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California’s offshore wind plans spark debate over environmental impact
California’s offshore wind plans are seeing pushback from a local non-profit that warns moving ahead with constructing this renewable energy infrastructure will “harm or kill” local marine life. However, developers of these projects refer to the claims made by those environmental advocacy groups as “misinformation.” The Golden State is aiming to generate 25 gigawatts of… -
Brooklyn man charged with staging car crash in viral dashcam video
A Brooklyn man is facing multiple charges after a staged car crash, captured on dash cam and shared on TikTok, went viral. Prosecutors say the incident, which appears to be part of an insurance fraud scheme, shows a car reversing into the vehicle behind it. The crash occurred last October on the Belt Parkway in… -
Trump to name Stephen Miller Deputy Chief of Policy
President-elect Donald Trump selected his longtime adviser, Stephen Miller, to serve as Deputy Chief of Policy. Vice President-elect JD Vance confirmed the news in a post on X. “This is another fantastic pick by the President,” Vance wrote. “Congrats Stephen Miller!” The announcement comes nearly a week after the election. Miller, known for his advocacy… -
Mattel apologizes for ‘Wicked’ dolls packaging linking to porn site
Mattel may be hoping for a little magic this week to help make a packaging problem on its “Wicked” dolls go away. The toy company has apologized for a misprint on boxes of its collection for the upcoming feature film based on the hit Broadway musical. The dolls’ packaging was supposed to show the URL… -
How veterans voted in the 2024 election
Monday, Nov. 11 is Veteran’s Day in the United States. As Americans thank those for their service, numbers are coming on how veterans voted in the recent presidential election. It seems many backed President-elect Donald Trump. According to exit polling from The Washington Post, 12% of voters served in the U.S. military. Of those, 65%… -
Judge grants request to put Trump’s 2020 election interference case on hold
President-elect Donald Trump’s criminal 2020 election interference case is on hold, at least for now. The judge overseeing the federal case granted a request from special counsel Jack Smith to pause the process and give him a month to formally request how to move forward following Trump’s 2024 election victory. This is likely the first… -
Steve Madden to slash China sourcing to avoid Trump tariffs
At least one company is already making major changes to its business relationship with China following president-elect Donald Trump’s victory. The multi-billion dollar shoe business Steve Madden said it plans to cut in half the amount of goods it sources from China. The company’s CEO Edward Rosenfeld said about two-thirds of its business relies on goods… -
Harris campaign raised $1 billion, ends $20 million in debt: Reports
Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign has ended in financial turmoil, according to multiple media reports. Despite raising over $1 billion, the campaign has reportedly finished at least $20 million in debt. Politico’s Christopher Cadelago reported that two sources familiar with the situation confirmed Harris’ campaign was $20 million in debt after raising more than $1… -
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…