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Notre Dame’s new spire unveiled after 2019 fire, complete with golden rooster
Scaffolding surrounding the peak of Notre Dame's new spire was removed this week, revealing the restored structure to the public. The unveiling marks a significant milestone in the restoration efforts of the medieval Parisian cathedral, which was severely damaged by a...
Venezuela orders UN human rights office to close, accusing it of anti-government activity
Venezuela has ordered the suspension of operations for the local office of the United Nations human rights body, giving its staff 72 hours to leave the country. The decision came after the UN agency expressed concern over the detention of prominent rights activist...
4 students shot at Benjamin E. Mays High School in Atlanta, police say
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Police have charged a student in connection with last week's shooting at Benjamin E. Mays High School. The announcement coincided with APS's State of the District presentation, where various topics, including school safety, teacher...
India’s Supreme Court scraps Electoral Bonds in setback to Modi’s BJP
India's Supreme Court has made a significant decision regarding the country's election funding system. The system in question, known as Electoral Bonds, was introduced in 2017 and allowed individuals and companies to make unlimited and anonymous donations to political...
At least 1 killed in shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl celebration
Incident Overview: The shooting occurred in Kansas City, Missouri, during a rally celebrating the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory. At least one person was killed, identified as Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a DJ for Kansas City radio station KKFI 90.1. As many as 21 others sustained...
Ukraine says it has sunk another warship, disabling a third of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet
The recent release of footage by the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine has shed light on a significant maritime incident in the Black Sea. On February 14, 2024, a sea drone, operated by Ukraine, was observed racing towards Russia's Caesar Kunikov warship. This incident...
Florida deputy fires weapon after mistaking sound of acorn hitting patrol car for gunshot
A Florida sheriff’s deputy, Jesse Hernandez, resigned after mistakenly believing the sound of an acorn hitting his patrol cruiser was gunfire and subsequently firing multiple shots at an SUV where a handcuffed Black man was seated in the backseat. The incident...
Top Republican’s cryptic warning of US ‘national security threat’
A top Republican official has issued a cryptic warning about a "serious national security threat" confronting the United States. According to officials in the US who spoke with CBS News, Russia is reportedly developing a nuclear-capable weapon capable of disabling...
Trump gets access to sealed documents on witness threats in Mar-a-Lago case.
The classified documents criminal case against Donald Trump and others is intensifying, with crucial hearings taking place on Monday regarding access to evidence that could influence whether the former president faces trial before the November election. Closed-Door...
Super Bowl 2024 to be powered by Nevada desert solar farm, marking a historic green milestone
The upcoming Super Bowl 2024 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas marks a significant environmental milestone as it will be powered entirely by renewable energy, a historic first for the event. Solar Power from the Nevada Desert The renewable energy powering the game...
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The Excerpt podcast: Supreme Court skeptical of laws to regulate social media companies
On Monday, the Supreme Court engaged in a nearly four-hour debate regarding the constitutionality of laws passed by Texas and Florida aimed at regulating social media companies. These laws, passed in 2021, sought to limit the ability of platforms like Facebook,...
Supreme Court sounds skeptical of controversial laws to regulate social media companies
The Supreme Court engaged in a nearly four-hour debate on Monday regarding the constitutionality of laws passed by Texas and Florida aimed at regulating social media companies like Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and X. The laws, enacted in 2021, sought to restrict the...
Join me or I’ll join you’: 5 takeaways from Biden and Trump’s dueling border showdown
In a preview of the potential 2024 election rematch, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump engaged in a heated exchange over migration policies during separate visits to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas. The events unfolded just 325 miles apart, with...
Supreme Court readies for major social media free speech battle: Here are the stakes
In a landmark case set to be heard on Monday, the Supreme Court will deliberate on whether Texas and Florida have the authority to regulate the content moderation practices of social media giants like Facebook, YouTube, and X. At the heart of the debate are laws...
A traditional automaker just turned a profit on EVs
Profitability Milestone: Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares announced on Thursday that electric vehicles (EVs) are finally turning a profit for the company. This marks a significant milestone for traditional automakers, as profitability has been a challenge in the EV...