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Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon out of prison, legal trouble not over
With just one week until Election Day, Steve Bannon, the former Trump White House chief strategist and now podcaster, is a free man. Bannon was released from prison on Tuesday, Oct. 29, after serving a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena tied to an investigation of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.… -
Apple AirPods Pro 2 new update can offer users hearing aid capabilities
Starting on Monday, Oct. 28, some Apple AirPods wireless headphones can function as a hearing aid with the download of a new update. The new AirPods update is available with the AirPods Pro 2 model only, and individuals will need an iPhone or iPad to set up the new function, which begins with built-in tests.… -
Virginia asks Supreme Court to reinstate removal of more 1,600 voter registrations
Just over a week before Election Day, Virginia filed an emergency appeal on late-Sunday, Oct. 27, for the United States Supreme Court to reinstate the removal of more than 1,600 voter registrations, whom it alleges are noncitizens, from voter rolls. The appeal follows lower court rulings that the state’s attempt to purge voter rolls 90… -
Department of Justice launches operation at NYC jail housing Diddy
Federal investigators from two agencies reportedly launched an “interagency operation” on Monday, Oct. 28, at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Both Sean “Diddy” Combs and former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried are housed in the facility. The agencies involved include the U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Prisons, both revealing little about the… -
Alleged terrorist truck attack in Israel kills one, injures dozens
A truck slammed into a crowd at a bus stop in central Israel on Sunday, Oct. 27, killing one man and injuring dozens more, in what Israeli authorities called a terrorist attack. The attack happened just north of Tel Aviv in Glilot across from a military base. Law enforcement says soldiers were among the more… -
Federal judge orders Virginia to restore more than 1,600 voter registrations
A federal judge ruled on Friday, Oct. 25, Virginia must restore more than 1,600 voter registrations she says were illegally removed in an effort to stop noncitizens from voting. Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles’ order overturns an executive order by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R, in August that purged suspected noncitizens from voter rolls through daily Department… -
Gangs in Haiti struck US Embassy vehicles and UN helicopter with gunfire
Gang violence in Haiti’s capital continues to escalate and now it’s sparking concerns for safety among United States and United Nations personnel in the country. Gunfire from gang members reportedly struck two U.S. Embassy vehicles on Tuesday, Oct. 22, and hit a U.N. helicopter on Thursday, Oct. 24. The gunfire didn’t injure any personnel but… -
New wrongful death lawsuit against Boar’s Head is first linked to ham
Boar’s Head is facing more fallout from a deadly listeria outbreak at its Virginia plant. For the first time, a wrongful death lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, Oct. 23, claims a man died after eating something other than the company’s “ready-to-eat” liverwurst products, which were the initial sources of the listeria incidents. Other wrongful death lawsuits… -
How a DC pizza chain got tossed into controversy over a dessert advertisement
Washington D.C.-based restaurant chain &Pizza’s owner apologized for and removed a controversial dessert on Wednesday, Oct. 23, that referenced the late Washington D.C. Mayor Marion Barry. The apology came after protests outside the store and social media backlash from critics who claim it tarnished Barry’s legacy. Some community activists, like Ronald Molten, even urged people… -
Russia spreading lies about US hurricanes to win war in Ukraine: Study
More lies and conspiracy theories are reportedly coming to Americans from the Kremlin. Russia has long been accused of sowing division and now it’s being discovered that those efforts appear to be ramping up ahead of the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election. A study released on Thursday, Oct. 24, shows Russia has been spreading misinformation… -
Arkansas may have 19 million tons of lithium crucial for EV batteries: Study
A massive lithium deposit in the United States could reshape the world’s energy needs. Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey announced on Wednesday, Oct. 23, that they had discovered between 5 million and 19 million tons of lithium deposits underneath southwestern Arkansas. For reference, 5 million tons would reportedly be enough to meet projected 2030… -
ChatGPT tricked into giving advice on how to get away with crimes: Report
New research is raising concerns about ChatGPT telling people how to get away with serious crimes. Norwegian research group Strise told CNN that it found workarounds to get the AI chatbot to offer tips on things like how to launder money across borders and evade Russian sanctions, which included avoiding bans on weapons sales. Further… -
Pictures show Israeli bomb striking building in Beirut in great detail
The moment a bomb dropped during an Israeli airstrike was captured with remarkable detail on Tuesday, Oct. 22, by an Associated Press photographer. Israel Defense Forces allege the building struck held Hezbollah weapons stockpiles. IDF officials warned people to evacuate the building around 40 minutes before the strikes, giving journalists time to take the photos.…