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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sues Wisconsin to remove his name from the state’s ballot
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is suing the Wisconsin Elections Commission to get his name off the November presidential ballot. RFK Jr. endorsed Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump, in August after suspending his independent campaign. Shortly after, the Wisconsin Elections Commission voted to keep Kennedy on the state’s ballot. RFK’s lawsuit accused… -
Less invasive self-administered pap smear now available
Women are known to dread getting a pap smear. While it’s recommended only every three to five years now, depending on age, the cervical cancer screening is known to be invasive, uncomfortable, and often just downright painful. However, new technology is changing that. The first shipments of self-collection human papillomavirus, or HPV tests, are now… -
Texas Gov. Abbott spent $221 million to bus migrants to 6 sanctuary cities
Texas has spent more than $221 million in taxpayer funds to bus nearly 120,000 migrants to six sanctuary cities since April 2022, an increase from $148 million reported earlier this year. The program, initiated by Gov. Greg Abbott, is part of a broader response to the sharp rise in migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border… -
Feds announce crackdown on Russian disinformation campaign in 2024 election
The Biden administration is taking action against Russian disinformation efforts in the 2024 presidential election. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Wednesday, Sept. 4, the filing of criminal charges, the seizure of more than two dozen Moscow-linked internet domains and sanctions on a Russian-run media company. “The Justice Department’s message is clear,” Garland said. “We… -
Sweet Briar College cites more than 120-year-old will to bar transgender women
An all-women’s college in Virginia is out with a new admission policy reported on Friday, Aug. 30, that bars transgender women from enrolling next school year, citing a document from more than 120 years ago. Sweet Briar College’s President and Chair of the school board Mary Pope Hutson said the rule stems from the legally… -
SCOTUS says Biden admin can withhold funds from Okla. over abortion info
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to reinstate federal family planning funds for the state of Oklahoma. The move upholds the Biden administration’s decision to withhold $4.5 million due to the state’s refusal to provide abortion-related information. Three conservative justices, Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch, dissented, indicating they would have granted Oklahoma’s request.… -
South Korea says North Korea launched more trash-filled balloons
South Korean officials said that they detected suspected trash-filled balloons targeting Seoul launched on Wednesday, Sept. 4, by North Korea. In response, Seoul issued text alerts and warned people to stay inside as a precaution. North Korea has flown thousands of refuse-filled balloons toward South Korea in recent months. The balloons have reportedly been filled… -
Ticketmaster’s ‘dynamic pricing’ outrage attracts UK government scrutiny
The U.K. government is placing increased scrutiny on Ticketmaster amidst an Oasis reunion tour. It launched an investigation after fans were left outraged at the ticket buying experience for the event. Many saw prices surge from about $180 to upwards of $460 due to “dynamic pricing.” Some questioned why the band was warning against buying… -
A performer in San Diego has been cited for ‘littering bubbles’
A citation for littering in San Diego is attracting national attention. Two Parks and Recreation rangers say a street performer’s bubbles are littered trash. Sandy Snakenberg, a California Navy veteran who goes by “The Bubble Pirate,” has been creating giant bubbles for kids in the area for years. In a video recorded by the entertainer… -
California passes landmark bill on AI replication of deceased performers
California lawmakers passed legislation requiring consent for AI replication of dead performers. The bill is a significant victory for SAG-AFTRA in its ongoing fight against what it sees as unchecked AI usage in entertainment. As the entertainment industry grapples with the implications of AI technology, the legislation requires consent from the owner of the estate… -
New expedition reveals decay of the historic Titanic shipwreck
The Titanic may have survived more than a century at the bottom of the ocean, but time is finally taking its toll. Newly released photos show a fallen chunk of the ship’s iconic bow railing on the ocean floor. RMS Titanic Inc., the American company that holds the salvage rights to the wreck, recently finished… -
How a new California bill would subvert a voter ID mandate in Huntington Beach
After suing the city of Huntington Beach earlier this year over its voter ID requirement beginning in 2026 for municipal elections, the state of California may be stepping up its efforts to fight the Huntington Beach mandate. State lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday, Aug. 27, that would ban all voter ID requirements in the… -
Major publishers and authors are suing Florida over its book ban law
The nation’s largest book publishing company, Penguin Random House, and other publishing groups announced on Thursday, Aug. 29, that they are suing Florida over its state law prohibiting books with sexual content in school libraries. The plaintiffs claim that the lawsuit is to protect the First Amendment as fights over book bans are on the…
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