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Missouri newspaper releases scathing Josh Hawley editorial, endorses rival
Missouri’s largest newspaper recently published a critical staff editorial, endorsing the opponent of incumbent Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch called Hawley “quite possibly the worst sitting senator in America right now.” The Post-Dispatch published its endorsement for Democratic challenger Lucas Kunce on Sunday, Oct. 13. The piece criticized Hawley for what it… -
Trump unveils new border plan, calling for 10,000 more agents
Former President Donald Trump unveiled a new plan to increase the number of United States Border Patrol agents. He made the announcement Sunday, Oct. 13, at a campaign stop in Prescott Valley, Arizona. He said that if he’s elected, he would hire 10,000 new agents and boost their salaries by 10%. He also would offer… -
Leaked documents show TikTok execs know their app harms kids
Internal documents from Tiktok that leaked on Friday, Oct. 11, revealed that company executives knew the app was harmful to children and actively tried to keep them on the platform. A redaction failure exposed the documents which are part of an ongoing lawsuit against TikTok by 14 attorneys general across the United States. Kentucky Public… -
TD Bank to pay $3 billion in money laundering scheme
Multinational company Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Bank) is on the hook to pay $3 billion in fines after it pleaded guilty in a massive money laundering scheme on Thursday, Oct. 10. Around $1.8 billion will go to the Justice Department, and $1.3 billion will go to the Treasury Department. Federal officials said more than $670 million… -
UCLA security chief addresses protest management, heavy policing scrutinized
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is drawing criticism for how campus officials are handling safety issues following violent protests in 2024. Some are calling it a “militarized campus.” In Spring 2024, protests broke out at UCLA over the Israel-Hamas war, which led to clashes between police and protesters. Officers took a down a… -
Federal appeals court weighs fate of DACA program
On Thursday, Oct. 10, attorneys who represent immigrants called “Dreamers,” protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, defended it before a federal court. Now, federal judges will decide the program’s fate. DACA shields immigrants who came into the United States as children and don’t have permanent legal status or a path to citizenship.… -
Interim NYPD commissioner expected to resign amid Adams administration issues
New York City’s new interim police commissioner is reportedly leaving the job, just weeks after he stepped up to the position. Mayor Eric Adams appointed Thomas Donlon as interim commissioner on Friday, Sept. 13, after former commissioner Edward Caban resigned. Caban was one of several Adams administration officials who had their phones taken by federal… -
Twitch becoming a hub of political commentary this election year
An unlikely streaming platform has become a major hub for election news. Twitch is typically used by gamers to broadcast live video games and for public figures to interact with fans. Now, Gen Z and millennials, who are the majority of users on Twitch, are watching for political commentary on the platform. Twitch first gained… -
Over 5,700 children had gender surgeries from 2019-2023: Study
A new database revealed thousands of minors had gender-affirming surgeries from 2019-2023. The database created by Do No Harm is called “Does My Hospital Transition Kids?” Do No Harm is a national advocacy group of medical professionals who have said they are against “woke” hospital agendas. The group aims to provide the public, policy makers… -
Hundreds of viruses live on your toothbrush, shower head: Study
A new study released Wednesday, Oct. 9 might make you consider cleaning your bathroom. Researchers at Northwestern University found more than 600 different viruses living on shower heads and toothbrushes. Many of the microbes on toothbrushes come from a mixture of the human mouth and surrounding environment. On shower heads, many come from water sources. … -
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… -
More aides resign from NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ administration as he vows to stay
The number of aides leaving New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has continued to grow. In less than a month, nearly a dozen officials and staffers under Adams have either resigned, been arrested, or in some cases, both. First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright turned in her resignation Tuesday, Oct. 8, weeks after federal investigators… -
Sexual assault allegations revealed within the CIA: Report
Multiple allegations of sexual assault within the CIA are coming to light. Some victims describe it as the CIA’s own #MeToo Movement. Courts in Northern Virginia and Washington have been hearing cases of alleged sexual assault at the spy agency for more than a year now, according to CNN. Two cases in Virginia led to…