Mountain View, CA

In a post on its own social network, Bluesky has revealed that it has added two million new people over the last week, which is a lot of growth in such a short time for a platform that only has around 8.4 million users overall. The same post has a Portuguese translation of the announcement, most likely because a huge chunk of those new users are from Brazil. If you'll recall, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes recently ordered the country's internet service providers to block X after the website formerly known as Twitter refused to ban specific accounts accused of spreading disinformation.

Bluesky added 2 million new users in a week following Brazil's X ban

Washington, DC

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NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

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Salem, OH

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

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Xpeng, a Tesla rival, unveiled its M03 EV on Tuesday. The model with autonomous-driving features costs about $22,000.

Chinese Tesla rival launches $22,000 EV with self-driving features. Here's why that's a big problem for Tesla.

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Kansas State

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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

As retail giants Amazon and Walmart compete for consumers’ shopping spend, Walmart is losing ground in some key categories, with its grocery share remaining strong. Complete the form below to enjoy free, unlimited access to all our Trackers, Studies and MonitorEdge Reports. By completing this form, I have read...

Walmart Holds Grocery Lead Over Amazon Despite Overall Share Declines

Modern-day competition policy in Mexico is, as many of the county’s institutions, the result of Mexico’s international obligations, mainly of the North American Free Trade Agreement, which entered into force in 1994. Since then, applicable legislation for competition has evolved drastically. Mexico’s COFECE is a completely different institution to its predecessor, the extinct Comisión Federal de Competencia. Our current authorities enjoy constitutional independence –even from the Presid.

The Cost of Making COFECE Disappear

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Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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A recent cruise passenger has issued a warning about the importance of wearing shoes while onboard. The story has since been picked up by cruise outlets, mentioning what cruisers need to be careful of when walking around the ship.

Cruise Passenger Warns Against Being Barefoot on a Cruise: "Just About Stepped Into a Pile..."

South Africa’s government needs to provide more support and work closer with the big international energy groups to help them develop its offshore oil and gas resources, South Africa’s Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa told the Financial Times in an interview published on Tuesday. South Africa has seen Big...

South Africa’s Energy Minister Calls for Closer Collaboration With Oil Majors

West Texas Livestock Growers

crucial aspect of managing your cattle. It’s not just a reduction in sales weight, but also a potential decrease in the price you’ll receive. However, with the right knowledge, you can make informed decisions and mitigate its impact.

Shrinkage in cattle: what you need to know

Jersey Electricity has applied to build a solar panel array which would cover eight fields in St Mary parish. The owners of the land on La Rue de La Hougue Mauger have worked with the utility company to design the site. A public consultation was held in 2023 by Jersey...

New application for large solar array in Jersey

Stoughton, WI

"It's a giant leap forward for a concept that promises economically viable, zero-carbon heat and electricity." Fusion is a holy grail for the energy sector, theoretically offering abundant, essentially zero-pollution power in a small physical footprint, without the need to use regional natural resources. There have been many milestones as the technology advances, and a new record in magnetic containment has recently been achieved.

Scientists achieve major breakthrough in the quest for limitless energy: 'It's setting a world record'

Transport for London's (TfL) computer systems have been targeted in an ongoing cyber attack. It said there was no evidence customer data had been compromised and there was currently no impact on TfL services. Insiders have told BBC London they have been asked to work at home if possible, and...

TfL faces 'ongoing cyber security incident'

A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

Eutelsat has signed a new, multi-year deal with SoftBank which will see the company integrate Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO connectivity services into its offering and provide a new element to the company’s satellite communication services. Initially, the deal will focus on the Japanese market, but will expand to Japanese customers in other territories. Eutelsat announced the deal, Sept. 3.

SoftBank Taps Eutelsat for LEO Deal

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Uncovering Florida

Today, Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration for failing to provide public documents requested through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) filing. The March 2024 FOIA request sought records related to policies allowing the release of dangerous criminal illegal aliens from U.S. prisons into the general population rather than deporting them.

FL Attorney General Sues Biden-Harris Administration Over Release of Criminal Illegal Aliens

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Starlink Refuses to Block X in Brazil Amid Regulatory Dispute

Starlink, the satellite internet service controlled by Elon Musk, has announced it will not adhere to a court order from Brazil’s Supreme Court demanding a block...

Starlink Refuses to Block X in Brazil Amid Regulatory Dispute

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