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VTuber Ironmouse breaks Kai Cenat’s subscription record on Twitch
In the world of streaming, nothing is ever truly certain, but at least for now, there’s a new most popular face of Twitch.tv. VTuber Ironmouse has set the record for the highest number of Twitch subscribers on the platform, surpassing the previous record holder, Kai Cenat. Ironmouse is part of a growing trend of creators… -
Michigan voter denied ballot in 2022 settles lawsuit for $20,000
A western Michigan community has agreed to pay $20,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a woman who was denied a ballot in the 2022 midterm election despite being registered to vote. Ashleigh Smith of Muskegon County was repeatedly turned away from her polling place after officials failed to find her name in the voter… -
Embattled Vineyard Wind project may face SCOTUS scrutiny over whale impact
An offshore wind farm that scattered debris into the Atlantic Ocean this summer is now at the center of a high-stakes legal battle that could be heading to the U.S. Supreme Court. A group of Nantucket residents with the organization ACK for Whales is challenging the federal government’s approval of the Vineyard Wind project, arguing… -
Arkansas sues YouTube over youth mental health crisis
The state of Arkansas is suing YouTube, alleging that the video-sharing platform contributes to a youth mental health crisis. Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin filed a consumer protection lawsuit in state court against Google, YouTube and their parent company, Alphabet. The lawsuit accuses the tech giants of deliberately targeting children with addictive content. The lawsuit… -
Black-colored plastics found in kitchen utensils, toys linked to toxic chemical
A study published on Tuesday, Oct. 1, found that black-colored plastics may contain concerning levels of a toxic flame retardant that could be leaching in through the recycling process. The study, done by environmental advocacy group Toxic-Free Future, found the highest levels of the toxic chemical in costume jewelry kids often wear when dressing up… -
Arizona sheriffs say they won’t enforce proposed immigration law
Sheriffs from at least four Arizona counties say they will not enforce a controversial immigration measure if voters approve it in November. Proposition 314, also known as the Secure the Border Act, would make it a state crime for migrants to cross illegally in the United States. The law would lead to state and local… -
CBS News to air QR code fact-check feature during vice presidential debate
CBS News will host a highly anticipated vice-presidential debate on Tuesday, Oct. 1, featuring Ohio Sen. JD Vance, R, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, D. In a first for the network, the debate will include a new interactive element that allows viewers to access additional context for the candidates’ answers. During the broadcast, CBS viewers… -
Spain builds solar farm over a cemetery, but did not tell relatives of the deceased
Spain is constructing the country’s largest urban solar farm by installing about 7,000 solar panels over cemeteries in the city of Valencia as part of a $3.5 million renewable energy initiative. The project, known as Requiem for Power (RIP), is designed to help the city achieve its goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2030, but… -
Norway may follow Finland’s lead and build fence along Russian border
Norway’s leaders are evaluating the construction of a fence along its 123-mile border with Russia after Finland took similar action. Norway Justice Minister Emilie Enger Mehl confirmed that the country may erect a fence along part or all its border with Russia to enhance border security and address concerns over potential irregular migration. Finland’s decision… -
Vacations and travel may lead to real health benefits: Study
New research reveals that your next vacation might do more than just help you unwind. It may actually help to slow down the aging process. That’s the key takeaway from the study, which comes out of Australia’s Edith Cowan University, published in the Journal of Travel Research. The findings suggest new experiences and social connections… -
DOJ sues Alabama over effort to remove 3,000 names from voter rolls
The Justice Department is suing the state of Alabama and Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, R, over voter rolls. The DOJ argues Alabama’s effort to remove more than 3,000 names from voter rolls violates federal law because it’s occurring within 90 days of the Nov. 5 general election. Allen announced on Aug. 13 that… -
Federal courts warned about possible security threats as election nears
With the November election less than six weeks away, a top security official is warning federal judges to be very aware that courthouses might become targets of security threats. He advised the courts to talk about possible threats with the U.S. Marshals Service. Paul Gamble, head of security for the Administrative Office of U.S Courts,… -
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…
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