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New X report shows platform more compliant with ‘censorship’ under Musk
X, the social media platform formerly called Twitter, has issued its first transparency report since Elon Musk took control of the company. The report details a significant increase in both account suspensions and content moderation actions, reflecting the company’s efforts to enforce its rules more strictly. During the first half of this year, X suspended… -
Wealthy voters favor Harris over Trump: Poll
A new survey revealed a majority of millionaires are supporting Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election. According to the poll by global financial firm UBS, 57% of investors with at least $1 million of investable assets plan to vote for Harris and 43% plan to vote for Trump. Trump edged out… -
NY appeals panel signals skepticism over state’s $464M Trump judgment
A New York appeals panel is expressing skepticism about the state’s civil fraud case against former President Donald Trump, which resulted in a $464 million judgment against him and his business. During a hearing Thursday, Sept. 26, the five-judge panel raised significant questions regarding the authority of New York Attorney General Letitia James. Justice John… -
Absentee voting errors: Duplicate ballots, Harris omitted, parties flipped
Errors in sending out absentee ballots have been reported by several cities across the U.S. Wisconsin has experienced thousands of duplicate ballots sent to voters, while Minnesota has listed local candidates under the wrong party affiliation. In addition, a typo in Tim Walz’s name and the omission of Kamala Harris’ name occurred on ballots sent… -
Lawmakers call for investigation of Boar’s Head as 10 deaths recorded
After the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday, Sept. 25, reported the 10th death connected to a listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar’s Head deli meat. Lawmakers are now demanding answers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). A group of House representatives and… -
US processing citizenship applications at fastest rate in a decade
The United States is experiencing a surge in citizenship applications being approved, just in time for new citizens to participate in their first presidential election. Immigration authorities are processing citizenship requests at the fastest rate in a decade, with processing times cut in half this fiscal year to less than five months. In 2021, the… -
Study reveals major gaps between voters’ public and private political views
A new study found significant differences between what Americans say publicly and what they privately believe about key political issues. According to a survey by the think tank Populace and polling firm YouGov, 61% of Americans admit to “self-silencing” on sensitive topics Researchers used a mix of traditional polling and a list experiment method, which… -
Paul Pelosi sold over $500K in Visa stock before DOJ antitrust lawsuit: Report
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, sold over $500,000 worth of Visa stock weeks before the U.S. Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against the credit card company. The sale raised concerns due to its timing and previous financial scrutiny on the Pelosi family. According to public records, Pelosi sold… -
Wikimedia donates millions to left-wing activists that edit Wikipedia: Report
Wikipedia is the world’s largest online encyclopedia and one of the most visited websites, attracting more than a billion visitors each month. It is fast, easy to use and often the first suggestion in Google search results. However, concerns have been raised about whether this extensive resource provides biased results. For years, third-party analyses have… -
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,…