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Tue Nov 05 2024 10:53:21 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)
abcnews.go.com

A 24-year-old man named Daniel Schmidt was arrested in Orland Park, Illinois, for allegedly causing a disturbance in a voting line and punching an election judge.

The incident occurred at the Orland Park Township Office on a Sunday at approximately 11 a.m.

Schmidt allegedly refused to wait in line, attempted to push past an election judge, and punched the judge in the face.

Several members of the public restrained Schmidt until police arrived, and he was charged with multiple counts of aggravated battery and resisting arrest.

Schmidt was held overnight and transported to Bridgeview Courthouse for a detention hearing, with the investigation ongoing.


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Mon Nov 04 2024 14:52:53 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)
newrepublic.com

Donald Trump proposed Herschel Walker to lead a missile defense system at a rally in Georgia.

Herschel Walker, a former football player, previously ran for Senate in Georgia and lost to Raphael Warnock in 2022.

The FCC's Equal Time rule was discussed after Kamala Harris appeared on Saturday Night Live, with Trump receiving equal airtime shortly after.

Public trust in media and government institutions is low, with a Gallup poll showing only 31% of Americans have confidence in the media's ability to report news accurately.

Donald Trump has criticized the media, contributing to a decline in public trust, as noted in a Gallup poll.


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Mon Nov 04 2024 13:41:23 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)
newsweek.com

Thousands of supporters of former President Donald Trump have been trained to pressure local election officials to refuse to certify the vote ahead of November's election, according to a report from Lawfare.

David Clements, a former law professor, has hosted training sessions across the country, including in battleground states like Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.

Clements' training events involve simulations of county election board meetings, demonstrating tactics to confront local officials to withhold certification.

Clements has denied encouraging lawlessness or violence, stating that local election officials have the authority to withhold certification if fraud is suspected.

Election workers across the country have been training to prepare for potential threats and confrontations ahead of the election on November 5.


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Fri Nov 01 2024 15:23:59 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
newrepublic.com

Michael Wolff shared a recording of a 2017 conversation with Jeffrey Epstein, where Epstein recounted Donald Trump's opinions about his White House staff.

Epstein described Trump as having negative opinions about Steve Bannon, Reince Priebus, and Kellyanne Conway, and mentioned Trump's interactions with business figures like Jamie Dimon and Carl Icahn.

Epstein shared photos from the late 1990s of Trump with young women at Epstein's home, which were reportedly found by the FBI during a 2019 raid but not released to the public.

The Trump campaign dismissed Wolff's claims, accusing him of fabricating lies for book sales and election interference.

A former model recently accused Trump of groping her at a party, and Trump has made statements about Epstein, calling him a 'good salesman' but denying visiting Epstein's island.


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Fri Nov 01 2024 15:18:57 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
news4jax.com

A rip current statement is in effect for Nassau, Coastal, and Inland regions.

Georgia has broken early voting records with over half of active voters casting ballots ahead of the final day of early voting.

The Georgia Secretary of State's Office identified a video as 'targeted disinformation' and claimed it likely represents foreign interference.

Over 3.5 million ballots have been cast in Georgia through 17 days of early voting, with Towns County leading at nearly 70% turnout.

A system located south of Florida has a 70% chance of developing into a tropical depression this weekend or early next week.


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Fri Nov 01 2024 08:42:20 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
propublica.org

Nevaeh Crain, an 18-year-old pregnant woman, died after visiting two Texas emergency rooms three times in 20 hours due to pregnancy complications.

On her third hospital visit, doctors insisted on two ultrasounds to confirm 'fetal demise' before admitting her to intensive care, after which she died.

Crain is one of at least two women in Texas who have died under the state's abortion ban, which includes exceptions for life-threatening conditions.

Medical professionals have expressed concerns that confusion and fear about legal repercussions under the abortion ban are affecting the treatment of pregnant patients with complications.

The Biden administration argues that federal law requires emergency rooms to stabilize patients in medical crises, even if an abortion might be necessary, but Texas has contested this interpretation.


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Thu Oct 31 2024 11:31:05 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
cpr.org

A spreadsheet on the Colorado Secretary of State's website accidentally included a tab with partial passwords to certain components of Colorado voting systems.

The Colorado Secretary of State's office stated that the exposure of these passwords does not pose an immediate security threat to the state's elections.

