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Will Prop. 314 help or hurt Arizona? Voters decide immigration policy
Arizona voters will decide Tuesday, Nov. 5, on Proposition 314, a controversial measure that could change how the state handles illegal immigration. If passed, it would grant local law enforcement new powers to arrest and deport migrants. The measure was placed on the ballot by Republican lawmakers after Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a similar… -
FBI thwarts alleged ‘white supremacist’ plot to bomb Nashville energy facility
Federal authorities thwarted an alleged terrorist plot to bomb an electric substation in Nashville, Tennessee, a plan that targeted a power grid operated by one of the nation’s largest public electric utilities. A 24-year-old man, Skyler Philippi, was arrested over the weekend of Nov. 2, accused of planning the attack that aimed to destabilize the… -
Social media famous squirrel seized, euthanized by New York officials
A squirrel named P’Nut who found social media fame was recently seized an euthanized by New York state officials last week. The animal had amassed more than a million followers across platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where his owner, Mark Longo, shared videos of the squirrel’s daily antics. “They just took my best friend for… -
Missouri officials sue to block DOJ from monitoring Election Day polling places
Missouri wants a judge to ban the Justice Department from sending federal poll monitors to locations in the state on Election Day. The lawsuit filed by the state’s attorney general and secretary of state called the Justice Department’s decision to place poll watchers in St. Louis a plan to “displace state election authorities.” Officials with… -
Chinese solar manufacturers shift operations to bypass US tariffs
Chinese solar panel manufacturers have a strategy for circumventing U.S. trade restrictions, responding to new tariffs by relocating production facilities to countries less affected by American policies. This shift has impacted the solar industry in Southeast Asia, following the U.S. Commerce Department’s implementation of duties reaching as high as nearly 300% that are targeted at… -
Idaho health department bans COVID-19 vaccinations in 6 counties
In a first for the country, Idaho’s Southwest District Health Department has banned the administration of COVID-19 vaccinations. The regional health department covers six counties along the Idaho-Oregon border, including Adams, Washington, Payette, Gem, Canyon and Owyhee counties. The department’s board voted 4-3 in favor of the ban on Oct. 22. During a meeting, Southwest’s… -
TV networks, streaming services add features to win election night
TV networks, streaming services and newspapers are all bringing out the latest technological advancements to win election night coverage. From virtual reality sets to election integrity teams, outlets are pulling out all stops to be the destination for American voters looking for the latest results and analysis. MSNBC will present a virtual reality set for its… -
October border arrest numbers down ahead of election: Report
Immigration is a top issue for many voters heading into the Nov. 5 election. A new report showed arrests at the border declined, which continued the downward trend since June when President Joe Biden put enhanced restrictions in place. According to the new numbers obtained by Reuters, United States border officials arrested around 54,000 migrants… -
Blinken calls Russia’s turn to North Korean soldiers a sign of desperation
North Korea has reportedly sent three senior generals, including a close ally of Kim Jong-un, to oversee thousands of North Korean troops in Russia. This marks an unprecedented level of military cooperation between the two countries amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. While most of the North Korean fighting force has yet to see direct… -
Israeli intelligence warns of imminent Iranian strike from Iraqi soil
Israeli intelligence reports indicate Iran is planning an attack on Israel, potentially from Iraqi territory, using a combination of drones and ballistic missiles. Israeli sources suggest the attack could take place before the U.S. presidential election. According to officials, Iran might utilize Iraqi territory and its allied militias, such as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq,… -
Ford halts F-150 Lightning production amid $5B in EV losses
Ford Motor Company has announced plans to halt production of its electric vehicle (EV) model, the F-150 Lightning, starting next month, with operations expected to resume in early January. This move comes as the automaker works to manage high inventory levels with its electric division is set to incur a loss of around $5 billion… -
Papua New Guinea to boycott UN climate summit, calls it a ‘waste of time’
Despite being one of the world’s most vulnerable nations to global warming’s effects, Papua New Guinea has announced it will boycott the upcoming United Nations COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan. Officials from the Pacific island nation, where average temperatures have risen by about 1.5 degrees over the past century, called the event a “total waste… -
Texas cities consider renewable-powered aerial gondolas for future transit
A new mode of urban transit may eventually glide across the Texas skyline, as several cities explore the potential of electric gondolas powered by renewable energy. However, these potential projects have drawn criticism, with some questioning the costs, commuter value and the reliability of similar endeavors in the past. Swyft Cities, the company that implements…
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