Alex Delia
More from Alex Delia
-
Helene halts quartz mining in North Carolina, sparks misinformation online
Update:According to an assessment by Sibleco, key sites for quartz “only sustained minor damage.” The Quartz Corp also remarks they will be able to “avoid” any supply disruptions. Hurricane Helene has severely disrupted quartz mining operations in North Carolina, raising concerns about a potential ripple effect across the global tech industry. Meanwhile, misinformation is spreading… -
Modified Meta glasses reveal dangerous potential for doxxing
Two Harvard students have demonstrated how Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses can be modified to dox individuals in public by using facial recognition software. Their project, designed to raise awareness about privacy risks, has sparked concerns over the growing potential for wearable technology to invade personal privacy. AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio, both students at Harvard… -
Police chief alleges Springfield PD shielding migrants from law enforcement
Tremont City Police Chief Chad Duncan has raised concerns about rising public safety issues in the city of Springfield, Ohio, following an influx of Haitian migrants. Duncan claims the Springfield Police Department is neglecting to enforce traffic violations involving unlicensed Haitian drivers, contributing to a spike in accidents. According to Duncan, some of these drivers… -
Americans needlessly panic-buying toilet paper, but real port strike shortages loom
Ongoing port strikes along the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico are causing widespread consumer panic, resulting in empty shelves at stores across the country. While toilet paper shortages have sparked alarm, experts say consumers may be focusing on the wrong products, with the real threat lying in the disruption of more perishable goods, particularly… -
MIT economist claims AI capable of doing only 5% of jobs, predicts crash
A Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) economist warned that the current artificial intelligence boom may only significantly impact 5% of jobs over the next decade. He predicted that companies investing heavily in AI may face challenges ahead. Daron Acemoglu, a professor of economics at MIT, outlined three potential scenarios for the future of AI, forecasting… -
New Florida law bans homeless from camping outdoors
A new law in Florida prohibits homeless individuals from sleeping in streets, sidewalks and parks. The legislation requires local governments to provide temporary housing and treatment services for those in need. House Bill 1365 bans camping and sleeping on public property without certification, with Gov. Ron DeSantis, R, stating it is necessary for public safety.… -
Journalist banned from X after posting leaked JD Vance dossier
An independent journalist has been permanently banned from X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, after posting a controversial dossier containing sensitive information about Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio. Ken Klippenstein, known for his investigative reporting, shared the 271-page document, which was reportedly leaked by Iranian hackers and included Vance’s home address and part of his… -
Chinese drone show sparks global admiration, military concerns
A record-breaking drone display in Shenzhen, China, has raised both admiration around the globe, and concern from the West. The 10,000-drone spectacle took place on Sept. 26 to celebrate Chinese National Day. It has garnered widespread attention for its scale and precision, sparking conversations about China’s growing technological capabilities and the potential military implications of… -
Michigan voter denied ballot in 2022 settles lawsuit for $20,000
A western Michigan community has agreed to pay $20,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a woman who was denied a ballot in the 2022 midterm election despite being registered to vote. Ashleigh Smith of Muskegon County was repeatedly turned away from her polling place after officials failed to find her name in the voter… -
Man arrested for assaulting postal worker over Kamala Harris mailer
A 61-year-old Farmington Hills man has been charged with ethnic intimidation and assault after threatening a postal worker over receiving campaign mail featuring Vice President Kamala Harris. Authorities say Russel Valleau used a derogatory term and made threats toward the postal worker before being arrested. According to the Oakland County prosecutor’s office, Valleau became upset… -
FBI settles $22M discrimination lawsuit with female trainees
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agreed to pay more than $22 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by 34 women who alleged sexual discrimination and harassment at its training academy in Quantico, Virginia. The settlement resolved claims that female recruits were routinely subjected to inappropriate behavior and dismissed unfairly from the academy, in… -
The Babylon Bee sues California over satire and ‘deepfake’ law
The Babylon Bee has filed a lawsuit against the state of California, challenging new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, that regulate satire and parody through “deepfake” restrictions. The lawsuit claims the laws infringe on free speech by requiring social media platforms to monitor and report deceptive content, which could include political satire. In… -
Poll shows crypto owners split between Harris and Trump
Crypto owners are evenly split between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 election. This survey comes after both candidates have relaxed their positions on the crypto industry as a viable financial enterprise. The survey, released Monday as part of Coinbase’s Q3 State of Crypto report, found that 47%…
Latest Stories
-
Getty Images
Biden considers commuting death row: Report
-
Louisville Metro Police Department
Louisville police issue citation to homeless woman in labor
-
Getty Images
New book accuses Spotify of promoting fake artists
-
Getty Images
Andrew Cuomo sues for defamation after sexual harassment allegations
-
Reuters
Driver kills at least two in Germany Christmas market attack
Popular Opinions
-
In addition to the facts, we believe it’s vital to hear perspectives from all sides of the political spectrum.
