New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces federal charges including bribery, conspiracy, and campaign finance violations for allegedly accepting illegal campaign donations from Turkish businessmen in exchange for political favors and luxury travel benefits. If convicted on all counts, Adams could face up to 45 years in prison. (CBS News)
Hurricane Helene poses a significant threat to the American South, spanning from Florida to Arkansas. The storm is expected to bring hurricane-force winds, tornado threats, historic flooding, and power outages in Atlanta and surrounding regions. The impact is predicted to be one of the most severe weather events in the area’s modern history. (Axios)
President Joe Biden issued a new executive order to combat gun violence, establishing a task force to address the rise of machine-gun conversion devices and 3D-printed firearms. The order also improves school shooter drills, enhances agency capacities to detect threats, and allocates funding for violence prevention initiatives. (UPI)
California enacted measures requiring parents who profit from their children’s social media presence to set aside earnings for them. The laws aim to protect young influencers on platforms like TikTok and Instagram and address the lack of regulations in the “sharenthood” industry, aiming to prevent exploitation and financial abuse. (AP)
Newsmax settled its defamation lawsuit with Smartmatic over false claims about 2020 election rigging. Smartmatic accused Newsmax of spreading misinformation. Smartmatic expressed satisfaction with the settlement and referenced an ongoing case against Fox News. Jury selection was underway before the settlement was reached. (ABC News)