Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her Democratic running mate for the 2024 presidential election, according to reports. This decision comes after a shortlist process that included Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. Harris is scheduled to announce her choice alongside Walz in
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In a recent development, five secretaries of state have raised concerns regarding the accuracy of Elon Musk’s social media platform X’s artificial intelligence search assistant. They highlighted that the AI chatbot Grok shared false information about the 2024 presidential election, specifically regarding ballot deadlines in various states. This misinformation was spread shortly after President Joe
Elon Musk, the well-known billionaire and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is in the spotlight regarding the activities of a political action committee he supports. The Michigan secretary of state’s office has launched an investigation into the America PAC after reports of collecting voter data. The committee, backed by Musk, has been gathering detailed information
Ilya Yashin, a Russian opposition activist recently freed from jail in a prisoner swap, is determined to continue his political battle against President Vladimir Putin from abroad. Despite his release, Yashin expressed his anger at being deported against his will. His imprisonment in 2022 was a result of criticizing Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Yashin stated
The recent release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan from Russian imprisonment, along with the subsequent release of Russian-American journalist, Alsu Kurmasheva, and British-Russian activist, Vladimir Kara-Murza, sheds light on the intricacies of international diplomacy. The exchange, which involved a total of two dozen prisoners from various countries,
In a surprising turn of events, Khalid Sheikh Mohammad, the accused mastermind behind the 9/11 terror attacks, along with two other men, have agreed to plead guilty in the military commissions process. The Pentagon made this announcement on Wednesday, revealing that the trio, who have been in custody since 2003, will be entering their pleas
Vice President Kamala Harris recently made a pledge to lower costs for consumers by cracking down on high consumer prices and hidden fees, aligning herself with President Joe Biden’s economic platform. During a speech in Atlanta, Harris promised to tackle price gouging and eliminate hidden fees and surprise late charges that companies use to boost
The recent settlement agreement between Meta and the state of Texas sheds light on the unauthorized use of biometric data by the social media giant, which resulted in a record $1.4 billion payout. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton exposed Meta’s wrongdoing, accusing the company of capturing and utilizing the biometric data of millions of Texas
The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States recently met in Tokyo to discuss pressing issues related to maritime security and cyber defenses. The group, known as the “Quad,” acknowledged the significant challenges posed by the evolving security landscape in the region. During the talks, the ministers emphasized the importance of adapting
During a recent summit, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized Beijing for what he called “escalating and unlawful actions” in the South China Sea. This rebuke was specifically aimed at China’s coast guard for its hostile actions against the Philippines, a defense treaty ally of the United States. The tensions in the region have