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Las Vegas radio stations ban Green Day after Billie Armstrong slams the city
Green Day has found itself banned from the airwaves on two Las Vegas radio stations following comments made by the band’s lead singer, Billie Joe Armstrong. The punk rock trio is facing backlash after Armstrong trashed Las Vegas during a concert at San Francisco’s Oracle Park. Armstrong, who is an Oakland native, took aim at… -
President Biden authorizes $567 million defense aid package for Taiwan
President Biden has authorized an unprecedented $567 million defense aid package for Taiwan, marking a significant escalation in U.S. support for the self-ruled island. China has intensified its military activities around Taiwan, featuring long-range missile tests, frequent incursions into Taiwan’s air defense zone, and a recent provocative intercontinental ballistic missile launch. These actions have prompted… -
Poll shows crypto owners split between Harris and Trump
Crypto owners are evenly split between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 election. This survey comes after both candidates have relaxed their positions on the crypto industry as a viable financial enterprise. The survey, released Monday as part of Coinbase’s Q3 State of Crypto report, found that 47%… -
US troops to leave Iraq, end ISIS combat mission by end of 2026
The U.S. has announced a deal with the Iraqi government to wrap up the military mission in Iraq that’s working to defeat ISIS. U.S. officials revealed the two-phase transition plan on Friday, Sept. 27, which will close the Operation Inherent Resolve Task Force by the end of 2026. The first phase will begin after the… -
Newsom vetoes controversial California AI safety bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a landmark California bill that would have established the nation’s first safety regulations for artificial intelligence. The proposed legislation sought to require AI companies to test their systems, publicly disclose safety measures and provide whistleblower protections. Proponents of the bill argued that it was a necessary step to address the risks… -
Looming dockworkers strike could cripple supply chain
Some of the busiest ports in the country could be all but shut down come Tuesday, Oct. 1, as dockworkers up and down the U.S.’ Atlantic and Gulf Coasts prepare to strike. A shutdown could cause shortages and potentially price increases throughout the country right as the holiday shopping season gears up. The International Longshoremen’s… -
Ukraine leverages robotic dogs for reconnaissance, combat
Robotic dogs have entered the battlefield in Ukraine, adding a futuristic element to the ongoing conflict with Russia. Known as “robo-fidos,” these machines, developed by the British company Brit Alliance, are equipped with thermal imaging cameras and remote-sensing technology. Ukraine has deployed more than 30 of these robotic units, referred to as BAD2, as part… -
Top chief financial officers predict Harris will win the presidency
Top business leaders believe Vice President Kamala Harris will win the election and become the next president of the United States. That’s what they told CNBC in a recent survey. The survey found that 55% of chief financial officers say that Harris will win the presidential election. A bit lower, 31% believe former President Donald… -
World’s first AI art museum to open in Los Angeles in 2025
The world’s first museum dedicated entirely to AI-generated art is getting ready to open its doors. Dubbed Dataland, the gallery space is set to open in Los Angeles next year. The developers say the museum aims to be more than a space for static displays. One of the cofounders, Refik Anadol, refers to artificial intelligence… -
UNLV addresses QB Matthew Sluka’s departure amid NIL dispute
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has spoken out regarding the sudden departure of its starting quarterback, Matthew Sluka, following allegations that the school failed to fulfill promises related to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) compensation. Sluka claims the program did not deliver on NIL offers made during his recruitment, which reportedly amounted to… -
Lawmakers call for investigation of Boar’s Head as 10 deaths recorded
After the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday, Sept. 25, reported the 10th death connected to a listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar’s Head deli meat. Lawmakers are now demanding answers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). A group of House representatives and… -
US processing citizenship applications at fastest rate in a decade
The United States is experiencing a surge in citizenship applications being approved, just in time for new citizens to participate in their first presidential election. Immigration authorities are processing citizenship requests at the fastest rate in a decade, with processing times cut in half this fiscal year to less than five months. In 2021, the… -
Gov’t watchdog exposes FAFSA failures that left students struggling for aid
The rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, by the Department of Education has been plagued with issues, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office. The department launched the updated FAFSA more than three months late, intending to simplify the financial aid process for students. However, the form…