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Evers, Whitmer lock up gubernatorial wins; three states waiting
As is the case with the control of Congress following the 2022 midterm elections, the gubernatorial layout for the country had not been finalized as of early Wednesday. The overnight hours did see incumbent Democratic Govs. Gretchen Whitmer, Mich., and Tony Evers, Wis., pick up wins over tough Republican challengers. “I am so, so happy… -
Congress still in the balance after closer-than-expected midterms
The red wave some had projected for the 2022 midterms does not appear to have come to fruition, with neither party taking control of either house of Congress early Wednesday morning. As of 5:30 a.m., the Senate was split at 48 a piece, and Republicans held a 199-172 lead in the House. While the GOP… -
Five states back, lean toward backing abortion rights at midterms
Following Kansas’ example from earlier this year, five states either voted in favor of or were leaning toward supporting abortion rights in the 2022 midterms. Five ballot initiatives were on the ballot just months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Voters in Michigan, California and Vermont voted to enshrine abortion right into their… -
Russian businessman admits to interfering in US elections
Yevgeny Prigozhin, a Russian businessman with connections to the Kremlin and the nickname “Putin’s chef,” admitted to interfering in American elections. Monday’s admission comes a day before the U.S. midterm elections. “We have interfered, are interfering and will continue to interfere. Carefully, precisely, surgically and in our own way,” Prigozhin said in remarks posted on… -
Reports: US in private talks with Russia, Ukraine over invasion
According to reports from The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, Biden administration officials have held private talks with both sides of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. According to people familiar with the Ukraine talks, the Biden administration officials are encouraging Ukraine’s leaders to signal an openness to negotiate with Russia and drop their public… -
School choice advocates spend millions on Republicans in Texas
Groups committed to giving parents the option of sending their children to private schools using taxpayer dollars — sometimes known as “school choice” or “vouchers” — have given millions of dollars to Republican candidates in Texas this year. Political observers said as a result, public school funding is effectively on the ballot in the state… -
Midterm campaigning; Twitter calls back workers; $75M sports bet
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are spending the last day before the midterm elections campaigning; Twitter has reportedly asked for some of the employees they laid off to return to work; and a Texas gambler is set to receive the largest payout on a single legal sports bet in U.S. history. These… -
TikTok: European user data can be accessed by staff in China
According to an update to TikTok’s privacy policy published earlier this week, data for users in the European Union, United Kingdom and Switzerland can be accessed by staff in China, among other countries. In Wednesday’s update, the social media platform said staff access is given “based on a demonstrated need to do their job,” and… -
House GOP report alleges misconduct, politicization at FBI, DOJ
House Republicans released a report detailing whistleblower allegations of FBI misconduct and politicization at the highest levels of the Department of Justice (DOJ). Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee said Friday’s report is “the first comprehensive accounting of the FBI’s problems to date, which undermine the FBI’s fundamental law-enforcement mission.” “The Federal Bureau of Investigation,… -
As Daylight Saving Time ends, House split on making it permanent
Daylight Saving Time for 2022 ends this weekend, with clocks falling back an hour early Sunday morning. With each coming and passing of the annual tradition comes debate over whether or not to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Back in March, the Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would do just that. However, that… -
Twitter layoffs; Alex Jones punitive phase; Kyrie Irving suspension
Twitter is expected to announce layoffs Friday afternoon; the punitive damages phase of Alex Jones’ Connecticut Sandy Hook defamation trial is set to begin; and Kyrie Irving was suspended over his antisemitism controversy. These stories highlight the Daily Rundown for Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. Twitter layoffs to be announced – Twitter Inc. will tell employees… -
Pilot unions reject contract offers from American, United Airlines
Just this week, two major pilot unions rejected contract offers from American Airlines and United Airlines. The rejections of the United and American Airlines offers came just after Delta Air Line pilots voted to authorize union leaders to call a strike “if necessary” to get a new contract. On Tuesday, the Air Line Pilots Association… -
Study: TikTok contributes to toxic diet culture among young people
According to a study published in the journal PLOS One earlier this week, social media platform TikTok perpetuates a toxic diet culture among teens and young adults. The study looked at “1,000 TikTok videos from 10 popular nutrition, food, and weight-related hashtags each with over 1 billion views.” Key themes found in these videos included: Glorification…
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