The Colorado Republican Party made the situation public, stating that the information had been online since August and was removed on October 24.

The Secretary of State's office informed the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency about the incident and is working to address the situation.

The exposure of voting machine passwords follows the prosecution of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was involved in a separate incident of unauthorized access to voting equipment.


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Wed Oct 30 2024 19:50:32 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
newrepublic.com

The Trump-Vance campaign filed a lawsuit in Pennsylvania over alleged voter suppression, specifically in Bucks County, claiming without evidence that Trump voters were being prevented from participating in the 2024 election.

Bucks County officials noted complaints on social media about long lines for mail-in ballots, but clarified that all voters in line before 5 p.m. would receive a ballot.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro responded to the lawsuit, emphasizing that previous claims by Trump about election fraud in 2020 were unsuccessful in court.

Larry L. Savage Jr., a former Republican House candidate, was charged with stealing ballots in Indiana during a public test of voting machines.

Savage admitted to taking the ballots without permission and was accused by the Madison County Prosecutor of attempting to undermine the election process.


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Wed Oct 30 2024 14:36:43 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
nbcnews.com

Elon Musk, a supporter of Donald Trump, has suggested that the GOP's economic plans would involve temporary economic hardship to reduce government spending.

A group of 23 Nobel Prize-winning economists warned that Trump's economic proposals, including tariffs and tax cuts, could lead to higher prices, larger deficits, and greater inequality.

The U.S. economy is currently on firm footing with rising consumer confidence, job growth, and wages outpacing inflation, but many Americans still face high living costs.

Elon Musk has proposed cutting $2 trillion from the federal budget, though specifics on where cuts would occur were not provided.

SpaceX, Musk's company, has received significant federal funding, raising potential conflicts of interest if Musk were to oversee federal cost-cutting.


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Wed Oct 30 2024 08:29:03 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
propublica.org

Josseli Barnica, a pregnant woman in Texas, died after doctors delayed emergency care during her miscarriage, waiting 40 hours for the fetal heartbeat to stop.

Barnica's death was deemed 'preventable' by more than a dozen medical experts who reviewed her case, citing that earlier intervention could have saved her life.

Texas has strict abortion laws that create a gray area for treating miscarriages, leading to hesitancy among doctors to provide care due to fear of legal repercussions.

ProPublica found that Barnica is one of at least two Texas women who died after delayed miscarriage treatment, highlighting the impact of abortion bans on medical care.

Barnica's cause of death was listed as sepsis with 'retained products of conception,' indicating tissue from the pregnancy remained after the miscarriage.


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Tue Oct 29 2024 17:08:55 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
newrepublic.com

Elon Musk acknowledged that Donald Trump's policies, if elected, could initially crash the economy but believes it would eventually stabilize.

Experts have warned that Trump's proposed mass deportations could harm critical U.S. industries such as agriculture, construction, and hospitality.

Steve Bannon, after serving a prison sentence for defying a federal subpoena related to the January 6 Capitol riot investigation, continues to support Trump and warns of political imprisonment.

A comedian at a Trump rally made a racist joke about Puerto Rico, which has led to criticism and potential electoral consequences for the Trump campaign.

Joe Rogan expressed willingness to interview Vice President Kamala Harris, clarifying that the interview has not occurred due to scheduling issues.


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Tue Oct 29 2024 09:18:15 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
novayagazeta.eu

A Russian court has ruled that Google must compensate Russian state TV channels blocked on YouTube with a fine of 2 undecillion rubles.

The court had previously imposed a penalty of 100,000 rubles per day for continued blocking, doubling weekly.

As of September, the fine had reached almost 13 decillion rubles.

The legal challenges were initiated by a consortium of Russian media outlets, including TV channels Zvezda, Channel One, and NTV.

Google was first taken to court by Russian media companies in 2020 after blocking Tsargrad TV and the Internet Research Agency, both under US sanctions.


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Mon Oct 28 2024 20:36:41 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
newsweek.com

Ukraine's military reported that Russia sustained more than 10,000 casualties in a week, with a total of 690,720 casualties since February 2022.

Newsweek could not independently verify the casualty figures provided by Ukraine, and the Russian Defense Ministry has not commented.

The Wall Street Journal reported in mid-September that the combined casualty count for Ukrainian and Russian forces had reached approximately 1 million.

