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Helene halts quartz mining in North Carolina, sparks misinformation online
Update:According to an assessment by Sibleco, key sites for quartz “only sustained minor damage.” The Quartz Corp also remarks they will be able to “avoid” any supply disruptions. Hurricane Helene has severely disrupted quartz mining operations in North Carolina, raising concerns about a potential ripple effect across the global tech industry. Meanwhile, misinformation is spreading… -
Costco makes 9 figures a month selling gold; Now it is offering platinum bars
In times when markets may prove volatile, many move away from the trading and move toward the tried and true method of collecting precious metals. Lately, some have questioned the efficacy of keeping their funds digitally, and are moving back to these valuable commodities. Many turn to metals like gold and silver, hoping they’ll retain… -
Biden says US ‘discussing’ possible Israeli strike on Iran oil, markets react
President Joe Biden said the United States is discussing potential Israeli strikes on Iran’s oil facilities. Soon after his comments, oil markets reacted, with crude oil prices spiking 5%, the largest one-day increase since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Biden made these remarks in response to a reporter’s question outside the White House on… -
FCC commissioner: ‘Special shortcut’ allowed Soros to buy 200 radio stations
The Federal Communications Commission has approved a controversial deal that grants control of over 200 radio stations to a nonprofit funded by Democratic megadonor George Soros. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from Republicans in Congress, who argue it aims to influence the upcoming election. The House Oversight Committee is investigating the FCC’s handling of… -
Post-debate Google News search results for Vance were 100% left-leaning: Study
With Election Day just about a month away, voters researching candidates through Google News searches may be getting information from sources with a left-leaning bias. According to a study by the conservative media watchdog Media Research Center (MRC), Google, the largest search engine in the world, is prioritizing results from left-leaning news outlets. Following the… -
White House, Trump both take credit for sending Starlink to the Southeast
Georgia and North Carolina were among the states hardest hit by Hurricane Helene. The storm inundated cities like Augusta, Georgia, and Asheville, North Carolina, Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28. As a result, many communities lost access to communications, leaving residents without phones or internet. This lack of connectivity hindered the ability to report… -
Modified Meta glasses reveal dangerous potential for doxxing
Two Harvard students have demonstrated how Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses can be modified to dox individuals in public by using facial recognition software. Their project, designed to raise awareness about privacy risks, has sparked concerns over the growing potential for wearable technology to invade personal privacy. AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio, both students at Harvard… -
FDA considers new sunscreen ingredient for better skin protection, first in decades
A chemical that could offer better protection against the sun’s harmful UV rays has been on the market for over 20 years. But the chemical, bemotrizinol, hasn’t yet been on sale in the U.S. Now the federal government may finally be ready to approve bemotrizinol, which would be the first new sunscreen ingredient in decades.… -
Omaha police chief says actions justified in deadly shooting; video released
The chief of the Omaha Police Department said Wednesday, Oct. 2, that an officer followed protocol when he shot an armed man eight times, killing him. The incident happened Saturday, Sept. 28, after officers Noah Zendejas and Alex Atkinson stopped Steve Phipps for expired plates. Police shared body-worn camera footage that showed Phipps outside his… -
DHS says biggest Election Day threat comes from domestic extremists
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is warning of potential Election Day violence targeting poll workers, government officials and voters. The assessment from the department on Wednesday, Oct. 2, said that the biggest threat comes from lone domestic extremists. The agency believes that criminals may be driven to violence by racism, bigotry, anti-government rhetoric,… -
Uber wins case based on terms and conditions agreement over 2022 crash
In what may serve as another reminder to read the fine print, a court blocked a New Jersey couple from suing Uber after a crash left them with broken bones and hefty medical bills. The cases dismissal reported by several outlets on Wednesday, Oct. 2, is because the couple accepted the terms and conditions from… -
Walz asks Vance to clarify immigration impact on housing; Here are the studies
Does illegal immigration impact the U.S. housing market, and if so, to what degree? This issue arose during Tuesday, Oct. 1’s debate. “Senator Vance, you said you don’t like the economists. Which economists are saying that immigrants are adding to the cost?” Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, D, asked Ohio Sen. JD Vance, R. “Senator, I’d… -
Daniel Day-Lewis returns to acting for his son’s directorial debut
Acclaimed Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis retired from acting seven years ago, but he will soon be returning to the silver screen for a movie close to his heart. The 67-year-old has confirmed that he will work with his son on a film. Ronan Day-Lewis, the 26-year-old son of the actor, managed to convince his three…
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