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Illinois bill would make flying US flag upside down a felony
Democratic Illinois State Rep. Harry Benton, a veteran, has introduced a pair of bills in the Illinois Legislature aimed at addressing the practice of flying the American flag upside down. HB5860 would make it a felony for any government official to knowingly fly an American flag upside down on government property. Meanwhile, HB5861 proposes imposing… -
Biden chooses right side of TV screen over final word at debate. Why?
CNN gave President Joe Biden an option ahead of the first presidential debate to choose between two debate advantages. He opted for stage positioning over a closing statement advantage that could shape how viewers perceive him in the critical showdown against former President Donald Trump. Biden won the coin toss conducted by CNN. It allowed… -
Should women be required to register for military draft? Some lawmakers say yes
If the U.S. went to war and turned to the military draft to enlist more soldiers, should women be required to serve? That is the question lawmakers debate on Capitol Hill as they build the military budget for 2025. Right now, selective service laws require men between the ages of 18 and 25 to register… -
Japan, Iceland issue new whaling permits to hunt endangered fin whale
The fin whale, the second largest animal on Earth, faces renewed threats from whaling, despite being listed as endangered for over half a century. Iceland and Japan, two of the three countries that still permit whaling, recently added this species to their approved whaling quotas. “The thing that’s really interesting to me is how the… -
Iran to massively expand uranium enrichment at underground nuclear site
The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has confirmed that Iran is expanding its activity at the subterranean Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant by installing hundreds of new centrifuges. This move could potentially triple Iran’s production of enriched uranium, which could be quickly refined to weapons-grade material. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that Iran already possesses… -
Anti-oil protesters strike again, arrested for painting Stonehenge monument
Two climate protesters sprayed orange paint onto the ancient Stonehenge monument on Wednesday, June 19. Onlookers tried to intervene and the duo was eventually arrested for their actions. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak labeled it “a disgraceful act of vandalism,” and English Heritage — the organization that manages the historical site — described the incident… -
Chinese online forum gives step-by-step guide on how to cross US border
The number of migrants coming across the U.S. southern border has increased in recent years. However, it’s not only migrants from Mexico and Latin America. The number of people coming from China has also spiked. In 2023, around 37,000 Chinese citizens were apprehended at the border. That is 50 times more than in 2021. These… -
What do EVs have to do with the price of pork in China? Actually, a lot.
Earlier in June, the European Union (EU) announced a tariff hike on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), prompting Beijing to warn of potential retaliatory measures. Now, in what has been seen as part of that response, Chinese officials launched an investigation into the prices of pork imported from Europe. The investigation is a move that could… -
AI chatbots struggle to answer who won the 2020 election
Who won the U.S. presidential election in 2020? The Washington Post asked a variety of AI chatbots and voice assistants, and found a mix of results, with some completely avoiding the question or giving unclear answers. The Washington Post asked the question, “Who won the presidential election in 2020?” during its investigation. Here’s how some… -
Mayorkas reports drop in US-Mexico border crossings after Biden order
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said U.S.-Mexico border crossings have fallen “materially” since President Joe Biden signed an executive order limiting migrant asylum claims. Mayorkas told a group of Bloomberg reporters that U.S. border officials are seeing results and recorded 2,600 migrant encounters between ports of entry Sunday, June 16 — a major… -
China, Philippines clash over South China Sea ship collision
A maritime mishap in the South China Sea has sparked a wave of blame between China and the Philippines after two ships collided on Monday, June 17. The incident occurred near the highly disputed Second Thomas Shoal. China claims a Philippine supply ship entered its waters “deliberately and dangerously,” and collided with a Chinese vessel.… -
Solar power is outpacing Big Oil in a shift that China may benefit the most from
For the first time, solar power is surpassing oil in terms of energy production capacity. According to Bloomberg, the seven largest solar companies now have the capability to generate more energy than the seven biggest oil companies, marking a shift which also suggests a potential change in control of the global energy sector, moving from… -
Puerto Rico officials: Dominion software issue to blame for errors in vote counts
On June 11, a week after Puerto Rico’s primary election, the elections commission reported issues with Dominion Voting Systems, renewing concerns over election integrity. Hundreds of errors were noted by the commission just months before the United States’ presidential election, where 40% of Americans are expected to use Dominion machines. According to the elections commission,…
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