The British Defense Ministry reported that Russia sustained the highest number of casualties in a single month in September, averaging 1,271 fighters killed and injured each day.

Western, South Korean, and Ukrainian intelligence suggest that Russia is training thousands of North Korean troops on Russian soil, with potential deployment to the battlefield.


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Fri Oct 25 2024 09:22:32 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
newsweek.com

Former President Donald Trump referred to America as a 'garbage can' during a rally in Tempe, Arizona.

Trump attributed the state of the country to Vice President Kamala Harris, claiming she allowed an 'invasion of criminal migrants.'

Trump's remarks quickly spread on social media and were criticized by various individuals, including former Trump administration official Anthony Scaramucci.

Trump campaign communications director Steven Cheung defended Trump's comments, blaming Harris for allowing terrorists and criminals into the country.

The remarks were part of Trump's campaign rhetoric as he runs for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.


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Fri Oct 25 2024 04:10:53 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
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Fri Oct 25 2024 04:10:41 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
microvcard.com

The WeChat electronic business card tool is designed for businesses, offering simple operation and easy setup.

The tool allows for multi-dimensional display of business card information and is based on WeChat for convenient sending and receiving.

It provides a new way to create and manage employee business cards, including designing card styles and importing member information to generate cards.

The tool supports batch information import to generate electronic business cards for up to 100 members at once, with instant updates for changes like employee onboarding or departure.

The electronic business card mini-program 'Di Ming Pian' has over 900,000 authorized users and has received 12.5 million yuan in Series A funding from investors including ZhenFund and IDG Capital.


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Fri Oct 25 2024 04:10:36 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
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Tue Oct 22 2024 08:29:53 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
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Tue Oct 22 2024 04:41:44 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
baijiahao.baidu.com

On October 22, a regular press conference was held by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hosted by spokesperson Lin Jian.

The Indian Foreign Minister stated that India and China have reached an agreement on patrolling the disputed border in the Himalayan region.

The agreement aims to disengage and resolve the conflict that began in 2020 between India and China.

Both countries have maintained close communication through diplomatic and military channels regarding the border issues.

China has positively evaluated the reached solution and plans to work with India to implement it.


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Mon Oct 21 2024 13:06:53 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
dagens.com

Eighteen North Korean soldiers deployed to assist Russia in its war against Ukraine were detained after deserting their posts in Kursk Oblast.

North Korea is reportedly preparing to send around 11,000 troops to support Russia's war effort in Ukraine, with some soldiers already arriving.

The 18 North Korean soldiers were reportedly left in a forested area of Kursk Oblast for several days without food or clear instructions before deserting.

South Korean officials confirmed the transfer of North Korean military personnel to Russia.

The deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea has included extensive shipments of artillery shells and ballistic missiles from Pyongyang to Moscow.


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Fri Oct 18 2024 12:56:51 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
nysun.com

Proposition 1, or the Equal Rights Amendment, is a ballot initiative in New York State aimed at expanding constitutional protections to prevent discrimination based on factors such as ethnicity, national origin, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare.

Civil rights attorney Bobbie Anne Cox has raised concerns that the language in the amendment regarding 'national origin' could potentially be used to justify noncitizen voting in New York State.

Supporters of Proposition 1, including the New York Civil Liberties Union, argue that the amendment does not change voter qualifications related to citizenship status and is focused on protecting abortion access and preventing government discrimination.

The Swanton Sector of the northern border between eastern New York and New Hampshire has experienced a significant increase in illegal border crossings, with more incidents in the last 12 months than the previous 17 years combined.

New York City previously passed a law in 2022 allowing noncitizens to vote in city elections, but it was ruled unconstitutional by the Appellate Division for the Second Judicial Department in New York, and the city council is appealing the ruling.


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Tue Oct 15 2024 18:10:58 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
georgiarecorder.com

Georgia set a new record for the first day of early voting in 2024 with 187,973 votes cast by 2 p.m.

The previous record for the first day of early voting in Georgia was 136,000 votes in 2020.

Georgia is considered one of the seven swing states in the upcoming election.

Georgia has three weeks of early voting available for the 2024 election.

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger emphasized the importance of planning ahead for voting, whether absentee, early, or on Election Day.


