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George Santos trial begins; attorneys say they are worried about juror bias
Amid mounting public scrutiny, former New York Rep. George Santos, R, is scheduled to appear in a Long Island courtroom Tuesday, Aug. 13, to face charges including wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements to Congress regarding his finances. His legal team has expressed concerns about potential juror bias stemming from widespread negative media… -
Harris rally draws thousands in Michigan, Trump spreads falsehoods about crowd
Former President Donald Trump falsely accused Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign of using artificial intelligence to manipulate images of the size of the crowds at her Michigan rally with running mate Gov. Tim Walz, D- Minn., on Sunday, Aug. 11. While referring to an image of a large crowd on a tarmac in Michigan, Trump… -
Study links toddler tablet use to increased anger issues
A study published on Monday, Aug. 12, found that giving tablets to toddlers could lead to anger issues down the road. Researchers followed 315 parents of preschoolers in Nova Scotia, Canada, and the peer-reviewed research was published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. The researchers, made up of a group of doctors from Canada and South… -
Biden administration denies report it offered Maduro amnesty to step down
The Biden administration denied a Wall Street Journal report on Monday, Aug. 12, claiming that the United States had offered Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro amnesty for U.S. drug trafficking charges in exchange for his resignation. The outlet reported that it was part of a larger effort to push Maduro to leave office before his term… -
Campaign music dustup: Isaac Hayes’ family sues, Celine Dion speaks out
Former President Donald Trump’s recent rally in Montana attracted thousands of supporters as the Republican nominee looks to hit the right note with voters ahead of Election Day. However, Trump and his campaign are striking the wrong chord with some thanks to the music that was played at the event. One of those not singing… -
UK vows social media law review in wake of riots spurred by disinformation
The United Kingdom’s government promised further review of regulations on social media companies after widespread riots spurred by online misinformation. False information shared on social media about a July stabbing attack sparked the riots. On Friday, Aug. 9, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said that the riots show the new regulations set to take effect next… -
CDC issues new guidance for pain management during IUD insertion
The CDC is issuing new guidance for managing pain during intrauterine device (IUD) insertion. IUDs are a popular form of birth control but have been cited to cause moderate to severe pain with the insertion. Under the new recommendations, the CDC said medical professionals who administer IUDs are advised counsel patients on managing the pain… -
Utah bans 13 books from all public schools as censorship debate continues
The Utah State Board of Education said on Friday, Aug. 9, that it has been required by law to ban 13 books from all public schools under a new rule that went into effect on July 1. Critics said that it’s the first statewide ban of books. The rule requires books to be removed when… -
Israel kills Hamas security official in airstrike on car deep within Lebanon
An Israeli airstrike reportedly killed a senior Hamas member deep inside Lebanon in the southern city of Sidon on Friday, Aug. 9. Sidon is about 40 miles from the Israel-Lebanon border. The strike hit a car carrying a Hamas security official and another occupant inside; both were killed in the attack and some bystanders were… -
Voting systems company Smartmatic has top execs indicted for bribery
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Friday, Aug. 9, the indictment of three current and former executives of Smartmatic, the voting technology company suing right-wing media outlets over 2020 election coverage. Prosecutors said executives used a slush fund to bribe the former top election official in the Philippines, Andy Bautista, in exchange for “obtaining… -
Iran steps up attempts to interfere with 2024 US election: Microsoft
Iran is stepping up its attempts to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election. According to a new report from Microsoft, Iranian operatives created fake news outlets targeting liberal and conservative voters and tried to hack a presidential campaign – though Microsoft did not specify which one. Microsoft compiled open-source information on top of its own internal… -
Study links heavy marijuana use to increased risk for certain cancers
Regular, heavy marijuana use could increase the risk for head and neck cancers. A new study shows people who used cannabis on a daily basis over years were up to 5% more likely to develop these kinds of cancers. Researchers found those with cannabis use disorder are particularly at risk. Cannabis use disorder is diagnosed… -
Questions over safety linger after athlete’s drowning at CrossFit Games
A competitor at the CrossFit Games in Fort Worth, Texas, drowned on Thursday, Aug. 8. The incident happened around 8 a.m. local time at Marine Creek Lake. The Fort Worth Fire Department responded to the scene as well as the Fort Worth Police Department after the athlete reportedly went underwater and went missing in the…
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