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DeSantis sends National Guard to ports amid strike, makes election changes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R, launched a potential port strike workaround on Thursday, Oct. 3 for his state. At a press conference, he said he will send the Florida National Guard and the Florida State Guard to critical ports to maintain order, and if possible, resume operations. “There are ships that have nothing to do… -
Modified Meta glasses reveal dangerous potential for doxxing
Two Harvard students have demonstrated how Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses can be modified to dox individuals in public by using facial recognition software. Their project, designed to raise awareness about privacy risks, has sparked concerns over the growing potential for wearable technology to invade personal privacy. AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio, both students at Harvard… -
Police chief alleges Springfield PD shielding migrants from law enforcement
Tremont City Police Chief Chad Duncan has raised concerns about rising public safety issues in the city of Springfield, Ohio, following an influx of Haitian migrants. Duncan claims the Springfield Police Department is neglecting to enforce traffic violations involving unlicensed Haitian drivers, contributing to a spike in accidents. According to Duncan, some of these drivers… -
South Korean police stop defector on stolen bus crossing back to North Korea
South Korean police have detained a North Korean defector who attempted to return to the North by stealing a bus and crashing it into a barricade on the heavily guarded border. The man, in his 30s, had defected to the South more than a decade ago, but South Korean authorities say he was apprehended early… -
Walz asks Vance to clarify immigration impact on housing; Here are the studies
Does illegal immigration impact the U.S. housing market, and if so, to what degree? This issue arose during Tuesday, Oct. 1’s debate. “Senator Vance, you said you don’t like the economists. Which economists are saying that immigrants are adding to the cost?” Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, D, asked Ohio Sen. JD Vance, R. “Senator, I’d… -
OpenAI’s valuation surges to $157B after latest investment round
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI’s valuation soared to $157 billion on Wednesday, Oct. 2, after a fresh round of funding. This makes it the second most valuable private company in the world behind TikTok-parent company Bytedance and just ahead of SpaceX. OpenAI just secured $6.6 billion in funding from investors. Some of the names involved include venture capital… -
SpongeBob fans can finally get a Krabby Patty in real life
Nickelodeon is teaming up with a slew of restaurants around the world to bring hungry customers foods inspired by the Krabby Patty — the famous burger from the long-running cartoon “SpongeBob Squarepants.” It’s all part of the show’s 25th anniversary celebration. “The Krabby Patty Kollab” is bringing the animated meal from the Krusty Krab to… -
Journalist banned from X after posting leaked JD Vance dossier
An independent journalist has been permanently banned from X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, after posting a controversial dossier containing sensitive information about Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio. Ken Klippenstein, known for his investigative reporting, shared the 271-page document, which was reportedly leaked by Iranian hackers and included Vance’s home address and part of his… -
Court upholds free speech rights in favor of Texas citizen journalist
A Texas court has ruled a citizen journalist can sue a county sheriff. Justin Pulliam was shut out of a press conference in July 2021 while being told he wasn’t the local media. Pulliam has an investigative YouTube channel called Corruption Report. The page is described as “confronting tyranny to protect our individual rights and… -
Suspect faces charges after alleged bomb threat at Trump rally
A 65-year-old man was in court Monday, Sept. 30, facing multiple charges after allegedly making a bomb threat at a Trump rally in Michigan. Prosecutors said Steven William Nauta breached security at a Trump campaign rally in Walker, Michigan, during the week of Sept. 22. He was initially denied entry at a traffic checkpoint and… -
Amtrak unveils new campaign to compete with air and road travel
Amtrak is hoping a new marketing campaign will get more people on board. The “Retrain Travel” ads will mostly appear online and around transit hubs. It is all part of Amtrak’s continued effort to try and sway people who prefer to drive or fly. An exclusive report by the Wall Street Journal explored the challenges… -
California sues Catholic hospital for refusing to conduct an abortion
A legal battle has emerged in California involving a Catholic hospital that allegedly denied a woman an emergency abortion. Anna Nusslock, who was pregnant with twins, had her water break at just 15 weeks. She sought an emergency abortion, fearing that her life was at risk due to potential infection or hemorrhage. However, hospital staff… -
Discovery of 50 skeletons in Denmark sheds light on ancient Viking life
Archaeologists in Denmark have uncovered over 50 well preserved Viking skeletons, offering a glimpse into the everyday lives of the ancient people. The skeletons were discovered during renovations to the electrical grid in Asum. Archaeologists had no idea what they’d find beneath the surface, and said the discovery was a complete surprise. It was “truly…