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One 'Stranger Things' fan decided to turn the election season Upside Down by adding their own candidate to the ballot.
2023-09-06 18:20

Are 3D mammograms better than standard imaging? A diverse study aims to find out
A clinical trial is recruiting thousands of volunteers to try to figure out if 3D mammograms are better than standard 2D imaging for catching advanced cancers
2023-10-17 22:28

Charting the Global Economy: Business Activity Slows in China
China’s economic recovery is in danger of sputtering after figures this week showed a further contraction in manufacturing
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'From failed singer to hat model': Lara Trump roasted for her 'MAGA Barbie' Halloween costume
Lara Trump was trolled earlier for her rendition of 'I Won't Back Down'
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Senate votes to block 2nd DC crime law; Biden veto expected
The Senate has voted to overturn a District of Columbia law enacted last year to improve police accountability, the second time this year that Democrats have joined with Republicans to try and block the district’s crime regulations
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Hawaii has a robust emergency siren warning system. It sat silent during the deadly wildfires
Some Maui residents are questioning the effectiveness of the emergency warning system employed as the wildfires spread rapidly across Lahaina and other parts on Tuesday. Hawaii's attorney general is leading a review of the emergency response.
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Proud Boys: From storming the Capitol for Trump to protesting drag shows
The group has moved from fighting left-wing activists to protesting outside drag shows.
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Senators press Pentagon on whether Musk used Starlink programme to thwart Ukrainian attack
Three senators who serve on the Committee on Armed Forces have reportedly sent a letter to the Department of Defence (DoD) expressing concern over allegations that Elon Musk controlled Ukrainian soldiers’ ability to access satellite communications via Starlink. Democratic senators Jeanne Shaheen, Elizabeth Warren and Tammy Duckworth have asked Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to provide clarification over an incident from last year in a letter sent on Friday according to NBC News. The incident, laid out in Walter Isaacson’s biography of Mr Musk, claims that the billionaire tech entrepreneur stopped the Ukrainian armed forces from accessing satellite communications via Starlink near the Crimean Peninsula thus thwarting a potential assault on Russian ships. Mr Musk clarified on X that he did not discontinue Starlink connectivity but refused a request by Ukraine to provide it there out of fear of escalating war. The three senators said the “confusion over what actually happened” demands answers and expressed great concern about Mr Musk’s role in the incident. “The reports raise serious concerns about whether Mr Musk has personally intervened to undermine a key US partner at a critical juncture,” a portion of the reported letter said. Several officials, including the three senators, have shared similar worries that commercial satellite companies similar to Starlink could cause issues by intervening on significant decisions like this one. Senator Jack Reed who serves as the chairman of the Committee on Armed Forces, said in a statement obtained by Bloomberg, that the situation with Mr Musk raised concerns about national security. “Neither Elon Musk, nor any private citizen, can have the last word when it comes to US national security,” Mr Reed said. “We’ve got to look at the broader satellite markets and the role of government outsourcing, the outsized role Mr Musk and his company have taken on here, and the Pentagon’s actions and contractual arrangements,” Mr Reed added. At the time of the incident, Starlink had no contract with the Pentagon and therefore no directive from US officials. Mr Musk said had he received an order from President Joe Biden to extend services to Ukrainians in Crimea he would have done so. In June, the Pentagon and Starlink signed a contract in which the DoD agreed to buy its services for Ukraine. Now, the three senators are imploring leaders to consider the implications of Mr Musk’s actions and look to prevent situations like this from arising in the future. “We are deeply concerned with the ability and willingness of SpaceX to interrupt their service at Mr Musk’s whim and for the purpose of handcuffing a sovereign country’s self-defense, effectively defending Russian interests,” the letter said according to NBC News. The senators requested Mr Austin provide answers by the end of October. The Independent has reached out to the offices of Ms Duckworth, Ms Shaheen and Ms Warren for comment. Read More Putin praises Musk as ‘outstanding person’ days after report Tesla boss stopped Ukrainian attack Elon Musk's refusal to have Starlink support Ukraine attack in Crimea raises questions for Pentagon Elon Musk ignores reporter after claims he stopped Ukrainian attack on Russia
2023-09-16 01:59

California Governor Gavin Newsom blows his own trumpet on minimum wage hike, Internet traffic drowns him out: 'You killed the franchise'
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a new law that would raise the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour next year
2023-09-29 14:59

Fresh Skin Care Is 30% Off Right Now — Here Are Our Top Picks
If you’ve been waiting for a sign from the universe to buy a new, well-deserved skin-care treat, consider this Fresh sale to be it. The natural skin-care brand that’s famous for its aesthetically pleasing floral and fermented tea lines is celebrating summer with a brand-new sale. Now through June 30, get 30% off sitewide, and when you spend $125+, you’ll receive a free five-piece gift set.
2023-06-23 06:20

Who was Steve Curry? California hiker, 71, dies in Death Valley due to extreme heat
Steve Curry was hiking on the Golden Canyon trailhead when he fell unconscious near a restroom around 3.30 pm, as temperatures soared to 121F (49C)
2023-07-23 01:50

Scheffler tied for lead in PGA as Oak Hill delivers a new challenge
Scottie Scheffler is part of a three-way tie for the lead going into the weekend at the PGA Championship
2023-05-20 09:18
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