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Pennsylvania voters are expressing doubt in the integrity of local elections in the swing county of Northampton after issues with touchscreen voting devices arose on November 7. The glitches were similar to those seen in the county’s 2019 judges’ race involving the same machines. According to a report by Politico, Northampton County used touchscreen machines …

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that it will delay a highly controversial tax reporting requirement targeted toward Americans who make more than $600 online through third-party payment apps such as Venmo and PayPal. This decision, made by the IRS on Tuesday, comes in response to mounting backlash and concerns from both individuals and …

The Biden administration’s recent claim of taking credit for lower gas prices has sparked backlash on social media. On Monday, the official White House X account, formerly known as Twitter, posted a tweet that touted the decrease in prices just in time for holiday travel. They attributed this decrease to President Biden’s “top economic priority” …

Scientists often give us some interesting and sometimes bizarre ideas on how to do everyday tasks better. However, one physicist’s claim on the best way to cook a steak has left people scratching their heads. George Vekinis, a physicist and author of “Physics in the Kitchen,” has recently shared his unconventional method for cooking a …

Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota recently sent a text message to its service members, cautioning them against attending a pro-Trump rally in the downtown area. The event dubbed the “Dakota Patriot Rally,” was scheduled to take place on November 17 and featured a guest speaker from a pro-Trump organization called Turning Point Action. …

Republican Representative Andy Biggs is demanding answers from the director of the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) after a recent Wired report revealed a secret government surveillance program that has been in operation for over a decade. The program, known as Data Analytical Services (DAS) or Hemisphere, has reportedly collected American …

In a move that has sparked both excitement and concern, top tech companies Microsoft, Amazon, and Google have ramped up their investments in artificial intelligence (AI). As reported by industry experts, the race to prepare for the AI revolution has resulted in the creation of massive data centers, with the intention of harvesting consumer data …

As President Joe Biden celebrates his 81st birthday this week, questions about his age continue to loom over his presidency. Recently, people close to the president have reportedly suggested making changes to his image in an effort to combat concerns about his age and health. According to a report by Politico, those close to the …

The Supreme Court has made a pivotal decision to deny former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin’s appeal in the murder case of George Floyd. This decision effectively upholds Chauvin’s conviction and his sentence of more than two decades in prison. Chauvin’s legal team argued that his trial in 2021 was held during a tumultuous time …

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the left-wing media watchdog group Media Matters for “potential fraudulent activity” following accusations from X CEO Elon Musk. The billionaire tech mogul accused the group of manipulating data on social media platform X, leading to a mass exodus of advertisers including IBM, Apple, Disney, Lionsgate, …