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Trump threatens litigation in letter to CBS following Harris interview
Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers have sent a letter to CBS News demanding the release of the transcript from the “60 Minutes” interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. This latest threat of litigation escalates the ongoing conflict between Trump and the network over the editing of one of Harris’ responses. The CBS legal department addressed… -
‘Central Park 5’ sue Donald Trump for defamation after debate remarks
Members of the “Central Park Five” sued former President Donald Trump for defamation. Their lawsuit comes after the comments Trump made about their case at the presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris in September 2024. The five black and latino men were teenagers when they were wrongfully convicted of raping and beating a white… -
Harris surpasses Trump with $1.6 billion campaign fundraising high
Vice President Kamala Harris surpassed former President Donald Trump in fundraising with $1.6 billion. That’s compared to over $700 million for Trump over the course of his presidential campaign. Harris raised $928 million for her official campaign, $364 million for the Democratic National Committee and another $307 million for a joint fundraising committee. Trump raised… -
Global water crisis threatens half the world’s food supply: Report
The world is facing a water crisis that’s only getting worse. Now, a new international study shows it’s not just a lack of access to safe drinking water that’s on the line, but access to food, as well. Researchers with the Global Commission on the Economics of Water found more than half the world’s food… -
Biden administration proposes expanded free contraception coverage
The Biden administration is looking to expand contraception coverage under the Affordable Care Act. In a new rule proposed Monday, Oct. 21, by the Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury departments, private health insurance companies would be required to fully cover the cost of over-the-counter birth control, including daily pills, condoms and “the morning… -
Families of Tulsa Race Massacre survivors meet with DOJ Cold Case Unit
The families of the last living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre met with federal detectives from the Department of Justice’s Cold Case Unit the week of Oct. 14, seeking justice and accountability. The meeting marks the first-ever federal review of the massacre that destroyed the Black community of Greenwood, also known as “Black… -
TikTok approves 50% of political ads containing false information: Study
Social media platforms TikTok and Facebook are under scrutiny for failing to detect harmful disinformation advertisements ahead of the U.S. presidential election. A new investigation by Global Witness reveals that these platforms are still allowing misleading content to slip through their moderation systems. In a report, Global Witness tested the election integrity commitments of TikTok,… -
DHS says it just deported a charter plane full of Chinese immigrants
The Biden administration announced it deported a chartered plane full of Chinese nationals back to the People’s Republic of China. In a press release, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement “conducted its second charter removal flight to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) of Chinese nationals this year.” The… -
Israel confirms Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza
Israeli forces confirmed Thursday, Oct. 17, that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed during a military operation in southern Gaza. Sinwar, responsible for orchestrating the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel, was killed after a confrontation with Israeli troops in Rafah. His identity was confirmed through dental records and fingerprints. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed… -
Fossil fuel groups accused of trying to covertly derail Ohio solar project
A recent investigation by ProPublica looked into allegations that fossil fuel interests are working to derail a proposed solar energy project in Knox County, Ohio. The investigation suggests that oil and gas companies covertly influenced local opinions by using media outlets and interest groups to spread misinformation. The Frasier Solar development, which aims to power… -
Facing the music: Can Taylor Swift ever top The Eras Tour?
Pop megastar Taylor Swift kicks off the final U.S. leg of her gigantic Eras Tour on Friday, Oct. 18, in Miami. When all is said and done, Swift will have spent nearly two years globe trotting in front of millions of fans, selling out arenas worldwide and generating more than $2 billion. For Swifties who missed… -
Tampa Bay Rays seek new home stadium for 2025 season
The Tampa Bay Rays may be forced to find a temporary home stadium for the 2025 season. Their regular stadium, Tropicana Field, may not be ready in time for the Rays’ season opener against the Colorado Rockies on March 27, 2025, according to Tampa Bay Times. Hurricane Milton caused critical damage to the stadium’s roof,… -
World’s second giant sphere to be built in Abu Dhabi
Las Vegas’ giant sphere will soon no longer be one of a kind. A second one is in the works for Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Under a newly announced deal, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism said it will pay a franchise fee to Sphere Entertainment to build the second location using…
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