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S. Korea could deploy troops to Ukraine to help against N. Koreans: Report
South Korea could reportedly send troops and intelligence personnel to Ukraine following revelations North Korea may have deployed soldiers and plans to send thousands more to fight alongside Russian forces on the front lines of its war against Ukraine. South Korean media reported on Monday, Oct. 21, the military may send intelligence officers to provide… -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit with 7 new sexual assault lawsuits
Sean “Diddy” Combs faced another wave of legal troubles this week, with seven new lawsuits filed Sunday, Oct. 20. These latest accusations brought the total number of individuals accusing Combs of misconduct to more than two dozen. Four of the new plaintiffs alleged that Combs sexually assaulted them, with one claim dating back as recently… -
Americans’ confidence in the mass media continues to wane: Poll
A new survey indicates that Americans trust the media less and less. The new information comes from Gallup, which paints a picture of how the public views the media with just weeks to go before the 2024 presidential election. The survey shows 36% of respondents have “none at all” when it comes to trust in… -
CBS responds to allegations of deceitful editing in ’60 Minutes’ Harris interview
CBS is responding to claims that the network engaged in deceitful editing when it aired two different answers to the same question in its interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. While CBS has issued a statement, calls for the release of the full transcript continue. A Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioner also advocated for an… -
Harvard faces ‘fundraising crisis’ as donors cut ties over protests
Harvard University has experienced a $151 million drop in fundraising for fiscal year 2024. That represents a 14% decline compared to last year and marks one of the largest decreases in a decade. Breaking down the figures, contributions to the endowment fell by $193 million from the previous fiscal year. However, the university benefitted from… -
Tennessee court rules doctors cannot be disciplined for emergency abortions
A three-judge panel in Tennessee ruled that doctors who perform emergency abortions to save the life of the mother cannot be disciplined. Doctors will no longer face penalties or have their medical licenses revoked. The case stems from the state’s abortion ban, which went into effect in 2022 and allows physicians to perform abortions after… -
Did NYC disregard sanctuary policy by turning convicted migrant over to ICE?
A Venezuelan migrant assaulted two NYPD officers during a brawl in Times Square in January 2024. He was previously released by local law enforcement for time served but is now in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after a detainer was issued for his arrest. New York City is a sanctuary city, and local law… -
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,…