Weekly News Roundup February 18-24

Australia Confirms Assange’s Passport as Valid

Australia confirms the passport of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is valid. This comes as good news to the ailing founder, who seeks refuge elsewhere amidst fears that Ecuador will terminate his asylum in London. He is also being considered for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize.

Jussie Smollet Removed from “Empire”

In the wake of being charged for filing a fake police report to the Chicago Police Department, the producers of the hit TV show “Empire” confirmed Jussie Smollet has been removed from the series. This announcement was made one day after Smollet was arrested for allegedly filing a false report concerning a hate crime. He has currently been released on bail.

5G-enabled iPhone not arriving until 2020

Eager consumers are going to have to wait a little longer for faster data on iPhones. Intel confirmed its 5G modems will not arrive until 2020 at the earliest, and it’s unlikely any smartphones will include the modem until next year.

UK Lawmakers Call for Facebook Regulation

The proliferation of fake news on internet giants such as Facebook has prompted many lawmakers in the United Kingdom to call for greater regulation on these websites, and this regulation is receiving widespread support from various individuals. They claim this motion should encourage users to identify fake news and search for higher quality news sources.

Senator Feinstein Issues Harsh Response to School Children on New Green Deal

Under pressure by school children to support the New Green Deal of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Sen. Dianne Feinstein issued a blunt and curt reply. “I’ve been doing this for thirty years,” she stated. “You come in here saying it’s my way or the highway. I don’t respond to that.”


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