Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has banned all communication devices following a deadly attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon. The ban follows a coordinated strike that took place during the week of Sept. 15. Thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies reportedly used by Hezbollah were detonated in an assault killing at least 39 people and injuring…

The U.S. government may soon effectively prohibit the entry of Chinese-made vehicles as part of a new proposal aimed at addressing national security concerns. On Monday, Sept. 23, the Biden administration announced that it is considering new regulations that would restrict the use of certain Chinese technology in vehicles operating on American roads. “Chinese automakers…

Israeli troops raided Al Jazeera’s office in Ramallah, West Bank, early Sunday, Sept. 22, 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. Al Jazeera broadcast…

Sept. 22-28 is Banned Books Week for schools and libraries nationwide. Started in 1982, the yearly observance was created in response to a sudden nationwide surge of challenges to books in libraries, schools and bookstores. In recent years, book banning has once again become a hot topic in the U.S., with more than 10,000 books…

Another once strong American retail chain is set to fall to one store in the U.S., not dissimilar to the fall of Blockbuster. Discount department store Kmart plans to shut the doors of its last full-size store in the U.S. The Long Island location will close on Oct. 20, leaving just one smaller Kmart left…

The New York Police Department (NYPD) released body-worn camera video of an officer-involved shooting at a subway station on Sunday, Sept. 15. Four people were injured including two bystanders, an officer and the suspect. Police said it started when Derrell Mickles, who had a knife, jumped a turnstile to avoid paying the subway fare. In…

Tuesday, Sept. 24, will mark six weeks until Election Day. Pundits and political watchers believe the race for the White House will come down to seven battleground states. The battleground states are scattered in various parts of the country. They include Arizona and Nevada in the West, Wisconsin and Michigan in the Midwest, and to…

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s run for governor faced a major setback as key staffers resigned from the campaign between Sept. 21 and 22, following an investigation about his alleged past online behavior. The departures include Robinson’s campaign manager, finance director, a top adviser and the deputy campaign manager, leaving critical positions vacant just…

Ukraine announced on Friday, Sept. 20, that it is banning the use of the Telegram messaging app for government officials and members of the military over fears Russia is using it to spy on Ukrainians. Ukraine’s security council said it has found evidence Russian special services accessed Telegram messages, including deleted ones, as well as…

Doctors sounded the alarm about a dangerous trend that is not new but resurfaced under a new name. They said they’re seeing a rise in kids using Galaxy Gas as a recreational drug. Galaxy Gas is a brand of nitrous oxide that is intended for use only in whipped cream chargers and dispensers, according to…