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X’s community notes failing to fact-check posts: Report
X’s Community Notes is failing to fact-check posts containing inaccurate information, according to a new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate. According to X, “Community Notes aims to create a better-informed world, by empowering people on X to collaboratively add helpful notes to posts that might be misleading.” The Center for Countering Digital… -
What Apple’s big iPhone surge in China tells us about China relations
Apple is expected to see its biggest revenue jump in two years when it releases quarterly earnings on Thursday, Oct. 31. While there will be a lot of talk about the state of Apple Intelligence, its iPhone sales are currently boosting the bottom line. In the three weeks following the iPhone 16’s release, sales in… -
Can Trump get rid of income tax and replace revenue with tariffs?
In a presidential campaign cycle filled with tax cut proposals, one is loftier than all the rest. Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly floated the idea of getting rid of individual income tax and replacing it with revenue from tariffs. Individual income tax currently provides 49% of the federal government’s annual revenue. “Were you serious… -
Appeals court rules barring pregame prayer does not violate First Amendment
A federal appeals court ruled that the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) did not violate First Amendment rights when it blocked a Tampa Christian school’s request to broadcast a pregame prayer over the loudspeaker at a 2015 football championship. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a previous ruling, finding that announcements over… -
Microsoft accuses Google of ‘shadow campaigns’ to influence EU regulators
Microsoft publicly accused rival tech company Google of running “shadow campaigns” to discredit the competition to EU regulators. The accusations include funding a fake grassroots campaign to “mislead the public.” “I’ve taken pains to tell the truth, even when that might make things more complicated for Microsoft,” Microsoft’s Deputy General Counsel Rima Alaily wrote in… -
As more parents grow to rely on kids’ food pouches, experts raise concerns
They seem to be everywhere you go, and despite the name, kids of all ages appear to love baby food pouches. These popular kid-friendly food sources are often touted as a great way to get kids to eat more fruits and vegetables, but their increasing popularity has some children’s nutrition experts concerned. According to the… -
Nevada Supreme Court rules ballots without postmarks can still be counted
The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that absentee ballots arriving without a postmark can be counted up to three days after the Nov. 5 general election. This decision comes amid a tight race between Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, as polls show both candidates neck and neck in this critical swing state.… -
Hollywood lifeline: Newsom wants to double TV industry tax incentives
In a move to strengthen California’s entertainment industry, Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, has announced a proposal to significantly expand the state’s film and television tax incentives. During a news conference in Hollywood, Newsom revealed plans to more than double the annual tax credit pool from $330 million to $750 million. Newsom emphasized that this initiative… -
You can now bet on Trump or Harris winning the election on Robinhood
Robinhood is letting users put their money where their mouth is on who will win the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Starting Monday, Oct. 28, the online brokerage house allows people to trade financial contracts to bet on Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump. According to Robinhood, an event contract is a “financial… -
Dodgers-Yankees World Series matchup the more classic kind of ‘moneyball’
The 2024 World Series matchup is the more classic kind of “moneyball,” where two of the most gargantuan payrolls in Major League Baseball meet at the end of the playoff road. The Dodgers-Yankees matchup is between presumed league MVPs, the $700 million Shohei Ohtani and $360 million Aaron Judge. Both teams sport three players with… -
Saudi Arabia constructing largest tower in world, size of 20 Empire State Buildings
Saudi Arabia has started construction on the Mukaab, expected to become the world’s largest building, situated in the center of Riyadh. The Mukaab, a colossal 1,300-foot-tall and 1,200-foot-wide cube, is designed to house the equivalent of 20 Empire State Buildings inside. This $50 billion project is part of the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s “Saudi… -
Biden to issue historic apology over Indian boarding school policy
President Joe Biden is expected to formally apologize for the federal government’s role in running hundreds of Indian boarding schools. The schools took away Native American children from their culture, in an effort to force them into white society. Gila River Indian Community Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis said Biden will issue the apology Friday, Oct.… -
Could this powder be the key to solving climate change?
Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a yellow powder that can capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Known as COF-999, this material could be a game-changer in the fight against climate change. The porous, lightweight powder acts like a sponge, trapping CO2 in its microscopic pores. Researchers said the powder can capture…
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