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Tue Oct 15 2024 10:03:46 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
politifact.com

Vice President Kamala Harris condemned Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel and expressed concern for Palestinian suffering, while former President Donald Trump criticized the Biden-Harris administration's response.

Both Harris and Trump have expressed support for Israel, but Harris has been more vocal about the need for a cease-fire and the suffering of Palestinian civilians.

Harris supports a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, while Trump's 2020 plan limited Palestinian sovereignty and allowed Israeli control over certain areas.

Trump has criticized Harris' calls for a cease-fire, arguing it would allow Hamas to regroup, while Harris has emphasized the importance of a hostage deal.

Experts suggest Harris might pressure Israeli leaders more than Biden, but her policy positions are expected to remain similar unless there is an opportunity for significant change.


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Tue Oct 15 2024 07:16:42 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
apnews.com

An Israeli strike in northern Lebanon resulted in at least 21 fatalities.

The Biden administration is allocating $750 million to Wolfspeed in North Carolina for advanced computer chip production.

The Nobel economics prize was awarded to three economists for their work on the prosperity of freer societies.

A NASA spacecraft is set to study Jupiter's moon's underground ocean, with a launch scheduled for October.

A company has recalled nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry dishes due to listeria contamination.


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Mon Oct 14 2024 23:58:42 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
theguardian.com

The World Conker Championships is investigating cheating allegations after the men's winner, David Jakins, was found with a steel chestnut in his pocket.

David Jakins, 82, won the annual title in Southwick, Northamptonshire, for the first time after competing since 1977.

Jakins, who was responsible for drilling and inserting strings into other competitors' chestnuts, denied using the metal variety in the tournament.

Alastair Johnson-Ferguson, who lost in the men's final against Jakins, expressed suspicion of foul play after his conker disintegrated in one hit.

Kelci Banschbach from Indianapolis defeated the men's champion in the grand final, becoming the first American to win the competition.


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Mon Oct 14 2024 16:11:34 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
ny1.com

Vice President Kamala Harris is proposing an 'opportunity agenda' aimed at Black men, which includes legalizing recreational marijuana.

The plan includes 1 million fully forgivable loans of up to $20,000 for Black entrepreneurs and a National Health Equity Initiative focused on Black men.

Harris' proposal aims to address health issues disproportionately affecting Black men, such as sickle cell disease, diabetes, and mental health.

A recent poll indicates that 70% of Black men would vote for Harris, while 20% would support former President Trump.

Harris' campaign plans to engage Black men through events, ads, and forums in the final weeks leading up to Election Day.


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Mon Oct 14 2024 08:53:27 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
newsweek.com

A boat displaying swastika symbols and Donald Trump flags attempted to join a Trump boat parade in Jupiter, Florida.

Lesley Abravnel, a social media user, posted images of the boat and claimed it was associated with neo-Nazi individuals.

Advocacy group StopAntisemitism identified one of the individuals on the boat as Jon Minadeo II, founder of the Goyim Defense League, a group classified as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Newsweek was unable to independently verify the identities of the individuals on the boat or their affiliations at the time of publication.

A video was posted showing another boat using its engine to splash water on the boat with swastika flags, and the people on the boat were heard saying phrases combining Nazi and Trump slogans.


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Fri Oct 11 2024 18:58:07 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
independent.co.uk

JD Vance participated in a town hall in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he initially showed a conciliatory side but later resumed a more aggressive stance.

Vance criticized President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for not deploying the 82nd Airborne division after Hurricane Helene.

Vance's events are characterized by a focus on restricting illegal immigration and enacting mass deportations, with claims that immigration negatively affects local communities.

Vance refuted claims that Trump would cut Social Security, instead suggesting that providing benefits to illegal immigrants would bankrupt the system.

Vance made controversial remarks suggesting Democrats want people to 'live in a pod, eat bugs and own nothing.'


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Thu Oct 10 2024 09:56:12 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
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Thu Oct 10 2024 09:52:50 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
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Police rescued multiple people trapped at an apartment complex in Clearwater, Florida, after Hurricane Milton.

Hurricane Milton caused flooding in the area, prompting SOS signals from trapped residents.

The incident was reported by CNN affiliate WFTS.

The event occurred in Clearwater, Florida.

The report was published on October 10, 2024.


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Wed Oct 09 2024 12:44:01 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
independent.co.uk

Thousands of copies of Donald Trump's 'God Bless the USA' Bible were printed in China, despite Trump's previous criticisms of China.

