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White House announces $8 billion in aid to Ukraine to help Kyiv ‘win this war’
In an effort to help Ukraine “win this war,” President Joe Biden announced on Thursday, Sept. 26, $8 billion in military weapons and equipment is going to Kyiv. The announcement comes against the backdrop of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to the United States for the United Nations General Assembly. The Biden administration held talks… -
US to reach death penalty milestone even with declining support
The United States is set to reach a new milestone for executions. Three inmates were put to death in South Carolina, Missouri and Texas since Friday, Sept. 20. Two more are scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 26, in Alabama and Oklahoma. According to a report by Newsweek, if those final two go forward, the U.S. will… -
Wisconsin city mayor tows away only ballot drop box, investigation launched
The only ballot drop box in Wausau, Wisconsin, was removed by the city’s mayor, who was seen wearing a hard hat and gloves while using a dolly to transport the box back inside City Hall. The drop box had been placed outside for residents to submit their absentee ballots. The legality of the mayor’s action… -
Broadway theaters to lower lights in tribute to James Earl Jones
Broadway will pay tribute to the legendary James Earl Jones this Thursday, Sept. 26. The lights of the iconic Great White Way will dim in his honor, following the actor’s passing earlier this month at the age of 93. The Broadway League announced the tribute, acknowledging Jones’ profound contributions to the stage. Over his career,… -
7 in 10 voters worried about violence post-election: Poll
A new poll revealed a significant number of voters are worried about violence following the 2024 presidential election. The survey, conducted by Quinnipiac University, found that 73% of likely voters expressed concern about politically motivated violence after election results are announced. In the same poll, 27% expressed little to no concern. Democrats are most worried,… -
Is Temu spying on you? Lawmakers want the FBI to answer that
In a letter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray on Tuesday, Sept. 24, members of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee requested a “joint briefing” on what the agency is doing to protect Americans personal data from alleged spying efforts from the Chinese-based app Temu and its parent company, Pinduoudou (PDD). Committee members… -
Hollywood preps for TV, film exodus as companies seek tax credits elsewhere
Hollywood is preparing to battle a major TV and film exodus. According to FilmLA, on-location shooting in Los Angeles dropped 12% in the second quarter of 2024, compared to last year. That’s even with the start of the Writers Guild of America Strike in May 2023. The Wrap reported only two of the 12 TV… -
California winery owner fined $120K for letting worker live in trailer on his land
A winery owner in California faces a $120,000 fine for allowing an employee and his family to live in a trailer on his private property. The move violated a Santa Clara County ordinance that prohibits recreational vehicles from being used as dwelling units. For years, the county issued daily fines to the Ballard family until… -
OpenAI to grant authors access to training data in landmark copyright case
OpenAI will allow authors suing the company to inspect data used to train its artificial intelligence models in an ongoing copyright lawsuit. This marks the first time the AI firm has agreed to provide access to this information, potentially setting the stage for a pivotal legal battle over the use of copyrighted works in AI… -
Judge rules state must pay for convicted murderer’s transgender surgery
A federal judge has ruled that the state of Indiana must provide transgender surgery to an inmate serving time for murder. The ruling sparked a heated response from the state, highlighting ongoing tensions over state laws and the constitutional rights of incarcerated individuals. Autumn Cordellione, previously known as Jonathan Richardson, is currently serving a 55-year… -
RFK Jr. considers legal action against reporter over sexting scandal: Report
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering suing Olivia Nuzzi, a political reporter for New York Magazine, over a series of explicit messages she allegedly sent him, according to sources close to Kennedy. Nuzzi reportedly sent pornographic photos and videos to the former presidential candidate, which led to her being placed on leave after the scandal… -
Sweden blames Iran for cyberattack after Quran burnings
Swedish authorities accused Iran of orchestrating a cyberattack that sent thousands of text messages calling for revenge over burnings of the Quran. Officials say the attack was carried out by Iran’s Paramilitary Revolutionary Guard in summer 2023. Authorities claimed the group took over passwords and usernames, before it sent at least 15,000 text messages. Some… -
Johnny Cash takes center stage in the US Capitol with new statue unveiled
The “man in black” is standing tall in a new venue. Tuesday, Sept. 24, saw a bronze statue of country music legend Johnny Cash unveiled in a special ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. Cash will join a powerful companion, civil rights leader Daisy Bates. Her statue was unveiled back in May. The two are new…
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