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Tesla has issued a recall for approximately 694,304 vehicles due to a malfunction in the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), which could increase the risk of accidents, according to a Dec. 19 notice letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Tesla has already begun addressing the issue by rolling out an over-the-air (OTA) […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a final rule for significant updates to the definition of “healthy” for food labeling on Dec. 19, marking the first major revision since 1994. The new rule, which aligns with modern nutrition science and dietary guidelines, is designed to empower consumers to make more informed food choices […]
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday its investigators found that the Memphis Police Department and the City of Memphis, Tennessee engaged in a pattern of unconstitutional policing, including excessive force, unlawful arrests, and discrimination against black residents. DOJ investigators also alleged the City and its police force discriminated against people with mental health issues, […]
Alabama A&M University football player Medrick “Meddy” Burnett Jr., 20, has died following complications from a severe head injury suffered during a game last month, Jefferson County, Alabama, Coroner Matt Angelo said in a statement on Friday. Burnett, a redshirt freshman linebacker from Lakewood, California, was injured during the annual Magic City Classic against in-state […]
As millions of Americans prepare for record-setting air travel this holiday season, the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) released a report on Nov. 26 detailing the growing reliance of major airlines on ancillary fees. These charges, sometimes referred to as “junk fees,” have become a vital revenue stream for the airlines while travelers “confront […]
The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that called for an immediate, unconditional cease-fire in Gaza on Nov. 20. The 15-member council voted on the resolution proposed by 10 nonpermanent members, including Algeria, Ecuador, and Japan. The United States was the only member to vote against it, using its veto power as […]
President Joe Biden announced a “historic” $4 billion pledge over the next three years to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), aiming to bolster support for the world’s poorest countries. The announcement was made during a closed session at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro on Nov. 18, according to Reuters. “Now we […]
Three people have been arrested and charged in Argentina in the death of British musician Liam Payne, who fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on Oct. 16, according to a statement from the National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office No. 14. Prosecutor Andrés Esteban Madrea announced on Nov. 7 that the three are […]
U.S. prosecutors are requesting a nearly 17-year prison sentence for Jack Douglas Teixeira, a Massachusetts Air National Guard member who pleaded guilty to leaking classified military documents. They describe his actions as “one of the most significant and consequential violations of the Espionage Act in American history.” Teixeira, 22, was arrested in April 2023 after […]
In a recent lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, a Florida mother seeks to hold AI startup Character Technologies, Inc., its co-founders, and Google accountable for the death of her 14-year-old son. Megan Garcia’s complaint alleges that the company’s chatbot, marketed through its Character.AI (Character AI) platform, […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Oct. 22 that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling approximately 720,810 vehicles in the United States due to a high-pressure fuel pump defect that could lead to a dangerous fuel leak. The recall affects various 2023–2025 models, including the Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid, […]
Jury selection began on Monday in the criminal trial of Daniel Penny, a 25-year-old former U.S. Marine charged with manslaughter over the death of Jordan Neely on a New York subway train last year, with the Manhattan court proceedings—expected to last six weeks—once again drawing national attention to an incident that sparked widespread debate. Penny […]
TD Bank, the 10th-largest bank in the United States, and parent company TD Bank Group pleaded guilty on Oct. 10 to conspiring to violate the Bank Secrecy Act and money-laundering, agreeing to pay about $3 billion in penalties as part of a historic settlement involving multiple regulatory agencies. “By making its services convenient for criminals, […]
More than a dozen states are coming together to sue TikTok, joining many other states that had previously done so, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Oct. 8. The attorneys general announced that they are co-leading a bipartisan coalition of 14 attorneys general in filing suits against […]
U.S. forces conducted 15 strikes in Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees U.S. forces in the Middle East, announced on Friday. CENTCOM stated that the targets were related to “Houthi offensive military capabilities.” “These actions were taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for […]
In a move to remain competitive with online streaming television services, DirecTV has announced plans to acquire EchoStar’s video distribution business, which includes longtime satellite television rivals Dish TV and Sling TV, through a debt-exchange transaction. A similar deal to merge the two companies was blocked in 2002 after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission cited […]
In a joint statement released on Sept. 27, the United States and Iraq announced plans for a transition from the current U.S.-led global coalition fighting ISIS to a bilateral security partnership. The Biden administration and Iraqi leaders said that over the next 12 months, the coalition’s military mission in Iraq will transition to a new […]
A 15-year-old Mississippi girl, Carly Madison Gregg, was found guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder on Friday. Gregg was convicted of fatally shooting her mother, Ashley Smylie, and attempting to kill her stepfather, Heath Smylie, in an attack at their home in March. In addition to these charges, Gregg, who was 14 at the […]
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, announced the introduction of Instagram Teen Accounts, a new feature designed to enhance the safety of teens on the platform while providing more control for parents, the company said in a press release on Sept. 17. The update, which will roll out in phases globally, introduces built-in protections […]
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling on Sept. 6 addressing the constitutionality of firearm restrictions in Hawaii and California. In both states, the court partially reversed the lower court’s temporary block on enforcing new laws and will now allow bans on carrying firearms in bars and restaurants that serve alcohol, parks, […]
