More from Alex Delia
-
Former Houston officer convicted of murder in 2019 deadly drug raid
Former Houston police officer Gerald Goines has been convicted of murder for his role in a deadly 2019 no-knock drug raid that resulted in the deaths of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas. Goines falsified an affidavit to justify the raid, falsely claiming he had purchased heroin from the couple’s home. Tuttle, a Navy veteran, fired… -
Coast Guard hearing highlights Titan safety failures, corporate greed
A two-week Coast Guard hearing into the Titan submersible implosion is nearing conclusion in South Carolina. The hearing has highlighted concerns over safety negligence and corporate greed with OceanGate. Witnesses at the hearing provided critical testimony, with several pointing to OceanGate’s decision to prioritize profits over safety. A former operations technician expressed alarm over the… -
Airlines announce partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink for free in-flight Wi-Fi
Several major airlines have announced a partnership with SpaceX to provide free in-flight Wi-Fi powered by Starlink. The move marks a significant shift in airline connectivity. United Airlines and Air France are leading the charge, with both carriers planning to retrofit their entire fleets with the high-speed satellite internet service in the coming years. Expected… -
New X report shows platform more compliant with ‘censorship’ under Musk
X, the social media platform formerly called Twitter, has issued its first transparency report since Elon Musk took control of the company. The report details a significant increase in both account suspensions and content moderation actions, reflecting the company’s efforts to enforce its rules more strictly. During the first half of this year, X suspended… -
Texas Gov. Abbott issues another warning about alligators in Rio Grande
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R, has once again issued a warning to migrants about the potential dangers in the Rio Grande, citing evidence of alligators in the river along the U.S.-Mexico border. The governor shared new footage on social media, highlighting potential wildlife threats in areas where migrants often attempt illegal crossings. Abbott shared a… -
Study reveals major gaps between voters’ public and private political views
A new study found significant differences between what Americans say publicly and what they privately believe about key political issues. According to a survey by the think tank Populace and polling firm YouGov, 61% of Americans admit to “self-silencing” on sensitive topics Researchers used a mix of traditional polling and a list experiment method, which… -
Paul Pelosi sold over $500K in Visa stock before DOJ antitrust lawsuit: Report
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, sold over $500,000 worth of Visa stock weeks before the U.S. Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against the credit card company. The sale raised concerns due to its timing and previous financial scrutiny on the Pelosi family. According to public records, Pelosi sold… -
US cybersecurity threatened by Chinese-linked ‘Salt Typhoon’ attack
U.S. officials revealed that hackers with ties to the Chinese government compromised several American internet providers in a large-scale cybersecurity breach. The attack, known as “Salt Typhoon,” is part of an ongoing effort by state-sponsored groups in Beijing to infiltrate critical U.S. infrastructure. The Salt Typhoon operation specifically targeted broadband networks, seeking to access sensitive… -
OpenAI to grant authors access to training data in landmark copyright case
OpenAI will allow authors suing the company to inspect data used to train its artificial intelligence models in an ongoing copyright lawsuit. This marks the first time the AI firm has agreed to provide access to this information, potentially setting the stage for a pivotal legal battle over the use of copyrighted works in AI… -
OpenAI proposes unprecedented data center plan to White House
OpenAI is urging the Biden administration to support its proposal for a vast expansion of data centers across the United States, requiring the same amount of energy as a major city. The company argues it is a necessary move to maintain U.S. leadership in the artificial intelligence arms race. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, along with… -
Amazon faces challenges in AI race amid growing competition
Amazon is working to regain its position in the rapidly advancing artificial intelligence landscape as it faces increasing competition from tech giants like Microsoft, Google and OpenAI. While Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant once dominated the market, the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT has reshaped the AI race, leaving the company working to catch up. Amazon’s AI… -
Swing states receive major boost from clean energy funding
Nearly half of the clean energy funds from the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act have been directed to seven key swing states. The move is expected to generate tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs ahead of the 2024 election. According to a new analysis, more than $150 billion has been allocated to electric vehicle plants,… -
Hezbollah says Israel is dropping leaflets in Lebanon with ‘dangerous barcodes’
Hezbollah has accused Israel of employing new analog methods of cyber warfare after communication devices were banned by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps earlier this week. The accusations come as leaflets reportedly dropped by Israel have appeared in the eastern Bekaa Valley, according to Hezbollah’s media office on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Images of the leaflets…