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Othel Moore’s family releases video showing his death in a Missouri prison
The family of Othel Moore released a new video Tuesday, Oct. 30, showing the last moments of his life before he died in a cell. Moore was incarcerated at the Jefferson City Correctional Center in Missouri, passing away in December 2023. “We are here because on December 8, 2023, a 38-year-old Black man was unjustifiably… -
Biden administration announces $3B in funds to reduce emissions at US ports
Last year, the international shipping industry generated 706 million metric tons of CO2 emissions, equal to burning nearly 80 billion gallons of gasoline and hitting pollution levels that would rank this sector as the world’s seventh-largest carbon emitter if it were a country. In an attempt to address this issue domestically, the U.S. government has… -
Harris campaign’s gun-free Fortnite map sees less than 400 players
In a move to engage younger voters, Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign released its custom map, “Freedom Town, USA,” on the popular game “Fortnite” this week. Unlike most Fortnite maps, Freedom Town has no guns—a design decision that has garnered both praise and criticism on social media. Harris’ campaign created Freedom Town to connect with the… -
Russia, Iran, China targeting US voters with election disinformation
Foreign actors are ramping up sophisticated disinformation campaigns ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, according to intelligence officials. The campaigns, led by Russia, Iran and China, seek to erode trust in American democracy through targeted influence across multiple platforms. In 2016, Russian efforts to interfere in the U.S. election were often clumsy. Officials said… -
Presidential candidates’ path to 270 electoral votes runs through swing states
In one week, the presidential election results will come rolling in, and both the Trump and Harris campaigns will begin doing the math. They’ll determine if their nominee has won enough states to get 270 electoral college votes and become the next president-elect. Most political experts agree the election will come down to the outcome… -
Domestic violent extremists aim to disrupt election: DHS
Domestic violent extremists and other threat actors “with election-related grievances” are seeking “to disrupt the democratic process and election operation,” according to a U.S. Homeland Security bulletin. The bulletins were acquired by the nonprofit government transparency group Property of the People through a Freedom of Information Act request. The DHS warns that some potential threats… -
Elon Musk sued by Philadelphia DA over $1M sweepstakes
Philadelphia’s district attorney sued Elon Musk over his $1 million voter sweepstakes, accusing Musk and his political action committee of running an “illegal lottery scheme.” DA Larry Krasner filed the lawsuit Monday, Oct. 28. He said the sweepstakes is a violation of state lottery and consumer protection laws. Krasner said Pennsylvania law requires that all lotteries… -
NATO confirms North Korean troops deployed to Kursk region
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has confirmed that North Korean troops have been deployed to the Kursk region, aiding Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine. Rutte described this move as a “significant escalation” in “Russia’s illegal war,” a breach of U.N. Security Council resolutions and a dangerous expansion of the conflict. Rutte is calling… -
Biden-Harris administration deports Indian nationals on charter flight to India
The Biden-Harris administration recently deported an unknown number of Indian nationals illegally in the country on a large charter removal flight to the Republic of India, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed. Officials said the flight left on Oct. 22, one week after the department conducted a chartered flight removing Chinese nationals. “Indian nationals without… -
At least a dozen ballots connected to voter fraud scheme in Colorado
Thousands of votes already cast in one Colorado county are being reviewed again after election staff discovered at least a dozen fraudulent ballots. The Colorado Secretary of State’s office said the ballots were stolen, fraudulently filled out and mailed into the Mesa County election office. Officials identified the issue by the signature verification process, which… -
US government agency’s facial recognition launch raises concerns
The General Services Administration has introduced facial recognition technology to its Login.gov platform. This allows users to upload a selfie to verify their identity for accessing government services. While GSA officials highlight the feature’s role in preventing identity theft and enhancing security, privacy advocates and Republican lawmakers are raising red flags. The agency announced that… -
Billing error, not rising energy prices, behind viral Trump campaign moment
A viral moment from former President Donald Trump’s recent campaign stop at a Bronx barbershop captured the store’s owner, Javier Rodriguez, expressing concerns about sharply rising energy costs, saying his annual utility bill rose from $2,100 to $15,000 over the last four years. However, it has now been reported by The New York Times that… -
Former model says Donald Trump groped her in front of Jeffrey Epstein
A former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model claimed she was groped by former President Donald Trump in the 90s. She also said that Jeffrey Epstein was involved. Stacey Williams sat down with CNN on Thursday, Oct. 24, for her first on-camera interview about the allegation. Stacey Williams’ shares her story Williams said she and Epstein, whom…