The White House has outlined a deal with TikTok that would grant US companies control of the platform’s algorithm. Under this agreement, Americans will hold six out of seven board seats for the app’s US operations, and Oracle will manage data and privacy concerns. Former President Trump has expressed support for the deal, stating that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping approved of the plan; however, the Chinese government has yet to comment definitively. The US had previously sought to take TikTok’s US operations away from ByteDance due to national security concerns related to user data.
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Indianapolis police are investigating a Sunday morning shooting at 6900 Shore Terrace that resulted in two fatalities and five injuries. The incident, which occurred around 2:30 a.m. in a parking lot, involved six men and one woman. This shooting follows an earlier incident on Saturday evening where a 34-year-old man threatened employees at a McDonald’s, leading to an officer-involved shooting and the suspect’s arrest. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
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A French-flagged sailboat experienced an orca attack near Peniche, Portugal, resulting in the loss of its rudder. The National Maritime Authority (AMN) responded to the distress call, rescuing the five crew members, who were reported to be unharmed. The sailboat was subsequently towed to Peniche by the Lifeguard Service to prevent navigational hazards. An inspection of the vessel will be conducted before it is permitted to sail again.
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In the case of Luigi Mangione, his lawyers are seeking to prevent federal prosecutors from pursuing the death penalty, citing prejudicial actions by authorities. They argue that the U.S. Attorney General’s public statements, along with the handling of Mangione’s arrest, have violated his constitutional rights. The defense team claims the decision to seek the death penalty was politically motivated, not based on the merits of the case. Prosecutors will have until October 31st to respond.
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The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recently updated its recommendations regarding the MMRV vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox). The updated guidance advises against using the MMRV vaccine for children under the age of 4 due to a minor risk of febrile seizures in that age group. This adjustment aims to mitigate potential side effects while maintaining the vaccine’s overall benefits in preventing these diseases.
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Due to credible threats against his life, British rockstar Morrissey has been forced to cancel his upcoming concerts in Massachusetts and Connecticut. The cancellations, announced via Instagram, included performances at Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Music Hall. The shows were called off following reported death threats, mirroring a similar incident that occurred during a show in Canada, leading to an arrest. The cancellations come amid a backdrop of increased political violence in the U.S. and around the world.
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Multiple people were shot at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire, prompting a search for two armed suspects. One suspect has been apprehended, but the other remains at large, prompting a shelter-in-place order for residents in nearby Dunstable, Massachusetts. Authorities have established a unification site at the Sheraton Nashua hotel and are urging the public to avoid the Sky Meadow area, which hosts events including a wedding today. The investigation is ongoing with assistance from New Hampshire State Police.
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California has enacted a law prohibiting most law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from covering their faces while on duty, a move Governor Gavin Newsom stated was a response to recent immigration raids involving masked agents. This legislation, which does include some exceptions, was immediately met with criticism from Trump administration officials who argued the ban would endanger agents and that the state lacks jurisdiction. While Newsom has countered these assertions, this new law also includes legislation that prevents immigration agents from entering schools and healthcare facilities without a warrant. This law has spurred other states such as Tennessee, Michigan, Illinois, New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania to propose similar mask ban legislation.
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Alan Hovorka is a breaking news and courts reporter currently working for The Post & Courier. Before joining the team, he honed his reporting skills covering government and education. Hovorka, a graduate of Ball State University in Indiana, spent five years working in central Wisconsin. He later relocated to the Lowcountry to continue his career.
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