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A PAC to which Elon Musk once pledged $45 million a month to boost Donald Trump’s re-election bid is engaging in questionable data-scraping practices, a report says. Per CNBC, Musk’s America PAC is running vivid ads featuring an assassination attempt on Trump promoting voter registration resources, but directing swing-state voters through separate forms, which collect extensive personal data and opt registrants into messaging from the group.

Elon Musk's PAC is misdirecting and scraping data from unknowing swing-state voters

The New Republic

The super PAC with the highest amount of money raised is likely one you’ve never heard of: “Fairshake PAC.”According to their website, the group “supports candidates committed to securing the United States as the home to innovators building the next generation of the internet.” In simpler terms, they are an “independent” cryptocurrency and blockchain industry group. According to OpenSecrets, they’ve raised $202,939,294 to influence upcoming elections. The PAC has spent only a handful of millions so far, almost entirely attacking progressive Democratic candidates. That includes an ad attack against Representative Katie Porter’s California Democratic primary back in February. The group...

A Shocking New Super PAC Is Trying to Buy Elections

TheDailyBeast

Kamala Harris reportedly outspent Donald Trump on advertisements on Google, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook last week by $27.2 million—a staggering figure as the presidential election enters its home stretch. The vice president’s campaign shelled out $28.6 million on digital ads last week while Trump spent just $1.4 million in that same period, reported FWIW, adding that Harris’ spend “could be” the biggest digital ad buy in a seven-day stretch in the history of U.S. politics. Harris’ campaign said she banked $200 million in donations since she took over the Democratic ticket, which appears to have given her an advantage over the comparably cash-strapped campaign of Trump and Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH). Harris’ campaign announced Tuesday it’d be spending $50 million in paid media ahead of the Democratic National Convention, which is slated to begin Aug. 19 in Chicago. Election Day, on Nov. 5, is now just 97 days away.Read it at FWIWRead more at The Daily Beast.

Harris Outspent Trump on Google and Social Ads by $27 Million Last Week

Not even a week after Kamala Harris took over as the Democratic presidential nominee, major donors are already making demands of her potential administration. Democratic backers in the business sector have called on Harris to fire Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan. Suggested Reading. LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and...

Major Democratic donors want Kamala Harris to fire the FTC chair if she becomes president

Business Insider

More than 100 venture capitalists pledge support for Kamala Harris, countering Silicon Valley's rightward shift led by figures like Elon Musk.

With tech leaders like Elon Musk turning to Trump, more than 100 Silicon Valley investors pledge support for Harris

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Business Times

President Joe Biden faces new molestation allegations from his daughter’s diary as #TrumpPedoFiles trends online linking Donald Trump to the late Jeffrey Epstein.

Joe Biden Faces Renewed Allegations That He 'Molested' His Daughter As #TrumpPedoFiles Trends Online: 'This Is Definitely Not Presidential Behavior'

Mediaite

While former President Donald Trump pivots his campaign to attack a new Democratic opponent, his advisors are putting together a potential White House staff and cabinet behind the scenes. Axios’s Mike Allen and Jim VandeHei spoke to several “Republican sources” and got a glimpse of the kind of administration Trump could have if he is […]
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Trump Advisors Think Kevin McCarthy Is a Leading Contender to Be Trump’s Chief of Staff: Axios

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How can Astrology tell you about your worst friends? Astrology is the concept of using the placement of the planets and their related astrological signs, or the Signs of the Zodiac, to determine the course of a life. These placements based on your birth date, time, and location can give you a wealth of information about your personality traits and character and predict events throughout your life based on your sign and current placements. Of course, this is a quick overview, and doing actual natal charts and horoscopes is much more complicated. But now you have a basic idea of what astrology is.

5 Zodiac Signs That Could Be Your Worst Friend

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

It's hard not to love each Chinese zodiac sign, considering they are all cute animals. However, some of these signs are a little less lovable than the rest, and we're going to check them out! The Chinese signs represent given years (not months) and occur once every 12 years. You may want to brush up on your sign because it's bad luck to land on the year of the animal that you were born under.

3 Least Loved Chinese Zodiac Signs

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

Fox Business

Former PayPal president Marcus David switched political parties and announced his endorsement of Donald Trump for president in a lengthy post on X Wednesday.

Former president of PayPal announces party switch, endorses Trump: 'crossing the Rubicon'

In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

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Walmart’s Zoom call in May was anything but routine for the roughly 300 employees who learned they would need to relocate or lose their jobs. Bloomberg, citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the situation that were on the call but not allowed to speak during it, said they were told during the meeting that Walmart would start requiring thousands of workers from its smaller offices and remote locations to move to one of its main office hubs to boost in-person presence.

Walmart employees were caught off-guard by the company’s mandate to relocate

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UNITED STATES — McDonald's has introduced a new burger, the "Big Arch," poised to become its first major global addition since Chicken McNuggets joined the core menu in 1983 and the recent addition of Chicken McCrispy.

McDonald's Unveils "Big Arch" Burger for U.S. and Global Markets

Don Lemon, the former CNN host who was fired by the network after making controversial comments on the air, has sued Elon Musk over the sudden cancelation of his partnership with X, formerly known as Twitter. Suggested Reading. BlackRock, Coinbase, and more are taking tokenized funds mainstream — but what...

Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk for not paying him for canceled X show

Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Bug, or bait and switch? Elon Musk's super PAC website isn't working as advertised

The Elon Musk-backed America PAC says it’s focused on “get out the vote” initiatives. But an ad campaign from the super PAC appears to be focused...

Bug, or bait and switch? Elon Musk's super PAC website isn't working as advertised

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