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Justice Department defends group's right to sue over AI robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The federal Justice Department is defending the legal right to challenge robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters that used artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke and U.S. Attorney Jane Young filed a statement of interest Thursday in the lawsuit brought by the League of Women Voters against Steve Kramer — the political consultant behind the calls — and the three companies involved in transmitting them. Kramer, who is facing separate criminal charges related to the calls, has yet to respond to the lawsuit filed in March, but the companies filed a motion to dismiss last month. Among other arguments, they said robocalls don’t violate the section of the Voting Rights Act that prohibits attempting to or actually intimidating, threatening or coercing voters and that there is no private right of action under the law. The Justice Department countered that the law clearly allows aggrieved individuals and organizations representing them to enforce their rights under the law. And it said the companies were incorrect in arguing that the law doesn’t apply to robocalls because they are merely “deceptive” and not intimidating, threatening or coercive.
Maine Woman Stars in Summer Long Taylor Swift Tribute Concert in New Hampshire
If you're a big Taylor Swift fan and have been hoping to see her in concert, you probably haven't had a lot of luck. But there is a place in New Hampshire where you can see a performance from a woman who is a dead ringer for Swift in appearance, singing voice, and choreography.
State Police Investigate After Serious Crash at Bedford, NH Toll Plaza, Driver Hospitalized
A severe traffic incident has unfolded at a toll plaza in Bedford, New Hampshire, where a white pick-up truck has suffered significant damage after crashing in the southbound lanes of the Everett Turnpike. The accident, which disrupted the usual ebb and flow of commuters, prompted an immediate response from local emergency services. The New Hampshire State Police are probing the events that led up to the crash, as reported by Boston 25 News. As of now, the status of the driver involved remains undisclosed by authorities.
Friends, family gather in MA to search for Harmony Montgomery's remains
SAUGUS, Mass. — Family and friends of Harmony Montgomery are conducting a search Saturday morning for the little girl’s remains. Harmony Montgomery was last seen in Manchester in October of 2019. She was later declared a victim of a homicide. Harmony Montgomery news: From disappearance to murder (wmur.com)
Tall ships sail into Portsmouth Harbor
The tall ships sailed into Portsmouth on Friday to kick off this year's Sail Portsmouth event. The Parade of Sail kicked off Friday morning, with visiting tall ships escorted up the Piscataqua River to the Memorial Bridge. Free tours of the USCGC Eagle are being offered through the weekend. More...
Rare Westward Moving Storm System Will Start Unsettled Stretch: Here's Timing, 5-Day Forecast
A rare westward-moving storm will back into the Northeast off the Atlantic Coast, starting an unsettled stretch after a dry and comfortable weekend. Clouds will increase on Sunday, July 28 following a mainly sunny start, with high temperatures in the mid-80s, as the system nears, according to the National Weather Service.
UNH Records a 3.46 GPA in Pursuit of America East's Academic Cup
BOSTON – The University of New Hampshire recorded a 3.46 GPA to finish among the top schools in the 2023-24 Walter Harrison Academic Cup as announced Friday by America East. This is the fourth consecutive year UNH finished with a mark of 3.40 or higher in the Academic Cup. The Wildcats had a 3.44 GPA in 2022-23, captured the Cup in 2021-22 with a 3.42, and recorded a 3.47 in 2020-21. Led by America East sport GPA champions swimming and diving (3.75) and volleyball (3.71), seven of the 12 Wildcat teams in the conference tallied a GPA of 3.45 or higher. Women's cross country (3.71), women's track & field (3.62), lacrosse (3.53), men's cross country (3.51) and women's soccer (3.45) also finished with a GPA of 3.45 or higher.
ApprenticeshipNH and Sanel NAPA launch apprenticeship program to develop front-line talent
ApprenticeshipNH, a workforce training program of the Community College System of New Hampshire, has partnered with Sanel NAPA, an auto parts, heavy-duty truck parts, and body shop supplies distributor in northern New England, to introduce a Parts Salesperson Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP). The program’s mission is to develop the skills...
Sail Portsmouth 2024: Tall ships parade dazzles crowds. 'They're beautiful'
PORTSMOUTH — The Coast Guard’s Eagle sailed majestically into Portsmouth on a postcard-perfect morning Friday, to the firing of cannon and the cheers of the crowds lining the banks and bridge of the Piscataqua River. The Eagle was accompanied by dozens of boats from the Thomas Laighton filled to the brim with passengers to family boats flying the American flag in the 2024 Sail Portsmouth tall ships festival's Parade of Sail. The festival’s other two tall ship...
Dover native competing in 3rd Olympic Games, hoping for second medal
DOVER, N.H. — Jessica Parratto is diving into her third Olympic Games, even coming out of retirement to compete in Paris. It comes as no surprise to her close friends back home in Dover. “She put a lot of things on pause and made a lot of sacrifices to...
Maine State Police Bomb Team on the Scene
The Maine State Police Bomb Team was on the scene in Milford Friday night ”for potential hazardous devices.”. Maine State Police on the Scene for Hazardous Devices. Authorities were at a residence on Call Street “processing” the situation. Bomb Team said No Danger to Public. The Bomb...
Pioneer Motel In Edgecomb Gives Up Lodging License
After a state inspection in April found enough violations to declare the property an “imminent health hazard,” the Pioneer Motel in Edgecomb voluntarily gave up its state lodging license, removing itself from state jurisdiction. According to owner James “Jim” Sauvie, although he has addressed the issues cited by...
New Hampshire and Massachusetts Toll Booths Scan for This
If you drive a lot like I do, you see things. These things are not necessarily good or filled with common sense. The Massachusetts Turnpike debuted the overhead electronic tolls in 2016, says Masslive.com. The I-95 Hampton tolls have been an ORT (Open Road Toll) since 2010, according to NH.gov.
Whoa: Dramatic Video of Whale Capsizing a Boat in New Hampshire
First off, all the boaters are just fine, and I'm sure the 40-ton humpback whale is, too. Now, let's head to Rye. According to Boston Globe Media, a whale breaching our Atlantic Ocean waters of the New Hampshire Seacoast landed on a 23-foot fishing boat, tossing the people into the water. The attached video was captured by a teen named Wyatt Yager, and what a capture it was.
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