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MrBeast, Amazon sued for alleged ‘Beast Games’ reality show abuses
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Amazon and YouTube star MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, by participants of the reality competition show “Beast Games,” citing severe mistreatment and unsafe working conditions. The lawsuit, lodged in Los Angeles Superior Court, involves allegations ranging from insufficient wages and unpaid overtime, to physical injuries and… -
Russian detained in Florida for smuggling US military drone technology
A Russian national was detained in Florida on charges related to the illicit export of technology useful in military applications, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Denis Postovoy, 44, was arrested in Sarasota for allegedly bypassing U.S. export controls to send microelectronics to Russia, which could be used in drones. This technology has significant… -
1 million dead or wounded in Russia-Ukraine war: Report
The protracted conflict between Russia and Ukraine, now entering its third year, has inflicted approximately 1 million casualties, both killed and wounded, according to The Wall Street Journal. This toll has significantly impacted the demographic and economic stability of both nations, already suffering from population declines prior to the conflict. Efforts to ascertain precise casualty… -
US Air Force’s ‘Reaper Smoke’ drills test drone readiness for South China Sea
The U.S. Air Force recently conducted its annual “Reaper Smoke” training exercise, which spotlighted the contentious South China Sea, emphasizing America’s strategic focus amid escalating regional tensions. The event, held at Hurlburt Field in Florida on Sept. 5-6, saw participation from over 30 MQ-9 “Reaper” drone squadrons from across various air force units. This year’s… -
Russia is using Ukraine’s farmland to fuel a global black market: Report
Since the 2022 invasion, Russia’s control over Ukrainian farmlands has intensified, leading to the commandeering of nearly $1 billion worth of grain, as confirmed by Ukrainian officials and The Wall Street Journal. This stolen grain, often taken under duress or through coercion of local farmers, is channeled into an expansive black market, connecting military manufacturers… -
Tren de Aragua’s rapid expansion in the US linked to 100 cases
The Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang notorious for its violent acts in Latin America, has escalated its criminal activities into the United States, now linked to approximately 100 criminal cases nationwide. This rapid expansion from its initial presence in Texas to various U.S. regions has alarmed U.S. Homeland Security officials and marked the gang… -
US citizens found guilty of operating as Russian agents
The U.S. Department of Justice has convicted four individuals, including a leader from the African People’s Socialist Party (APSP), for conspiring as unregistered Russian agents. From 2015 to 2022, these U.S. citizens collaborated with Moscow-based operative Aleksandr Ionov in activities aimed at destabilizing U.S. politics. Directed by Ionov, Omali Yeshitela, 82, Penny Hess, 78, Jesse… -
North Korea resumes missile tests, launches ballistics into East Sea
North Korea resumed its missile program Thursday, Sept. 12, launching several short-range ballistic missiles from Pyongyang that traveled 220 miles toward the East Sea, landing outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone. This series of launches marks North Korea’s return to missile testing after a two-month break. The missile tests followed an unusual incident in which North… -
Video: SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission sees first-ever private spacewalk
Polaris Dawn has once again made history with the first private spacewalk. On Thursday, Sept. 12, tech billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis ventured out of their Dragon spacecraft, dressed in the latest SpaceX spacesuits, at an altitude of 460 miles—higher than most recent space missions. This marked a significant technical milestone and… -
Kursk counteroffensive begins: Russia targets Ukrainian troops
Russian forces initiated a significant counteroffensive in the Kursk region, targeting Ukrainian troops, marking the Kremlin’s first substantial military action in over five weeks. This operation, which began on Sept. 10, aims to dislodge Ukrainian forces from the area, with ongoing engagements reported into the following day. The dynamics of the conflict are still unclear,… -
Unprecedented wildfires consume 6.9 million acres in Western US
Wildfires are wreaking havoc across the Western United States, with 70 major fires scorching the landscape from the Pacific Coast to the Rocky Mountains amid an intense heat wave and gusting winds, prompting tens of thousands to flee their homes. So far this year, wildfires have consumed more than 6.9 million acres nationwide. Oregon, currently… -
Russia launches biggest naval drills in 30 years, China joins the action
Russia is conducting its largest naval drills in three decades, termed “Ocean-2024,” involving over 400 ships, submarines and 120 naval aircraft, with 90,000 personnel. The exercises extend across the Pacific and Arctic Oceans and into the Mediterranean, Caspian and Baltic Seas. These maneuvers, set to continue until the week of Sept. 16, are seen by… -
First commercial spacewalk set as SpaceX’s Polaris reaches new heights
Early Tuesday, Sept. 10, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, four private astronauts, led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, embarked on a landmark space mission aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule. The SpaceX mission, dubbed Polaris Dawn, is set to reach an unprecedented altitude of 870 miles above Earth — the highest since the Apollo moon…
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