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I do not stand for this: Singer Sierra Ferrell condemns ICE for using her song American Dreaming in controversial promotional video

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Singer-songwriter Sierra Ferrell released a scathing statement slamming slammed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the agency used her song ‘American Dreaming’ without permission in a promotional video. (Sierra Ferrell/Facebook)

Singer-songwriter Sierra Ferrell released a scathing statement slamming slammed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the agency used her song ‘American Dreaming’ without permission in a promotional video. ICE posted the clip to their X account, touting 1950s America for “the way it was” and “the way it can be again,” before encouraging viewers … Read more

Mississippi River crash: American Cruise Line boat and oil tanker collision near New Orleans port leave several in the water

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Representational image. (Unsplash)

A collision between an American Cruise Line boat and an Atlantic Asphalt oil tanker on the Mississippi River on Friday afternoon, just off the Port of New Orleans in Louisiana, left 12 people in the water. Representational image. (Unsplash) A massive, multi-agency response to the incident was underway, after which all of the 12 people … Read more

New Orleans tanker crash: Video shows passengers clinging to The American Heritage cruise ship as it takes on water

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A tanker struck The American Heritage near New Orleans, leaving the cruise ship partly submerged as passengers clung to its railings and rescue efforts began. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton) (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

A river cruise ship was left badly tilted and partly submerged after a tanker struck it on the Mississippi River near the Port of New Orleans on Friday, November 13. Dramatic footage showed passengers holding on to the vessel as it leaned sharply to one side and began taking on water. Rescue operations were underway … Read more

Ahmed Moor, Palestinian American born in Gaza, challenges John Fetterman in 2028 Pennsylvania Senate race

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Ahmed Moor announced his intention to run for John Fetterman's Senate seat less than a week after the midterm elections. (Facebook/Moor for PA)

Ahmed Moor, on November 9, announced he’s running for the US Senate seat currently held by John Fetterman. Moor, a Palestinian American born in Gaza, who lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, became the first Democrat to announce the challenge to Fetterman. Ahmed Moor announced his intention to run for John Fetterman’s Senate seat less than a … Read more

Greenland approves US-Denmark security deal amid Trumps push to bring island under American control

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Greenland's parliament has approved a security deal with the US and Denmark, allowing more US military bases while keeping the island under Danish control. Photographer: Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg (Bloomberg)

Greenlandic lawmakers on Tuesday voted to approve an agreement between the Arctic island, Denmark and the United States to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic after months of pressure by U.S. President Donald Trump seeking to control the semiautonomous territory of a NATO ally. Greenland’s parliament has approved a security deal with the … Read more

Vice President JD Vance highlights Trump administration batting for American workers, fighting visa fraud as nation votes in midterm elections

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JD Vance highlights the Trump Administration's efforts to curb visa fraud and prioritise employment opportunities for US citizens as voting continues. (Tom Brenner/Pool via AP) (Tom Brenner/Pool Getty Images No)

Washington DC [US], November 4 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday (local time) said the Trump administration had fought against companies laying off American workers and replacing them with lower-wage foreign employees, while highlighting its efforts to curb visa fraud and prioritize employment opportunities for US citizens. JD Vance highlights the Trump Administration’s … Read more

Top US Labor Department official issues stern warning after Microsoft layoffs: 'Don't screw with American workers'

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D’Esposito warns Microsoft against using visa programs as a ‘back door’ into US. (Bloomberg)

US Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito has issued a stern warning over the use of employment visa programs, saying employers must not undermine American workers. His remarks came after Microsoft announced voluntary buyout offers for about 60,000 employees and amid a federal suspension of the company’s employment-based green card processing. D’Esposito warns Microsoft … Read more

American woman convicted of getting military training from Islamic State

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American woman convicted of getting military training from Islamic State

An American woman who joined the Islamic State group before being caught by anti-IS forces in Syria was found guilty on Tuesday of receiving military training from the jihadists. American woman convicted of getting military training from Islamic State Halima Salman, 27, was one of hundreds of foreign women who went or were taken to … Read more

Destiny Blake, 25-year-old American Airlines flight attendant, arrested in Miami over alleged $25K senior fraud scheme

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Destiny Blake allegedly used airline travel benefits to visit a 75-year-old Florida woman after impersonating a sweepstakes representative (X | @FlaglerSheriff)

An American Airlines flight attendant, Destiny Blake has been arrested at Miami International Airport. Investigators have accused her of stealing more than $25,000 from a 75-year-old Florida woman through a fake sweepstakes scam. Destiny Blake allegedly used airline travel benefits to visit a 75-year-old Florida woman after impersonating a sweepstakes representative (X | @FlaglerSheriff) Blake, … Read more

Ro Khanna, Indian American Congressman seeking re-election in Californias 17th Congressional District

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Ro Khanna has represented California in the US House since 2017. (AFP/File Photo)

Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna is back in the headlines as he seeks re-election to represent California’s 17th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, he will be competing against another Indian American, Ritesh Tandon. Khanna secured 62.3% of the vote in the primary elections and advanced to … Read more