Comedian’s alleged ‘fishy’ $25k job offer illuminates sponsored information industry
In April, stand-up comedian and content creator Ryan Kelly says he received a compelling offer from a PR company: $25,000 to post a video stating the innocence of a Cambodian businessman accused of money laundering by the Thai government. “The PR company sent me over a one-page of pretty much what they wanted me to […]
‘This is CNN’ could take on a new meaning after Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
A monumental moment in sports aired on television this weekend. Not the NBA Finals, where the New York Knicks secured their first championship in 53 years, or the opening U.S. game in the World Cup. Rather, the Ultimate Fighting Championship staged mixed martial arts cage fights at the White House — an event streamed exclusively on […]
Duplicate Dan Sullivan removed from critical Senate race, Alaska officials say
A candidate who wanted to run for U.S. Senate in Alaska under the same first and last name as the senator he wanted to unseat has been barred from the ballot, after state election officials called it a deliberate attempt to “confuse or mislead” voters. The move by the Alaska Division of Elections to decertify […]
Trump aims to strip California EV waivers in fight over emissions rules
The ongoing battle between President Donald Trump and very blue California continues. This time it’s the ongoing fight over the Golden State’s EV mandates. The latest move by the Trump administration is an attempt to eliminate certain waivers allowing California to impose these regulations. Most of the rules were approved during the Obama and Biden […]
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pvt. Joe Gandara
Army Pvt. Joe Gandara posthumously received the Medal of Honor for sacrificing his life to destroy three enemy machine guns and save his pinned-down World War II unit.
Army Marksmanship Unit Marks 70 Years of Precision, Innovation, Service
The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, officially established Feb. 16, 1956, has had an enduring impact on Army readiness, research, doctrine and lethality. As the unit enters its eighth decade, its mission is more vital than ever.
Warrior Games Week Marks New Chapter for Army Veteran
Warrior Games week represents more than competition for the Calantoc family. It marks another step forward in their recovery journey.
Gavin Newsom says he’s under investigation by Trump’s DOJ
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that President Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department to investigate him. The Democratic governor posted a video on X saying that Trump was targeting Newsom and his family because he is considering a presidential bid. In recent polling, Newsom placed second among Democrats behind former Vice President Kamala […]
Who protects your wallet when a federal watchdog steps back?
Kimberly Tynan’s career as a nonprofit housing attorney involves helping low-income Philadelphian’s secure housing loans and stave off foreclosures. Mortgage servicers — companies paid by banks to process loans — are among her most persistent foes. Convincing servicers to address her clients’ issues has long been an uphill battle. For years, she had the Consumer […]
