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Meta shuts down Jack Sweeney’s private jet tracking accounts
Meta has banned several Instagram and Threads accounts that tracked the private jet movements of high-profile individuals, citing privacy concerns and risks of physical harm. The accounts, run by college student Jack Sweeney, monitored the flights of figures like Mark Zuckerberg and Taylor Swift. Sweeney’s work has drawn legal attention in the past from Elon… -
Hurricane Helene spurred IV fluid shortage may delay surgeries for weeks
Hospital officials said on Tuesday, Oct. 22, the aftermath of Hurricane Helene may delay scheduled surgeries for weeks after the storm washed out nearby bridges and water seeped into the factory. Baxter International’s North Carolina plant reportedly supplies 60% of IV solutions nationwide and sterile water for surgeries. Health systems report rationing fluids and giving… -
PepsiCo adds more chips to bags amid ‘shrinkflation’ backlash
Snack and beverage company PepsiCo has announced it will increase the amount of chips it puts in bags. This comes after the company faced accusations of “shrinkflation.” During a recent earnings call, the company announced its plans to add 20% more chips to certain bags of Tostitos and Ruffles. PepsiCo is the maker of both… -
Toxicology report reveals Liam Payne died with ‘pink cocaine’ in his system
Liam Payne reportedly had “pink cocaine” in his system when he died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina, according to a toxicology report. The 31-year-old former One Direction singer’s tragic death has shed light on the dangers of the synthetic drug, known as “tusi,” which includes a mixture of methamphetamine, MDMA, ketamine and… -
Trump threatens litigation in letter to CBS following Harris interview
Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers have sent a letter to CBS News demanding the release of the transcript from the “60 Minutes” interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. This latest threat of litigation escalates the ongoing conflict between Trump and the network over the editing of one of Harris’ responses. The CBS legal department addressed… -
New York’s Prop 1: Fight over abortion rights and transgender athletes
On Nov. 5, New York voters will weigh in on the proposed Equal Rights Amendment, known as Proposition 1. The proposal seeks to add language to the New York Constitution that prohibits denying rights based on “ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and… -
Former Ohio officer’s murder trial begins for 2020 shooting death of Andre Hill
A white former Ohio police officer is on trial for murder for the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man. Jury selection began on Monday, Oct. 21, for former Columbus Police Department officer Adam Coy, who prosecutors say fatally shot 47-year-old Andre Hill as Hill came out of a friend’s garage with a cellphone in… -
‘Central Park 5’ sue Donald Trump for defamation after debate remarks
Members of the “Central Park Five” sued former President Donald Trump for defamation. Their lawsuit comes after the comments Trump made about their case at the presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris in September 2024. The five black and latino men were teenagers when they were wrongfully convicted of raping and beating a white… -
Freed American Paul Whelan describes years inside Russian prison
Former Marine Paul Whelan has shared new details about his over five-year imprisonment in Russia, including allegations of psychological and physical abuse. Whelan, who was released in August as part of a multination prisoner swap, credits WNBA star Brittney Griner for helping keep his case in the public eye. Whelan was arrested in 2018 on… -
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… -
S. Korea could deploy troops to Ukraine to help against N. Koreans: Report
South Korea could reportedly send troops and intelligence personnel to Ukraine following revelations North Korea may have deployed soldiers and plans to send thousands more to fight alongside Russian forces on the front lines of its war against Ukraine. South Korean media reported on Monday, Oct. 21, the military may send intelligence officers to provide… -
Pa. governor, Elon Musk clash over $1 million voter petition payouts
A petition initiated by Elon Musk’s super PAC “America” is seeking signatures from registered voters in swing states in support of the First and Second Amendments of the Constitution. Voters who referred a friend to sign the petition once earned $47, but now Musk is increasing the stakes. From now until Election Day, one petition… -
Bipartisan assassination task force cites ‘stunning’ failures leading to PA attempt
A new bipartisan U.S. House task force report reveals significant security failures in the lead-up to the July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump occurred. The report criticizes a breakdown in communication between the Secret Service and local law enforcement, which allowed a gunman to fire from…
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