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Top Russian, US generals discuss Mediterranean drills in rare call
Russia’s top military officer called his U.S. counterpart last week to warn of live-fire missile tests in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The advance notice was given to U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown amid heightened tensions between the United States and Russia. Russia’s Defense Ministry stated that the call aimed to prevent incidents in… -
Dr. Fauci, Schiff, Cheney: Biden weighs preemptive pardons ahead of Trump term
The Biden administration is considering issuing preemptive pardons for several public officials, according to sources close to the discussions who spoke with Politico. These pardons could be granted to individuals who senior aides believe may be targeted by President-elect Donald Trump. The potential pardons could include high-profile figures who have been outspoken against Trump, such… -
‘Wicked’ faces ban, fresh lawsuit amid box office success
The “Wicked” movie continues to make headlines after its November release. However, the attention is not for the reasons fans expected. Straight Arrow News recently reported that toy company Mattel is facing a class action lawsuit, following a packaging error on its “Wicked” dolls. The dolls’ boxes included a URL that led consumers to an… -
Trump announces crypto-friendly Paul Atkins to head the SEC
President-elect Donald Trump picked a cryptocurrency-friendly face to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission. The move to nominate former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins would fulfill a campaign promise made to the crypto community. Atkins served as SEC commissioner under President George W. Bush. In the early 1990s, he was on the staff of two former… -
Solar panels costing California residents, why energy bills increased in 2024
California’s solar panels are driving up electricity bills for residents while making power cheaper for customers in other states. The Golden State is producing more solar power than it can use, leading to significant energy waste and financial losses. Over the past 12 months, California curtailed more than 3 million megawatt-hours of solar energy, enough… -
Donors beware, the season of giving often leads to scams
Six former Apple employees are now facing felony charges in California. They are accused of scamming the tech giant out of charitable matching donations and then keeping the money. One of the suspects is an executive at a nonprofit organization that supports children and teenagers living in poverty called Hop4Kids. The prosecutor in Santa Clara… -
Judge dismisses Hunter Biden’s gun case amid opposition from prosecutors
U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika has closed the gun case against Hunter Biden a week before his scheduled sentencing. The dismissal comes after a sweeping pardon granted by his father, President Joe Biden. Following the decision Sunday, Dec. 1, Hunter Biden’s legal team submitted a motion to dismiss all charges with prejudice citing the “Full… -
FBI investigating mystery drones flying in New Jersey
Residents in New Jersey say they have spotted unidentified, bright drones in the sky at night. The FBI and local are now investigating after many residents say it’s become unnerving. Since the middle of November, witnesses said almost every night, large drones were reportedly flying in formation. They said they could see multiple drones lighting… -
‘Moana 2’ shatters Thanksgiving, animated box office records
“Moana 2” made waves as not only Disney’s biggest domestic animation debut of all time but also the biggest animated debut globally. The film, released on Thanksgiving Day, brought in a record-breaking $389 million during the holiday weekend. Disney continues to dominate Thanksgiving releases The sequel to the 2016 hit takes audiences on another thrilling… -
World’s first legally binding treaty to curb plastic pollution fails at UN summit
An attempt to finalize the world’s first legally binding treaty to curb plastic pollution collapsed in its final stage during last month’s United Nations summit in South Korea. Representatives from over 200 nations convened at this forum, aiming to address the environmental and human health impacts posed by plastic waste, but disagreements over production limits… -
Coast Guard suspends search for 5 people after boat capsizes in Alaska
The search for five missing people has been suspended after rough seas and turbulent weather overturned a boat in Alaska just after midnight on Sunday, Dec. 1. A mayday call first alerted the U.S. Coast Guard to Couverden Point where the capsized fishing vessel, “Wind Walker,” was found. A crew aboard a 50-foot boat sent… -
Bible sales surge, driven by first-time buyers and new versions
Bible sales are seeing a resurgence in the United States, a move publishers attribute to people questioning the future and reaching for the Book of God for answers. The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association said it has seen a dramatic increase in first-time readers. People note conflict overseas, uncertainty surrounding the election and the state of… -
X claims ownership of InfoWars’ account, blocks transfer to The Onion
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, is contesting the transfer of InfoWars’ accounts as part of the site’s bankruptcy sale to satirical news outlet The Onion. The objection, based on X’s terms of service, argues the platform owns user accounts and requires its permission for their sale or transfer. InfoWars, founded by Alex Jones, was…
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