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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… -
DOJ sues Virginia for purging voter rolls too close to Election Day
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is responding after the Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the state over its removal of individuals lacking proof of citizenship from voter rolls. This case adds to a growing national debate on how to conduct secure elections while ensuring eligible voters can easily participate. In August 2024, Gov. Youngkin directed the… -
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…
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