Politics 2023-09-05T01:20:01Z

A North Carolina gerrymandering effort could oust a Democratic lawmaker who wrote a bill to make it illegal for lawmakers to gerrymander

US Rep. Jeff Jackson said the Republican caucus in North Carolina would draw him out of his district in a gerrymandering effort.
News 2023-09-05T00:48:42Z

Two people have been accused of using an excavator to destroy part of the Great Wall of China to create a shortcut

A man and a woman are being detained in China after being accused of cutting a path through the Great Wall of China.
Media 2023-09-05T00:44:46Z

Why Hollywood actors and writers are on strike and how the WGA and SAG-AFTRA walkouts are changing the entertainment industry

Insider is covering the historic twin labor stoppages upending Hollywood. Here's a look at our coverage of the simultaneous SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.
Science 2023-09-05T00:34:59Z

From non-native bluegrass in Antarctica to beautiful spotted bugs in the middle of NYC, here are 5 invasive species that are as stunning as they are threatening to humanity

A United Nations report says invasive species are costing the world $423 billion every year to combat. And we are part of the problem.
Real Estate 2023-09-05T00:14:00Z

Step inside the Beverly Hills of the Philippines, where homes rarely change hands, access is nearly impossible if you don't know a resident, and inequality is on full display

Homes in the Beverly Hills of the Philippines are rarely sold to outsiders, as many who live there are regarded as the "Old Money" of Cebu.
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Retail 2023-09-04T23:24:51Z

Las Vegas is the latest flashpoint between workers and AI, from robot bartenders to casino security guards

The Culinary Union, the largest in Nevada, is gearing up for a fight about AI and protecting jobs at casinos and restaurants in its next contract.
Politics 2023-09-04T22:33:40Z

Biden repeatedly derided Trump's tenure in office in a Labor Day speech: 'The great real estate builder … he didn't build a damn thing'

President Joe Biden spoke to a crowd of union workers before a Labor Day parade in Philadelphia on Monday.
Tech 2023-09-04T21:31:18Z

Elon Musk threatens to sue the Anti-Defamation League, claiming it is 'trying to kill' X, formerly known as Twitter

In a series of posts, Musk accused the organization of intentionally sabotaging his platform and threatened legal action against them.
Retail 2023-09-04T21:00:13Z

Amazon is reportedly getting into legal fights with landlords as 'zombie' Amazon Fresh stores pile up

Amazon is being sued by a Long Island developer over a proposed Amazon Fresh location, the New York Post reported.
Politics 2023-09-04T20:38:04Z

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said that stuck Burning Man festivalgoers are 'probably being brainwashed' that climate change is 'the root of all evil'

The GOP Rep. also implied that the recent flooding at the event was an act of God against the festivalgoers.
News 2023-09-04T19:58:10Z

A Welsh man uploaded a Facebook video of himself destroying 4,500 year-old rock art. Now, he will get 4 months in prison as officials say the Bronze Age artifact is 'lost forever.'

Julian Baker, 52, lived near the South Wales site of the rock he destroyed. Cadw, the Welsh cultural preservation body, said they welcomed his sentence.
Deals 2023-09-04T19:53:18Z

Best Labor Day sales 2023: Hand-picked deals on mattresses, TVs, laptops, and more

The Labor Day sales mark the best chance for the next few months to get a great deal on mattresses, TVs, laptops, and more top products.
Media 2023-09-04T19:52:54Z

Anderson Cooper says there was a steep learning curve in figuring out how to cover a candidate like Trump

In a recent interview with the New York Times, longtime CNN anchor Anderson Cooper discussed the challenges of covering Trump.
News 2023-09-04T19:46:27Z

Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urías has been arrested on felony domestic violence charges: report

MLB pitcher Julio Urías was arrested on felony domestic violence charges, per ESPN. He served a 20-game suspension for similar allegations in 2019.
Healthcare 2023-09-04T19:36:35Z

Kaiser Permanente patients are siding with its workers as they vote on whether or not to strike

Patients agree with healthcare workers that Kaiser Permanente must address staffing shortages to protect patient health.
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Transportation 2023-09-04T18:50:11Z

Auto expert says Tesla's Model Y battery pack has 'zero repairability,' so a minor collision can junk the car

EV batteries bring all sorts of challenges when they get damaged after accidents. One expert says Tesla customers are especially at risk.
Transportation 2023-09-04T18:49:41Z

See over 50 once beloved cars that have been discontinued

Beloved cars that are no longer in production include models from Cadillac, Chevrolet, Lotus, and Hummer.
Tech 2023-09-04T18:05:18Z

Spotify to cut certain ads for white-noise creators, who can make $18,000 a month curating hours of thunderstorms or bird sounds

An anonymous source told Bloomberg that paying for ads on white-noise shows, which listeners often use as background noise, wasn't money "well spent."
Tech 2023-09-04T18:04:36Z

Signal's president doubts Elon Musk can successfully turn Twitter into a 'super app' like WeChat

Meredith Whittaker said in a recent interview that factors like competition and government support leave little possibility for a WeChat of the West.
Military & Defense 2023-09-04T17:04:15Z

The Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine with a Mi-8 helicopter is encouraging other Russians to do the same, promising they'll be taken care of for life

The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine published an interview with a man it identified as the pilot in which he discussed how he escaped Russia.
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