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Donald Trump responds after Melania reveals abortion stance, Democrats react
Former President Donald Trump responded after his wife, Melania Trump revealed that she backs abortion rights. According to excerpts from her new memoir, the former first lady wrote that restricting a woman’s right to choose an abortion is the same as denying control over her own body. Melania posted a video to X Thursday, Oct.… -
Thousands of shipping containers met a watery death in past decade: Report
Thousands of shipping containers have been lost at sea over the last decade, according to a report on Thursday, Oct. 3, by The Associated Press. As ships get bigger, reportedly doubling in capacity in just the past 20 years, the problem is getting worse. Scientists warned that the environmental consequences could be catastrophic. “We know… -
EU court rules member states must recognize legal gender changes
The European Court of Justice (EJC) ruled Thursday, Oct. 1, that EU member states must legally recognize gender identity changes made in other member countries. This marks a significant victory for trans rights supporters. The case involved Arian Mirzarafie-Ahi, a transgender man from Romania, who had legally changed his name and gender in the U.K.… -
Virginia Senate candidate rails against DEI recruiting practices in military
The Department of Defense reported that military services collectively missed recruiting goals by about 41,000 during the last fiscal year. This issue was highlighted in a recent debate between Virginia Senate candidates Tim Kaine, the incumbent Democrat, and his Republican challenger, Hung Cao. Cao’s comments on low military recruitment gained significant attention “When you’re using… -
Former Colorado GOP official sentenced to prison for election scheme
A judge sentenced a former Colorado county clerk, election official and prominent Donald Trump supporter to nine years in prison on Thursday, Oct. 3, for leading a data breach scheme during the 2020 presidential election. A jury found Tina Peters guilty of four felonies, and seven charges in total, in August 2024. She was cleared… -
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.…
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AOC, Luna team up to cap credit card interest rates at 10%
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China, Russia and Iran show off naval abilities with joint drills in Gulf of Oman
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Stock market continues its dive as Trump leaves recession on the table
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