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White House photographers say Harris campaign reduced media access
There is growing controversy over media access to Vice President Kamala Harris. White House photographers said Harris’ campaign reduced photographers’ access to the Democratic nominee for president. The White House News Photographers Association, or WHNPA, is raising concerns about diminished access for photographers traveling with Harris. In a letter sent to Harris’ top aides last… -
US cyclist Lael Wilcox shatters world record with 108-day round-the-world ride
Lael Wilcox has just broken the Guinness World Record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle. In a record-breaking time of 108 days, 12 hours and 12 minutes, the 37-year-old cyclist from the U.S. shattered the previous record, set in 2018 by Scottish cyclist Jenny Graham, cutting it by nearly 16 days. At… -
Utilities beginning to harness excess water pressure to generate clean energy
InPipe Energy is working to help turn everyday activities, like flushing a toilet or getting a glass of water, into sources of renewable energy. The company partnered with public water utilities across the U.S. to transform excess water pressure into electricity. InPipe Energy’s technology captures energy that usually gets wasted when water flows downhill. The… -
NYPD officer gets $175k settlement in retaliation lawsuit over ‘courtesy cards’
A New York City police officer has settled a lawsuit for $175,000 after challenging a long-standing practice within the NYPD. Officer Mathew Bianchi took legal action after being demoted and reassigned for issuing tickets to drivers with “courtesy cards,” which are distributed by the Police Benevolent Association to officers’ friends and family. Bianchi, who patrolled… -
Harvey Weinstein faces new criminal charges in New York
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, who became the face of the #MeToo movement for sex crimes in 2017, is now facing new criminal charges in New York. The new indictment comes after New York’s highest court threw out Weinstein’s 2020 conviction for criminal sexual assault and third-degree rape, citing unfair testimony allowances by the trial… -
GM and Hyundai join forces to lower costs, develop new vehicles
General Motors (GM) and Hyundai Motor Company have announced a partnership on Thursday, Sept. 12, aimed at making vehicles more affordable by improving supply chains and reducing production costs. The collaboration focuses on shared sourcing of key materials, including battery components for electric vehicles (EVs), as well as steel and other materials used in both… -
South Korean truth commission uncovers coerced adoptions, abuse
A South Korean truth commission has uncovered evidence of mothers being coerced into giving up their days-old infants for foreign adoptions at government-funded facilities between the 1960s and 1980s. Established in December 2020, the commission continues to investigate human rights violations from South Korea’s authoritarian era. According to the findings, approximately 200,000 South Koreans were… -
Queen Elizabeth II statue sparks backlash, critics say it misses the mark
A newly unveiled statue of the late Queen Elizabeth II is sparking controversy in the United Kingdom. While officials in Northern Ireland described the bronze statue as capturing her grace and dedication, reactions online were anything but flattering. The statue, created by artist Anto Brennan, stands alongside Prince Philip and their corgis in Antrim Castle… -
MTG goes after fellow Trump supporter Laura Loomer for ‘racist’ Harris post
Two high-profile Donald Trump supporters are feuding over a post about Kamala Harris’ Indian heritage. Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., criticized right-wing activist Laura Loomer on Wednesday, Sept. 11, for being “racist.” It started when Loomer posted to X on Sunday, “If Harris wins in November, the White House will smell like curry & White… -
Video: SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission sees first-ever private spacewalk
Polaris Dawn has once again made history with the first private spacewalk. On Thursday, Sept. 12, tech billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis ventured out of their Dragon spacecraft, dressed in the latest SpaceX spacesuits, at an altitude of 460 miles—higher than most recent space missions. This marked a significant technical milestone and… -
High doses of ADHD medication linked to increased risk of psychosis
Taking a high dose of ADHD medication increases the risk of developing psychosis or mania by five times, according to new research. While the link between ADHD meds and the risk for psychosis is not new, the direct link between dosage and the likelihood of developing psychosis is. ADHD medications are amphetamines, which increase the levels… -
China protests after US House passes bill targeting Hong Kong’s trade offices
The U.S. House passed a bill that could lead to the closure of Hong Kong’s representative offices in America, igniting a diplomatic dispute between China and the United States. The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in a vote of 413-3. The bill targets Hong Kong’s trade missions… -
Campbell’s brand drops ‘soup’ from its name after more than a century
A household brand since 1922, Campbell’s Soup is officially dropping part of its longstanding name. The company, known for its red and white cans, will now be called the “Campbell’s Company.” The decision reflects a growing portfolio beyond just soup. Campbell’s CEO Mark Clouse made the announcement on Wednesday, Sept. 11, saying, “We will always…
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