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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… -
Rise in bystanders using opioid overdose antidote to save lives
As the United States continues to struggle with the opioid epidemic, a new study found more people with little to no medical training are administering naloxone. The nasal spray, used to reverse an opioid overdose, is becoming more accessible for bystanders to use to help before medical help arrives on a scene. The study, which… -
Algeria invests billions in desalination amid severe drought, water riots
Amid a worsening drought that has led to water rationing and riots, Algeria is investing $5.4 billion to expand its desalination infrastructure, aiming to tackle the nation’s growing water crisis. The country, already home to Africa’s largest desalination facilities, is ramping up efforts as rainfall continues to decline, threatening its water supply. This year, five… -
Canada, India each expel diplomats as tensions rise over 2023 murder
Canada and India have both expelled diplomats as tensions rise over accusations that Indian officials orchestrated violence against Sikh separatists in Canada. The fallout follows an investigation into the 2023 murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which Canadian authorities allege was part of a broader campaign by Indian agents targeting dissidents. The Canadian government… -
‘I, Robot’ director accuses Musk of stealing his robot and vehicle designs
Director Alex Proyas accused Tesla of copying robot and vehicle designs from his 2004 film “I, Robot” for the company’s latest autonomous products. Proyas, who led the Will Smith-starring sci-fi movie, took to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, after Tesla’s recent “We, Robot” event, saying, “Can I have my designs back please?”… -
FEMA forced to pause some operations in North Carolina over threats
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been forced to pause aid to some North Carolina communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The move comes after reports of threats to FEMA responders following a spread of misinformation on the agency’s response to recent storms. Certain FEMA operations in Ashe County, northeast of Asheville, were paused over the… -
How the media are covering Vogue’s October feature of Kamala Harris
Vogue magazine released its October digital edition, featuring Vice President Kamala Harris on the cover. The story generated headlines from left and right-leaning news outlets regarding Vogue’s profile of Harris. Vogue is known as a left-leaning outlet, as is The Guardian, while Fox News and National Review are considered right-leaning. Vogue: “Vice President Kamala Harris… -
WWF report warns of rapid biodiversity loss, some experts question the findings
A new report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) warns of an alarming decline in global biodiversity. However, some researchers are pushing back on the severity of its conclusions. According to the WWF’s 2024 Living Planet Report, wildlife populations across the globe have experienced an average decline of 73% over the past 50 years, with… -
Federal appeals court weighs fate of DACA program
On Thursday, Oct. 10, attorneys who represent immigrants called “Dreamers,” protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, defended it before a federal court. Now, federal judges will decide the program’s fate. DACA shields immigrants who came into the United States as children and don’t have permanent legal status or a path to citizenship.… -
Tesla unveils Cybercab just hours after Trump criticizes autonomous vehicles
This week, Tesla officially introduced its much-anticipated robotaxi to the public, unveiling their self-driving Cybercab for the first time to consumers. The debut came just hours after former President Donald Trump, who has been endorsed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, expressed skepticism about autonomous vehicles during a speech in Detroit, Michigan. “Do you like autonomous?”… -
Hamas leader Sinwar calls for group to revive suicide bombing campaign
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is calling for the revival of suicide bombings, a tactic the group largely abandoned nearly 20 years ago. According to Arab intelligence officials, Sinwar issued this directive to a senior operative, marking a shift toward more extreme methods amid the ongoing conflict with Israel. Sinwar’s call comes at a time when…
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