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Russia spreading lies about US hurricanes to win war in Ukraine: Study
More lies and conspiracy theories are reportedly coming to Americans from the Kremlin. Russia has long been accused of sowing division and now it’s being discovered that those efforts appear to be ramping up ahead of the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election. A study released on Thursday, Oct. 24, shows Russia has been spreading misinformation… -
Study on impact of puberty blockers on kids not published ‘over politics’
A study examining the impact of puberty blockers on children won’t be published for political reasons, according to the study’s overseeing doctor. The study is being withheld because Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy believes its findings “might be weaponized” in arguments against transgender medical treatment for minors, according to her interview with the New York Times. The… -
Foreign countries influencing 2024 election, Microsoft says
With less than two weeks until the 2024 U.S. presidential election, foreign adversaries are increasing their efforts to disrupt the democratic process, Microsoft warns. Russia, Iran and China are targeting key political campaigns and voters using cyber tactics and disinformation, according to a report from the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center. Russia has concentrated its influence… -
Transatlantic election friction: Trump, Musk versus UK Labour Party
Former President Trump has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission against the Harris-Walz campaign and the Labour Party of the United Kingdom. Trump alleges that the U.K. is interfering in the election by recruiting party members to campaign for Harris in swing states. He claims that the British group made illegal foreign national… -
ChatGPT tricked into giving advice on how to get away with crimes: Report
New research is raising concerns about ChatGPT telling people how to get away with serious crimes. Norwegian research group Strise told CNN that it found workarounds to get the AI chatbot to offer tips on things like how to launder money across borders and evade Russian sanctions, which included avoiding bans on weapons sales. Further… -
Unraveling headlines: Trump, Hitler, Vanessa Guillen’s funeral
It is late October, with less than two weeks until Election Day. On Tuesday, Oct. 22, two stories broke with a similar theme. The Atlantic: “Trump: ‘I Need The Kind Of Generals That Hitler Had.'” The New York Times: “As Election Nears, Kelly Warns Trump Would Rule Like a Dictator.” These headlines generated more news… -
FBI-led initiative helps curb violent crime against tribal women and children
An initiative led by the FBI is working to curb violent crime against women and children in tribal communities. Operation Not Forgotten recently wrapped up its second mission that ran from June through September 2024 in native communities across the United States. The FBI joined forces with the Bureau of Indian Affairs-Office of Justice Services… -
Yelp suspends reviews for PA McDonald’s after Trump campaign visit
Yelp has temporarily disabled reviews for a McDonald’s in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, following a campaign stop by former President Donald Trump. The restaurant’s Yelp page was flooded with politicized reviews, leading the platform to investigate whether the comments reflected actual customer experiences. The event was closed to the public, and only customers screened by the Secret… -
DHS identifies hundreds of migrants with possible ties to Tren de Aragua: Report
New data from The Department of Homeland Security showed more than 600 migrants in the United States may have connections to the well-known Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The group has been a growing concern for the FBI because of its involvement in human smuggling, extortion and drug trafficking. According to the report obtained by… -
UK accuses Russia of bombing humanitarian aid ships bound for Gaza
The United Kingdom accused Russia of indiscriminately bombing ships transporting food to Gaza as Russia steps up its attacks on Ukrainian ports. British intelligence asserts these strikes are preventing crucial aid from being delivered to Palestinians and others in need. British defense officials report Russia hit at least four merchant vessels between Oct. 5 and… -
IRS unveils new income tax brackets and deductions for 2025
The IRS has announced key tax changes for 2025, including adjustments to income tax brackets, standard deductions, and capital gains rates due to inflation. These updates will affect how much Americans pay in taxes when filing in 2026. For income taxes, the top bracket remains at 37%, applying to single filers earning over $626,350 or… -
Trump to appear on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ podcast
Podcasts are all the buzz this election cycle, and former President Donald Trump just locked in an appearance on the most popular podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience.” Trump is set to record at Rogan’s studio in Austin, Texas, this Friday, Oct. 25. This will be the first time he appears on the show, which boasts… -
Denny’s closing 150 stores by end of year as shares drop 17%
Denny’s announced on Tuesday, Oct. 22, it will close 150 restaurants or about 10% of locations over the next year. The breakfast chain will have nearly 1,400 locations remaining after closing “underperforming stores.” Denny’s Executive Vice President Steve Dunn said the impacted stores are either too old to be remodeled or not profitable. However, he…