Swing states prepare for a showdown over certifying votes in November – The Mercury News

At a Republican town hall in Nebraska, attendees expressed frustration over President Trump's economic policies, particularly concerning rising prices related to his tariffs. This event, reported by NBC’s Peter Alexander, highlights growing public concern regarding the economy as fears of inflation loom. Want More Context? 🔎

Former Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev has declared that Russia is no longer bound by the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty, warning rivals of a "new reality" due to NATO's policies. His comments follow increased tensions with the U.S., including President Trump's deployment of nuclear submarines, amidst ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, where recent attacks resulted in civilian casualties. Want More Context? 🔎

A Tennessee death row inmate, Byron Black, is set to be executed by lethal injection despite concerns from his lawyers that his heart device could cause him unconstitutional suffering during the process. The U.S. Supreme Court and Governor Bill Lee declined to intervene, and while a lower court had ruled for the device's deactivation, the Tennessee Supreme Court overturned it, allowing the execution to proceed. Want More Context? 🔎

The Trump administration's ICE is apprehending immigrants at different rates across blue and red states, with a focus on community arrests in Democratic areas, while predominantly targeting prisons in Republican ones. This disparity has intensified under Trump's policies, leading to increased community arrests in states like Massachusetts, where most detainees lack criminal records. Want More Context? 🔎

The term "clanker," originating from Star Wars, has gained popularity as a derogatory term for technology replacing humans, with notable use on TikTok and by politicians like Sen. Ruben Gallego in legislation against AI customer service. This backlash reflects growing unease about AI's societal role and has prompted discussions on the appropriateness of such slurs, paralleling historical racial tropes. Want More Context? 🔎

Efrain Villalobos was arrested for attempted murder after allegedly shooting a driver, Fernando Ramirez, who drove into a crowd in Los Angeles, injuring 37 people. Ramirez faces 37 counts of attempted murder and remains in jail on over $37 million bail, while Villalobos is being held without bail pending further legal proceedings. Want More Context? 🔎