Global trade records indicate that a printing company in Hangzhou, China, shipped nearly 120,000 of these Bibles to the United States between February and March, with an estimated shipment value of $342,000.

The minimum price for the Trump-backed Bible is $59.99, with potential sales revenue estimated at about $7 million.

The Bibles are sold through a website that states it is not affiliated with any political campaign, and Trump's name and image are used under a paid license from CIC Ventures.

Oklahoma's Department of Education plans to spend $3 million on Bibles for public schools, potentially including the Trump edition, though it is unclear if the Bibles must be printed in the United States.


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Tue Oct 08 2024 10:37:22 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
commentary.org

C.S. Lewis wrote 'The Screwtape Letters' in 1942, featuring letters from a senior devil, Screwtape, to his nephew, Wormwood, inverting moral categories.

In September 2024, Tucker Carlson hosted a guest on his podcast who presented a revisionist view of World War II, portraying Winston Churchill negatively and Adolf Hitler positively.

C.S. Lewis may have been inspired by a speech from Adolf Hitler in 1940, which inverted moral perspectives, similar to the style of 'The Screwtape Letters'.

The podcast episode with Tucker Carlson was criticized for promoting a narrative that denies the Holocaust and reverses historical moral judgments.

C.S. Lewis depicted devils as bureaucratic figures to illustrate how evil can be advanced quietly and systematically, rather than through overtly violent means.


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Mon Oct 07 2024 21:11:48 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
hushkit.net

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has highlighted the vulnerability of helicopters and the effectiveness of small, uncrewed aircraft against armored vehicles.

Ukraine claims to have destroyed 310 Russian helicopters since the invasion began, although this number cannot be independently verified.

Russia has reportedly lost more than 3,000 tanks in the conflict, while Ukraine's tank losses are estimated to be about one-third of Russia's.

The conflict has seen significant losses of both anti-armor helicopters and armored vehicles on both sides.

The use of armed drones and precision artillery has increased the vulnerability of heavy armor and attack helicopters in the conflict.


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Mon Oct 07 2024 13:26:44 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
politico.eu

Russian state broadcaster VGTRK experienced an attack that disrupted all online broadcasting and internal services, including Russia-1 and Russia-24.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed the attack and stated that specialists were investigating the responsible parties.

The hacker group 'sudo rm -RF' was reported by Gazeta.ru to be behind the attack, which is linked to Ukraine.

VGTRK's press service acknowledged the hack but stated that no significant damage was caused and operations were back to normal.

A Ukrainian official, speaking anonymously, suggested the attack was a birthday message to President Putin, claiming extensive data destruction.


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Mon Oct 07 2024 09:41:11 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
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Hurricane Milton has been upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, and is expected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday evening.

The National Hurricane Center has issued a storm surge warning for Florida's Gulf Coast, with potential storm surges of 8 to 12 feet, and a hurricane watch is in place from Chokoloskee to the Suwannee River.

As many as 15 million people are under flood watches across the Florida Peninsula, with 11 million at risk for tropical tornadoes, and widespread evacuation orders are likely.

Hurricane Milton is forecast to weaken to a strong Category 3 hurricane before landfall, and is expected to bring up to 15 inches of rain, causing likely flash flooding.

The Mexican government has issued a hurricane warning for the Yucatan Peninsula coast, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 51 counties in preparation for the storm.


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Sat Oct 05 2024 10:44:05 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
rawstory.com

Royce White, a Minnesota GOP Senate candidate, stated in 2022 that America was 'the bad guy' in World War II.

White claimed that 'the bad guys won in WW II' and suggested there were no 'good guys' in the war.

He linked liberalism and communism to the allied forces, despite the subsequent Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union.

White suggested that Gen. George Patton was murdered due to his supposed belief that the United States and Russia were the 'bad guys' in the war.

White is trailing significantly behind incumbent Sen. Amy Klobuchar in polls, with his campaign facing challenges due to his past statements and social media posts.


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Fri Oct 04 2024 10:35:50 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
the-independent.com

Rudy Giuliani allegedly sent a text message to Michigan lawmakers to overturn the 2020 election result but sent it to the wrong number.

Giuliani is presumed to be 'co-conspirator 1' in a federal election interference case against Donald Trump, as detailed in a legal briefing by special counsel Jack Smith.

