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Protests break out in France and Spain over retirement reform, health care
France and Spain are seeing massive protests break out. People are expressing their frustrations with France’s retirement plan reform and Spain’s healthcare system. 960,000 protesters in solidarity Nearly one million people are now taking part in ongoing protests over France’s pension reform according to the interior ministry. The government is looking to raise the retirement… -
Biden administration is approving requests for Medicaid to cover food costs
The Biden administration is approving states’ requests for Medicaid to start covering food costs. The move is part of an ideology that if insurance covers costs for fruits, vegetables and dietary plans, then people will become more healthy. As a result, that will reduce the number of medical visits. The “produce prescription” is now covered… -
Hackers interrupt Iranian president’s speech on live state TV
The current Iranian regime has been around for 44 years. Over the weekend, the Islamic Republic celebrated the anniversary of its revolution. But as the Iranian government celebrated its reign, it also faced some of the staunchest opposition it has seen in its 44 year history. Iran’s government held organized rallies and celebrations on Saturday,… -
Morning rundown: US shoots down more flying objects; Turkey prosecutes contractors
Lawmakers are raising concerns after four flying objects were shot down by U.S. military; one week since Turkey was devastated by earthquakes, the country is looking to hold building contractors accountable; an airborne Delta flight catches fire; and a Super Bowl champion is crowned in a nail-biting finish. These stories and more highlight the daily… -
Mount St. Helens poses greater threat to West than Yellowstone
In part one of this series, experts debunked recent headlines that Yellowstone’s supervolcano was on the verge of a catastrophic eruption. This part analyzes a more significant threat: Mount St. Helens. “The take home point is that the amount of molten material is not sufficient to trigger a really large eruption of the type that… -
Pew Research poll: Economy tops list of Americans’ priorities
Pew Research polled Americans about their priorities, and according to the report, Americans have kept the economy top of mind just as they did in last year’s survey. Americans want to strengthen the economy. 75% of those polled said it should be the No. 1 priority of the Biden administration. Coming in second place was… -
Russia to slash oil production in March by 500,000 barrels per day
Russia will voluntarily be cutting its oil production next month by as much as 500,000 barrels. It’s a direct response to the Western alliance backing Ukraine in the war. After Russia waged war in Ukraine, the U.S. and other countries imposed sanctions on Russian oil. Now, Russia is retaliating. With Russia slashing its oil supply,… -
10 former NFL players sue league over disability benefits
The NFL is being accused of wrongfully denying former football players their benefits. A class action lawsuit was filed Thursday against the league’s board of trustees and its commissioner. 10 former NFL stars claim the league has “a pattern of systemic bias” against NFL players who are disabled. They claim the benefits package has “illogical… -
Missouri clinic accused of using experimental drugs on children
A whistleblower’s allegations of a Missouri transgender clinic has sparked a state-led investigation. The clinic is being accused of using experimental drugs on children. The state attorney general confirmed a full investigation of the clinic is currently underway. Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that his office has already received documents that support the whistleblower’s allegations.… -
Morning rundown: 21,000 killed in Turkey quake; Pence subpoenaed
The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Turkey has surpassed 20,000; former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed; another tech company is announcing layoffs; and a major fast food chain is testing plant-based products. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. Death toll from earthquake in Turkey… -
CBP: Migrant rescues, encounters at US-Mexico border break records
The U.S.-Mexico border crisis continues to produce record-breaking statistics. Last year, more than two million migrant encounters unfolded at the U.S.-Mexico border, marking the most encounters ever recorded by the United States Customs and Border Protection. More migrants than ever are also relying on federal agents to rescue them as they attempt to cross dangerous terrain and… -
Montana, Wyoming petition to remove grizzly bears’ endangered status
Grizzly bears are federally protected as long as the species remains on the endangered list. This means that in areas with high populations of grizzlies, like Montana and Wyoming, hunting them is illegal. But within a year, the grizzly bear’s endangered status could change. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the federal agency in… -
20 inmates with ties to ISIS escape Syrian prison
The earthquake in Turkey and Syria has been detrimental to an already unstable infrastructure in the region. One critical building damaged during the commotion was a military police prison in Syria. Inside the prison were 2,000 inmates, most of them with ties to ISIS. When the earthquakes struck, the building walls and doors began to…