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Why Trump campaign is against certain voter registration efforts in Michigan
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC) announced a lawsuit against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D, on Monday, July 15, to block some of her voter registration efforts in the state. The lawsuit claims that the state of Michigan violated the National Voter Registration Act by using the Department of Veterans… -
Chaos at Copa America final prompts security concerns for 2026 World Cup
Local authorities in Miami, Florida, vowed to review and improve security protocols after thousands of ticketless fans stormed the gates of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens ahead of the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia on Sunday, July 14. The resulting chaos caused officials to delay the start of the game 75 minutes… -
As thousands remain without power, Gov. Abbot ramps up pressure
Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, said that he will take executive action in order to address what he calls massive failures of the state’s power providers. Specifically, Abbott called out Houston’s utility service, CenterPoint, which has not yet fulfilled his request of a detailed plan for future storms in the wake of Hurricane Beryl but has… -
Texas federal judge rules 1868 ban on at-home distilling unconstitutional
A ban on at-home distilling that has been in place since 1868 was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge in Texas on Wednesday, July 11. The federal judge sided with a group that has been advocating for the legalization of at-home production of spirits such as whiskey and bourbon for their personal consumption. U.S District… -
As danger of space debris grows, could wood be the safest solution?
Reports of metal parts landing on people’s property from SpaceX’s spacecraft have gained international attention. The debris from the Dragon Crew spacecraft is posing as a major concern for astronomers. Metal chunks of the spacecraft have been found on a Saskatchewan farm, a North Carolina hiking trail, and another was found in Florida after hitting… -
Panama installs barbed wire at Darién Gap amid migrant surge
Panama installed barbed wire along the Darién Gap to strengthen border security amid a surge of migrants heading to the U.S. The move follows an agreement with the U.S. to manage migration through the jungle corridor. Newly inaugurated President José Raúl Mulino is committed to closing this major pathway for migrants. Despite the new barriers,… -
Two major cyber security breaches impact billions of people worldwide
Researchers at CyberNews are calling it “the largest password compilation,” as nearly 10 billion unique plaintext passwords have been exposed. The data was uploaded to a file titled “RockYou2024,” and these passwords are used by people worldwide. The CyberNews team warned that this massive leak increases the risk of credential stuffing attacks, which can be… -
About 200 crocodiles spotted in populated areas of Mexico after storms
In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl and the previous Tropical Storm Alberto, which led to heavy rains, around 200 crocodiles have entered populated areas of the northern Mexico state of Tamaulipas near Texas, according to authorities. State officials said that elevated water levels have forced the reptiles from their original habitats into nearby cities. Authorities… -
Paris busing out thousands of homeless people ahead of Olympic Games
French President Emmanuel Macron has promised the 2024 Olympic Games will showcase the splendor of Paris. However, to fulfill that promise, the French government reportedly wants to keep Paris’ homeless problem out of view. The government is allegedly considering bussing thousands of homeless migrants out of the city and into other towns ahead of the… -
Scientists say they’ve found root cause of lupus, possible cure
Scientists believe they have figured out a root cause of lupus and they might be able to reverse it. Up until now, no one knew what caused lupus, but researchers from Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital said they may have uncovered one specific cause of the disease. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease… -
Delta reveals 29% drop in profits despite record summer travel numbers
Americans are traveling in record-breaking numbers this summer. However, the travel is not translating to record-breaking profits for airlines. Delta announced on Thursday, July 11, that its profits dropped by 29% in the second quarter of 2024. The news sent shares tumbling 8% before Thursday’s opening bell. Delta blamed higher costs and lower fares for… -
Court rules woman’s ‘obscene’ political yard sign is protected free speech
A judge ordered the city of Lakeland, Tennessee, to pay a resident more than $31,000 in connection with a contentious political sign displayed in her yard. The sign read, “F— ‘EM BOTH 2024,” signaling that the resident, Julie Pereira, does not support President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump. “I’m just trying to exercise… -
Massive Lego bust in Oregon highlights growing concerns over retail theft
Police in Oregon said they discovered more than 4,000 allegedly stolen Lego sets worth more than $200,000 at toy store known as Brick Builders near Eugene, Oregon, on Tuesday, July 9. The store’s owner and an employee are facing charges of organized retail theft and receiving stolen merchandise. The organized theft charge alone carries a…
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