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Haitian gangs recruiting children with promise of food, shelter: Report
As violence continues to grip Haiti, there are now reports that gangs on the island nation are recruiting children as young as 8 years old. Human Right Watch (HRW) reported on Wednesday, Oct. 9, gangs are luring kids with the promise of food, shelter and money. Boys are reportedly recruited to be informants, trained to… -
Russian ‘floating bomb’ remains anchored off UK coast
A Russian cargo ship carrying over 1,000 tons of ammonium nitrate remains stranded just off the coast of Kent in southeast England, after being denied entry to several European ports. Authorities are monitoring the ship, dubbed a “floating bomb” by experts, as it continues to pose a potential threat due to the volatile nature of… -
Changes made to bid request for Bibles in Oklahoma classrooms
The Oklahoma Department of Education changed the requirements for vendors bidding to put 55,000 Bibles in public schools. The original request matched a version of the “Trump Bible.” The amended bid request, announced Monday, Oct. 7, no longer requires Bibles to include U.S. historical documents, including the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Those requirements… -
China raises tariffs on European brandy in response to EU’s EV duty hike
China has raised tariffs on European brandy imports as part of its response to the European Union’s new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). The move comes after the EU approved duties of up to 45% on Chinese EVs. The EU accuses Beijing of providing subsidies that artificially lower prices and create an unfair advantage… -
Texas power grid to connect with national network after decades of isolation
For decades, Texas has operated its own independent power grid, largely isolated from the rest of the country. However, a recent initiative from the Biden administration aims to change that by investing millions to better connect the state with the national electrical system. Texas initially distanced itself from the national grid in the 1930s, seeking… -
14 state AGs file lawsuits targeting TikTok’s addictive features
Attorneys general from 14 states and Washington, D.C., filed lawsuits Tuesday, Oct. 8, against TikTok, accusing the social media platform of harming young users’ mental health and violating consumer protection laws. The lawsuits allege that TikTok’s design encourages compulsive use through addictive features, such as autoplay and push notifications, which authorities argue have negatively impacted… -
AI tools consume up to 4 times more water than estimated
A new report shows that artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT, are using up to four times more water than previously believed. This discovery raises concerns about the sustainability of data centers as AI continues to expand. Researchers from the University of California, Riverside found that processing 10 to 50 queries on AI chatbots can consume… -
Geico denies dropping coverage for Tesla Cybertruck after false claims
Geico is setting the record straight on its coverage of Tesla’s Cybertruck. Rumors had been circulating online this week that the insurance giant was dropping the truck from coverage. It all started Friday, Oct. 4, when a Cybertruck owner posted on X, claiming that Geico had informed him that it could no longer insure his… -
Journalist attempts to set himself on fire at pro-Palestinian rally in DC
A man, identified as a former photojournalist, attempted to set himself on fire during a pro-Palestinian rally near the White House on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 5. Samuel Mena Jr. set his left arm ablaze, holding it high and screaming in pain as bystanders quickly intervened, dousing water on Mena and using clothing to… -
Actor Keanu Reeves makes competitive racing debut in Indianapolis
Actor Keanu Reeves has taken his skills in action into real life and onto the racetrack. On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Hollywood icon made his professional auto racing debut at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway. His debut wasn’t all smooth sailing, as Reeves spun out on turn nine and slid into the grass. Luckily there… -
Biden won’t extend legal status for Venezuelan immigrants
The Biden administration will not extend the temporary legal status for Venezuelan citizens who were allowed to enter the United States if they had a financial supporter, according to a CBS News report. The Venezuela parole program began in October 2022 and was expanded in January 2023 to include Cuba, Haiti and Nicaragua. As of… -
Lebanon’s nearly 900 displacement shelters are almost full amid crisis
United Nations (U.N.) officials warn that a humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Lebanon. The U.N. revealed on Friday, Oct. 4, that most of the country’s nearly 900 emergency shelters can no longer take people in. Hotels and nightclubs are now opening their doors to those in need. Beirut and Mount Lebanon reportedly said that their… -
Virginia Senate candidate rails against DEI recruiting practices in military
The Department of Defense reported that military services collectively missed recruiting goals by about 41,000 during the last fiscal year. This issue was highlighted in a recent debate between Virginia Senate candidates Tim Kaine, the incumbent Democrat, and his Republican challenger, Hung Cao. Cao’s comments on low military recruitment gained significant attention “When you’re using…
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