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NFL Concussion Crisis

Geelong, the Australian Rules football team, was fined $140,000 for failing to lodge a letter signed by defender Jake Kolodjashnij, which raised concerns about concussion protocols. The investigation's findings suggested that the club did…

House Democrat Corruption Scandal

Fourteen vulnerable House Democrats, including Reps. Adam Gray (D-CA) and Darren Soto (D-FL), have collectively received over $30,000 in contributions from Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), who is facing allegations of sexual misconduct from a…

Water Conservation Tips

The average American uses around 82 gallons of water per day at home, according to the EPA. Federal officials have announced sharp cuts in how much water Arizona, California, and Nevada will be allowed to take from the Colorado River over…

Christchurch Mosque Attack

On August 27, New Zealand handed down its first life sentence without parole to a convicted murderer, but that's not the only notable event to occur on this day. In 1859, the first successful oil well was drilled near Titusville…

Explosion in St. Petersburg

On August 28, a car carrying a lieutenant colonel (identified as a Russian military serviceman) and his wife exploded in St. Petersburg**. The blast killed the man instantly and injured his wife, who was rushed to hospital. The incident…

Young Gun Seeks Congressional Seat

Brandon Herrera, a gun influencer from South Texas, is running for Congress and appears likely to win a tight election. His online presence showcases his interests in firearms and World War II-era memorabilia, including a video with 13…

Australian Women's Soccer Team

The Australian women's national soccer team, the Matildas, will face Colombia in two matches ahead of the Women's World Cup next year. These games are part of a preparation effort led by coach Joe Montemurro, who is looking to give young…

Zambia Election Tensions

In August 13, incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema was declared the winner of Zambia's presidential election by the Electoral Commission of Zambia, with 38% of the vote going to his closest challenger, Brian Mundubile. However, Mundubile…

Australian Platypus Population

Seven platypuses from the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve near Canberra, Australia, were rescued during a severe 2017-19 drought and spent five months in captivity at Taronga Zoo. Once conditions improved, they were released back into the wild…

Iran War Escalation

Mike Gibbons, a 33-year-old restaurant server from Bethlehem, Pa., is among those feeling the impact of the ongoing Iran war, which has lasted six months longer than President Trump initially promised. As the war continues, gas prices have…

Wildfire near Castlegar BC

A wildfire called the Ezra Creek wildfire has been burning north of Castlegar since Tuesday, but it rapidly grew in size on Wednesday afternoon. Initially estimated at 250 hectares, the fire's size was later corrected to 116 hectares as of…

Data Center Secrecy Deals

Foster Hensel, a beekeeper in Louisiana's Rapides Parish, is concerned about the construction of a 300-acre data center site near his beehives in Boyce, as he thinks it may raise his utility bills or change the local environment. The…