The legal document claims Trump enlisted Giuliani as his personal attorney because he was willing to falsely claim victory and spread false claims of election fraud.

Giuliani has a history of technological mishaps, including locking himself out of his iPhone and accidentally leaving voicemails on reporters' phones.

An Arizona judge has set a 2026 trial date for Giuliani, who has pleaded not guilty in the Arizona fake elector case.


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Fri Oct 04 2024 09:34:32 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
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The song 'Fighter,' written by Jon Kahn and Chris Wallin, reached the #1 spot on Billboard's Digital Sales Charts.

Jon Kahn became Billboard's #1 emerging artist.

'Fighter' spent 6 days at the top of the iTunes download charts and was shared by former President Donald Trump on social media.

The video for 'Fighter' has been viewed and shared over 10 million times collectively.

The song is being played at campaign rallies and is described as a musical and visual character study of Donald Trump.


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Thu Oct 03 2024 17:12:58 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
upi.com

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $1.5 billion in improvements to the electric grid.

The announcement was made on October 3, 2024.

The improvements are aimed at enhancing the reliability and resilience of the electric grid.

The funding is part of a broader effort to modernize the nation's energy infrastructure.

The initiative is expected to support the transition to cleaner energy sources.


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Tue Oct 01 2024 21:38:59 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
foxnews.com

Iran launched 181 ballistic missiles at Israel, marking the largest ballistic missile attack in history.

The attack was in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

The U.S. military coordinated with the Israeli Defense Forces to repel the strikes, with many missiles intercepted by Israel's missile defense systems.

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan stated that the attack was 'defeated and ineffective' and characterized it as a 'significant escalation.'

No deaths were reported on the Israeli side, although there was a reported death of a Palestinian civilian in Jericho in the West Bank.


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Tue Oct 01 2024 15:18:19 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
apnews.com

Dockworkers at 36 ports across the eastern U.S. are on strike for the first time in decades.

The strike is over wages and automation.

The work stoppage could lead to supply chain disruptions, causing shortages and higher prices if it continues for more than a few weeks.

The strike began early Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Ports affected by the strike range from Maine to Texas.


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Tue Oct 01 2024 13:31:03 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
apnews.com

Supplies are arriving by plane and mule in North Carolina as Hurricane Helene's death toll exceeds 130.

South Carolina's governor provided a briefing on the human toll and extent of damage from Hurricane Helene.

Residents in western North Carolina are isolated due to washed-out roads and lack of power and cellular service.

Debris and flood damage are visible in Asheville and Rutherford County, North Carolina, following Hurricane Helene.

Volunteers are distributing water to citizens in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina.


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Sat Sep 28 2024 15:17:05 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
pravda.com.ua

Western officials believe they have obtained evidence of secret arms supplies from China to Russia.

The evidence reportedly involves an unnamed Chinese company's supply of military drones to Russia, completed in 2023.

A NATO representative stated that the new information about China's military support for Russia is 'deeply concerning.'

US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said that China is providing direct support to the Russian military apparatus.

The US has imposed hundreds of sanctions aimed at limiting Moscow's ability to use certain technologies for military purposes.


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Fri Sep 27 2024 09:59:52 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
axios.com

OpenAI is expected to raise around $6.5 billion at a $150 billion pre-money valuation.

This would be the largest venture capital round of all time, surpassing the $6 billion raised by xAI earlier this year.

Thrive Capital is leading the investment with over $1.25 billion, including from a special purpose vehicle.

Other likely backers include Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft, while Sequoia Capital reportedly won't participate.

OpenAI is requiring a $250 million minimum investment.


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Thu Sep 26 2024 11:06:09 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
cnbc.com

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on criminal charges in federal court in Manhattan.

The FBI raided his Gracie Mansion residence and seized his phone as part of the case.

The 57-page indictment accuses Adams of five criminal counts related to contributions to his 2021 mayoral campaign and other conduct dating back to 2014.

If Adams resigns before his first term ends, he will be succeeded by New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams as acting mayor.

Multiple federal investigations are ongoing into Adams and people affiliated with him and his administration.


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Thu Sep 26 2024 08:47:34 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
ign.com

Shigeru Miyamoto stated that Nintendo prefers to take a different direction from the rest of the video game industry regarding AI.

