The Department of Education (DOE) announced it would eliminate the outstanding loans of over 32,000 borrowers with significant, permanent disabilities. It will also remove barriers […]
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The United Arab Emirates Is Sheltering Afghanistan’s Ousted President, Ashraf Ghani
Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani fled the country as the Taliban invaded the capital of Kabul. What We Know: After Ghani left Afghanistan, many wondered where […]
Biden Administration Embroiled in Internal Blame-Shifting amid Afghanistan Chaos
Departments in the Biden Administration are investigating who’s to blame for the rushed and dangerous evacuation of American citizens and Afghans after the Taliban overtook […]
T-Mobile Data Breach Included Personal Information of Almost 50 Million Customers
Fortunately, no phone numbers, account numbers, PINs, passwords, or financial information of the approximately 50 million customers’ records were compromised. What We Know: T-Mobile reported […]
R&B Star R. Kelly Jurors Summoned for Sex Trafficking Trial
The first phase of R. Kelly‘s trial began on Aug. 9 with a jury selection after several delays. What We Know: U.S. District Judge Ann […]
7.2 magnitude earthquake hits off of Haiti, at least 227 killed
At least 227 people were killed and hundreds were injured and missing after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, and Prime Minister Ariel […]
Anti-Vax Nurse Injects 8,600 with Saline instead of COVID Vaccine
In addition to providing 8,600 patients with false immunity, the German Red Cross nurse frequently posted about her anti-vaccination stance on social media. What We […]
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Could Make History Succeeding House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Democrats expect Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to take the esteemed role of Speaker of the House if Nancy Pelosi steps down in 2022. What We Know: […]
COVID Pushes Cuba’s Health System Near Collapse, US Considers Sending Vaccines to Island
Cuba is currently the country with the fourth-highest rate of COVID-19 infections per person globally. What We Know: As of right now, almost 100,000 Cubans […]
Virginia School Board Approves Controversial Transgender Policy
The Loudoun County School Board voted 7-2 to require teachers to use a student’s preferred pronouns; officials will also allow students to play on their […]