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A pro-Trump influencer admitted that a foreign agent of Russia paid him to post misleading election information on social media. AP Images

TikTok removes Russian state media accounts for ‘covert influence’ operations

The first use of a so-called 'suicide pod' is now prompting a criminal investigation in Switzerland. Getty Images

How a ‘suicide capsule’ could allegedly violate Swiss safety standards

Russia's latest nuclear test of a Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile has ended in a catastrophic explosion, dealing a significant blow to the country's efforts to modernize its nuclear arsenal. The explosion occurred at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia, leaving a 200-foot-wide crater and debris scattered across the launch site. Reuters

Russia’s nuclear arsenal in question after Sarmat missile test failure

The maker of Ozempic and Wegovy will testify on the high prices of the drugs. Getty Images

Senate demands answers on popular weight loss drug’s price

A simulated nuclear strike on London has been broadcast by a pro-Putin TV channel, showing carnage and detailing numbers of casualties. youtube.com/@visualiser3d

Pro-Putin media simulates nuclear strike on London

The U.K.’s last coal-fired power plant will close this month, aligning with the government’s goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Getty Images

UK’s last coal-fired power plant to close at end of month

President Joe Biden is in New York for his last U.S. Generall Assembly in office. AP Images

Biden to address UN assembly for last time as president

Elon Musk's social network, X, has reversed its stance and begun complying with court orders in Brazil, after weeks of defiance. AP Images

Elon Musk’s X reverses stance with Brazil, will now comply with court orders

The Pentagon announced on Monday that it is sending more U.S. troops to the Middle East amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. AP Images

US deploying troops to Middle East over fears of safety for American personnel

The Venezuelan gang, Tren De Aragua. has reached New York City, it started at a Venezuelan prison and made its way to the U.S. Getty Images

Police in NYC and Chicago try to curb growth of Tren de Aragua gang

The U.S. government is now urging Americans in Lebanon to leave the country as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continue to escalate. Getty Images

US urges Americans to leave Lebanon amidst fighting between Israel, Hezbollah

A 90s classic toy is catching the attention of a new generation, with Tamagotchi, the egg-shaped virtual pet is making a sales comeback. Getty Images

Tamagotchi makes a comeback: 90s virtual pets in a new generation

GPS spoofing incident rose by 400% from February to August for pilots internationally, according to a new report. Getty Images

GPS spoofing incidents rise by 400% as pilots warn of dangers: Report

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has banned all communication devices following a deadly attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon. Reuters

Iran’s Guards ban communications devices after deadly attack on Hezbollah

The U.S. government may effectively ban Chinese-made vehicles as part of a new proposal aimed at addressing national security concerns. Getty Images

US may effectively ban Chinese-made vehicles over national security concerns

Israeli troops raided Al Jazeera's office in Ramallah, West Bank, early Sunday, marking another severe action against the media network known for its detailed coverage of Israeli military operations. During the operation, more than 20 armed soldiers issued a 45-day closure order and evacuated the staff, seizing crucial broadcasting equipment. Reuters

Israeli military storms, closes Al Jazeera’s West Bank offices

Ukraine is banning the use of Telegram on government and military devices over fears of Russian infiltration into the platform. Reuters

Ukraine bans Telegram app for some as fears of Russian spying grow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a Pennsylvania ammunition factory on Sunday, Sept. 22, to express gratitude to workers producing 155 mm artillery shells, critical to Ukraine's defense against Russian ground forces. The Scranton Army Ammunition Plant has ramped up production significantly over the past year, with Ukraine receiving more than 3 million shells from the U.S. Reuters

Inside the Pennsylvania ammo plant helping Ukraine fight back against Russia

Israel is has begun attacking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon as part of its new round of extensive strikes. Monday morning, the Israeli military warned civilians to vacate areas where it says Hezbollah is storing weapons ahead of further strikes.  Reuters

Israel warns residents to leave areas in Lebanon near Hezbollah targets

House Speaker Mike Johnson says Congress has agreed on a plan to keep the government open. AP

Speaker Johnson unveils stopgap funding bill to avoid government shutdown

After claiming he was gifted a Cybertruck by Elon Musk, Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov now says the vehicle has been remotely disabled. Getty Images

Chechen warlord accuses Elon Musk of disabling his Cybertruck remotely

A new study published on Thursday found that fussy eaters can largely blame a genetic trait for the eating habit. Getty Images

Where do picky eating habits come from? A new study may have the answer

The U.S. is accusing Iran of helping Iran of helping Houthis shoot down Reaper Drones. Getty Images

Not fearing the Reaper, Iran accused of helping Houthis target US drones

Israel said an airstrike on Friday, Sept. 20, took out a Hezbollah commander, and killed nearly a dozen other Hezbollah operatives in Beirut. AP Images

Israel kills Hezbollah commander during deadliest attack in Beirut in years