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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

Four Venezuelan migrants are challenging their nearly year-long detention at a federal immigration facility. Getty Images

Venezuelan migrants sue ICE for release over nearly yearlong detention

U.S. maintains increased military presence in Middle East with 40,000 troops, warships, and fighter jets amid rising tensions. DVIDS

US military buildup in Middle East reaches 40,000 troops

The EU’s Commission wants to ensure Apple products like iPhones and iPads interact properly with all headphones and smartwatches. Getty Images

EU to guide Apple in providing support for third-party headphones, watches

Chicago Public Schools teachers say they were instructed by administrators to give all immigrant students passing grades, even if they didn't earn them. Getty Images

Chicago teachers say they were told to give migrant students passing grades

Venezuela's exiled opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez claimed on Wednesday that he was forced to sign a letter earlier this month that recognized Nicolas Maduro as the winner of the presidential election held in July of this year. Reuters

Edmundo Gonzalez says he was forced to sign letter recognizing Maduro victory

The number of underage people drinking nonalcoholic beer, wine, and mocktails in the U.S. is growing. Getty Images

Should the US implement age restrictions for nonalcoholic drinks?

Israeli soldiers are accused of pushing three lifeless bodies from rooftops during a raid in Qabatiya, West Bank. AP Images

IDF accused of pushing bodies from rooftops in West Bank raid

Israel and Hezbollah are amping up strikes against each other amid fears of an expanding war in the Middle East. AP

Israel strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah vows revenge for device explosions

Nearly six months after a cargo ship triggered the Francis Scott Key Bridge to collapse in Baltimore, the ship is finally leaving the U.S. Getty Images

Dali leaves US, ship heads to China amidst $100 million DOJ lawsuit

CERN is set to expel hundreds of Russian scientists by the end of November, triggered by the country’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Getty Images

CERN to expel hundreds of Russian scientists, continue research with Russia

Nintendo and the Pokemon Company filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair, accusing the 'Palword' video game maker of patent infringement. Pocketpair

Nintendo, Pokemon Co. sue ‘Palworld’ maker over patent infringement

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stated that Saudi Arabia will not recognize Israel without an independent Palestinian state. Reuters

No recognition of Israel without Palestinian state: Saudi crown prince

Israeli planes bomb Lebanon after series of device explosions target Hezbollah

Students are suing the University of Maryland after it canceled a vigil planned for Oct. 7. Getty Images

University of Maryland students sue over canceled Oct. 7 vigil

Researcher, Saul Justin Newman, was given an Ig Nobel Prize on Sept. 12 for his work on debunking "blue zones." Getty Images

Researcher wins award for debunking ‘blue zones,’ unveiling fraudulent data

A new report reveals that the U.S. health care system ranks last among 10 high-income countries, according to the Commonwealth Fund. Getty Images

US health care system ranks last among developed countries: Report

Nearly 100 years ago, a Danish butter magnate left behind a 20,000 piece collection of coins, notes and medals. AP Images

100-year-old coin collection unveiled, shatters auction records