Oct 08 States sue TikTok, saying the app is addictive and harms the mental health of children By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press In its filings, the District of Columbia called the algorithm "dopamine-inducing," and said it was created to be intentionally addictive so the company could trap many young users into excessive use. Continue reading
Oct 08 WATCH: Biden warns Milton could be one of the worst storms to hit Florida in a century By Associated Press At an Oval Office briefing, Biden also spoke about misinformation and disinformation surrounding the federal response to Hurricane Helene: “Those who do it do it to try to damage the administration.”… Continue reading
Oct 07 Watch 9:30 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the voters and states that will decide the election By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the key battleground states set to decide the presidential race with a month until the election,… Continue watching
Oct 07 LISTEN: Justices appear open to upholding rule on hard-to-trace 'ghost guns' By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press In arguments that ranged from classic cars to Western omelets, key conservative justices seemed open to the government's argument that kits allowing people to make nearly untraceable guns at home can be regulated like other firearms. Continue reading
Oct 07 Harris appears on 'Call Her Daddy' podcast as Democratic nominee steps up interviews this week By Josh Boak, Associated Press Kamala Harris opened a media blitz by the Democratic ticket with a conversation on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. The chat delved into talk about abortion, sexual abuse and other issues that resonate with women. Continue reading
Oct 07 WATCH: White House denounces Trump's 'bad genes' comment By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Monday suggested that migrants who are in the U.S. and have committed murder did so because “it’s in their genes.” Asked about it Monday, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, “That type of… Continue reading
Oct 07 A new Supreme Court term begins in the shadow of a presidential election By Marcia Coyle The U.S. Supreme Court opens a new term on the eve of an intense, historic election in which the justices may be called on to play a key role in the results. Continue reading
Oct 07 Russian court sentences 72-year-old American from Michigan to nearly 7 years in prison for fighting in Ukraine By Associated Press Prosecutors said Stephen Hubbard signed a contract with the Ukrainian military after Russia sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022 and he fought alongside them until being captured two months later. Continue reading
Oct 07 Supreme Court leaves in place lower court decision banning emergency abortions in Texas By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The high court did not detailing its reasoning and there were no noted dissents. Continue reading
Oct 07 Nonpartisan analysis suggests national debt could increase under Harris, but surge under Trump By Josh Boak, Associated Press The analysis released Monday by the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget suggests a Harris presidency could increase the national debt over 10 years by $3.5 trillion, while former President Trump's ideas could heap another $7.5 trillion onto the… Continue reading