Native Americans are marking Indigenous Peoples Day in October 2024 with a push to increase voter turnout in November. Events such as a voting rally in Minneapolis, a forum on Native American voting in Virginia and a project in Utah to register voters are all part of the mobilization and outreach efforts. In 2020, voter…

Internal documents from Tiktok that leaked on Friday, Oct. 11, revealed that company executives knew the app was harmful to children and actively tried to keep them on the platform. A redaction failure exposed the documents which are part of an ongoing lawsuit against TikTok by 14 attorneys general across the United States. Kentucky Public…

The 2024 presidential candidates are hitting the campaign trail at a faster pace in the final three weeks before Election Day. On the trail, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are highlighting the issue of fitness for office. Over the weekend of Oct. 12, Harris’ physician, Dr. Joshua Simmons, released a letter…

American rapper and record executive Sean “Diddy” Combs will stand trial on federal sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy charges in May, a judge ruled Thursday, Oct. 10, during Diddy’s appearance for a hearing in a Manhattan courtroom. According to the indictment, Combs “abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual…

The judge overseeing the federal election criminal case against former President Donald Trump will allow redacted evidence to be released. The evidence is currently under seal in an appendix to the 165-page filing submitted earlier this month by Special Counsel Jack Smith. Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled in favor of prosecutors who wanted the appendix released…

A CBS morning news anchor recently faced criticism following an interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates. The discussion centered on Coates’ new book, “The Message,” particularly a section addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. During the interview, Coates was questioned about his portrayal of the conflict. “The content of that section would not be out of place in…

As Hurricane Milton was nearing landfall, Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., took aim at bad dog owners. DeSantis vowed to punish those pet owners who left their canines tied up as the storm made its way to the coastline. DeSantis responded to a video posted on social media on Wednesday, Oct. 9, by the Florida State…

As artificial intelligence creeps into everyday lives, artificial girlfriends and boyfriends could become a multibillion dollar business by the end of the decade. AI chatbot companions promise to provide support for lonely or isolated individuals with engaging conversations, accessibility, entertainment, connection and even romantic and intimate companionship. “Replika” is one of the more popular bots…

Tensions between Israel and Iran have intensified amid fears that a recent earthquake in Iran was not a natural disaster, but rather the result of a secret underground nuclear test. This online speculation arises as both nations exchange warnings concerning Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Israel views Iran’s nuclear program as an existential threat, and over the…

Hurricane Helene’s destruction in places like Asheville, North Carolina, is having a ripple effect. Now, elections officials are working to make sure everyone has a chance to vote. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared more than 20 counties as disaster areas in the western part of the state. There are concerns about voter turnout…