Students Participating in Latest TikTok Trends Could End Up With Felonies
This month's TikTok challenge calls on kids to "smack a staff member." In November, they will be urged to "kiss (their) friend's girlfriend at school.”
Watchdog Accuses Rep. Mike Kelly of Using PAC Funds for Luxury Trips, Dining and Gifts
The Campaign Legal Center reports that Mike Kelly's leadership PAC spent close to $78,000 at St. Regis Deer Valley, a five-star resort in Park City, Utah.
U.S. Won't Follow China in Banning Crypto, SEC Chief Says
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler said a ban on cryptocurrencies would be left up to Congress.
Businesses Could Soon Have to Disclose Ransomware Payouts
“The U.S. cannot continue to fight ransomware attacks with one hand tied behind our back," Rep. Deborah Ross said while announcing the Ransom Disclosure Act.
U.S. Capitol Police Identify Man in 'Suspicious' Vehicle Outside Supreme Court as Dale Paul Melvin
U.S. Capitol Police issued a statement earlier this morning that they were investigating a 'suspicious vehicle' parked outside the Supreme Court building.
Trump Starts New MAGA Again PAC to Support Candidates, Still No 2024 Announcement
Trump is looking to financially support those "who have proven to be fighters of the MAGA movement," with the formation of the new committee.
Evergrande Offloads Property Management Wing in Latest Attempt to Stay Afloat
Evergrande's property management wing represented close to 3,000 properties and employed roughly 6,000 employees. Its sale will generate over $5 billion.
Your Vaccination Status Is Not Covered by HIPAA Rules
HIPAA does not ban schools, stores, restaurants, entertainment venues, or other individuals from asking about one's vaccine status.
South Korea Squashes Bill That Critics Say Allow Government to Suppress Media Outlets
“Disproportionate sanctions such as heavy fines can have a significant chilling effect on freedom of expression in South Korea," Human Rights Watch said in a statement.
Dollar General Accused of Firing People Who Complain About Workplace Harassment, Abuse
A Dollar General regional director allegedly called managers 50 and older "grumpy old men" who needed to keep up with the "millennial team" or be fired.
Northern States Account for Biggest Jump in New COVID Cases, Hospitalizations
“I do still think this winter will probably see similar scenarios to what we saw in parts of the southeastern U.S. this summer," said research fellow Stephen Kissler.
Sanders' Lashing Out at Manchin, Sinema Over Voting on Biden Agenda Met With Criticism
The Vermont senator tweeted, "2 senators cannot be allowed to defeat what 48 senators and 210 House members want.”
Morgan Stanley Took Millions from Venezuelan Businessman Accused of Money Laundering
The man being accused is Luis Mariano Rodriguez Cabello, the cousin of former oil minister Rafael Ramírez, who allegedly stole $2 billion from state accounts.
Toxic Baby Food 'Knowingly' Put on the Market, as Industry 'Cut Corners' for Profit: Report
The state of Alaska found "multiple samples" of Beech-Nut's and Gerber's infant rice cereals to have more inorganic arsenic than the FDA's limit.
Restaurant Trade Group Says Biden's Build Back Better Act Will Hurt Small Businesses
The National Restaurant Association said it was concerned that the cost of the bill would "burden" the "struggling restaurant industry.”
McKenzie: Pentagon Knew Civilians Killed in Kabul Strike Weeks Before Disclosure to Press
The commander of the U.S. Central Command confirmed the Pentagon knew a drone strike had killed Afghan civilians within "four to five hours.”
China Seeks to Hold Off Evergrande Default With Purchase of $1.5 Billion Stake in Bank
Under the transaction, the Chinese state becomes the largest shareholder of the bank that has suffered due to Evergrande's financial woes.
The War May Be Over, but for Afghan Refugees the Battle Has Just Begun
The last American troops may have departed Afghanistan, but for those displaced by the end of the 20-year conflict, it is still a long journey to a new normal.
Ex-Bush Strategist Announces Bid for Texas Lieutenant Governor—as a Democrat
Matthew Dowd will run against current Republican Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, who has supported Greg Abbott in passing voting and abortion restrictions.
Evergrande's Looming Default Rattles China's Small Businesses That Hold Ties to Developer
Business with Evergrande accounts for 90 percent of Guo Hui's business. Unpaid dues from the company have put his business on the verge of bankruptcy.