Generative AI is a significant topic in creative industries and video game development, with concerns about ethical issues, copyright, and job replacement.

EA CEO Andrew Wilson mentioned that AI is central to their business, contrasting with Nintendo's approach.

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa acknowledged the creative potential of generative AI but also highlighted intellectual property concerns.

Microsoft and PlayStation are integrating AI into their gaming experiences, focusing on personalization and support tasks.


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Wed Sep 25 2024 09:04:44 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
ynetnews.com

Approximately 1,500 Hezbollah fighters were disabled after their communication devices exploded, with many losing their sight or suffering hand amputations.

Hezbollah reported 37 deaths and around 3,000 injuries from the explosions, affecting various regions across Lebanon.

A recent U.S. report estimates Hezbollah's strength at 40,000 to 50,000 members, contrary to Hassan Nasrallah's previous claim of 100,000 fighters.

Israel conducted extensive airstrikes across southern and central Lebanon, striking more than 100 targets and resulting in at least 10 deaths.

Over 95,000 people have been displaced from southern Lebanon due to intensified Israeli strikes, leading to increased prices and severe congestion at border crossings into Syria.


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Fri Sep 20 2024 17:06:49 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
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Russell Bentley, an American pro-Kremlin fighter, was killed under previously unclear circumstances.

Bentley, a 64-year-old from Dallas, Texas, joined pro-Russian separatists in 2014 to combat Ukrainian forces.

Bentley went missing in the Russian-occupied city of Donetsk in April and was later found dead.

Russia’s Investigative Committee announced that Bentley was tortured to death by Russian soldiers.

The suspects identified by Russia’s Investigative Committee are Russian Armed Forces servicemen Vitaly Vansyatsky, Vladislav Agaltsev, Vladimir Bazhin, and Andrei Iordanov.


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Fri Sep 20 2024 11:34:49 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
forbes.com

Amazon has mandated a full return-to-office policy starting January 2, 2025.

The policy requires employees to work in the office five days a week, with exceptions for extenuating circumstances or approved remote work exceptions.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy stated the goal is to improve efficiency, drive higher performance, remove silos, and foster innovation and connection.

Only 2% of workers prefer fully on-site work over remote or hybrid models, according to LiveCareer's Fears and Remote Work report 2024.

The decision has sparked significant reactions on social media, with some employees expressing a preference for remote work or considering other job opportunities.


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Thu Sep 19 2024 17:57:43 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
newscientist.com

An analysis of genetic samples from the Huanan seafood market in Wuhan, China, identified wild animals likely to be the source of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

The study re-analyzed data from 800 samples collected at the market by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention starting on 1 January 2020.

Evidence was found for a variety of wildlife being sold at the market, including common raccoon dogs, masked palm civets, and hoary bamboo rats, in the same stalls as SARS-CoV-2.

The study concluded it is more likely that the virus emerged from wild animals sold at the market rather than from a lab escape.

The genetic studies of the virus in the earliest covid-19 cases revealed that few, if any, people were infected prior to the market outbreak.


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Wed Sep 18 2024 09:04:55 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
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Overdose deaths in the U.S. are dropping for the first time in decades, with a decline of roughly 10.6 percent according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The decline in overdose deaths could result in approximately 20,000 fewer fatalities in 2024.

Some states with rapid data collection systems are seeing declines in overdose deaths of 20 to 30 percent.

Increased availability and use of naloxone, a medication that reverses opioid overdoses, is believed to be a contributing factor.

The exact reasons for the sudden decline in overdose deaths are not fully understood, with experts suggesting multiple possible factors including changes in the street drug supply and public health strategies.


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Wed Sep 18 2024 08:08:11 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
telegraph.co.uk

Vladimir Putin signed a presidential decree to increase the size of the Russian army by 180,000 troops to 1.5 million active servicemen.

The International Institute for Strategic Studies stated that this increase would make Russia's armed forces the second largest in the world, behind China.

Western intelligence sources estimated that Russia has lost nearly 200,000 troops and 400,000 wounded since the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022.

Ukraine has also suffered significant losses, with an estimated 80,000 dead soldiers and 400,000 wounded.

The Russian government paid approximately three trillion rubles (£27 billion) in salaries and compensation to soldiers and their families between July 2023 and June 2024.


