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Joey Chestnut will not be competing in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
Joey Chestnut is barred from competing in this year’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island due to a dispute over a product that contains no beef. Chestnut aimed to promote Impossible Foods’ new plant-based vegan hot dog, but the contest’s policy prohibits brand switching, even for the 16-time champion. Major League Eating… -
Virginia NAACP files suit against school board that restored Confederate names
The Virginia chapter of the NAACP, along with five students, has announced plans to file a lawsuit against the Shenandoah County Public School Board on Tuesday, June 11. This federal lawsuit follows the board’s decision to reinstate Confederate names at two Virginia schools. The lawsuit contends that the school board’s action to change the names… -
FDA warns consumers of toxic shellfish from Oregon and Washington
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning on Monday, June 10, against the consumption of some shellfish from Oregon and Washington. According to the FDA, eating them could lead to potentially deadly paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). The advisory from the FDA comes as at least 31 people have reported the illness, but… -
Controversy over Facebook comment alleging juror misconduct in Trump trial
The recent conclusion of former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York has not quelled the surrounding controversy. The latest stir involves a Facebook comment claiming that a juror’s cousin had prior knowledge of Trump’s guilty verdict. Now, that comment’s credibility is in question after the Facebook user who allegedly penned the comment claims… -
Electronic voting expands as FBI raises concerns about security issues
In less than five months, tens of millions of Americans will cast their ballots in what could be a contentious presidential election. More than 30 states and the District of Columbia currently offer electronic voting for U.S. military and overseas voters. However, some states recently expanded electronic ballot returns for people with disabilities. Now, Nevada… -
Could a ‘bioship’ powered by wood waste be a key to a greener future?
A ship powered by a resource millions of years old may be one of the keys to a greener future, according to three Japanese companies and the British Renewable Energy Firm Drax Group. The companies are floating around the idea of a “bioship,” which would burn wood chips or pellets made from sawdust and logs,… -
Microsoft AI ‘Recall’ feature could have been gift to hackers, changes coming
Microsoft is hitting the reset button on its “Recall” feature in the wake of security concerns. The company announced changes to the Windows 11 feature on Friday, June 7. Microsoft will release the feature in a slew of new computers on June 18. Recall takes screenshots of everything users do on their computer and uses… -
Teacher absenteeism has jumped since the pandemic, costing schools billions
Teacher absenteeism has increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic. According to data collected by Kelly Services, 10% of teachers are absent from the classroom on a typical day, up from 6% during the pandemic. In 2024, instructors from some parts of West Virginia were absent for a third or more of their contract year. On… -
Big Tech raises privacy concerns in quest for human-driven data to power AI
Tech giants are seeking to dominate the new world of artificial intelligence. In their quest, they’re causing controversy, raising concerns over user privacy and more. Adobe’s recently updated terms of service angered and worried some users when they were announced on the week of June 3. The updated terms reportedly allow the company to have… -
Trump’s conviction raises questions about his conceal carry permit
Under federal law, convicted felons are not legally allowed to possess a firearm. Former President Donald Trump has held a concealed carry license for more than a decade, but a Manhattan jury convicted the former president of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records on May 30. Now, the status of his concealed carry license… -
US police use drones as first responders boosting safety, efficiency
Across the United States, police departments are increasingly turning to drones as their first response when someone calls 911. More than 1,500 departments are now equipped with unmanned aerial vehicles that function in real time with call-center operators and police units on the ground. In 2018, Chula Vista, California, became the first city to use… -
US creating new fleet of ‘Doomsday Planes’ that can survive a nuclear attack
For 54 years Boeing provided a critical national security service for the United States Air Force, supplying a fleet of aircraft dubbed “Doomsday Planes.” Now, Boeing is out, and a new company is taking the reins to create the fleet of aircraft that will fly into the next generation, providing protection for U.S. national leaders… -
As Boeing looks to restore confidence, more whistleblowers emerge
As Boeing looks to restore confidence in its brand amid a flurry of recent safety flubs, more whistleblowers are coming forward with accusations against the company’s safety practices. The latest two whistleblowers told the New York Post that some of the planes being pushed out the door are unfit for flight. The latest two whistleblowers…