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Harris surpasses Trump with $1.6 billion campaign fundraising high
Vice President Kamala Harris surpassed former President Donald Trump in fundraising with $1.6 billion. That’s compared to over $700 million for Trump over the course of his presidential campaign. Harris raised $928 million for her official campaign, $364 million for the Democratic National Committee and another $307 million for a joint fundraising committee. Trump raised… -
Girl Scout fees may soon triple; critics worry families could be priced out
The cost for parents to sign up their kid to be a Girl Scout could soon more than triple. Critics said it could price some families out of joining the organization. The Girl Scouts of the USA will vote Saturday, Oct. 19, on whether to raise membership dues from $25 a year to $85 a… -
Teen smoking drops to lowest level in 25 years: CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released new numbers on teen smoking. It seems that progress is being made toward less young smokers, with the lowest numbers for this age group in 25 years reported. Researchers looked at data between 2023-2024 and found that middle and high school students who used any kind… -
Google to block election ads after polls close to combat misinformation
Google announced it will block all election advertisements after the last polls close on Election Day. The plan is an effort to prevent voting misinformation. The company did this for the 2020 election and said it will continue the policy to limit the potential for confusion since votes will likely continue to be counted after… -
Columbia suspends pro-Israel professor over alleged harassment
Columbia University has suspended a pro-Israel professor from campus after he publicly criticized school officials for allowing anti-Israel protests. Officials from the school said they respected Shai Davidai’s right to free speech, but he had recently “harassed and intimidated” other school employees. Earlier this year a group of pro-Palenstine students also filed a formal complaint… -
Father of school shooter knew of son’s school shooting obsession: Prosecutors
Prosecutors released new details about the teen accused of killing four people at a Georgia high school and what his father allegedly knew behind closed doors. Investigators said at a preliminary court hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 16, that Colin Gray was aware his son, Colt Gray, was obsessed with school shooters. Prosecutors said Colt had… -
Video shows Phoenix police Taser, punch deaf Black man with cerebral palsy
Newly released bodycam footage from the Phoenix Police Department revealed the violent arrest of a Black man who is deaf and has cerebral palsy. The footage from Aug. 19 shows two officers, Benjamin Harris and Kyle Sue, punching and using a Taser on Tyron McAlpin. Phoenix police say McAlpin was accused of punching another man at… -
DOJ to monitor voting in Ohio county over intimidation concerns
The Department of Justice announced it will monitor voting in a northeast Ohio county. This decision came after controversial social media posts from the local sheriff about migrants. In September, Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski, a Republican, posted a screenshot of a Fox News segment that criticized President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris… -
Zillow adds climate-risk tool to listings, researchers weigh in on viability
The recent hurricanes in Florida have some people thinking about the possible threats extreme weather can have on their homes. In addition, recent numbers show climate risks have become a critical consideration in buying homes, which led to Zillow launching a climate-risk tool. But, how reliable is the new tool? The real estate website teamed… -
Caban pardoned NYPD officers, top doctor leaving Adams admin: Report
There’s new information about more issues within New York City Mayor Eric Adams‘ administration. Former New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban reportedly dismissed multiple disciplinary cases ahead of his resignation. According to The City, Caban let an officer walk without any discipline following incidents involving a sergeant and two protesters at a George Floyd… -
Lewiston shooting relatives start process of suing federal government
Family members of victims and survivors of the deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history plan to sue the federal government. It’s over what they said was a failure to recognize warning signs regarding the gunman. Lawyers from four firms jointly representing 100 people filed a claim Tuesday, Oct. 15, that said the Army and an… -
Mask mandates return for some California health care workers
Mask mandates are returning for at least some California residents. Starting Nov. 1, five bay-area counties will require employees at hospitals and other health care facilities to mask up to help stop the spread of COVID-19, the flu and other seasonal viruses. The counties included are Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo and Napa.… -
Dozens of pro-Palestine protesters arrested at NYSE
The New York Police Department arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters outside the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, Oct. 14. They were calling attention to Israel’s ongoing attacks on Gaza. Hundreds of demonstrators from the Jewish Voices for Peace group staged a sit-in outside the building. Several people chained themselves to the doors just before…
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