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State of calamity declared in Portugal, wildfires consume nearly 40,000 acres
Portugal is battling one of its worst wildfire outbreaks in recent years, with more than 100 fires stretching the resources of thousands of firefighters and volunteers to their limits. The outbreak turned deadly this week during the week of Sept. 15, with seven lives lost and dozens of injuries. The lives of four firefighters and… -
More blasts rock Lebanon, a day after mass pager attack wounds thousands
More deadly blasts in Lebanon on Wednesday, Sept. 18, came just a day after exploding pagers targeted members of Hezbollah, injuring nearly 3,000 people and killing at least a dozen more. One explosion on Wednesday was reported at a funeral in eastern Lebanon for three Hezbollah members and a child killed in the pager attack.… -
Newsom signs election ‘deepfake’ ban, critics raise free speech concerns
Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., signed a law Tuesday, Sept. 17, banning the use of AI-generated deepfakes in political campaigns, marking the nation’s most aggressive regulation of artificial intelligence in elections. The law targets deepfakes that impersonate political candidates and spread misinformation ahead of the 2024 election. Newsom introduced the legislation after Elon Musk shared a… -
Denver suburbs consider suing over ‘sanctuary city’ migrant policies
Suburbs near Denver are considering filing a lawsuit against the city over its so-called sanctuary policies aimed at helping migrants. The Castle Rock Town Council voted unanimously on Sept. 3 to have the city’s attorney look into legal options. According to the City and County of Denver website, the city has served more than 40,000… -
Microsoft says Russian disinformation videos targeting Harris Campaign
Microsoft revealed on Tuesday, Sept. 17, that Russian operatives have recently intensified their online disinformation attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. These operatives have been producing and spreading videos promoting conspiracy theories designed to “deepen racial and political divides in the U.S.,” according to Microsoft’s warning. One video, viewed millions of times, falsely… -
Miss America, Miss World pageants challenged over rules excluding mothers
A 25-year-old mother is challenging the rules of the Miss America and Miss World pageants by filing a discrimination lawsuit against them for excluding either some or all mothers from competing. Miss America disqualifies contestants with “legal dependents,” while Miss World bars anyone who is married, has children, or is pregnant. Danielle Hazel, a mother… -
Family of chief behind Redskins logo wants his image back in the NFL
Four years ago, the Washington Redskins dropped their name amid pressure that it was offensive. Now, the family of the Native American chief behind the Redskins logo is asking the league to bring his image back. The Blackfeet chief, John Two Guns White Calf, was the face of the Redskins for nearly 50 years. His… -
MrBeast, Logan Paul and KSI launch healthy competitor to Lunchables
A number of YouTube stars report that they want to make kids’ lunches healthier. Now, MrBeast, Logan Paul and KSI are teaming up to take on Lunchables. Their new product, Lunchly, bills itself as a “better-for-you” lunch option aimed directly at their young fan bases. Lunchly combines signature products of the three influencers into one… -
BP to sell off US wind energy assets while prioritizing oil and gas investments
BP announced its decision to divest from its U.S.-based onshore wind turbine operations. The move signals a shift in strategy, with the company refocusing on its core business of oil and gas production, a pivot that comes amid changes in leadership and investor dissatisfaction with its previous emphasis on renewable energy. Under BP’s new CEO… -
Over 1,000 injured in Lebanon from exploding pagers in widespread attack
Hundreds of Hezbollah fighters and medics across Lebanon sustained injuries when their communication pagers exploded on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The blasts primarily struck Beirut’s southern suburbs, a stronghold of Hezbollah, and other areas throughout Lebanon. First responders and ambulances rushed to transport the injured to overwhelmed hospitals, which were quickly placed on high alert. Authorities… -
Russian detained in Florida for smuggling US military drone technology
A Russian national was detained in Florida on charges related to the illicit export of technology useful in military applications, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Denis Postovoy, 44, was arrested in Sarasota for allegedly bypassing U.S. export controls to send microelectronics to Russia, which could be used in drones. This technology has significant… -
Growing number of voters won’t accept election results if their candidate loses
A new survey revealed how Americans would react if their candidate were to lose the 2024 presidential election. According to the new data, nearly half of Republicans said they would not accept the results if former President Donald Trump loses the election. About a quarter of Democrats said they would not accept the results if… -
Southern border migrant activity returns to Trump-era levels
Migrant apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico border increased slightly in August. The total of those taken into custody remains on track to be the lowest annual figure since the end of the Trump administration, Customs and Border Protection reported Monday, Sept. 16. Border Patrol agents recorded about 58,000 apprehensions between ports of entry last month, a…
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