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Nebraska Supreme Court upholds felon voting rights law ahead of election
Nebraska’s Supreme Court has ruled that the state’s election chief acted beyond his authority in trying to block voting rights for felons who have completed their sentences. The ruling could add over 7,000 new voters to the rolls just weeks before the Nov. 5 election. Secretary of State Bob Evnen, supported by the state attorney… -
Massachusetts town takes legal action against resident projecting Trump sign
Fines of reportedly $100 per day and a cease-and-desist order are apparently not stopping a Massachusetts resident from projecting a “Trump 2024” symbol onto the town of Hanson’s water tower. As a result, city officials said they will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16, to see what further legal action they can take… -
FBI revises crime data, reveals increase after initial decline reported
The FBI has revised its 2022 crime data, initially reporting a 2.1% decrease in violent crime. The updated figures now reveal a 4.5% increase. The revision includes 80,000 more incidents of violent crime than previously reported, with an increase of 1,699 murders, 7,780 rapes, over 33,000 robberies and 37,000 aggravated assaults. This new data was… -
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… -
How the media are defining plagiarism amid Kamala Harris allegations
Vice President Kamala Harris is facing plagiarism accusations related to a book she coauthored in 2009, with the claims coming just three weeks before the presidential election. Conservative activist Christopher Rufo first reported the allegations, highlighting them in his article titled “Kamala Harris’s Plagiarism Problem.” Right-leaning outlets like Fox News and the New York Post,… -
Pet owner who left dog tied to fence before hurricane faces charges
As Hurricane Milton approached Florida, a video of a dog tied up near a highway sparked outrage on social media, prompting Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., to warn pet owners against such actions. DeSantis responded to the video of the dog rescue on social media, thanking the state trooper for saving the dog and saying that… -
Dozens still missing in North Carolina weeks after Helene
Gov. Roy Cooper, D-N.C., provided an update during the week of Oct. 13, on the ongoing recovery efforts in North Carolina following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Cooper announced that 81 people remained missing across the state. Initially, a task force was formed to locate 92 unaccounted-for individuals. That number fluctuated, but Cooper recently… -
Police share bodycam video of VA woman shot after attacking cop with knife
Newly released bodycam footage revealed the moment an officer shot and killed a woman during a welfare check in Reston, Virginia, in September. The Fairfax County Police Department identified the woman as 33-year-old Sydney Wilson. The footage, released by the department on Monday, Oct. 14, captured the confrontation that took place on Sept. 16. Officer… -
SpaceX sues California agency over rocket launch denial, alleges political bias
SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission, alleging political bias in the agency’s decision to block an increase in rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The company claims the rejection stems from Elon Musk’s political statements, including his support for Donald Trump, rather than environmental concerns. The commission voted to deny… -
FBI visited journalist after he published hacked JD Vance dossier
An independent journalist made headlines earlier in October after publishing a 270-page report compiled by Donald Trump’s campaign regarding its vetting process for vice presidential pick JD Vance. Following the publication of the Vance dossier, the journalist, Ken Klippenstein, reported that he was visited by the FBI. According to the FBI, the documents are believed… -
Majority of Americans worried over social media censorship ahead of election
A majority of Americans are worried that social media companies are censoring content related to the 2024 election, according to a new poll. The Center Square Voter’s Voice survey found that 61% of likely voters are concerned about censorship on platforms like Facebook and Google as Election Day approaches. The poll, which surveyed 2,290 likely… -
US fines Lufthansa airlines $4 million over accusations of antisemitism
The United States announced it fined German airline Lufthansa $4 million on Tuesday, Oct. 15, for allegedly discriminating against Jewish passengers. The fine, which the U.S. Transportation Department says is the largest it has ever leveled against an airline for civil rights violations, stems from an incident in 2022 where more than 120 travelers were… -
Ukraine turns to creative ads to boost military recruiting
Both Russia and Ukraine have been struggling to attract new recruits for their fighting forces, but Ukraine now has a new strategy. The Ukrainian military has turned to an unconventional ad campaign to drum up extra interest. Part of the Third Assault Brigade has functioned more like a production company than a military unit. Members…