A recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court raised concerns among civil rights leaders and election watchdogs. On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority blocked a lower court order that would have reinstated approximately 1,600 individuals who were purged from Virginia’s registered voter rolls. These voters had been removed under an executive order…

It’s no secret having kids is expensive — from keeping them fed and clothed to making sure they’re cared for at all times — but it’s hard to say exactly how expensive they are. Now, for the first time, we’re getting an idea, at least when it comes to babies. A newly released study by…

A whistleblower report claims former FBI Director James Comey directed an off-the-books investigation into Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. The House Judiciary Committee is reviewing these allegations, which suggest the operation was concealed from standard FBI oversight protocols. The whistleblower alleges that Comey authorized the probe shortly after Trump launched his campaign in 2015. The…

Halloween celebrations are a relatively new phenomenon in China, but authorities in several major cities reportedly cracked down on public costume events this year. Officials expressed concerns that participants might use their outfits to send subtle messages of dissent toward the government. Under President Xi Jinping, China’s cultural environment has been tightly controlled, with Western…

Ford CEO Jim Farley is facing backlash after publicly sharing he’s been driving an electric vehicle (EV) from the Chinese brand Xiaomi for months. The comment, made during an appearance on the “Fully Charged” podcast, comes as Ford has emphasized its commitment to American manufacturing, calling their EV lineup “proudly American made.” “I don’t like…

The election is less than a week away and Bitcoin and gold are making big gains. Over the past 30 days, gold’s value increased by 3.6% against the U.S. dollar and it’s up nearly 20% over the last six months. Bitcoin hit its priciest level since the spring on Tuesday. Oct. 29. It went up…

Batman fans now have the opportunity to own a $3 million replica of the Tumbler Batmobile, the iconic vehicle from Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. Warner Bros. has licensed Action Vehicle Engineering to build just 10 replicas, complete with the Batmobile’s authentic features. However, it’s not street legal. Warner Bros. recently sanctioned Action Vehicle…

CNN banned conservative political consultant Ryan Girdusky from its network on Monday, Oct. 28, after a live segment on “Newsnight with Abby Phillip.” Now the host of the show and the commentator are speaking out. During the segment, panelists were discussing the rhetoric used at former President Donald Trump’s recent rally at Madison Square Garden…

As artificial intelligence gets smarter, it’s being used for more and more purposes every day, including health care. While many people turn to the web for health information, some are less likely to trust what they find than others — especially when the information is generated by artificial intelligence. Nearly 3 in 4 adults (74%)…

With Halloween just around the corner, many people are still deciding on costumes but trick-or-treaters already know what treats they are aiming for. According to a 2024 ranking by CandyStory.com, M&M’s jumped to the No. 1 spot this year, dethroning long-time favorite Reese’s Cups, which came in second. Sour Patch Kids rose two places to…

The decision by The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times not to publish endorsements of a presidential candidate has led to resignations. The Washington Post announced Friday, Oct. 25, for the first time in more than 30 years, the paper would not make an endorsement this year or for any future presidential election. “We recognize…

Federal investigators from two agencies reportedly launched an “interagency operation” on Monday, Oct. 28, at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Both Sean “Diddy” Combs and former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried are housed in the facility. The agencies involved include the U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Prisons, both revealing little about the…

CNN will face a two-week defamation trial in January, brought by a security contractor who said the network’s 2021 reporting falsely implied he acted illegally while evacuating civilians from Afghanistan. Zachary Young claims the report damaged his business, alleging CNN’s “black market” label hurt his reputation and livelihood. Young, a Navy veteran and head of…