corrections workers on leave as a result. What happened? Police announced on Monday, Mar. 3, 22-year-old Messiah Nantwi, an inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility in Marcy near Utica, died at a hospital on Saturday, Mar. 1.… -
Fourth of July mass shooting suspect changes plea to guilty on day 1 of trial
Just moments before opening arguments, the man accused in the 2022 Fourth of July deadly mass shooting at a parade in a Chicago suburb unexpectedly pleaded guilty. Robert Crimo III, 24, appeared in a courtroom Monday, March 3, where he withdrew his previous not-guilty plea in connection with the mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois,… -
At least 2 dead, dozens injured as driver rams into crowd in German town
At least two people have been confirmed dead and dozens injured on Monday, March 3, when a driver rammed into a crowd in Mannheim, Germany, according to German media. The driver was taken into custody, with at first one confirmed fatality by authorities. That number was then raised to two, according to reports. An eyewitness… -
RFK Jr. says measles outbreak is a ‘call to action,’ pushes vaccines
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears to be changing his tune on certain vaccines after years of casting doubt on their efficacy. He penned an op-ed titled “Measles Outbreak is a Call to Action for Us All” that was posted to Fox News’ website Sunday, March 2. What did Kennedy say? In the op-ed, Kennedy… -
Lawsuit accuses Denver SWAT of cover-up after raiding wrong apartment
A lawsuit filed Tuesday, Feb. 25, accuses Denver’s SWAT team of violating the rights of a family during a raid nearly two years ago. The plaintiffs claim that SWAT officers pointed guns at them, detained them and conducted an illegal search after targeting the wrong apartment. Denver SWAT raids the wrong apartment In June 2023,… -
Why pilots near Australia were unaware of a Chinese naval drill: Report
Live-fire drills carried out by the Chinese navy surprised some pilots on Friday, Feb. 28, as they took place along their flight path. Air traffic control told the pilots about the drills after takeoff through satellite text messages. The live-fire drills forced the pilots to change course in busy airspace abruptly. Has this happened before?… -
Intelligence failures left Israel exposed to Oct. 7 Hamas attack: Report
Israel’s military has released its first official summary of an internal investigation into the failures leading up to and during the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023. The report concludes that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) underestimated Hamas’ capabilities, misjudged its intentions and ultimately failed to protect Israeli civilians. According to the investigation, Hamas militants…