By Marshall Cohen, CNN Philadelphia (CNN) — A Pennsylvania judge ruled Monday that Elon Musk’s daily $1 million giveaway to voters can continue, in a victory for the tech billionaire and Donald Trump ally. The practical impact of the ruling, however, is limited and mostly symbolic, because the sweepstakes is set to end Tuesday on
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MIAMI (AP) — A Turkish businessman was arrested in Miami and charged with helping Venezuela’s state-run oil company circumvent U.S. sanctions. Taskin Torlak was arrested while attempting to return to Turkey. Court documents allege that Torlak starting in 2020 worked with unnamed co-conspirators and companies from Ukraine, China and elsewhere to transport Venezuela’s crude oil
Continue Reading Associated Press/Report for America RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A judge in Virginia has approved prosecutors’ motion to drop manslaughter charges against two sheriff’s deputies accused in the death of a psychiatric patient. Irvo Otieno was pinned to the floor for about 11 minutes in March of 2023 while being admitted to a state psychiatric hospital.
Continue Reading By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — A US soldier who was critically injured over the summer while on the temporary Gaza pier mission died last week, the Army said Monday. The soldier, 23-year-old Sgt. Quandarius Davon Stanley, was one of three US service members injured in non-combat incidents during the mission, though two were immediately
Continue Reading CNN By Molly English, Ethan Cohen and Matt Holt, CNN (CNN) — Pre-election voting is winding down across the country, with many states wrapping up in-person early voting over the weekend. More than 78 million ballots have already been cast in 47 states and the District of Columbia, according to data gathered by CNN, Edison
Continue Reading AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will miss at least one game with a hamstring injury that the team said Monday is still being evaluated. Coach Mike McCarthy ruled out Prescott for Sunday’s game at home against Philadelphia. Prescott was injured in the second half of a 27-21
Continue Reading AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is stepping up criticism of Israel for not doing enough to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza as a 30-day deadline looms for Israeli officials to meet certain requirements or risk potential restrictions on military assistance. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller on Monday gave Israel a “fail”
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By Tara John, Eve Brennan, Pete Muntean and Antonia Mortensen, CNN (CNN) — Incendiary devices that ignited in Germany and the United Kingdom in July were part of a covert Russian operation that aimed to start fires aboard cargo and passenger flights heading to the US and Canada, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday,
Continue Reading Associated Press PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — For decades, the cremated remains on more than two dozen American Civil War veterans languished in storage facilities Washington. But thanks to the sleuthing of an organization that finds, identifies and inters veterans, the ashes were recovered and most were given a burial service with military honors at a
Continue Reading Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Three New York residents have been indicted on hate crimes charges in connection with red paint smeared on the homes of Brooklyn Museum leaders during a wave of pro-Palestinian protests this summer. Prosecutors said Monday that Taylor Pelton, Samuel Seligson and Gabriel Schubiner face a range of charges, including
Continue Reading WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Murray Sinclair, a former First Nation judge, senator and chair of the commission that delved into Canada’s troubled history of residential schools for First Nations students, has died. He was 73. He was 73. The father of five died peacefully Monday morning in a Winnipeg, Manitoba hospital, said a statement from
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By Martha Pskowski, Inside Climate News Nov. 4, 2024 “Texas sued New Mexico over Rio Grande water. Now the states are fighting the federal government.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office announced the deployment of Election Day Rapid Response Legal Teams to “major counties” across Texas. The team will be tasked with day-of election activity monitoring. They will also address litigation that may arise from the election, Paxton’s office explained. “The Election Day Rapid Response Legal
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Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — La Champions League sigue adelante con su nuevo formato ampliado y la cuarta jornada se disputará el martes 5 y miércoles 6 de noviembre. Será la primera jornada de esta competencia europea tras la entrega del Balón de Oro 2024 en la que fue galardonado el futbolista español
Continue Reading Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has ordered the release of 29 children facing the death penalty after being arraigned for allegedly participating in protests against the country’s worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. The children were arraigned on Friday and have been in detention since August. Activists say they were
