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Ecuador President Noboa declares state of emergency amid wave of violence
A wave of violence is sweeping Ecuador. President Daniel Noboa has declared a state of emergency amid civil unrest and widespread chaos. In the port city of Guayaquil, the notorious gang leader nicknamed “Fito,” of The Choneros, escaped prison, inciting days of terror. He had been serving a 34-year sentence for murder, organized crime and… -
Thousands of public schools at risk of closing as enrollment declines
In a trend that began with the pandemic, data shows ongoing school enrollment issues, and thousands of public schools nationwide are at risk of closing. According to the Department of Education, in 2023, 1.8 million fewer students enrolled in public schools nationwide compared to 2019. Less students means less funding for schools, and with federal… -
DOJ releases guidance on special police units 1 year after Tyre Nichols’ death
One year after a specialized Memphis police unit, SCORPION, beat Tyre Nichols, who later died from his injuries, the U.S. Justice Department is releasing guidance to ensure police accountability. Calls for police accountability were already echoing across the country as videos and news similar to Nichols’ death spread online. While some police departments have taken… -
EV tax credit changes limit consumers’ options, force new industry strategies
In a bid to incentivize the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), the American government is offering tax credits for eligible buyers as stipulated within the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. However, recent changes in the qualification criteria for these credits have significantly narrowed the options available to consumers. “The primary reason for the credit was to get people… -
Norway approves deep sea mining despite international pushback
Deep sea mining advocates say metals found at the bottom of the ocean are key to facilitating a global transition away from fossil fuels, while scientists have warned the full effects of this practice on surrounding ecosystems have yet to be determined. Still, one nation is plunging ahead, as Norway has become one of the… -
California ban on guns in most public places blocked again
California’s new ban on licensed gun owners carrying in certain public places is off the books once again — at least for now. A new panel of judges from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a previous injunction which allowed the law to take effect Jan. 1. On Dec. 6, the panel affirmed a… -
New Jersey officials order cops to ensure immigrants sent from Texas go to NYC
In New Jersey, elected leaders want nothing to do with the ongoing migrant crisis dispute between New York City’s Democratic Mayor Eric Adams and Texas’ Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. However, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is criticizing Abbott’s actions, emphasizing the need for a solution. “The last thing we need is governors like Greg Abbott… -
New Jan. 6 video shows lawmakers clearing hall just before rioters appear
Three years after the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol, new videos are still emerging. Security camera footage from Punchbowl News shows just how close rioters were to lawmakers during the breach of the Capitol building. House Democrats in safety hoods can be seen frantically storming out of the third-floor gallery of the Capitol,… -
FBI warns of cyber kidnappings in US after Utah student becomes a target
Technology has changed lives, giving users more opportunities to connect with one another and providing innovative approaches to everyday tasks. But while law-abiding citizens are using technology to make their lives easier, others are using it to commit crimes in ways once thought impossible. That even goes for kidnapping. Reuters reported in 2019 that there… -
IDF says Hamas use children in war with Israel; tensions rise on Lebanese border
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released images of what appears to be kids manning rocket launchers and holding military weapons on Wednesday, Jan 3. The IDF also claimed Hamas sends children to the front lines of combat, according to the New York Post. Israeli military officials report that 170 children are fighting alongside Hamas, with… -
Gun rights groups take Colorado to court over new ghost gun ban
Gun rights groups are suing Colorado over a newly enacted law banning so-called ghost guns. Rocky Mountain Gun Owners and the National Association for Gun Rights filed a federal lawsuit against Colorado’s Unserialized Firearms and Firearm Components bill, signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis in June. “These pre-assembled, click together, untraceable, deadly weapons are… -
Bombings kill more than 100 in Iran as polarizing military figure honored
Two bombs exploded minutes apart, rocking the city of Kerman, Iran, about 510 miles southeast of the capital, Tehran, Wednesday, Jan. 3. The blasts killed more than 100 people, injured dozens more and left countless people running for safety. The second bomb sent shrapnel into a screaming crowd fleeing the first explosion. The gathering marked… -
Appeals court stays federal ruling, lets Calif. gun control law go into effect
California’s new gun control law, S.B. 2, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in September, took effect on Jan. 1. The law identifies 26 “sensitive places” where carrying firearms is prohibited, even for concealed carry license holders. Those designated places include parks, zoos, libraries, museums, banks, churches, hospitals, public gatherings, playgrounds, and stadiums, among others. S.B.…
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