Author: Annelyn Russ

TikTok To Release Feature That Limits Minors Screen Time

TikTok has announced a new feature for users under the age of 18. Accounts that belong to minors will soon see a default that limits their daily screen time limit use of the app to one-hour. If the 60-minute limit is reached, users will be urged to enter a passcode that requires them to make a decision to extend their…

Over 700 Thousand SUVs Recalled Due To Folding Key Issue

The recall has been put into effect due to reports of the vehicle cutting off accidentally while in drive.

A recall has been made on over 700 thousand Nissan Rogue and Rogue Sport compact SUVs. The recall has been put into effect due to reports of the vehicle cutting off accidentally while in drive. Rogue models from 2016 to 2022 and Rogue Sports from 2017 to 2022, have jack-knife-style keys where the metal blade of the key flips out…

FDA Voted In Favor Of Pfizer’s RSV Vaccine Despite Safety Risks

The Pfizers vaccine was 66.7% effective at preventing RSV. Although a majority of the committee voted in favor, some members are concerned about the potential risks that come with the shot including Guillain-Barre syndrome.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted in favor of a new vaccine. Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for adults over the age of 60 was passed with a narrow vote of 7-4 with one abstention that there is “adequate data to support the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine for prevention of the respiratory disease.” The Pfizers vaccine was 66.7% effective…

Police Unsealed Search Warrant For Idaho Murders Suspect

In addition to the seized items being revealed, the University of Idaho announced that the house where the murders took place, is set to be torn down as a part of the healing process.

On Tuesday, police unsealed the search warrant and the items retrieved from Idaho murder suspect, Bryan Kohberger. 28-year-old Kohberger has been arrested and is accused of brutally stabbing and killing four young students that attended the University of Idaho. Law enforcement officials seized a flashlight, 4 medical-style gloves, a white Arizona Jean Co. T-shirt, a black Champion sweatshirt, a pair…

SCOTUS Heard Arguments Regarding Biden’s Student Debt Relief

Main arguments addressed opinions that the Biden administration was extending its authority arm too far.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases that stand against President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. In the ‘Biden v. Nebraska’ case, six Republican-led states argued that the administration exceeded its authority by using the pandemic as a pretext to mask the true goal of fulfilling a campaign promise to erase student loan debt. In the ‘Department of…

Two Trains Collided In Greece Resulting In At Least 36 Deaths

Greece has declared a three-day mourning period with flags raised at half-mast starting Wednesday.

Many deaths have been reported after two trains collided head on in Greece last night. A passenger train carrying over 350 people collided with a freight train in Tempi, located in Central Greece. Most of the people on board were younger in age and at least 36 people were killed while dozens suffered injuries. Nearly 150 firefighters as well as…

Residents Of Renaissance Towers Approved To Return

On October 7th, the 22-story building was deemed unsafe by county code enforcement and evacuated. Empress Management informed residents that the foundation was deteriorating.

After over four months of not being able to access their homes, residents of the Renaissance Towers have been approved to return. On October 7th, the 22-story building was deemed unsafe by county code enforcement and evacuated. Empress Management informed residents that the foundation was deteriorating. It is unclear just how many people were forced out, but authorities evacuated over…

Market Common Jewelry Store Robber Denied Bond

On February 17th, 33-year-old, Michael Perez, went into Jacob the Jeweler on Hackler Street in the Market Common and aimed a fire-arm at an employee inside.

On Monday, a bond hearing was held for the suspect who was shot while conducting a robbery at a jewelry store. On February 17th, 33-year-old, Michael Perez, went into Jacob the Jeweler on Hackler Street in the Market Common and aimed a fire-arm at an employee inside. The employee defended himself and a gunfight broke out between the two. Perez…

Elon Musk Reclaimed Wealthiest Person In The World Title

In 2021 he beat Amazon Founder, Jeff Bezos to become the world's richest person at the time. Musk was demoted from the top spot last year as Tesla shares dropped.

One tycoon has officially reclaimed the title of the world’s wealthiest person. Elon Musk’s net worth reached $187.1 billion according to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index. Musk is the chief of Twitter and Tesla. In 2021 he beat Amazon Founder, Jeff Bezos to become the world’s richest person at the time. Musk was demoted from the top spot last year as Tesla…

Federal Agencies Granted 30-Day Grace Period To Remove TikTok From Government Devices

This notice was issued in efforts to enforce a bill that was signed and restricts the app on all government devices due to the suspicion that China uses the platform for spying and gaining informative data from the United States.

Federal Agencies have been granted a 30-day grace period to remove a popular social media app from all government-issued devices. All executive Agencies must delete any apps from TikTok or its parent company, ‘ByteDance’ within 30 days with few exceptions. Within 90 days, Agencies must present new contracts that display the short video platform cannot be accessed on devices and…