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Google threatens to cut New Zealand news links if compensation bill passes
Google has warned it may remove links to New Zealand news sites if the country’s proposed Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill is passed. The law aims to compensate publishers for their content, but Google claims it could harm both the company and local news organizations. The tech giant’s New Zealand director labeled the proposed legislation… -
US pushing to elect new Lebanese president as Hezbollah weakens
The U.S. reportedly wants to take advantage of Hezbollah’s weakened state after recent Israeli airstrikes to help elect a new Lebanese president. Lebanon has been without a president for almost two years, which has only made its political and economic crisis worse. In late September, Israeli airstrikes killed Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah, along with several… -
US Supreme Court to decide if Mexico can sue gun manufacturers
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case brought by Mexico against major American gun manufacturers amid claims that these companies are indirectly responsible for escalating violence fueled by drug cartels. The lawsuit alleged that the manufacturers failed to enforce proper safeguards, allowing firearms to be trafficked into Mexico, where they contribute to… -
EU court rules member states must recognize legal gender changes
The European Court of Justice (EJC) ruled Thursday, Oct. 1, that EU member states must legally recognize gender identity changes made in other member countries. This marks a significant victory for trans rights supporters. The case involved Arian Mirzarafie-Ahi, a transgender man from Romania, who had legally changed his name and gender in the U.K.… -
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…
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