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politics1 month ago•5 min saved

DOJ opens probe into Sen. Gallego after ethics panel clears him on spending claims

The Department of Justice has opened a probe into Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) for potential campaign-finance violations, days after the Senate Ethics Committee cleared him of misconduct allegations. The inquiry reportedly centers on using campaign funds for lavish family trips—including Disney World, Miami, Saint Barthélemy, Chicago—and for attending the 2023 Super Bowl, plus $18,000 in leadership-PAC childcare reimbursements. Gallego has defended the spending as legitimate fundraising expenses and dismissed the accusations as right-wing conspiracies.

via Fox News|

#campaign-finance #doj #ethics-committee

news1 month ago•15 min saved

Amazon Floods With AI-Generated Guides for Unreleased Games

Kotaku reports that Amazon is listing AI-written, apparently non-existent guidebooks for unfinished or unreleased games (e.g., Alien: Isolation 2, Gear of War: E-Day), featuring AI-generated blurbs and chapters about features that may never exist. The books appear to be designed to look like real guides, risking consumer deception and prominence in Amazon recommendations, with some taken down by support and then re-listed. The piece cites Rick’s Game Backlog as a source critiquing the practice and contrasts it with genuine guide publishers who have access to early builds.

via Kotaku|

#ai #amazon #gaming

world2 months ago•12 min saved

Macron: Trump shifted from predicting Ukraine’s defeat to admiring its resilience

French President Emmanuel Macron says Donald Trump arrived in office convinced Ukraine would lose and pressed for a quick peace, even as discussions of territorial concessions surfaced; Ukraine’s resilience—holding through winter and Russian pressure—reportedly changed Trump’s view, and he now regards Ukrainians as courageous and innovative, with recent high-level talks among Zelensky, Macron, and Trump aimed at advancing diplomacy.

via Kyiv Post|

#diplomacy #macron #note-not-used

world3 months ago•17 min saved

Charles Demonstrates Diplomatic Poise on US State Visit

King Charles III is praised for his diplomatic poise during a four‑day US state visit to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary, including a White House state dinner and a speech to Congress, where he deftly navigated interactions with President Donald Trump.

via AP News|

#note-not-used #politics #royals

environment4 months ago•15 min saved

US confronts record drought fueling higher food prices, wildfires and water strain

A record drought across the United States is driving up food prices, increasing wildfire risk, and straining water supplies, highlighting broad impacts on agriculture, communities, and daily life.

via AP News|

#climate-change #drought #environment

business5 months ago•3 min saved

Honda and Sony Pull the Plug on Afeela EVs, Reassess Mobility Strategy

Honda and Sony’s SHM joint venture has halted development of the Afeela 1 sedan and canceled the planned Afeela SUV after Honda’s broader EV strategy changes; pre-production had begun and deliveries were anticipated, but both models will not reach market as the partners review SHM’s future direction.

via Motor1.com|

#afeela #business #ev

sports5 months ago•3 min saved

Goodell salutes Tretter as NFLPA chief, signaling a push for an expanded season

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell congratulated JC Tretter on his election as NFLPA executive director, praising his leadership and history with the league. The NFL says it will build on its relationship with the NFLPA to advance player health and safety and grow the game globally, with talks of expanding the regular season (potentially to 18 games) and adding international games as part of a new collective bargaining agreement targeted by 2027.

via NBC Sports|

#cba #goodell #jc-tretter

policy6 months ago•9 min saved

New VA rule ties disability ratings to medication effects, sparking veteran concern

The VA issued a Federal Register rule allowing disability ratings to reflect improvements from medications or treatments, potentially lowering ratings during reevaluation even when the underlying disability remains. Veterans groups warn this could reduce benefits and deter care, especially for PTSD and toxic-exposure conditions, while VA officials say the rule formalizes a longstanding practice and won’t affect current ratings. The rule has drawn widespread backlash and thousands of public comments as questions about implementation and legal implications remain unresolved.

via Task & Purpose|

#disability-rating #medications #note-not-used

sports7 months ago•2 min saved

Patriots Face Mile-High Test With Stidham at QB

Denver hosts New England as Bo Nix is out 4–6 months and Jarrett Stidham will start; Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says they’ll handle Mile High with their standard altitude prep—travel early and stay conditioned. Safety Craig Woodson notes the team is 8-0 on the road and won’t alter their approach, while Broncos fans brace for a tougher road outing and some observers wonder if New England’s confidence is justified.

via Mile High Report|

#altitude #broncos #nfl