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Elections software CEO arrested for allegedly stealing poll workers’ data
The founder and CEO of an elections software company is under arrest allegedly for stealing data on hundreds of Los Angeles County poll workers. The company Konnech won a contract with LA County for software to track election workers’ schedules, training, payroll and communications. Konnech was required to keep the data in the United States… -
Major CEOs predict a recession amid steady inflation, stagnant global trade
Polls have pointed to inflation and the economy as top concerns for voters heading into midterms. Now, those concerns are being shared with major CEOs of U.S. companies. A survey showed the world’s richest are preparing for a recession. A survey of 400 CEOs shows a staggering 91% believe a recession is bound to happen… -
OPEC+ announces steep cut to oil production, US braces for ramifications
Major oil producers around the world have announced a steep cut to oil production at an OPEC+ meeting on Wednesday. OPEC+ leaders said 2 million barrels of oil per day will be slashed from production. That is the biggest cut since the beginning of the pandemic. The announcement has ignited fears of higher gas prices… -
Biden visits Florida; S Korea missile mishap; Putin annexes Ukraine regions
On Oct. 5, 2022, President Joe Biden will visit Florida to survey the damage left behind by Hurricane Ian; a South Korean missile misfires during drills in response to North Korea; and Russia formally annexes portions of Ukraine. Biden to visit Hurricane Ian aftermath in Florida – President Biden will visit Fort Myers, Florida, Wednesday… -
Army recruitment misses mark by 25%, 15,000 soldiers short of annual goal
The U.S. Army has fallen short of its annual recruitment goal this year. It is short by about 15,000 soldiers. This means they missed the mark by 25 percent. Officials confirmed the numbers on Friday. While the Army was the only branch of service that didn’t meet its target, all of the others had to… -
Americans ‘prayed for death’ after being captured by Russia in Ukraine
Two Americans who were captured for helping Ukraine fight off Russia’s invasion have begun sharing their experience in captivity with major news outlets. U.S. military veterans Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh were released by Russian-backed separatists as part of a prisoner exchange just over a week ago. “Surreal. I still have chill bumps. I always… -
Biden to visit Puerto Rico, Florida in aftermath of Hurricanes Fiona and Ian
Within a 10-day span in September, storm systems in the Atlantic grew to tremendous size. Hurricanes Fiona and Ian terrorized coastal cities and islands. Hurricane Fiona traveled through Puerto Rico, flooding the island and knocking out the island’s electrical grid where weeks later one in five residents are still without power. President Joe Biden will… -
Supreme Court in session; Brazil runoff election; Britain backs off tax cuts
On Oct. 3, 2022, the Supreme Court will begin a new term; the contentious presidential election in Brazil is now headed for a runoff at the end of the month; and Britain backpedals on new Prime Minister Lis Truss’ plan to cut taxes on the country’s wealthiest. Supreme Court back in session – The Supreme… -
New York adopts California’s decision to mandate zero-emission cars
New York has adopted California’s decision to require all new cars and trucks sold in the state to be zero-emission by 2035. They are the second state in the country to mandate zero-emissions for all new passenger cars, pickup trucks and SUVs . All new school buses purchased will also have to be zero-emission by 2027, with… -
Chevron downsizes in California while expanding company in Texas
California continues to see a migration of companies and residents to the Lone Star State. Chevron already has a large presence in Texas but will look to grow their Houston facilities by transferring more of its California employees there. The move is happening as Chevron has sold its headquarters building in California, significantly downsizing. The… -
Russia escalates missile attacks on Ukraine ahead of annexation
There is no sign of let up in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Russia increased their attacks on the battlefield overnight Thursday ahead of the annexation of Ukraine territories on Friday. Missiles, rockets and suicide drones were all deployed on Ukraine in one of the more intensified recent shows of power. One of the… -
Hurricane Ian eyes East Coast; warships on Korean coast; ALS drug approved
On Sept. 30, 2022, Hurricane Ian is projected to make its second landfall in the U.S.; a set of warships belonging to the U.S., Japan and South Korea set sail in the face of heightened threats from North Korea; and a new drug to treat ALS has received FDA approval. Hurricane Ian heads toward Carolinas… -
Advertisers leave Twitter over ad space shared with child pornography tweets
Major advertisers are pulling their business from Twitter after advertisements for their companies appeared alongside tweets soliciting child pornography. Dyson, Mazda, Forbes, PBS Kids and Direct TV have all removed their ads from the social media site. Those companies as well as Disney, NBC Universal, and Coca-Cola were among 30 advertisers that appeared on the…
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