Under Elon Musk’s ownership, X (formerly Twitter) has experienced a surge in white supremacist and neo-Nazi content, with previously banned accounts reinstated and hateful content proliferating. The Texas Observer identified four anonymous account operators—Cyan Cruz, Michael Gramer, Robert Thorne, and John Anthony Provenzano—spreading this content, reaching a combined 500,000 followers at their peak. Musk’s interactions with these accounts, including replies and seemingly tacit approval, further fueled their rise despite a significant drop in platform moderation. These findings highlight a concerning trend of increased extremist activity and lax content moderation on X.
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Two young boys, aged 5 and 6, were critically injured in a shooting at the Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists in Palermo, California. The gunman, who appeared to have targeted the school due to its religious affiliation, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities are investigating the incident but believe the shooter had no prior connection to the victims or school, having only recently met with an administrator. Following the shooting, students were safely reunited with their families at a nearby church.
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Cuba’s national power grid experienced a complete collapse, plunging millions into darkness due to the failure of the Antonio Guiteras power plant. The restoration process, impacting work and school activities, is expected to take days and involves restoring aging Soviet-era infrastructure. The government attributes the crisis to a combination of US sanctions, insufficient investment, and the impacts of recent hurricanes and an earthquake. While authorities report progress in restoring power through microgrids, planned daily blackouts will continue, particularly in areas outside Havana.
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Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, received a six-figure severance package and signed a non-disclosure agreement upon leaving Concerned Veterans of America (CVA). This followed allegations of financial mismanagement, intoxication, and sexual misconduct at CVA, along with internal disputes over Hegseth’s foreign policy stances. While Hegseth and his attorney claim the severance was standard, sources within CVA suggest otherwise, citing concerns about his leadership. Despite these controversies, Hegseth maintains he will not withdraw his nomination.
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Jamie Lee Komoroski pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a DUI crash that killed a bride and seriously injured the groom on their wedding night. Driving over three times the legal alcohol limit at 65 mph in a 25 mph zone, Komoroski struck the newlyweds’ golf cart, resulting in the bride’s death and significant injuries to the groom and others. The emotional sentencing hearing included victim impact statements from the groom and the bride’s family, highlighting their immense grief and loss. Komoroski received a 25-year prison sentence.
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According to Nicolas Beytout of L’Opinion, today’s vote is merely the first in a series of necessary crises for France. These crises, paradoxically, will force the nation to confront its economic realities and make difficult, but ultimately essential, decisions. Any subsequent government will likely fail due to time constraints, lack of majority support, and insufficient commitment to fiscal reform. The result will be multiple further government collapses before meaningful change is achieved.
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The District of Columbia is suing Amazon for allegedly withholding its fastest Prime delivery service from two predominantly Black, low-income ZIP codes while continuing to charge for the promised service. The lawsuit claims Amazon deceptively concealed this change, citing driver safety concerns as justification, despite a significant drop in two-day delivery rates compared to other areas. The city seeks restitution for affected Prime members and an injunction against Amazon’s alleged unfair and deceptive practices. This follows previous accusations of discriminatory delivery practices by Amazon.
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In response to a Christian release-time program at Edgewood Elementary, the Satanic Temple will launch its own program, the Hellion Academy, at the request of parents seeking alternatives. This action highlights the controversy surrounding such programs, with the Satanic Temple emphasizing its commitment to religious pluralism and challenging the dominance of one religious viewpoint. The Temple’s program will focus on secular values like critical thinking and community engagement, contrasting with the Christian program’s religious instruction. The situation underscores the ongoing debate about religious instruction in public schools and the legal implications of providing access to one religious group while excluding others.
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Between November 10th and 25th, a mysterious flu-like illness claimed 67 to 143 lives in Kwango province’s Panzi health zone. Symptoms include fever, headache, cough, and anemia. An epidemiological team is en route to collect samples and determine the cause, while the provincial health minister urges caution and requests urgent medical supplies. This outbreak coincides with an existing mpox epidemic in the country, further stressing the Congolese healthcare system.
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot at approximately 6:44 a.m. while walking to his company’s investor conference at the New York Hilton Midtown. The NYPD reports the gunman, who arrived on foot beforehand, approached Thompson from behind and shot him multiple times before fleeing the scene on an e-Citi bike. Police recovered shell casings and live rounds at the crime scene. Thompson was transported to Mount Sinai West, where he was pronounced dead.
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