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Apple’s secret partnership with Chinese automaker BYD revealed
A previously undisclosed partnership between Apple and Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has come to light, as reported by Bloomberg. The tech giant enlisted BYD to develop a custom battery for its ultimately failed self-driving car initiative, known as “Project Titan.” The decade-long endeavor, which aimed to produce an autonomous Apple Car, reportedly burned… -
Rare 1787 US Constitution copy goes up for auction
A rare 237-year-old copy of the U.S. Constitution is up for auction in North Carolina, with bids already starting at $1 million. Brunk Auctions is handling the sale of the document, believed to be the only privately owned copy of its kind. There is no reserve price set for the auction. This particular copy was… -
Federal judge blocks voting purge in Alabama weeks before election
A ruling by a federal judge in Alabama might affect thousands of voters in the upcoming election. U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco issued a preliminary injunction against a voter purging program that Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, R, implemented. The Justice Department and civil rights groups sued Allen, claiming the program violated a law… -
CBS News president faces controversy and criticism in first year at the helm
Wendy McMahon, president of CBS News, is facing significant challenges in her first year, grappling with multiple crises in the newsroom. Recent key issues include backlash over the editing of a “60 Minutes” interview with Vice President Kamala Harris and controversies surrounding anchor Tony Dokoupil’s questioning of journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates about Israel. McMahon’s leadership has… -
Virginia officials threaten to reject election results
In Virginia, a pair of Republican election officials are threatening not to certify the November general election results, claiming the process goes against the state’s constitution. Two members of Waynesboro’s Board of Elections filed a lawsuit alleging the machine that tallies ballots does so in “secret,” which they argue is prohibited by Virginia’s Constitution. Waynesboro… -
How the media are defining plagiarism amid Kamala Harris allegations
Vice President Kamala Harris is facing plagiarism accusations related to a book she coauthored in 2009, with the claims coming just three weeks before the presidential election. Conservative activist Christopher Rufo first reported the allegations, highlighting them in his article titled “Kamala Harris’s Plagiarism Problem.” Right-leaning outlets like Fox News and the New York Post,… -
Pentagon upgrades discharge status for over 800 LGBTQ+ veterans
The Pentagon announced Tuesday, Oct. 15, that more than 800 veterans discharged under the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) policy due to their sexual orientation will have their discharge statuses upgraded to honorable. The decision follows a yearlong review of 851 cases, with 96.8% of veterans receiving automatic upgrades, bypassing the formal application process.… -
North Korean troops abandon Russian front lines near Ukraine: Report
Recent reports indicated that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. Now, there are reports that several North Korean soldiers have already deserted the front lines. On Sunday, Oct. 13, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed recent reports of North Korea supporting Russia’s war effort. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, it was revealed that… -
SCOTUS weighs RICO case of trucker fired over failed drug test
The Supreme Court will decide whether a trucker can use an anti-racketeering law to recover wages he lost after he was fired for unknowingly using a product that contained THC, the active ingredient in marijuana. The driver is looking to sue the makers of Dixie X — a CBD product advertised as being THC-free —… -
Majority of Americans worried over social media censorship ahead of election
A majority of Americans are worried that social media companies are censoring content related to the 2024 election, according to a new poll. The Center Square Voter’s Voice survey found that 61% of likely voters are concerned about censorship on platforms like Facebook and Google as Election Day approaches. The poll, which surveyed 2,290 likely… -
US fines Lufthansa airlines $4 million over accusations of antisemitism
The United States announced it fined German airline Lufthansa $4 million on Tuesday, Oct. 15, for allegedly discriminating against Jewish passengers. The fine, which the U.S. Transportation Department says is the largest it has ever leveled against an airline for civil rights violations, stems from an incident in 2022 where more than 120 travelers were… -
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson sues CNN, alleges defamation
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, R, also the state’s Republican gubernatorial candidate, is suing CNN for $50 million for defamation. The lawsuit stems from CNN’s report that claimed Robinson made racist and sexually depraved comments on a pornography message board more than a decade ago. The CNN report detailed Robinson allegedly referring to himself… -
DOJ sues Virginia for purging voter rolls too close to Election Day
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is responding after the Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the state over its removal of individuals lacking proof of citizenship from voter rolls. This case adds to a growing national debate on how to conduct secure elections while ensuring eligible voters can easily participate. In August 2024, Gov. Youngkin directed the…
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