Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk over $1 million giveaway to registered voters
The suit alleges that Musk and his super PAC are luring voters to give up identifying information in pursuit of a cash prize. DA Larry Krasner called the scheme “indisputably an unlawful lottery.”
Ballots set on fire in three states as Election Day approaches
Federal officials have been warning that in recent months, some social media users have been encouraging sabotage of ballot drop boxes. “It’s a direct attack on democracy,” said one local official.
U.S. finds 100 million people were affected by UnitedHealth healthcare hack
As many as 100 million people were affected by a healthcare hack earlier this year. NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks to KFF Health News reporter Darius Tahir about what that means for consumers affected.
Police are preparing for possible violence against election workers
As election workers and polling places face more threats, some police departments are getting prepared to protect the democratic process.
The GOP’s ‘survival instinct’ acts as an ally for Trump on Election Day and beyond
Former President Donald Trump needs voters who may have misgivings about him or some of his behavior but who have deep loyalty to the Republican Party or deep aversion to the Democrats.
Pod corner: ‘Last Seen: Postmortem’
In the WBUR podcast Last Seen: Posmortem, host Ally Jarmanning digs into the world of legal remains trading.
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk is charged in murder-for-hire conspiracy
The Grammy Award-winning rapper, whose real name is Durk Banks, was arrested in Florida on federal charges that he paid for the attempted 2022 revenge killing of rapper Quando Rondo at a gas station.
Trump spent 3 hours on Joe Rogan’s podcast. Here’s what he did — and didn’t — say
Trump’s freewheeling Joe Rogan podcast interview covered polls, whales and potentially replacing income taxes with tariffs, as he left Michigan rally goers waiting an extra three hours Friday night.
Biden apologizes for government’s role in running Native American boarding schools
Calling it “a blot on American history,” president Biden formally apologized Friday in Arizona for the federal government’s role in running boarding schools where thousands of Native American children endured abuse, neglect and eradication of their tri…
South Dakota’s vote on regulating pipelines could set a precedent for other states
In a preview of debates that could start occurring the country, South Dakota voters go to the polls to possibly repeal the law some say weakens local governments in regulating pipelines.
Many state abortion bans include exceptions for rape. How often are they granted?
Since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in 2022, one study estimates there’s been nearly 65,000 pregnancies from rape in states that ban abortion.
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