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Mon Sep 16 2024 12:26:11 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
cnn.com

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It defines custom fonts such as 'cnnclock', 'cnn_sans_display', and 'helveticaneue'.

It includes keyframes for animations like 'showtoast' and 'showToastElements'.

The CSS styles various elements such as toast popups, images, and cards.

The styles are responsive, with specific adjustments for different screen sizes.


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Mon Sep 16 2024 07:58:40 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
wkyc.com

Portage County Sheriff Bruce D. Zuchowski made remarks on Facebook on the night of September 13, 2024.

Zuchowski suggested residents record the addresses of those displaying yard signs supporting Kamala Harris.

The remarks were shared on two separate Facebook accounts.

Zuchowski took office in 2021.

3News reached out to the sheriff's office for comment but did not receive a response.


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Sun Sep 15 2024 14:08:00 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
cbsnews.com

Seventeen former staff members of the late Republican President Ronald Reagan are endorsing the Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris.

Over 230 former officials for Republican presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush have also backed Harris.

Former Reagan staff backing Harris includes Ken Adelman, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and U.S. arms control director under Reagan, and B. Jay Cooper, the special assistant and deputy press secretary to Reagan.

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library did not invite Trump to speak in their speaker series because he is a former president.

CBS News polling indicates that Harris and Trump have near total support with their party's voters, with Harris having a slight edge over Trump with moderate voters in battleground states.


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Fri Sep 13 2024 08:38:01 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
newsweek.com

Lance Wallnau accused Kamala Harris of using 'witchcraft' during the presidential debate.

Wallnau claimed that Harris used supernatural manipulation to gain an advantage in the debate.

Wallnau is a prominent figure in the pro-Trump evangelical movement and has portrayed Trump as a divinely chosen leader.

Wallnau accused the debate moderators of colluding with Harris' campaign.

Newsweek conducted a reader poll where 66.7 percent of respondents said Harris won the debate.


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Tue Sep 10 2024 21:42:47 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
abcnews.go.com

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to debate on Tuesday, focusing on the economy, which is a top priority among voters.

Polls typically show that voters prefer Trump over Harris on the issue of the economy, with a Gallup survey last year showing a 14 percentage-point advantage for Republicans over Democrats on keeping the country prosperous.

Experts suggest that Harris may try to distance herself from President Joe Biden's economic record, as many Americans disapprove of his handling of the economy.

Inflation is expected to be a prominent topic during the debate, with consumer prices having increased more than 20% since Biden took office, despite a recent slowdown in price increases.

Both candidates have proposed tax policies, with Trump advocating for the renewal of his tax cut measure and the elimination of taxes on tips and Social Security benefits, while Harris proposes raising taxes on corporations and implementing a 28% tax on long-term capital gains.


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Tue Sep 10 2024 09:11:21 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
fortune.com

South Korea's fertility rate was the lowest in the world at 0.72 as of 2023, well below the 2.1 figure needed to maintain a stable population.

Sales of strollers for dogs outpaced sales of strollers for babies in South Korea in 2023, according to data from Korean e-commerce platform Gmarket.

Households with pets in South Korea rose from 3.5 million to 6 million from 2012 to 2023, according to Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs.

South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol declared the low birth rate a 'demographic national emergency' due to its long-term economic ramifications.

South Korean women cited financial and cultural barriers, including career consequences for taking time off from work, as reasons for not having children.


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Mon Sep 09 2024 18:36:23 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
haaretz.com

Jewish-American voters overwhelmingly prefer Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris over her Republican opponent Donald Trump.

This preference is based on the most extensive polling on the cohort since U.S. President Joe Biden opted to not run for reelection.

The polling data was reported on September 9, 2024.

The report was authored by Ben Samuels.

The report was published in Washington.


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Fri Sep 06 2024 15:38:31 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
fortune.com

Australia has enacted a law giving workers the right to ignore after-hours demands from their bosses without repercussions, effective August 26.

Kevin O'Leary, a businessman and Shark Tank star, criticized the law, stating he would fire employees who do not respond to work communications during off-hours.

The law allows exceptions for emergencies and takes into account the seniority of the employee.

Companies that breach the rules could face civil fines up to $19,800.

Australia's minister for employment and workplace relations, Murray Watt, stated that the law aims to restore work-life balance and prevent unpaid overtime.


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