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Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa sets likely return; won’t wear Guardian Cap
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will be back at practice Wednesday, Oct. 23, for the first time since week two of the NFL season. Tagovailoa suffered his third career concussion during the Dolphins’ matchup against the Buffalo Bills in September, forcing him to sit out the past four games. With his history of head injuries,… -
India’s Modi tells Putin to end war in Ukraine peacefully and ‘quickly’
As Russia hosts 22 international leaders who represent 45% of the world’s population for a global finance summit, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is using the opportunity to call for an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, Oct. 22, he wanted the war to end peacefully and… -
Puerto Rico’s solar energy push comes with flooding and higher electric bills
Last week, the Biden administration unveiled an investment of $861 million for the development of two new solar energy farms in Puerto Rico. However, this comes as residents of U.S. territory have been expressing concerns regarding the existing solar infrastructure on the island. Legal experts have highlighted potential violations of the region’s conservation laws linked… -
Bipartisan assassination task force cites ‘stunning’ failures leading to PA attempt
A new bipartisan U.S. House task force report reveals significant security failures in the lead-up to the July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump occurred. The report criticizes a breakdown in communication between the Secret Service and local law enforcement, which allowed a gunman to fire from… -
New X terms will allow all user data to train AI services
X, formerly known as Twitter, has updated its terms of service, allowing the platform to use user posts for artificial intelligence training. The changes, effective Nov. 15, have sparked concerns over data privacy and content ownership. The new terms grant X a worldwide, nonexclusive license to analyze and use all content shared on the platform.… -
Florida officials put out warning over scammers impersonating FEMA agents
As thousands of people look to rebuild their lives after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Florida officials are putting out a warning about scammers impersonating Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials. Sarasota County’s emergency management chief announced on Thursday, Oct. 17, that imposters with fake FEMA badges were asking residents for their bank account information. The… -
States approve legal marijuana despite containing dangerous mold: WSJ
To grow, marijuana needs certain conditions: humidity and a lot of light. As pot becomes legal in more places and more ways, be it medical or recreational, more companies are growing the once secretly-harvested plant, usually indoors in a controlled area. The problem with that is humidity and lots of artificial light are not just… -
U of Mich. DEI investment sees Black enrollment down, harassment up: NYT
A program designed to promote inclusion on campus has been found to create division and conflict, according to a New York Times investigation. The University of Michigan has invested more than $250 million into the initiative in recent years. The Times found that Black enrollment is stagnating at just 5%, while complaints of harassment have… -
Unraveling Trump’s Jan. 6 case: Where do things stand one year later?
The federal election interference case against former President Donald Trump is currently far from trial after a year of small wins and losses for both the prosecution and defense. It has been more than a year since Trump was first charged in the Jan. 6 case by special counsel Jack Smith, and a lot has… -
San Diego will not enforce laws against living in vehicles
San Diego has agreed to stop enforcing laws that penalized homeless individuals living in their vehicles, following a lawsuit that challenged the city’s Vehicle Habitation and Oversized Vehicle Ordinances. The settlement will forgive outstanding tickets, expand the Safe Parking Program, and provide $15,000 in damages to each plaintiff. The lawsuit, filed by Disability Rights Advocates,… -
Axiom Space and Prada reveal spacesuit for Artemis III
Axiom Space and luxury brand Prada have revealed the spacesuit design that NASA astronauts will wear during the Artemis III mission to the moon. The suit debuted the week of Oct. 13 at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, Italy. Axiom and Prada collaborated to create the next-generation suit, blending high-performance materials and cutting-edge technology… -
Nebraska Supreme Court upholds felon voting rights law ahead of election
Nebraska’s Supreme Court has ruled that the state’s election chief acted beyond his authority in trying to block voting rights for felons who have completed their sentences. The ruling could add over 7,000 new voters to the rolls just weeks before the Nov. 5 election. Secretary of State Bob Evnen, supported by the state attorney… -
DOJ to monitor voting in Ohio county over intimidation concerns
The Department of Justice announced it will monitor voting in a northeast Ohio county. This decision came after controversial social media posts from the local sheriff about migrants. In September, Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski, a Republican, posted a screenshot of a Fox News segment that criticized President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris…