Concerns around Tim Walz’ 1995 DUI arrest are bigger than ‘stolen valor’ allegations, CNN host says
CNN host Michael Smerconish said concerns about the 1995 arrest of Harris’ running mate, Tim Walz, for drunk driving, is a major issue the campaign will have to address. “The drunk driving story is inexcusable,” he said, before asking whether Walz had been properly investigated by the Harris campaign. Walz has tried to downplay a […]
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home could be closed as election nears, with Palm Beach mayor citing safety concerns
A major road adjacent to former President Donald Trump’s Florida home has been closed and traffic restricted for nearly a month, likely leading to the closure of his Mar-a-Lago resort as social season opens on the island and the crucial 2024 election approaches. The Secret Service closed South Ocean Boulevard one week after the attempted […]
Lawmakers press Meta over illicit drug advertising concerns
A bipartisan group of lawmakers letter The company expressed “deep concern” to Meta on Thursday about reports that it continues to promote ads for illegal drugs on its platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Messenger and WhatsApp. The letter, led by Reps. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.), Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), Kathy Kastor (D-Fla.) and Lori Trahan (D-Mass.), came after […]
DOJ mulls Google breakup over monopoly concerns: report
Investors Business Daily Editor-in-Chief Alyssa Coram explains what could happen with a Google breakup and discusses Nvidia stock. The Department of Justice is considering the following options: Google splits A federal court reportedly found that the tech giant and its parent company Alphabet maintained an illegal monopoly in the online search market. Bloomberg News reported. […]
RFK Jr. denied New York ballot access over residency concerns
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will not appear on New York’s November presidential ballot because he falsely claimed New York residency, a state court ruled Monday. Judge Christina Ryba said the apartment outside New York City that Kennedy claimed as his residence was “not a bona fide legal residence but merely a ‘fake’ […]
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School lockdown stirs up communication concerns | FOX 5 DC
The lockdown at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School on Wednesday morning ended with no gun being found inside the … source
Klobuchar brushes off concerns Harris should do more interviews
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) denied concerns that Vice President Harris has not given enough media interviews since announcing her candidacy for the White House after President Biden announced he would not seek reelection. ABC News’ “This Week” anchor Jonathan Karl noted Sunday that three weeks after Biden withdrew and recommended Harris as his successor, Harris […]
State of emergency declared in DC amid coronavirus concerns | FOX 5 DC
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a state of emergency and public health emergency amid the coronavirus outbreak in the … source
Turkey Blocks Access to Children’s Game Roblox over Abuse Concerns
Turkey’s Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said on Thursday that it had blocked access to the children’s online video game Roblox due to concerns it could lead to child abuse. Critics of the game in the United States have made similar claims. “According to our constitution, our country is obliged to take the necessary measures to […]
Flying taxis for passengers at Paris Olympics scrapped over safety concerns
A German air taxi manufacturer has scrapped plans to transport passengers in futuristic drones during the Paris Olympics due to delays in engine certification, the company said. Personal aircraft maker Volocopter has been testing flying taxis in the Paris area for several years and had been lobbying European authorities to allow the introduction of its […]