Justice Department Warns Elon Musk That His $1 Million Voter Giveaway Might Be Illegal

The controversial Mr. Beast-style giveaway has drawn criticism from experts who say that the giveaway constitutes illegal vote-buying. Giving away money might be his best attempt at helping Trump. Reporting has suggested that Musks PAC has struggled with its ground game. The Justice Department has reportedly warned Elon Musk’s America PAC that its $1 million giveaway might be illegal.Michael Swensen / Getty And some new polling of young men suggests that Musks endorsementmakes them less likelyto vote for Trump....

October 23, 2024 · 1 min · 137 words · Justin Shaffer

MAGA Faithful Say McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak Is a Conspiracy to Hurt Trump

Its a frightening development in a country where 87% of Americans visit McDonalds at least once a year. But like everything in 2024, some people are convinced the outbreak is fake news. So let me get this straight. Donald Trump “works” the drive-through line during a campaign photo op as he visits a McDonald’s restaurant on October 20, 2024 in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania.© Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images Right after Trump works at McDonalds suddenly the CDC reports an E....

October 23, 2024 · 2 min · 338 words · Dustin Nicholson

NASA’s Pioneering Solar Sail Hits a Snag While Tumbling in Space

The team behind the mission is hoping that the bent boom does not hinder the remainder of the mission. Since its launch, however, things have not been smooth sailing for the experimental mission. The missions initial flight phase is designed to last for two months. The spacecraft continues to tumble in space after its booms and solar sail were deployed.NASA News from the future, delivered to your present. Four cameras aboard the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System spacecraft show the four reflective sail quadrants supported by composite booms....

October 23, 2024 · 1 min · 108 words · Jessica Smith

Netflix’s Miserable NewGundamShow Has No Idea What to Say

It looks bad, like a mid-aughts pre-rendered video game cutscene. This is a rare good thing for the series. That is, until its final, perplexing moments. © Netflix But it becomes truly wild placed in the wider context of theGundamtimeline thatRequiem for Vengeanceis rooting itself in. Want more io9 news? News from the future, delivered to your present. © Netflix Get your finest dark clothing and all your creepy things, part one ofWednesdayseason two is dropping in August....

October 23, 2024 · 1 min · 80 words · Danielle Clark

Polymarket Is Looking Into Its Big Trump Bettors

Some observers suspect the accounts may all be run by the same person or group. Frankly, it seems like the sites defenses would be really easy to fool. Gizmodo reached out to Polymarket for comment. © Michael Nagle/Bloomberg There are many different political bets on Polymarket, though the most closely watched is the U.S. presidential election. The consensus on the site, of late, has been that Trump will retake the White House....

October 23, 2024 · 1 min · 93 words · Michelle Nguyen

The Curious Case of John Turturro Not Returning forThe Penguin

Speaking toVariety,The Big Lebowskiactor said the reason for not returning to the role went beyond scheduling. I did what I wanted with the role, he said. In the show, there was a lot of violence towards women, and thats not my thing. John Turturro as Carmine Falcone in Matt Reeves' The Batman.Image: Warner Bros. I think Mark Strong did a really fantastic job. He made the character his own and also really honored what John Turturro did....

October 23, 2024 · 1 min · 200 words · Diana Oliver

TheOne Piece Fan LetterAnime Special Is Basically the Fandom’sLook Back

One Pieceis arguably one of, if not the, most popular anime series ever. #ONEPIECE#ONEPIECEFANLETTERpic.twitter.com/wTv7zK42VI .Zoe. The special also comes at an opportune time because both theanime and manga are on hiatus. © Toei Animation / Crunchyroll Theres also Netflix and WIT Studios upcomingOne Pieceremakein the works. In short, its a good time to be aOne Piecefan. Want more io9 news? News from the future, delivered to your present. Jojos Adventures Get More Bizarre inSteel Ball RunAnime Yeeeeeeehaw!...

October 23, 2024 · 1 min · 90 words · Nicholas Wilson

Tom Holland Is Ready to Return toSpider-Man 4

Godzilla Minus Ones Takashi Yamazaki is fascinated to explore another of the Kaijus most famous foes. Sherlocks sidekick gets his own weekly TV series at CBS. Matthew Lillard wants a return toScream. © Sony Pictures/Marvel Plus, Sam Jackson still believes thatStar Warscould bring back Mace Windu. To me, my spoilers! These are all going on at the same time. The Donnie Yen feature, were building it right now. Were in the middle of writing it right now....

October 23, 2024 · 1 min · 161 words · Antonio Mcdowell

Turkish Aerospace Company Attacked by Gunmen, Four Dead and 14 Wounded

According to Ali Yerlikaya, Turkeys Interior Minister, three people are dead and 14 wounded. He also said that two terrorists have died in the attack but its unclear if the fighting is ongoing. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan updated the number to say four had died. Female Turkish police officers secure part of a main road in Kahramankazan, some 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Ankara on October 23, 2024, in the vicinity of the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) building, after a huge explosion outside the headquarters left a number of people “dead and injured”, Turkey’s interior minister said, describing it as a “terrorist attack”....

October 23, 2024 · 2 min · 260 words · Kenneth Acevedo

Upgrade Your Halloween Party With This Spooky Tech

But hey, who says an eyeball doorbell isnt appropriate year-round? The best feature is customizable, remote-controlled RGB lighting. There are 13 colors to choose from. Image: Amazon, Dua Rashid / Gizmodo AGPTEKs fog machine is advertised as non-toxic and unscented. It has a non-stick surface and weighs just a little more than 3 pounds. it’s possible for you to snag it in a black or white colorway. Image: Amazon Honestly, you dont even need to wait for Halloween for this one....

October 23, 2024 · 2 min · 336 words · Daniel Bryan

Venom: The Last DanceDoesn’t Quite Stick the Landing

The most admirable thing aboutVenom: The Last Danceis that it tries.It really,reallytries. It tries to be the goofy buddy comedy we rememberfrom the previous two films. It tries to be the big-budget, big-effects superhero movie audiences are craving. How’s Venom: The Last Dance? Read our review.Image: Sony It tries to be heartfelt and emotional. Now back in his world, Eddie quickly realizes hes a wanted man and has to go somewhere safe....

October 23, 2024 · 2 min · 378 words · Patrick Pope

Why Are Trump Supporters Suddenly Freaked Out About Deepfakes?

But its not just Posobiec whos warning social media consumers about supposed deepfakes on the horizon. You are about to see insanely desperate stuff from Democrats. Expect fake AI generated crap about Trump coming soon. Donald Trump gestures after speaking at a campaign rally on October 19, 2024, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.© Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images Stay focused AND VOTE! You are about to see insanely desperate stuff from Democrats....

October 23, 2024 · 1 min · 202 words · Albert Morgan

You Can Now Get Fined $51,744 for Writing a Fake Review Online

In August, the Federal Trade Commissionannounced a banon writing, buying, or selling fake reviews online. Under thenew rule, anyone who participates in a fake online review could be fined up to $51,744. The commissioners voted in agreement and its now in effect. © A_stockphoto (Shutterstock) The rule also prohibits brands from offering any sort of incentive to prompt such an action. Recent developments point toward the fake reviews problem finally being taken seriously....

October 23, 2024 · 1 min · 164 words · Marcus Garcia