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Absentee voting begins in Michigan, Trump prepares for rally in key state
Starting Thursday, Sept. 26, voters in Michigan are beginning to receive and cast their ballots in this year’s presidential election. The state’s 40-day absentee voting period is underway. Back in 2018, voters statewide approved a measure to expand absentee voting to every registered voter. No specified reason had to be given as to why a… -
Wisconsin city mayor tows away only ballot drop box, investigation launched
The only ballot drop box in Wausau, Wisconsin, was removed by the city’s mayor, who was seen wearing a hard hat and gloves while using a dolly to transport the box back inside City Hall. The drop box had been placed outside for residents to submit their absentee ballots. The legality of the mayor’s action… -
7 in 10 voters worried about violence post-election: Poll
A new poll revealed a significant number of voters are worried about violence following the 2024 presidential election. The survey, conducted by Quinnipiac University, found that 73% of likely voters expressed concern about politically motivated violence after election results are announced. In the same poll, 27% expressed little to no concern. Democrats are most worried,… -
Calif. avocado growers outraged as US transfers pest inspection duties to Mexico
The U.S. has decided to transfer pest inspection duties of Mexican avocados to Mexico, igniting concerns about food safety and international trade relations. The California Avocado Commission vehemently opposes the move, warning it could devastate the industry. Currently, workers with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) inspect Mexican avocados… -
Hollywood preps for TV, film exodus as companies seek tax credits elsewhere
Hollywood is preparing to battle a major TV and film exodus. According to FilmLA, on-location shooting in Los Angeles dropped 12% in the second quarter of 2024, compared to last year. That’s even with the start of the Writers Guild of America Strike in May 2023. The Wrap reported only two of the 12 TV… -
New dinosaur species on display in Spain, more fossils expected
A newly discovered dinosaur species is now on display at a natural history museum in Spain. The Qunkasaura pintiquiniestra is a new type of titanosaur. It was found at the Lo Hueco fossil site and lived around 73 million years ago. The new public display comes after nearly two decades of careful study and investigation.… -
Judge to OK liquidation of Alex Jones’ Infowars to pay Sandy Hook judgement
A federal bankruptcy judge is set to approve the liquidation of Alex Jones’ Infowars media platform to help pay the $1.5 billion judgment owed to Sandy Hook victims’ families. For years, Jones repeatedly said used his platform to say that the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting was a “hoax” — staged by “crisis actors” to get… -
OpenAI to grant authors access to training data in landmark copyright case
OpenAI will allow authors suing the company to inspect data used to train its artificial intelligence models in an ongoing copyright lawsuit. This marks the first time the AI firm has agreed to provide access to this information, potentially setting the stage for a pivotal legal battle over the use of copyrighted works in AI… -
Ashli Babbitt’s family lawsuit against US government goes to trial July 2026
The family of Ashli Babbitt is suing the U.S. government in a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit, with a trial date set for July 20, 2026, by a federal judge. Babbitt was fatally shot during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The lawsuit presents a version of events that significantly differs from the official account. Babbitt’s… -
AI uncovers hundreds of new Nazca geoglyphs in breakthrough discovery
For over a century, archaeologists have marveled at Peru’s ancient line drawings. Now, a breakthrough using new technology is rewriting what people thought they knew about these massive works of ancient art. A team of scientists have used artificial intelligence to nearly double the number of known geoglyphs in just six months. By using AI,… -
Judge rules state must pay for convicted murderer’s transgender surgery
A federal judge has ruled that the state of Indiana must provide transgender surgery to an inmate serving time for murder. The ruling sparked a heated response from the state, highlighting ongoing tensions over state laws and the constitutional rights of incarcerated individuals. Autumn Cordellione, previously known as Jonathan Richardson, is currently serving a 55-year… -
RFK Jr. considers legal action against reporter over sexting scandal: Report
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering suing Olivia Nuzzi, a political reporter for New York Magazine, over a series of explicit messages she allegedly sent him, according to sources close to Kennedy. Nuzzi reportedly sent pornographic photos and videos to the former presidential candidate, which led to her being placed on leave after the scandal… -
Sweden blames Iran for cyberattack after Quran burnings
Swedish authorities accused Iran of orchestrating a cyberattack that sent thousands of text messages calling for revenge over burnings of the Quran. Officials say the attack was carried out by Iran’s Paramilitary Revolutionary Guard in summer 2023. Authorities claimed the group took over passwords and usernames, before it sent at least 15,000 text messages. Some…