NYC Mayor Eric Adams Open to Deporting Criminal Migrants with Trump Border Czar
New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed his willingness to collaborate with incoming border czar Tom Homan on deporting illegal immigrants who commit crimes, emphasizing his commitment to protecting New Yorkers. Amid…
Santander Bank Accidentally Gives Out $175 Million
A bank in the U.K. accidentally gave out the equivalent of $175 million to customers in an error on Christmas Day, CNN reported. The bank, Santander, apologized for the mistake and said…
Democrat-Run States Are Pushing Laws To Target Social Media ‘Misinformation’
Democratic state lawmakers are proposing laws to curb “misinformation” on social media sites and other online platforms, mirroring efforts by Democrats in Congress. New York state Sen. Brad Hoylman announced a bill on Monday…
DC Mayor Criticized For Announcing Expectation That Schools Will Transition To Virtual Learning
Muriel Bowser, the mayor of Washington, D.C., said she expects schools to switch to virtual learning in the coming weeks and throughout the spring 2022 semester, according to a Wednesday announcement which…
China To Establish Moon Base Sooner Than Expected
China accelerated its plans to set up a research base on the moon, potentially establishing one by 2027, the South China Morning Post reported. The new target date for the unmanned lunar…
Navy Seizes $4 Million Of Heroin From Fishing Vessel In Arabian Sea
The U.S. Navy seized $4 million of heroin from a fishing vessel in the Arabian Sea, officials announced Thursday, the Associated Press reported. The USS Tempest and USS Typhoon busted the stateless…
Oklahoma Proposes Bill That Would Allow Parents To Remove Sexually Graphic Books From School Libraries
An Oklahoma bill introduced on Dec. 16 may allow parents to seek the removal of books that they deem inappropriate from school libraries. The bill, Senate Bill 1142, would give parents a…
Germany To Shut Down All Remaining Nuclear Plants, Forcing Reliance On Fossil Fuels
Germany announced that it would shutter its remaining six nuclear power plants by the end of 2022, completely ending its reliance on the renewable source. “For the energy industry in Germany, the…
‘Unprecedented Warmth’: Alaska Records Highest December Temperature Ever
A weather station in Kodiak, Alaska, recorded the state’s highest December temperature ever when it clocked in at 67 degrees Fahrenheit on Dec. 26. “The temperature at the Kodiak Harbor NOAA tide…
Sheriff’s Deputy Kills Tiger After It Attacked Man At Zoo
An endangered tiger was shot and killed after he attacked a man at a Naples, Florida, zoo, according to officials. The man in his 20s was seriously injured after he entered a…
Ex-Afghanistan President Who Fled Says Trump’s Deal With Taliban ‘Erased Us’
Former President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani, who fled the country as it fell to the Taliban, argued the deal between former President Donald Trump and the Taliban paved the way for the…
Many US Shoppers Racked Up Debt This Holiday Season
Many U.S. consumers racked up debt this holiday season, and most of them won’t be able to pay it off immediately, according to a report published Wednesday. Around 36% of consumers went…
Shooting At Hotel Leaves One Officer Dead, Another Fighting For Their Life
A shooting at a hotel outside of Chicago on Wednesday left one police officer dead and another fighting for his life, according to a local police department. The two Bradley Police Department officers…
‘Journalism Is Not Sedition’: Blinken Slams Police Raid On Hong Kong News Outlet
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday slammed Hong Kong police’s raid of Stand News and the arrest of seven of its employees, calling out China’s “targeting” of free press. “Journalism is…
Jobless Claims Remain Near 52-Year Low
The number of Americans who filed new unemployment claims decreased to 198,000 in the week ending Dec. 25 as employers continue to fight to retain workers amid a tight labor market and…
MSNBC Writer Says Trump Policy Toward Iran Did More Damage To American Credibility Than Biden’s Afghanistan Fiasco
An MSNBC writer said that former President Donald Trump’s policies toward Iran were more damaging to American credibility than President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. In an article published Wednesday, Trita Parsi, executive vice…
Russia Again Rebukes Biden On Oil, Gas Production
A top Russian official said Wednesday that Russian and Middle Eastern energy producers will continue to disregard the Biden administration’s pleas for boosted output. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak explained that the…
Russian Court Shuts Down Human Rights Group, One Day After Sister Organization Forced To Close
A Moscow court ordered the closure of Memorial Human Rights Center just one day after Russia’s Supreme Court forced its sister organization, Memorial International, to shut down, CNN reported. The center was…
What Drinking Black Coffee Says About You
People who drink black coffee might be at a lower risk of developing diseases, such as Parkinson’s, heart diseases, Type 2 diabetes and cancer, according to various studies, CNN reported. Research also…
Illinois Green-Lights Emission-Heavy Power Plant Shortly After Passing Clean Energy Law
Illinois approved plans for a new natural gas power plant despite recently-passed legislation that is among the nation’s most ambitious clean energy laws. The plant, the Lincoln Land Energy Center, would emit…
Over Half Of US States Will Increase Their Minimum Wage In 2022
Over half of the states in the U.S. will institute a minimum wage increase in 2022, according to a report. A total of 26 states will raise the minimum wage in 2022,…