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TV ad spending in Iowa spikes as caucuses and primaries approach
Heading into 2024, the Iowa caucuses on Jan. 15 mark the first election event of the year. New Hampshire’s presidential primary is set for later in the month on Jan. 23. Republican candidates are trying to gain support to overtake current GOP front-runner former President Donald Trump. Television ad spending has soared in Iowa among… -
Millions of US workers set for minimum wage boost in 2024
As the clock ticks into 2024, millions of American workers will welcome a pay increase. Minimum wage adjustments are set to take effect in 22 states and 38 cities or counties across the nation in the new year. Data from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) shows that 12 states, including California, Arizona and Connecticut, are… -
Only 3.4% of US journalists identify as Republicans, fewest ever
If the landscape in the journalism world seems to lean left, it’s with good reason. The fewest journalists ever say they are Republicans, according to a 2022 study from the Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications. The findings show of 1,600 journalists polled, just 3.4% identified as Republicans. More than 36% said they are… -
US officials press Mexican president to help stem tide of migrants at border
Biden administration officials are pressing the Mexican government for help at the U.S.-Mexico border. United States officials and Mexican leaders met to strategize immigration solutions as migrant entries into the U.S. reach unprecedented numbers. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Wednesday, Dec.… -
20% of Gen Z view bin Laden positively; 31% say views were ‘force for good’
The man who orchestrated the deadliest attack on American soil is the late-Osama bin Laden, the founder of Al-Qaida. However, a new poll has revealed that a fair share of Gen Zers don’t believe he’s such a bad guy. According to a poll by the DailyMail, one in five young Americans have a positive view… -
NYPD steps up Times Square NYE security following protests, terror alert
In the wake of heightened security concerns surrounding the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square, Mayor Eric Adams has expressed apprehension about potential disruptions during the annual event. The city is on high alert due to the Middle East crisis and an increased terror alert, prompting the NYPD to intensify preparations. Mayor Adams,… -
Backlog of immigration cases surges past 3 million — 4,500 cases per judge
Migrants seeking asylum in the United States may have to wait years before their cases can be heard. The backlog of U.S. immigration court cases has surpassed 3 million. That number is up by more than 1 million cases in 12 months, according to Syracuse University’s Transaction Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC). For comparison, in September… -
Could cheaper Chinese EVs make their way into the US auto market?
Imagine driving a new electric vehicle (EV) but spending only $10,000 on your new ride. This is a reality in China. In the United States, however, Americans spend an average of over $53,000 on buying an EV — more than double where the median asking price stands for Chinese consumers. It is possible these cheaper… -
Iran triples output of near-weapons grade enriched uranium
Iran is producing 60% enriched uranium and has tripled its production levels in recent weeks. It’s the only country in the world not declared a nuclear power that is capable of producing such highly enriched uranium. Uranium can be converted to weapons-grade material within days. New reports show Iran growing its arsenal at unprecedented levels.… -
Ohio grand jury to decide on indictment for ‘abuse of corpse’ after miscarriage
A grand jury is set to hear the case of an Ohio woman who miscarried her baby in her bathroom at home. Doctors told Brittany Watts, 33, that her fetus would not survive, but she was unable to get an abortion since she was 22 weeks pregnant. Watts visited her hospital twice in the days… -
Ukraine reports destroying Russian warship in Crimea
It wasn’t Christmas lights illuminating the sky in Crimea overnight; video of what purports to be a Ukrainian airstrike against a Russian navy warship shows an explosion sending a fireball into the air. The size of the initial blast and secondary explosions indicate Ukraine likely used a deep strike missile like the Storm Shadow, and… -
Outgoing Louisiana Gov. Edwards pardons 40 convicted murderers
Louisiana has the highest incarceration rate in the U.S. and it has maintained the top spot for over a decade. To reduce the state’s prison population, outgoing Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) issued 56 pardons. Of those pardoned, 40 are convicted murderers. The pardons were issued as the Democratic governor prepares to leave office… -
AI facial recognition tech has a dark side, as Rite Aid case shows
Artificial intelligence facial recognition technology is used at airports, grocery stores, stadiums and entertainment venues. People even use it to unlock their smartphones several times a day. However, computers don’t always get things right. The biometric face-scanning technology is growing in popularity among private businesses. However, what happens when proper safety measures are not put…
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