Can Reforming Social Media Save American Democracy?
contact@hellonews.website When social media exploded in the mid-2000s, retweeting, sharing and liking posts appeared to give average citizens the power to share their opinions far and wide. The problem, according to…
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Teacher, 14-year-old Among Hundreds of Americans Hit by Gunfire Over Weekend
chicago — A Philadelphia school teacher, an Arizona teenager, and a Chicago police officer were among hundreds of people struck down by bullets over the weekend, part of a relentless…
Biden Drops Tariffs on Southeast Asian Solar Panels for 2 years
The Biden administration announced Monday that it would waive tariffs on solar panels imported to the United States from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam for 24 months, reducing uncertainty for…
On Broadway, More Visibility, But Also an Unseen Threat
New York — At a lunch for Tony Award nominees last month, veteran theater producer Ron Simons looked around and smiled. It seemed appropriate that the gathering was held at…
Army Resurrects WWII-Era Airborne Division in Alaska
fort wainwright, alaska — The U.S. Army has revamped its forces in Alaska, raising a new 11th Airborne Division to better prepare for future cold-weather conflicts. The Army says the…
US Says Ties with Saudi Arabia on ‘Steady Footing’
President Joe Biden has confirmed he is considering a trip to Saudi Arabia, Israel and other countries in the Middle East, with sources saying the visit would not likely happen…
Proud Boys Charged With Seditious Conspiracy in Capitol Riot
The former top leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group and other members have been charged with seditious conspiracy for what federal prosecutors say was a coordinated attack on…
Ex-Afghan Leaders Made Off With Less Than $1 Million While Fleeing Taliban Advance
washington — Tales of Afghanistan’s former president and his senior advisers fleeing the country in helicopters laden with millions of U.S. dollars, as Taliban fighters closed in on Kabul, appear…
New York State Raises Age to Buy Semi-Automatic Rifles From 18 to 21
The state of New York now requires a buyer to be 21 years old before purchasing a semi-automatic rifle such as an AR-15. Previously, an 18-year-old could have purchased similar…
US Aims to Ramp Up International Tourism Hit Hard by COVID
Washington — The U.S. Commerce Department on Monday will unveil a new strategy aimed at boosting international tourism hit hard by COVID-19 and government travel restrictions by streamlining the entry…
Musk Threatens to Kill Twitter Deal Over Fake Account Data
Elon Musk accused Twitter of “actively resisting and thwarting his information rights,” as the Tesla founder attempts to get information about fake and spam accounts on the platform. The accusation…
Sources say Biden to Use Executive Action to Spur Solar Projects Hit by Probe
washington — President Joe Biden will use executive action on Monday to help bridge a solar panel supply gap and kickstart stalled U.S. projects after an investigation froze imports from…
Biden Faces Pressure About Rising Costs, Inflation
Job growth is strong, wages are up, but May inflation was 8.3%, down slightly from its decades-high of 8.5% reported in April
Jennifer Lopez, ‘Spider-Man’ Highlight MTV Movie & TV Awards
los angeles — Jennifer Lopez made an emotional speech about how believers and skeptics contributed to her success as she accepted a career achievement honor at the MTV Movie &…
Students of Color Push Back on Calls for Police in Schools
After the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school, schools around the country pledged to boost security measures and increased the presence of law enforcement on campus — partly to…