The proposed rule would apply to many industries across the economy. October 11, 2023, 5:04 AM The Federal Trade Commission is proposing a new rule that seeks to eliminate junk fees — those hidden costs that can unexpectedly push up prices consumers pay at checkout. The proposed rule would apply […]
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11 high school students arrested over huge brawl in middle of school day
Three of the students involved in the fight were charged with felonies. October 11, 2023, 4:45 AM Eleven students have been arrested following a massive high school brawl that took place in the middle of the school day. The incident occurred at Matanzas High School in Palm Coast, Florida – […]
California-based Navy sailor pleads guilty to providing sensitive military information to China
LOS ANGELES — A U.S. Navy sailor charged with providing sensitive military information to China pleaded guilty in Los Angeles on Tuesday to conspiring with a foreign intelligence officer and receiving a bribe, federal prosecutors said. Petty Officer Wenheng Zhao, 26, originally pleaded not guilty when he was charged Aug. […]
6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan days after devastating weekend quakes
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has shaken Afghanistan again. October 10, 2023, 9:39 PM A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has shaken Western Afghanistan, just days after two quakes of the same magnitude left more than 1,200 dead. The quake struck 28 kilometers (17.39 miles) Northwest of Herāt, Afghanistan, according to the United […]
Morgan State University plans to build a wall around campus after shooting during homecoming week
BALTIMORE — In the wake of a shooting that left five people injured during homecoming festivities, Morgan State University leaders announced Tuesday they plan to build a wall around most of the northeast Baltimore campus and station security personnel at entrances and exits. The wall would extend existing barriers by […]
Federal prosecutors file new charges against Rep. George Santos
Federal prosecutors on Long Island filed new criminal charges against Rep. George Santos on Tuesday, accusing him of stealing people’s identities, making charges on his donors’ credit cards without their authorization and lying to federal election officials. Specifically, in Tuesday’s 23-count superseding indictment, Santos has been charged with “two counts […]
What is Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system — and was it overwhelmed?
President Joe Biden has announced that the United States is “surging” additional military assistance to Israel, including missile interceptors “to replenish Iron Dome” as the air defense system struggles to fend off thousands of Hamas rockets. “We’re going to make sure that Israel does not run out of these critical […]
Jury deliberates in first trial in Elijah McClain’s death
Jury deliberations have begun in the trial of Randy Roedema and Jason Rosenblatt, two Denver police officers who are facing manslaughter charges related to the death of 23-year-old Elijah McClain. The two men have pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent reckless homicide and assault charges. The trial […]
Woman, 104, dies days after making a skydive that could put her in record books
Dorothy Hoffner, a 104-year-old Chicago woman whose recent skydive could see her certified by Guinness World Records as the oldest person to ever jump from a plane, has died. Hoffner’s close friend, Joe Conant, said she was found dead Monday morning by staff at the Brookdale Lake View senior living […]
Groups work to protect Jewish Americans following Hamas attack on Israel
Jewish communities across the country are ramping up security in response to growing antisemitic sentiments following Hamas’ attack on Israel on Saturday. “We’ve been email after email, it’s been like close to 50 synagogues that have reached out,” Evan Bernstein, the CEO and National Director of the Community Security Service, […]