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AI companies are drawn to Culver City as Hollywood experiments with technology. LA Times
VOA VIEW: It will be interesting.
A White House that has enjoyed relative stability over the past two years has returned to a state of disarray that characterized much of Trump's early political career. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Liberal media stupidity.
The outcome gives Republican candidates an advertising edge in the final weeks of the campaign. LA Times
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Vlad is the villain President Trump’s call for Ukraine to replace its president, Volodymyr Zelensky, is a blunder of huge proportions (“Zel: Don on ‘wrong side’ in Vlad deal,” Oct. 15). Ukraine has been conducting a valiant, underdog effort in its war against Russia and has had America’s support for over four years. Now, because... New York Post
Cabinet members are seldom major figures in campaigns, but the defense secretary’s forays into politics and his bravado in defense of an unpopular war have made him a target. New York Times
Voting rights advocates fear the Trump administration may use the federal government to cast doubt on the election, discourage participation or try to delegitimize results. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Liberal media madness.
Organizers are hoping to promote early voting ahead of the midterm elections in this latest round of nationwide demonstrations that have previously focused on President Trump. New York Times
After a former student named seven men in a lawsuit saying they had sexually assaulted her, a movement gained steam online to reveal her identity. New York Times
The president’s crazy actions have Democrats on the cusp of victory — and they’ll be coming for him. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Dems have not won.
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United States Secret Service (USSS) Deputy Director Matthew C. Quinn has announced his resignation from the federal law enforcement agency, according to an internal email circulated to staff. OANN
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk debuted Tesla’s new vehicle prototype that appeared to take flying cars from science fiction to reality. OANN
VOA VIEW: It works, so far.
President Donald Trump signaled a public end to Katie Zacharia’s brief tenure as White House press secretary on Friday, suggesting her role may not be a fit for her just days after a heavily criticized briefing room debut. OANN
VOA VIEW: She did not get a good chance.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have announced a 95% drop in southwest border apprehensions compared to the previous administration of former President Joe Biden, according to preliminary Fiscal Year 2026 data. OANN
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Washington Times reporters Susan Ferrechio and Seth McLaughlin explain how Trump's legislative agenda would hit the brakes and why the White House would likely lean even harder on executive orders. Washington Times
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday it reached a settlement forcing reforms in a Mississippi city and its police department, which the DOJ found discriminated against Black people, used excessive force and retaliated against critics. Washington Times
The Democratic nominee for Wisconsin secretary of state says her "number one priority" is to see the next governor sign a law granting driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants, a policy the office she is seeking does not control. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: She has gone mad.
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A federal judge ruled Thursday in favor of New York City's sanctuary policy, saying the federal government can't force local authorities to assist in arresting and deporting illegal immigrants. Washington Times
The Justice Department sued California, alleging that the federal government has identified more than 20,000 noncitizens who are unlawfully registered to vote. CBS
VOA VIEW: They broke the law.
The price of heating oil in Maine has soared from $3.34 per gallon one year ago to $5.97 today, a jump of roughly 79%. CBS
Federal investigators said they are looking into suspicious letters containing unknown substances that were mailed to state election officials and congressional offices. CBS
The White House described Katie Zacharia as "uniquely qualified" to be the new press secretary. CBS
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Nine former FBI employees sued the bureau, saying they were unlawfully terminated for working on the investigation into President Trump's classified documents case. CBS
The demands come amid mounting public concerns about the potential risks posed by frontier AI models. CBS
VOA VIEW: It has to be investicated.
Polls show GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton trailing Democratic Rep. James Talarico in the Texas Senate race. CNBC
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Mortgages and student loans are often called "good debt." Experts say that label can hide the real question: Can you actually afford the risk? CNBC
KFC is switching from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola as its beverage supplier for U.S. restaurants. CNBC
Southwest Airlines is overhauling its loyalty program and replacing A-List and A-List Preferred with three new tiers. CNBC
JetBlue announced that BlueFirst, its new domestic first class option, is available for booking on more than 30 routes. It launches December 8. CNBC
Bend police responded to Silver Rail Elementary School for an active shooter report, where three children and an adult were killed. The suspected gunman was shot dead. FOX News
Operation Show Me Justice yielded 435 arrests, 80 kilos of drugs and 166 illegal firearms as federal agents surged into St. Louis over months. FOX News
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The University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine discriminates against White and Asian applicants in favor of their Black and Hispanic counterparts, the Justice Department said amid the Trump administration's efforts to eradicate diversity, equity and inclusion policies at institutions of higher learning. This is unconstitutional.
The Justice Department has launched investigations into some of the nation's leading medical and law schools to determine compliance with a 2023 U.S. Supreme Court decision that restricted race-conscious admissions practices. In its findings released concerning UCSF Medical School, federal lawyers alleged that prompting applicants to identify their race in the first two stages of the application process resulted in Black and Hispanic applicants being invited to the third and final interview stage at higher rates than White and Asian applicants with better MCAT scores and undergraduate grade point averages.
The report states that this was the case for the 2023 through 2025 incoming classes. During this period, UCSF Medical School was 4.6 times more likely to admit Hispanic applicants and 12.6 times more likely to admit Black applicants compared to White applicants with the same MCAT score, GPA and socioeconomic characteristics. "Unfortunately, at UCSF Medical School, MCAT scores and undergraduate GPAs have taken a backseat to race," Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division said in a statement.
"Aspiring doctors should be admitted based on their qualifications. The Supreme Court has spoken clearly -- federally funded medical schools may not admit students based on misguided and illegal notions of diversity." UCSF told UPI in an emailed statement disagrees with the department's findings, arguing that its medical school "is among the most elective in the country." "Every applicant is evaluated through a rigorous, individualized review process that prioritizes academic excellence," the school said.
"Academic achievement is fundamental to that review. Grades, prior coursework and MCAT scores are important measures of an applicant's readiness for a UCSF medical education. Those measures are consider alongside other factors, including clinical experience, research, service, leadership and other experiences to identify future physicians who will excel in patient care, biomedical discovery and service to communities across the country.
