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Pentagon probe reveals US sent moldy, damaged military equipment to Taiwan
The U.S. Department of Defense is facing criticism after an inspector general’s report detailed significant mismanagement and oversight failures at Travis Air Force Base. This led to critical military equipment for Taiwan being left exposed to severe weather conditions, causing extensive damage. Photos included in the report showed 3,000 body armor plates and around 500… -
Error in Arizona’s voter registration system affects nearly 100,000 residents
A significant administrative error in Arizona’s voter registration system led to uncertainty over the voting rights of nearly 100,000 residents in upcoming state and local elections. This issue prompted legal action and raised concerns about voter access in a key battleground state. The error incorrectly registered almost 100,000 voters as having provided proof of U.S.… -
How international authorities took out the popular cybercrime platform ‘Ghost’
An international law enforcement operation took down an encrypted cybercrime communication platform known as “Ghost,” and led to dozens of arrests around the world. Australian federal authorities announced Wednesday, Sept. 18, it made 38 arrests in raids across the country while authorities in Canada, Sweden, Ireland and Italy conducted similar raids. “We allege hundreds of… -
National Zoo gets 2 new giant pandas with $10 million from David Rubenstein
As the National Zoo prepares for the arrival of two new pandas later this year, it’s getting some major financial support. The donor is local philanthropist David Rubenstein, who announced on Tuesday, Sept. 17, a $10 million pledge to support the zoo’s giant panda conservation program. Back in May, the Smithsonian Institution was preparing for… -
USPS gears up for surge in mail-in ballots ahead of 2024 election
The U.S. Postal Service is preparing for an anticipated surge in mail-in ballots with the 2024 election less than two months away. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy addressed concerns raised by election officials. The National Association of State Election Directors wrote a letter to DeJoy, concerned the surge in mail-in ballots would cause exceptionally long delivery… -
23andMe agrees to $30 million settlement after major data breach
Genetic testing company 23andMe has agreed to a $30 million settlement after a data breach exposed the personal information of approximately 6.9 million customers. The breach, which went undetected for five months, compromised users’ names, birth years, genders, ancestry reports, and raw genotype data, with hackers specifically focusing on customers of Chinese and Ashkenazi Jewish… -
Report: NYC school staff used homeless students funds for personal family trips
New details have emerged about a misuse of funds within New York City’s public school system. A recently released investigative report reveals six school employees took their own children on trips to Disney World, instead of using the funds on homeless students. The report said funds intended to provide educational trips for students living in… -
Suspicious packages allegedly targeting election officials found in 6 states
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and United States Postal Service (USPS) said that they are investigating why and who sent suspicious packages containing powder to election officials in at least six states on Monday, Sept. 16, which included Oklahoma, Tennessee, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Wyoming. In most cases, the material appears to be harmless.… -
Oregon DMV error registers over 300 non-citizens to vote
The Oregon DMV mistakenly registered more than 300 non-citizens to vote since 2021, revealing a critical flaw in the state’s automatic voter registration system. Officials identified the root cause as a data entry issue, in which DMV staff incorrectly coded non-citizens as having U.S. passports or birth certificates when processing driver’s license applications. This error… -
Venezuela arrests 3 Americans for alleged plot to kill president
Three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen were detained in Venezuela on accusations of plotting to assassinate the country’s leader Nicolás Maduro. Authorities also seized 400 U.S. rifles that were linked to the alleged plot to destabilize the country. Venezuela’s Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello identified one of the Americans as Navy Seal Wilbert Castañeda… -
New ChatGPT model designed to break down problems, ‘think’ before responding
Oprah Winfrey recently aired a special all about AI, titled “AI and the Future of Us.” After noting that “AI is still beyond our control,” Winfrey said humans will be able to adapt, saying, “The stakes could not be higher.” The comments came with guests including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, tech influencer Marques Brownlee and… -
Boar’s Head closes Virginia plant after deadly listeria outbreak
Boar’s Head announced Friday, Sept. 13, it will permanently close its Jarratt, Virginia, plant, where a deadly listeria outbreak originated. The outbreak hospitalized 57 people across 18 states and resulted in nine deaths. The company traced the contamination to liverwurst produced at the facility and has permanently discontinued the product. Boar’s Head said it will… -
4-day rescue frees entangled humpback whale off British Columbia coast
A rescue off Canada’s Pacific coast has given one humpback whale a second chance at life. After being entangled in fishing gear for months, a 36-foot humpback whale has finally been freed after four days of rescue efforts. Video from The Associated Press showed ropes tightly wrapped around the whale’s body. Ropes can be seen…
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