The FBI and Jackson County sheriff’s department interviewed the then 13-year-old and his father after authorities received anonymous tips in May 2023 about online threats. The teen denied making any online threats.
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She made ‘very demure’ go viral. Now she wants to trademark its use
The saga has spotlighted the complex process of filing trademarks that capture a viral moment – and the battle that content creators face to monetize the trends they popularize.
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The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year, study finds
India leads the world in generating plastic waste, followed by Nigeria, Indonesia and China.
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U.S. job openings fall as demand for workers weakens
America’s employers posted fewer job openings in July than they had the previous month, a sign that hiring could further cool in the coming months.
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House Republicans subpoena Blinken for testimony on U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, has ordered the secretary of state to appear before the House Foreign Affairs Committee by Sept. 19.
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Mongolia ignores international warrant for Putin’s arrest, gives him red-carpet welcome
The country has been a party to the International Criminal Court for more than 20 years, but is also economically dependent on Russia and China.
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U.S. charges Hamas leader, other militants in connection with Oct. 7 massacre in Israel
Yahya Sinwar was appointed head of the group after Ismail Haniyeh was killed in July.
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Federal judge rejects Trump’s request to intervene in wake of hush money conviction
The former president’s lawyers wanted to get the case moved to federal court so they could try to get the verdict overturned and the case dismissed.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2024, Health, Nation & World, Politics
DEA decision on major marijuana policy shift won’t come until after November election
While it’s still technically possible a decision could precede the end of President Biden’s term, it looks far more likely to spotlight Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s positions on marijuana.
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Restaurants around the world are catering to a growing number of solo diners
In the U.S., solo dining reservations have risen 29% over the last 2 years, according to OpenTable, the restaurant reservation site.