Continue Reading Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — En un discurso de campaña, el día previo a las elecciones de Estados Unidos, el candidato republicano Donald Trump dijo que, de ser elegido presidente, una de las primeras llamadas que hará es a Claudia Sheinbaum, la presidenta de México. “No la conozco, pero me dicen que es
Continue Reading AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After some difficulties connecting to a Zoom, Hugh Grant eventually opts to just phone instead. “Sorry about that,” he apologizes. “Tech hell.” Grant is no lover of technology. Smart phones, for example, he calls the “devil’s tinderbox.” “I think they’re killing us. I hate them,” he says. “I
Continue Reading CNN By Tierney Sneed, Fredreka Schouten and Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of mail-in ballots in the battleground state of Pennsylvania have been targeted for rejection as part of a last-minute campaign that has set off alarms for voting rights groups and exasperated local election officials. The effort – which appears to be spearheaded
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso sector Border Patrol agents arrested a Paisa gang member. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens posted about the arrest of Mexican national Misael Flores-Popoca today. On 10/29 El Paso sector agents arrested Mexican national Misael Flores-Popoca who freely admitted to being a Paisa gang member, consistent with his tattoos
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By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story November 4, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — While Quincy Jones is celebrated for his groundbreaking work in music and entertainment, his personal life also paints a rich tapestry. Over the years, Quincy’s relationships and family dynamics have been as diverse and influential as his
Continue Reading By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story November 4, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — As an indomitable force in music and film, Quincy Jones’ career spanned seven decades, cementing him as one of the most influential figures in the entertainment industry. From Grammy-winning albums to historic film scores, and partnerships with
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU sent out a campus safety alert today warning of two separate incidents of sexual assault in university residence halls late last week and over the weekend. The two incidents, which university officials say are not connected, happened between October 31 and November 2. In its campus safety alert,
Continue Reading Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — Las elecciones en Estados Unidos generan expectativa no solo en ese país, sino también en México, donde muchos se preguntan quién ganará la presidencia y cuál será su estrategia para la relación bilateral con su vecino y principal socio comercial. Quien gane implementará un nuevo plan de gobierno que podría
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The Orioles exercised $8 million options Monday on first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn and right-hander Seranthony Domínguez along with a $2.2 million option on left-hander Cionel Pérez. Baltimore declined a $4 million option on left-hander Danny Coulombe, who became a free agent. O’Hearn, 31, hit .264 with 15 homers and 59 RBIs
Continue Reading SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Veteran outfielder Rob Refsnyder remained with the Boston Red Sox after the club exercised his $2.1 million option on Monday. The 33-year-old Refsnyder is coming off his most productive big league season, batting .283 with a career-high 11 homers and 40 RBIs. He’s been a valuable contributor for the Red Sox
Continue Reading Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California has filed a lawsuit against a Los Angeles suburb over the city’s recent moratorium on homeless shelters and temporary housing. In the lawsuit filed Monday, the state argues that Norwalk violates half dozen housing laws by enacting the temporary ban. City officials in a recent statement defended the
Continue Reading By Caitlin Conrad Click here for updates on this story MONTEREY, California (KSBW) — Take a dip under the water in the Monterey Harbor this weekend; there are anchovies as far as the eye can see. The silver schools of fish have filled up the harbor over the last week, creating a chain reaction both
Continue Reading By Nicole Tam Click here for updates on this story AMES, Iowa (KCCI) — Blake Bonta was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma, a rare type of brain cancer in January 2023. Treatment can be challenging but he continued on with life and smiled through it all. He also became an author of a short story, called Super
Continue Reading By Christiana Ford Click here for updates on this story BIRMINGHAM, Michigan (WXYZ) — Since 1972, students at Seaholm High School in Birmingham have done the research on candidates and issues, going through the process to cast their ballots. While it technically doesn’t count, how they vote is worth paying attention to. “Today we’re running
Continue Reading AP Technology Writer Elon Musk’s X has been modified so that accounts you’ve blocked on the social media platform can still see your public posts. X updated its Help Center page over the weekend to explain how blocking now works on the site. While you can still block accounts, those accounts will now be able
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