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Pro-Palestinian Encampment Cleared at George Washington University: 33 Arrested in DC Raid

Washington, DC – In a pre-dawn operation, the Metropolitan Police Department cleared out a pro-Palestinian encampment at George Washington University’s campus, leading to the arrest of 30 protesters. Three additional individuals were also arrested in a separate altercation, according to Metro Police Chief Pamela A. Smith. The action occurred just hours before Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser and Smith were scheduled to testify at Congress for the House Oversight Committee regarding the response to the encampment. …

AI Comedy Special Impersonating George Carlin Settles with Estate in Landmark Deal

Los Angeles, California – The estate of late comedian George Carlin has recently come to a settlement with the creators of a comedy special that utilized artificial intelligence to mimic the iconic comedian. In a proposal awaiting approval from a Central District of California judge, the team behind the controversial special “George Carlin: I’m Glad I’m Dead” has agreed to permanently refrain from sharing the hour-long YouTube video on any platforms and to cease using …

FDA-Approved Medical Devices Investigation Wins the 2023 George Polk Award

The George Polk Award for Medical Journalism was recently presented to KFF Health News for its groundbreaking year-long investigation in partnership with CBS News. The investigation focused on the failure of FDA-approved medical devices suspected of contributing to thousands of injuries and patient deaths, shedding light on the deep flaws in FDA oversight of various devices. Established in 1949 by Long Island University to honor the memory of George Polk, a CBS correspondent who was …

“Conspiracy” – Ex-Rep. George Santos Sues Jimmy Kimmel Over Ridicule Videos

NEW YORK, NY – Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has filed a lawsuit against late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, alleging that he was deceived into creating videos on the Cameo app that were used to mock him on Kimmel’s show. Santos, who was expelled from the House of Representatives last year after facing multiple charges of fraud and theft, filed the lawsuit in U.S. district court for the southern district of New York. The lawsuit names …

House Election to Replace George Santos in New York Becomes Unusually High-Stakes Tossup

GLEN COVE, New York – The special House election in New York to replace George Santos has become a fiercely contested race with significant implications for the balance of power in the House and the upcoming general elections in November. Mazi Pilip, a relatively unknown local legislator with a background in the Israeli military, is facing off against Tom Suozzi, a Democrat who previously held the seat before Santos. The race has garnered attention due …

NY Snowstorm Could Shape Critical Election to Replace George Santos – Democrats Flip House Seat With Suozzi Win in New York

New York, USA – The recent snowstorm in New York has sparked discussions about the impact it could have on the upcoming critical election to replace George Santos in the state. Democrats were able to flip Santos’ House seat with a win by Tom Suozzi, marking a significant shift in the political landscape in New York. This closely watched House race saw Suozzi edging out the GOP, leading to a changing of hands in the …