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Florida teen’s suicide linked to AI chatbot, family lawsuit claims
A Florida mother has filed a lawsuit against Character.AI, alleging the company’s chatbot manipulated her 14-year-old son into taking his own life. The lawsuit claims the boy developed an emotional attachment to the chatbot, leading to his death in February. Megan Garcia, the mother of Sewell Setzer III, is suing the chatbot company for negligence,… -
Victim takes stand in French mass rape trial, waives right to be anonymous
A mass rape trial in France is changing how the country confronts the issue of sexual assault. Many are comparing the interest surrounding the case to the #MeToo Movement in the United States. The alleged victim, Gisele Pelicot took the stand for the first time on Wednesday, Oct. 23, to testify against her former husband,… -
Early voting numbers pass 24 million, playing major role in election
Early and absentee voting numbers continue to soar with Election Day now just 12 days away. Voting numbers jumped by more than 5 million in just the last 24 hours. According the political data firm TargetEarly, 24,040,251 voters have cast their ballots in this election, as of Thursday, Oct. 24. Party breakdown is important as… -
Foreign countries influencing 2024 election, Microsoft says
With less than two weeks until the 2024 U.S. presidential election, foreign adversaries are increasing their efforts to disrupt the democratic process, Microsoft warns. Russia, Iran and China are targeting key political campaigns and voters using cyber tactics and disinformation, according to a report from the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center. Russia has concentrated its influence… -
Swift’s Eras Tour sparks controversy over homeless evictions in New Orleans
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is making its way to New Orleans, Louisiana, over the weekend of Oct. 26. Swift will be appearing at Caesars Superdome. In light of her visit, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, R, is evicting nearly 75 homeless people living on the streets near the venue. They have until Thursday, Oct. 24, to… -
FBI-led initiative helps curb violent crime against tribal women and children
An initiative led by the FBI is working to curb violent crime against women and children in tribal communities. Operation Not Forgotten recently wrapped up its second mission that ran from June through September 2024 in native communities across the United States. The FBI joined forces with the Bureau of Indian Affairs-Office of Justice Services… -
‘Otter massacre’ blamed for killing nearly $13,000 worth of koi in the UK
An “otter massacre” in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, has left a local man devastated after losing his prized collection of Japanese koi carp, estimated to be worth nearly $13,000. The incident occurred on private property where the resident had been raising the koi for about 40 years. The koi owner initially believed that a heron was… -
Seemingly harmless gesture a warning sign of a concussion in athletes
A common, seemingly innocuous gesture could be a sign of a concussion, and experts say recognizing it could be the key to reducing the number of concussions that go undiagnosed. It’s the quick head shake after a hard hit. That movement, called the Spontaneous Headshake After a Kinematic Event, aptly shortened to SHAAKE, can be… -
Early voting off to a robust start nationally
Early voting is underway in many states nationwide as the 2024 campaign is now in its final two weeks. Both parties are watching the trends closely. As of early Oct. 23, more than 18.8 million voters nationwide have already cast their ballots, according to tracker TargetEarly by TargetSmart. Voters cast votes either with early or… -
IRS unveils new income tax brackets and deductions for 2025
The IRS has announced key tax changes for 2025, including adjustments to income tax brackets, standard deductions, and capital gains rates due to inflation. These updates will affect how much Americans pay in taxes when filing in 2026. For income taxes, the top bracket remains at 37%, applying to single filers earning over $626,350 or… -
Coal is powering the world’s renewable energy transition
The global shift toward renewable energy has breathed new life into one of the world’s most significant polluters: coal. As countries ramp up the transition to electric power, the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources like wind and solar has spurred an increase in expected coal use to meet rising electricity demands. The International Energy… -
Meta shuts down Jack Sweeney’s private jet tracking accounts
Meta has banned several Instagram and Threads accounts that tracked the private jet movements of high-profile individuals, citing privacy concerns and risks of physical harm. The accounts, run by college student Jack Sweeney, monitored the flights of figures like Mark Zuckerberg and Taylor Swift. Sweeney’s work has drawn legal attention in the past from Elon… -
GM beats Q3 forecasts, raises 2024 profit outlook
General Motors posted a stronger-than-expected profit in the third quarter of 2024, boosting its outlook for the full year. Despite challenges from last year’s United Auto Workers strike, GM’s revenue rose by more than 10%, and the company is on track to achieve record profits. GM reported an adjusted profit of $3.4 billion for the…