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Russia adds Meta to list of ‘terrorists and extremists,’ limits app access
According to reports from Russian news agencies, Russia’s financial monitoring agency added Meta to its list of “terrorists and extremists.” The company owns the social media and messaging apps Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Meta was found guilty of “extremist activity” in Russia back in March. Russia blamed Meta for allegedly censoring out Russian news outlets… -
47 defendants added to lawsuit as Florida surgeon general’s tweet blocked
According to a press release from Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, he and Missouri Attorney Eric Schmitt have added 47 defendants to a lawsuit accusing the federal government of colluding with social media companies to censor freedom of speech. According to the press release, the additional defendants include “top officials at the Centers for Disease… -
Supreme Court to hear key cases involving pork, copyright infringement
The Supreme Court is set to continue its new term with important cases that could affect American pork prices and copyright infringement rules. The first case, set to be heard Tuesday, involves a California animal cruelty law. Voters passed Proposition 12 back in 2018. It stipulates that pork sold in the state needs to come… -
US air support to Ukraine; Israel/Lebanon border deal; LIV golfer cashes in
President Joe Biden told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy the United States would provide Ukraine with “advanced air defense systems;” Israel and Lebanon reached an historic maritime border deal; and a top LIV golfer has already topped $30 million in winnings in just six tournaments. These stories highlight the Daily Rundown for Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.… -
Poll: 39% of Republicans, 25% of Democrats would blame fraud for loss
According to the latest wave of the Axios-Ipsos Two Americas Index, a poll found nearly four out of 10 Republicans and one in four Democrats say they’ll likely blame election fraud if their party doesn’t win control of Congress in November. The poll was conducted on about 1,000 U.S. adults late last months. When asked… -
Confusion, anger fuel fallout to reported PayPal misinformation fine
Payment service PayPal has cleared up confusion over reported plans to subject users to a $2,500 fine for misinformation. The plans were included in an acceptable use policy, or AUP, the company said was published in error. “PayPal is not fining people for misinformation and the language was never intended to be inserted into our… -
GOP nominee for New York governor reports two people shot outside his home
New York Congressman and Republican candidate for governor Lee Zeldin reported two teenagers were shot outside of his home on Long Island over the weekend. While he was not home at the time, Rep. Zeldin described the experience in a statement Sunday. “After my daughters heard the gunshots and the screaming, they ran upstairs, locked… -
Russia strikes Kyiv; North Korea threatens South; Nobel Prize for economics
Russia attacked multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, with strikes; North Korea explains its reasoning behind its recent missile launches; and a former Federal Reserve chairman won the Nobel Prize in economics. These stories highlight the Daily Rundown for Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. Russia launches strikes on Ukraine – At least eights people were killed and dozens… -
Tyson Foods joins list of companies leaving Chicago in recent months
Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest meat producers, announced it would relocate about 1,000 corporate positions from the Chicago area and South Dakota to its headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas. The relocation, announced Wednesday, is set to begin early next year. “The move will foster closer collaboration, enhance team member agility and enable faster decision… -
Hurricane Ian leads to warning over electric vehicles catching fire
With the death and destruction that came with Hurricane Ian last week also came a relatively new and potentially growing problem: electric vehicles (EVs) catching fire. Florida State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis highlighted the issue in a tweet thread Thursday. “There’s a ton of EVs disabled from Ian. As those batteries corrode, fires start. That’s… -
Biden pardons thousands convicted of simple marijuana possession
President Joe Biden announced he is issuing pardons to anyone convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana under federal law. The pardons also cover thousands convicted of the crime in the District of Columbia. “There are thousands of people who are convicted for marijuana possession who may be denied employment, housing, or educational opportunities as a… -
Biden’s ‘Armageddon’ comment; Hunter Biden charges; Nobel Peace Prize
President Joe Biden said the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is at its highest level in 60 years; federal agents have gathered what they believe is sufficient evidence to charge President Biden’s son Hunter; and this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winners are seen as a rebuke to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Theses stories highlight the Daily… -
Louisiana liquidates assets with BlackRock over ‘anti-fossil fuel policies’
Sometimes politics mixes with business like oil and water. Republican states are making that clear by defending their oil and energy sectors against investment banks who have openly taken a stance against fossil fuels. Louisiana is the latest state to do so by backing out of their business dealings with BlackRock. BlackRock is an investment…
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