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More than 1,000 fake news websites removed in Google’s latest crackdown
Google removed hundreds of fake news websites linked to a pro-China influence operation called Glassbridge. The sites posed as independent news outlets but published propaganda aligned with Beijing’s political interests. The tech giant’s Threat Analysis Group identified four companies, Shanghai Haixun Technology, Haimai, DURINBRIDGE and Shenzhen Bowen Media, responsible for creating and operating these fake… -
Lawsuit over E. coli outbreak draws attention to carrot producers
A Georgia woman is suing Grimmway Farms after suffering from an E. coli infection linked to contaminated organic carrots. The outbreak has sickened at least 39 people across 18 states and claimed one life. The 40-year-old plaintiff spent three days hospitalized after consuming Bunny Luv carrots, one of several recalled brands distributed by Grimmway Farms.… -
The DOGE Plan: Musk, Ramaswamy detail vision for government efficiency
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy gave further detail on their plans to teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump to overhaul the federal government through a new initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The plan aims to cut federal regulations, reduce the government workforce, and save taxpayers billions by targeting wasteful spending. Musk and Ramaswamy… -
As Trump plans record deportations, how would it compare to past presidents?
The U.S. has deported millions of undocumented immigrants under Presidents Obama, Trump and Biden, but each administration’s approach has differed significantly in scale and strategy. As President-elect Trump promises to ramp up deportations, a look at the numbers reveals surprising trends. Under President Obama, deportations reached historic highs. From 2009 to 2016, his administration conducted… -
Kamala Harris tops Newsom, Shapiro in early 2028 primary favorites: Poll
Vice President Kamala Harris is the favored choice among Democratic voters to lead the party in the 2028 presidential election, according to a new poll. Despite losing to President-elect Donald Trump earlier this month, Harris outpaces potential contenders like California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro by wide margins. Echelon Insights surveyed 1,010… -
Digital media may be fueling a global boredom crisis: Study
Despite constant access to entertainment, boredom is increasing worldwide, especially among young people. Researchers blame digital media for creating overstimulation, fragmented attention and shallow engagement that leaves people unfulfilled. A new study published in Communications Psychology reveals that boredom levels among U.S. adolescents and Chinese college students have risen significantly in the past 15 years.… -
Dem super PAC plans GOP resistance event, Google hosting afterparty
Priorities USA, a top Democratic super PAC, is gathering digital activists in Washington, D.C., to evaluate its campaign efforts and strategize ways to oppose the Republican agenda. The meeting will conclude with a happy hour co-hosted by Google, sparking fresh debate over Big Tech’s political involvement. The event, dubbed the 2024 Digital Retrospective, aims to… -
Militia group reportedly threatens military, claims gov’t orchestrated NC hurricane
A far-right militia group, Veterans on Patrol, is spreading unfounded claims that the U.S. military caused Hurricane Helene using weather manipulation technology, according to a report from The Guardian. The group’s inflammatory rhetoric, shared on Telegram, includes calls for attacks on military equipment and infrastructure, raising concerns about potential violence. Veterans on Patrol, led by… -
IDF says a majority of weapons seized from Hezbollah are Russian
Israel uncovered large caches of advanced Russian-made weapons during a ground operation in southern Lebanon. The findings reveal the extent of Hezbollah’s growing arsenal, including weapons manufactured as recently as 2020, and raise concerns over regional security. The seized weapons include Kornet anti-tank missiles and guided systems, according to a report by The Wall Street… -
Backlash after UK police investigate columnist over social media post
Essex Police are under fire after launching an investigation into a social media post by columnist Allison Pearson. Critics are calling the probe an overreach that infringes on free speech. The investigation centers on a year-old tweet about the Gaza conflict and has drawn widespread condemnation from political and civil liberties figures. Pearson, a columnist… -
Families of US victims sue Iran over 2023 Hamas-led attack in Israel
Families of American victims of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack in Israel have filed a federal lawsuit against Iran and several affiliated terror groups, accusing them of funding and orchestrating the deadly assault. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., alleges Tehran funneled millions of dollars to Hamas to carry out… -
Thune vows sanctions if ICC targets Netanyahu, Israeli officials
Incoming Senate Republican Majority Leader John Thune warned Sunday, Nov. 17, that the U.S. could impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court if it issues war crimes arrest warrants against Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The controversy adds to a growing divide over the ICC’s actions, which some U.S. lawmakers have condemned as… -
Trump team seeks to ease regulations on self-driving cars
President-elect Donald Trump’s team is looking to relax federal regulations for self-driving cars, a move that could reshape the transportation landscape. Tesla CEO Elon Musk is poised to benefit from these changes, as his company has bet big on autonomous vehicle technology. Trump’s transition team is exploring legislative measures to ease restrictions on deploying self-driving…