Man charged with trying to break Luigi Mangione out of prison with pizza cutter
Authorities say they charged a Minnesota man for allegedly trying to break Luigi Mangione out of jail using a barbecue fork, random documents and a pizza cutter. Mangione is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in late 2024. Investigators said 36-year-old Mark Anderson […]
Wisconsin electric rates in focus as Microsoft plans 15 new data centers
Local authorities in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin gave the green light Monday for Microsoft to expand its data center footprint on the site originally planned for a Foxconn factory. The approval for 15 new data centers comes as state regulators weigh changes to electricity rates from the regional utility company, We Energies. Microsoft’s 15 new data […]
Senate Democrats, White House reach deal to prevent government shutdown
Democratic senators struck a deal with the Trump administration to avoid another government shutdown on Thursday evening, multiple news outlets are reporting. President Donald Trump confirmed the agreement on Truth Social, stating that “Republicans and Democrats in Congress have come together to get the vast majority of the Government funded until September.” “I am working […]
Thrown eggs, spit, fire extinguishers all alleged in charges for 16 Minneapolis protestors
Sixteen people whom Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Wednesday were “rioters” face federal charges for allegedly assaulting federal officers in Minnesota. Their court records, however, painted a complex picture of what led to the charges. Bondi made the announcement on her X account, adding that she was in Minneapolis as agents are carrying out […]
Costa Rica’s press freedom hangs in the balance ahead of presidential election
For decades, Costa Rica was held up as Central America’s democratic exception: a country without an army, with strong democratic institutions, and a press able to scrutinize those in power without facing systematic retaliation. That reputation is now being tested as Costa Rica heads into presidential elections that will culminate in a first round on […]
Starbucks touts turnaround in latest fiscal results
As Starbucks kicked off Investor Day in New York City on Thursday, the coffee giant highlighted improving sales and revenue. The company said that in the most recent quarter ending in December, same-store sales rose by 4% and revenue increased by 6%, driven by holiday beverages, the annual Red Cup Day and the “Bearista” cup […]
Flag removal at US Embassy deepens rift with key NATO ally Denmark
Tensions between Washington and one of its oldest allies are intensifying — and this time, it’s about more than just a real estate deal for Greenland. Security officers at the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen pulled up 44 Danish flags left by veterans to honor their fallen soldiers. Why 44? Because that’s how many Danes were […]
Noem to testify on immigration enforcement efforts; Capitol Police report spike in lawmaker threats
In this Media Miss Minute, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to testify before Congress about how her department is handling immigration enforcement. And U.S. Capitol Police warn that threats against lawmakers have risen sharply over the past year. Media Miss by the left: Noem to testify before Senate Judiciary in March Homeland Security […]
Funding package fails to pass key vote over dispute on DHS funding
A funding package failed to reach the 60 votes it needed to pass a Senate procedural vote on Thursday. Congress has until Saturday to reach a consensus on funding or the government will enter a partial shutdown. The main issue with the package is funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Democrats are threatening to […]
