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As the 2024 election draws closer, a new survey indicates Americans trust the media less and less. The poll was recently released by Gallup.

Americans’ confidence in the mass media continues to wane: Poll

The FCC has put ESPN on alert by proposing the maximum penalty after it accused the sports network of violating emergency alert rules.

FCC proposes max fine for ESPN airing emergency alert sounds

Voters in three states will go to the polls this November to decide whether to increase their state's minimum wage.

Voters to decide whether to increase minimum wage in several states

Harvard University has experienced a $151 million drop in fundraising for fiscal year 2024, representing a 14% decline from last year.

Harvard faces ‘fundraising crisis’ as donors cut ties over protests

The cost for parents to sign up their kid to be a girl scout could soon more than triple.

Girl Scout fees may soon triple; critics worry families could be priced out

A leadership expert says it's time for CEO Kelly Ortberg to bypass Boeing negotiators and meet directly with striking union leaders.

It’s time for Boeing CEO to go straight to union leadership: Expert

A new report from Reuters reveals that the UN's WFP failed to stop the diversion of more than 7,000 tons of food aid in Ethiopia.

UN failed to act as over 7,000 tons of food aid were stolen in Ethiopia: Report

A day after the Federal Trade Commission unveiled its “click-to-cancel” rule in its fight against businesses that make it difficult for consumers to cancel subscriptions, Netflix announced Thursday, Oct. 17, that it has added subscribers — a lot of them.

Netflix adds 5M subscribers as others deal with cancellations

Former Nike intern Elliott Hill took over as CEO this week, but his path to return Nike to its former glory is an uphill climb.

After a lot of mistakes, this is the ‘only direction’ Nike can take

The University of Michigan has invested more than $250 million into the initiative in recent years, the NYT says success has been elusive.

U of Mich. DEI investment sees Black enrollment down, harassment up: NYT

A prominent short seller claimed Roblox is overinflating its numbers and allowing predators to flourish on its platform.

Roblox responds to report it attracts pedophiles and lies to investors

A rare 1787 copy of U.S. Constitution believed to be the only one in private hands, is up for auction in North Carolina

Rare 1787 US Constitution copy goes up for auction

A new study shows standing desks might not be better for your health, after all.

That standing desk might not make you healthier after all

Axiom Space and Prada reveal a new high-tech spacesuit designed for NASA's Artemis III mission, blending cutting-edge tech with luxury design

Axiom Space and Prada reveal spacesuit for Artemis III

The Federal Trade Commission's final “click-to-cancel” rule targets businesses that make it difficult for customers to cancel subscriptions.

FTC rule seeks to make it easier to cancel subscriptions

Taylor Swift's record-breaking The Eras Tour celebrated her entire career to date. As the chapter closes what's the superstar's next move?

Facing the music: Can Taylor Swift ever top The Eras Tour?

Wendy McMahon, president of CBS News, is facing significant challenges in her first year, grappling with multiple crises in the newsroom.

CBS News president faces controversy and criticism in first year at the helm

Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on Fox News to talk about topics ranging from immigration and whether she would continue policies implemented by the Biden administration.

Harris sits down with Fox News, Trump holds town hall

The world's second massive sphere is in the works for the UAE.

World’s second giant sphere to be built in Abu Dhabi

SpaceX filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission, alleging political bias in the decision to block increased rocket launches.

SpaceX sues California agency over rocket launch denial, alleges political bias

There are five ways immigration benefits the U.S. economy, Zeke Hernandez explains. Here's how he'd change the "screwed up" system.

Why deportations are an ‘economic disaster’ and other immigration truths

The Supreme Court is weighing whether a trucker fired for failing a drug test under the RICO Act.

SCOTUS weighs RICO case of trucker fired over failed drug test

Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay $15 million to a Connecticut man who claims he developed a rare form of cancer, mesothelioma, after using the company’s baby powder for decades. The jury in Fairfield County, Connecticut, found that the talc in the baby powder, which the man says he inhaled regularly, caused his illness. The jury also ruled that Johnson & Johnson should pay additional punitive damages, which will be determined by the judge later.

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $15M in baby powder cancer case

With less than three weeks until the presidential election, the candidates are blitzing battleground states and the airwaves with town halls.

Harris, Trump field questions during town halls as Election Day nears