ATLANTA (AP) — Above all, Joe Biden ‘s allies wanted him to demonstrate strength and energy on the debate stage Thursday night to help put to rest questions about the 81-year-old Democrat’s physical and mental acuity. But on the biggest stage in U.S. politics, Biden did not meet their modest expectations. And by the end […]
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Most Americans are overconfident in their ability to spot fake news. Are you one of them?
Over the past few years, misinformation and distrust in the media have become hot-button issues for Americans. As many as three in every four Americans overestimate how well they can spot misinformation, researchers for the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found in 2021. As artificial intelligence gets thrown into the mix, it’s become […]
Biden has ‘limited ability’ to step up border security, Democratic senator says
By Ted Hesson (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden has “limited ability” to step up security at the U.S.-Mexico border via executive action, a top Democratic lawmaker said on Sunday, arguing that the issue should be addressed with legislation in Congress. U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, the lead Democrat who negotiated a bipartisan border security bill […]
China says military drills encircling Taiwan designed to test its ability to ‘seize power’
China’s military drills around Taiwan are designed to test its ability to “seize power” over the island, the People’s Liberation Army said Friday as its forces kicked off a second day of large-scale exercises encircling its democratic neighbor. The exercises are the largest in more than a year and come just days after Taiwan swore […]
City Council votes to limit mayor’s ability to cancel ShotSpotter contract
CHICAGO — The City Council on Wednesday passed an ordinance giving leaders more control over the ShotSpotter contract that Mayor Brandon Johnson is intent on ending. In a stunning rebuke, the council voted 34-14 to limit Johnson’s ability to cancel the city agreement with the SoundThinking, the company behind the technology, and give police an […]
Tate says he has ‘experience and the ability to run the sheriff’s office’
May 14—Glenn Tate promises to have an “open door” for the citizens of Whitfield County. Tate faces Darrien Pierce, Travis Presley, Glenn Swinney and Frank Torres in the May 21 Republican Party primary for sheriff. With experience in both law enforcement and management, Tate said he will respond to resident “complaints and problems no matter […]
‘It’s not perfect yet,’ new street vendor rules provoke compliance ability concerns
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Clark County served up new rules for street vendors on Tuesday, however, those vendors said the rules should be sent back to the drawing board. Under the new ordinance county commissioners unanimously approved, rainbow-colored umbrellas that sell fruit, fried snacks, and shaved ice underneath them are legally allowed in unincorporated Clark […]
As two women vie for Mexico’s presidency, why are there questions about their ability to govern?
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Are Mexicans ready for a woman president? As two female candidates lead in Mexico’s presidential race, the question has appeared in polls, debates, media and conversations across Mexico. But it is also a sample of the sexism and “macho” culture that continues to permeate Mexico, according to political analysts. The question […]
Fighting every wildfire ensures the big fires are more extreme, and may harm forests’ ability to adapt to climate change
In the U.S., wildland firefighters are able to stop about 98% of all wildfires before the fires have burned even 100 acres. That may seem comforting, but decades of quickly suppressing fires has had unintended consequences. Fires are a natural part of many landscapes globally. When forests aren’t allowed to burn, they become more dense, […]
Can complaining about your HOA online impact your ability to sell in SC? What we found
Reality Check is a new Sun News series holding those in power to account and shining a light on their decisions. Have a suggestion for a future story? Email online@thesunnews.com. When having problems with an HOA or a neighbor, it may be easy to complain about it online. But spreading that negativity could impact your […]
Business lobby appeals to block DNR’s ability to permit factory farms in Wisconsin
MADISON – The state’s largest business lobby is appealing a decision made that upheld the Department of Natural Resources’ ability regulate factory farms. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce said in a release Friday that concentrated animal feed operations, or CAFOs, “have helped usher in an era of modern farming that can reduce negative environmental impacts while […]