Giorno: 21 Novembre 2023

NBC Poll: Gun Ownership at Record High

More than half of voters in the United States (52%) say they or someone living in their home owns a gun, the highest number recorded by an NBC News national poll since the survey first presented the question in 1999. [#item_full_content]

Federal Court Rules Against Maryland’s Gun License Law

A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled in favor of a gun rights group, saying Maryland’s preliminary handgun-licensure requirement is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit ruled in favor of Maryland Shall Issue, which…[#item_full_content]

Cornel West Sees Opportunity for Support in Michigan

Independent presidential hopeful Cornel West is taking aim at Michigan, where a single percentage point could make the difference for Joe Biden’s reelection bid, Politico reported Tuesday.[#item_full_content]

Retailers Brace for a Tough Holiday Despite Discounts

U.S. retailers across apparel, electronics and home improvement are bracing for a challenging holiday season, a sign that higher discounts might not spark the level of spending the companies are hoping for during their most important period of the year.[#item_full_content]

Sam Altman: AI ‘Most Important Tech Yet Invented’

Sam Altman, in a timely interview with The New York Times just two days before the board of OpenAI abruptly fired him from his position as chief executive officer, called artificial intelligence “the most important and beneficial technology humanity has yet invented.”[#item_full_content]

At least 37 dead in stampede at Brazzaville military stadium

A stampede at a military stadium has left at least 37 people dead in Republic of Congo after large crowds of young people responded to a recruitment appeal, authorities said Tuesday. The Congolese Armed Forces Command later announced that all recruitment operations have been suspended in Brazzaville until further notice following the tragedy late Monday. […]

3 dead, 17 injured in Liberia after vehicle rams into victory celebration for president-elect

A speeding vehicle rammed into jubilant supporters of President-elect Joseph Boakai at a victory celebration, killing at least three people and injuring at least 17 others, authorities said Tuesday. OPPOSITION CANDIDATE OFFICIALLY DECLARED LIBERIA’S PRESIDENT-ELECT AFTER INCUMBENT CONCEDES Police made an arrest following the crash late Monday but withheld the name of the suspect pending […]

Iran-backed militia hits US forces at Iraq air base, injuring 8, prompting retaliation

U.S. forces stationed at Ain al-Asad air base in Iraq were attacked early Tuesday prompting a U.S. military aircraft to strike back, officials said.  Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said Iran-backed militias used close-range ballistic missiles against U.S. and coalition forces, resulting in “several non-serious injuries and some minor damage to infrastructure.”  Reuters, citing two U.S. […]

Niger’s military junta requests sanctions relief from West African court

Niger’s junta on Tuesday asked West Africa’s regional court to order the lifting of sanctions imposed on the country by its neighbors following a July coup in which the democratically elected president was deposed. “There is no sector of the Nigerien society that has not been affected by these sanctions” which have caused untold economic […]