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Some swear off sex as ‘4B Movement’ surges post-election
Following Donald Trump’s election victory, a South Korean feminist movement called the “4B Movement” is resonating with American women on TikTok. The movement’s principles, which include rejecting dating, marriage, sex and childbirth with men, have sparked conversations about gender dynamics in the U.S. amid concerns about women’s rights. Inspired by years of activism in South… -
What Trump’s second presidency could mean for the Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court watchers are wondering who may retire as President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term. Trump’s election and the GOP’s takeover of the Senate means Republicans would be able to replace any court justice if they retire. The court’s oldest member is 76-year-old Clarence Thomas, who was nominated by President George H.W.… -
Canadian border prepares for spike in asylum seekers after Trump victory
Canada is preparing for a possible surge in asylum seekers as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s promised deportations of undocumented immigrants prompts fears of increased border crossings. Canadian officials are on alert, anticipating potential risks as harsher U.S. policies could drive more people to attempt dangerous, unauthorized crossings in winter. Canadian border agencies and immigration support… -
Amazon wants more nuclear power, but regulators fear spike in consumer costs
Federal regulators recently denied Amazon’s request for additional nuclear power to support its expanding data center operations. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) ruled 2-1 against the proposal, citing concerns that granting tech companies greater access to nuclear energy could drive up consumer costs and strain grid reliability. In addition to Amazon, other tech giants,… -
Biden, Harris, Walz, Clooney: Dems point fingers after loss to Trump
Democrats are searching for answers after Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign collapsed on Election Night. President Joe Biden, Gov. Tim Walz and even actor George Clooney are all being blamed by some within the Democratic Party. Some party members trace the loss back to when Biden dropped out of the race in July 2024. Several Harris… -
Category 3 Hurricane Rafael threatens Cuba, the Gulf in rare November storm
Hurricane Rafael has rapidly intensified into a Category 3 storm, with landfall expected in Cuba on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The storm, with winds of 115 miles per hour, is already causing concern across the island. Authorities have evacuated 70,000 people, and the military has been mobilized to respond to the threat. Rafael is the fifth… -
MI officials dismiss voter fraud claims in viral Project Veritas video
Michigan election officials have responded to a video posted by Project Veritas, an organization known for undercover investigations. The organization claims to show evidence of ballot tampering at a Detroit polling location. The video shows individuals carrying what appear to be ballot boxes into a polling station late at night, with additional footage suggesting similar… -
What happens to Trump’s criminal and civil cases now?
Donald Trump winning a second term presents an unprecedented legal situation. He’s awaiting sentencing in a federal case and is trying to prevent prosecution in other state and federal cases. New York case The President-elect is scheduled to be sentenced in New York criminal court on Nov. 26 after being convicted of 34 felony counts… -
Hoax bomb threats linked to Russia target polling places in Georgia
Several polling places in Georgia may stay open longer on Election Day due to bomb threats linked to Russia. Fulton County police said the “non-credible” threats disrupted voting at two polling places in Union City, right outside Atlanta. Officials are working to extend voting hours. Georgia’s Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, R, said the threats appear… -
Rare bee discovery halts Facebook parent Meta’s nuclear power plans
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has paused its plans to build a nuclear-powered data center after discovering a rare bee species near the proposed site, according to recent reports. The project aimed to create the largest nuclear facility dedicated to powering data centers. The tech giant had been attempting to construct this the nuclear… -
Will Prop. 314 help or hurt Arizona? Voters decide immigration policy
Arizona voters will decide Tuesday, Nov. 5, on Proposition 314, a controversial measure that could change how the state handles illegal immigration. If passed, it would grant local law enforcement new powers to arrest and deport migrants. The measure was placed on the ballot by Republican lawmakers after Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a similar… -
FBI thwarts alleged ‘white supremacist’ plot to bomb Nashville energy facility
Federal authorities thwarted an alleged terrorist plot to bomb an electric substation in Nashville, Tennessee, a plan that targeted a power grid operated by one of the nation’s largest public electric utilities. A 24-year-old man, Skyler Philippi, was arrested over the weekend of Nov. 2, accused of planning the attack that aimed to destabilize the… -
Social media famous squirrel seized, euthanized by New York officials
A squirrel named P’Nut who found social media fame was recently seized an euthanized by New York state officials last week. The animal had amassed more than a million followers across platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where his owner, Mark Longo, shared videos of the squirrel’s daily antics. “They just took my best friend for…