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MI officials dismiss voter fraud claims in viral Project Veritas video
Michigan election officials have responded to a video posted by Project Veritas, an organization known for undercover investigations. The organization claims to show evidence of ballot tampering at a Detroit polling location. The video shows individuals carrying what appear to be ballot boxes into a polling station late at night, with additional footage suggesting similar… -
What happens to Trump’s criminal and civil cases now?
Donald Trump winning a second term presents an unprecedented legal situation. He’s awaiting sentencing in a federal case and is trying to prevent prosecution in other state and federal cases. New York case The President-elect is scheduled to be sentenced in New York criminal court on Nov. 26 after being convicted of 34 felony counts… -
Hoax bomb threats linked to Russia target polling places in Georgia
Several polling places in Georgia may stay open longer on Election Day due to bomb threats linked to Russia. Fulton County police said the “non-credible” threats disrupted voting at two polling places in Union City, right outside Atlanta. Officials are working to extend voting hours. Georgia’s Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, R, said the threats appear… -
Rare bee discovery halts Facebook parent Meta’s nuclear power plans
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has paused its plans to build a nuclear-powered data center after discovering a rare bee species near the proposed site, according to recent reports. The project aimed to create the largest nuclear facility dedicated to powering data centers. The tech giant had been attempting to construct this the nuclear… -
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…