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Kim Jong Un: South Korea flying drones to drop propaganda leaflets in the North
North Korea is accusing South Korea of sending drones to drop propaganda leaflets over its capital, Pyongyang. The country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, is threatening military action if these flights continue. On Friday, Oct. 11, North Korea’s Foreign Ministry claimed that drones were spotted over the capital city, distributing “numerous leaflets full of political propaganda”… -
The trend behind Michigan governor’s video feeding influencer a Dorito
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D, is facing conservative backlash after a recent social media post. The governor participated in a social media trend while promoting the Democratic ticket. The video was posted by podcaster Liz Plank and includes the song “Dilemma” by Nelly, showcasing a trend of hand-feeding food to someone. The Dorito chips held… -
Vegas Loop faces numerous trespassers and struggles to meet expectations
Elon Musk’s Vegas Loop, a system of underground tunnels designed to revolutionize transportation in Las Vegas, has faced significant operational and security challenges since its 2021 launch. It was initially envisioned as a futuristic, high-speed transit system using autonomous Teslas. Currently, the loop relies on human-driven vehicles navigating narrow tunnels beneath the Las Vegas Convention… -
How you can be so sure you’re right when you’re actually wrong
You know that feeling when you’re in a debate with someone and you make a point, and you just know you’re right – only to find out that self-assuredness was misplaced and you’re actually just very wrong? It turns out, there’s a scientific reason people can be so confidently wrong. A newly published study shows… -
Case dismissed against baker over refusal to make gender-transition cake
The Colorado Supreme Court declined to rule whether a Christian baker can refuse to make a gender-transition themed cake for a transgender customer. A technicality led to the case getting dismissed. It all started when Autumn Scardina sued Jack Phillips in 2017 after the Denver-area baker said he would not make the celebratory pink cake… -
Mining giant closes $6.7B lithium deal as China’s oversupply impacts metal’s price
Rio Tinto, the world’s second-largest mining company, has announced a $6.7 billion agreement to acquire Arcadium Lithium, a move that positions the company as one of the top producers of a key metal critical to the clean energy transition. Lithium, referred to as “white gold,” is essential for renewable energy technologies such as solar panels,… -
DOJ considers breaking up Google after judge’s ruling on monopoly practices
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is contemplating breaking up Google, following a federal judge’s ruling that the tech giant illegally monopolized the online search market. This move could dramatically reshape the tech landscape, targeting Google’s dominance in search, browsers and mobile operating systems. The DOJ may ask a federal judge to force Google to… -
Turkish Airlines pilot dies mid-flight, plane makes emergency landing in NY
A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing at JFK Airport in New York on Wednesday, Oct. 9, after its pilot collapsed mid-flight and later died. In a statement, the airline said flight TK2O4 was on its way from Seattle to Istanbul when the pilot fainted. Our captain lost his life before landing. Turkish… -
Clash over deceptive political TV ads: DeSantis wants abortion ad removed
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R, is demanding that a local TV station stop airing a political ad from a pro-abortion group related to an abortion amendment on the ballot. With less than a month to go before Election Day, political ads are flooding the airwaves. However, current laws allow for political ads to contain false… -
Games drive user growth at New York Times, surpassing news audience
The New York Times is seeing a major shift in its user base as more visitors are flocking to its platform for games rather than news. Recent data shows that the number of users engaging with the publication’s games has more than doubled the traffic for news content. The latest addition to the Times’ game… -
What are the best and worst cities to drive in?
WalletHub has released its 2024 “Best and Worst Cities to Drive In” list on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Looking at the 100 most populated cities in the U.S., the company compared them using four key categories: cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety, and access to vehicles and maintenance. The methodology consisted of 30 different metrics for… -
Backlash after full Chicago school board resigns, mayor appoints new members
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed six new members to the Chicago Board of Education just days after all seven board members resigned amid a growing fight over control of the city’s schools. The move has raised concerns about maintaining continuity in governance. “What’s being carried out right now is my authority as mayor of… -
The rate of growth for human life expectancy may be starting to slow
For over a century people have been living longer thanks to major advances in medicine and researchers learning more about healthier lifestyles. However, new data suggests that this growth in life expectancy may finally be slowing down. While life expectancy nearly doubled in the 19th and 20th centuries, experts say that the pace has slowed…