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More than 200 now confirmed dead in Spain after devastating rainfall
Spain is dealing with its deadliest natural disaster in decades. More than 200 people are now confirmed dead and dozens more were reported missing after massive flooding in the Valencia area. Officials said the death toll is expected to rise as workers were fighting to rescue those who were trapped. Crews were having trouble accessing… -
Former California supervisor pleads guilty to COVID-19 bribery scheme
A recently resigned Orange County supervisor in California has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery in a COVID relief funds misuse scheme. Former supervisor Andrew Do resigned shortly after his plea, as part of plea agreement. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Do agreed to a plea agreement with federal authorities. In his plea,… -
The best it gets? Boeing machinists union urges striking members to vote yes
It is time “to lock in these gains and confidently declare victory,” the Boeing machinist union told its striking members after Boeing’s latest contract offer. The deal on the table includes 38% pay raises over four years, just shy of the 40% union members demanded and much higher than the 25% the company started negotiations… -
Philadelphia’s $1M giveaway lawsuit against Elon Musk moves to federal court
A lawsuit by the Philadelphia district attorney’s office over Elon Musk’s $1 million voter sweepstakes has been moved to federal court, at least for now. A lawyer for the Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said that he will work to quickly have the lawsuit transferred back to the state level where he filed the lawsuit… -
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…
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