More from Alex Delia
-
Elon Musk’s X reverses stance with Brazil, will now comply with court orders
Elon Musk’s social network, X, has reversed its stance and begun complying with court orders in Brazil. The decision comes after weeks of defiance that led to the platform being blocked in the country. After three weeks of resistance, X’s legal team announced that the company has removed accounts deemed a threat to Brazil’s democracy… -
Iran’s Guards ban communications devices after deadly attack on Hezbollah
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has banned all communication devices following a deadly attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon. The ban follows a coordinated strike that took place during the week of Sept. 15. Thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies reportedly used by Hezbollah were detonated in an assault killing at least 39 people and injuring… -
Americans trust Elon Musk’s X as little as US government
In a recent digital privacy survey, Elon Musk’s platform X, formerly known as Twitter, ranked last among major tech companies in terms of public trust. The data revealed that only 28% of Americans said they trust X — a figure equal to the percentage of respondents who trust the U.S. government. Other tech giants, such… -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs placed on suicide watch in Brooklyn after arrest
Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been placed on suicide watch at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. The jail officials’ move followed Combs’ arrest on sex trafficking and racketeering charges on Monday, Sept. 16. Although Combs has not shown any suicidal tendencies, jail officials are conducting hourly checks. These heightened security measures come in… -
Venezuelan migrants sue ICE for release over nearly yearlong detention
Four Venezuelan migrants are challenging their nearly yearlong detention at a federal immigration facility. In a court filing, the migrants cited deteriorating diplomatic relations between the United States and Venezuela as a significant barrier. The migrants, who are being held at the Otero County Processing Center in New Mexico, filed a lawsuit this week seeking… -
Creator of Kamala Harris parody video sues California over ‘deepfake’ ban
A conservative commentator who used artificial intelligence to create a parody video of Vice President Kamala Harris is suing California, arguing that recent laws banning AI-generated political content violate his constitutional rights. Christopher Kohls, known online as “Mr. Reagan,” filed the lawsuit after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation aimed at curbing the spread of digitally… -
CERN to expel hundreds of Russian scientists, continue research with Russia
Europe’s premier particle-physics laboratory, CERN, is set to expel hundreds of Russian-affiliated scientists by the end of November. This decision marks the end of a decades-long collaboration with Russia, a move triggered by the country’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. CERN is grappling with the challenge of isolating Russia while maintaining relationships with the broader… -
Majority of Americans support mass deportation of immigrants: Poll
A new poll conducted by Scripps News/Ipsos reveals that 54% of Americans support the mass deportation of undocumented immigrants. The survey shows that respondents “strongly” or “somewhat” favor efforts to deport millions of immigrants. The results highlight a stark divide along party lines. Among Republicans, 86% support mass deportation, followed by 58% of independents and… -
Live-streaming YouTubers find body believed to be Kentucky highway shooter
A body believed to be Kentucky highway shooter Joseph Couch was discovered by YouTubers Fred and Sheila McCoy during a livestream search in Laurel County, Kentucky. Couch was suspected of a shooting spree on Sept. 7, where he allegedly opened fire on five motorists along Interstate 75, injuring all of them. Authorities had been searching… -
Hundreds of border agents under investigation for misconduct: Report
Hundreds of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officers are currently under investigation. The investigation comes through the agency’s Office of Professional Responsibility for a range of misconduct, including drug smuggling, sexual assault and domestic violence. Documents obtained by Newsweek reportedly show that more than 200 officers are implicated in various offenses, including 17 cases of… -
Newsom signs election ‘deepfake’ ban, critics raise free speech concerns
Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., signed a law Tuesday, Sept. 17, banning the use of AI-generated deepfakes in political campaigns, marking the nation’s most aggressive regulation of artificial intelligence in elections. The law targets deepfakes that impersonate political candidates and spread misinformation ahead of the 2024 election. Newsom introduced the legislation after Elon Musk shared a… -
US Air Force invests $409M to revitalize Pacific airfield as China tensions rise
The U.S. Air Force awarded a $409 million contract to Fluor Corporation to restore a long-dormant World War II airfield on Tinian Island, part of the Northern Mariana Islands. The move, aimed at bolstering military operations in the Indo-Pacific, is a critical component of the U.S.’s strategy to counter growing tensions in the region, particularly… -
Over 1,000 injured in Lebanon from exploding pagers in widespread attack
Hundreds of Hezbollah fighters and medics across Lebanon sustained injuries when their communication pagers exploded on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The blasts primarily struck Beirut’s southern suburbs, a stronghold of Hezbollah, and other areas throughout Lebanon. First responders and ambulances rushed to transport the injured to overwhelmed hospitals, which were quickly placed on high alert. Authorities…