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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%… -
Newsom vetoes controversial California AI safety bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a landmark California bill that would have established the nation’s first safety regulations for artificial intelligence. The proposed legislation sought to require AI companies to test their systems, publicly disclose safety measures and provide whistleblower protections. Proponents of the bill argued that it was a necessary step to address the risks… -
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…