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1/3 of surveillance cameras not working at US-Mexico border: Border Patrol
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) is raising concerns over a security problem that it said has plagued the southern border for months. An internal memo, obtained exclusively by NBC News on Monday, Oct. 14, said around 30% of surveillance cameras at the U.S-Mexico border are not working. The agency disclosed that 150 out of… -
Americans’ trust in media, US government reaches all-time low
Americans’ trust in the media and Congress has hit a historic low, according to a new Gallup poll, while confidence in local government remains significantly higher. The poll highlights a deep partisan divide, with Republicans expressing particularly low confidence in the media. According to the survey, only 31% of Americans trust mass media to report… -
Majority of voters want to see CBS transcript of Harris interview: Poll
About 85% of Americans want CBS to release the full transcript of Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent interview on “60 Minutes.” According to a new Harvard poll, more than half of Americans believe CBS edited the interview to present Harris in a more favorable light. Calls for transparency have gained bipartisan support, with 87% of… -
More than 2,000 cleaning supplies contain chemicals linked to health issues
Keeping a clean home is a big step in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but what if the products a person uses to clean their home are part of the problem? According to the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit that researches and advocates for safer products, more than 2,000 cleaning supplies may contain substances linked to health… -
Tensions create fractured alliance among Biden, Harris staff: Report
Tensions are rising between the teams of Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden as the election approaches, according to an Axios report. Ten anonymous sources told Axios that Biden’s aides are struggling with their new supporting role after the president’s withdrawal from the race, creating friction between the two teams — something the… -
Bath & Body Works faces backlash over offensive candle design
What was intended to be a festive holiday product turned into a public relations issue for Bath & Body Works. The company’s “Snowed In” candle was pulled from shelves after online critics pointed out that its label design resembled something far more offensive than a winter wonderland. The snowflake design, which was meant to celebrate… -
Canada, India each expel diplomats as tensions rise over 2023 murder
Canada and India have both expelled diplomats as tensions rise over accusations that Indian officials orchestrated violence against Sikh separatists in Canada. The fallout follows an investigation into the 2023 murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which Canadian authorities allege was part of a broader campaign by Indian agents targeting dissidents. The Canadian government… -
Dozens of pro-Palestine protesters arrested at NYSE
The New York Police Department arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters outside the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, Oct. 14. They were calling attention to Israel’s ongoing attacks on Gaza. Hundreds of demonstrators from the Jewish Voices for Peace group staged a sit-in outside the building. Several people chained themselves to the doors just before… -
Man sentenced to year in prison for selling fake COVID vaccine cards
A man who sold more than 120,000 fake COVID-19 vaccination cards will spend one year in prison. Nicholas Frank Sciotto, a 34-year-old man from Salt Lake City, will also pay a $40,000 fine for defrauding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This amount represents only a fraction of his profits from the scheme.… -
At least six new lawsuits filed against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, first from minor
Another round of lawsuits filed against Sean Diddy Combs on Monday, Oct. 14, accuse the rapper of raping women, sexually molesting an underaged boy, and sexually assaulting men. Until these new lawsuits, Comb had been accused only of sex crimes against adults. At least six lawsuits were filed against the hip hop star on Oct.… -
Ukraine raiding clubs, concerts in Kyiv to force men to join military
Ukrainian military recruiters in Kyiv are resorting to desperate measures to get more men to fight off invading Russian forces. Video captured on Friday, Oct. 11, by Ukrainian media showed raids of concert halls, clubs, bars and restaurants, in an effort to get more soldiers into Ukraine’s army. Authorities said men refusing to show exemptions… -
CBS’ Race and Culture Unit criticizes anchor’s tone in Ta-Nahisi book interview
CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil’s Sept. 30 interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates has ignited further controversy within the news network. The interview drew attention to CBS’s editorial standards and sparked internal discussions. The network has a Race and Culture unit, established in 2020, to ensure the “tone, content, and intention” of segments are appropriate. According… -
Sam’s Club tests all-digital store that has no checkout lanes
Sam’s Club is testing a checkout-free shopping experience, leaning heavily on its Scan & Go app to eliminate the hassle of long lines. The Walmart-owned membership club has reopened a store in Dallas, featuring a showroom-like space where customers can scan items with their phones as they browse everything from diamonds to cars, according to…
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